School closures are in force, so what happens now? What will happen with exams? And which children will still be able to go in?
Schools across the UK closed on Friday to the vast majority of pupils, possibly until September.Government advice is that all children should stay at home, if at all possible, from Monday.for some children - those who are vulnerable, and those whose parents are key workers"critical to the Covid-19 response", who cannot be safely cared for at home.
Many schools have already been in touch with parents, but if you think your children qualify you can also contactA child's parent is a key worker if their job is considered critical to keeping the country running and/or fighting the spread of the virus.
It is not clear which will remain open, but the government has suggested most children will be able to go to their usual school.Education Secretary Gavin Williamson said that in England the aim would be to provide support in school for an estimated 10% of pupils.
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