Secondary school re-opening WILL be delayed by at least an extra week but primaries will open on schedule amid fears of coronavirus spike caused by mutant strain that can spread more easily among children
SAGE has told PM that a new tougher lockdown in January with schools closed is only way to take R below 1
Michael Gove confirmed staggered reopening of schools in England from Monday - but primaries will open
But in more uncertainty for parents and children, he said the plan remains under review amid union pressure
All secondary schools will be shut apart from for children in Year 11 and 13 and for key workers children