Several primary schools in Norfolk have revealed they will not be reopening on January 4.
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A growing number of primary schools have confirmed they will not be reopening their doors to pupils on Monday in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
The move came after the National Education Union (NEU), which represents the majority of teachers, has called for all English primary schools to move online and advised its members it is not safe to return to classrooms on Monday.
Norfolk County Council said it is up to the individual school to decide whether pupils will be returning on Monday and insisted parents should check school communications to see if their school will be open.
Colman Junior School. Photo: Google
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A rapidly growing number of Norfolk primary schools will not be reopening after the Christmas break due to the coronavirus pandemic.
A government announcement on December 30 amid rising Covid-19 rates meant that secondary school pupils and college students in Norfolk - and across the county - would undergo a phased return to school.
All primary schools had been expected to reopen on Monday (January 4) but scores of schools in Norfolk will not be opening their doors to pupils tomorrow amid concern about rising coronavirus figures.
The move came after the National Education Union (NEU), which represents the majority of teachers, has called for all English primary schools to move online and advised its members it is not safe to return to classrooms on Monday.
Several primary schools in Norfolk have revealed they will not be reopening on January 4.
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A growing number of primary schools have confirmed they will not be reopening their doors to pupils on Monday in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
The move came after the National Education Union (NEU), which represents the majority of teachers, has called for all English primary schools to move online and advised its members it is not safe to return to classrooms on Monday.
Norfolk County Council said it is up to the individual school to decide whether pupils will be returning on Monday and insisted parents should check school communications to see if their school will be open.
Derek Mapes, a resident of Laurel Lodge reading his Christmas card.
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Youngsters across Norfolk and Waveney have helped to put beaming smiles on more than 1,600 care home residents faces in the run up to Christmas with their beautifully designed Christmas cards.
Downham Grange home manager Anna Wojtkowiak (left) and deputy manager Mariya Petkova with a delivery of card.
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A member of staff receiving Christmas cards at The Beeches in East Harling.
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Sarah Mattison, nurse at Thorp House in Griston, receiving the Christmas cards from Thompson Primary.
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