Nicola Sturgeon has ruled out pupils returning to schools in Scotland on a full-time basis before the end of the traditional summer holiday.
29.04.2020 - 15:47 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Schools across England will reopen in a "phased manner" when lockdown restrictions are lifted, the Education Secretary has said.
There is still no fixed date for reopening schools, Gavin Williamson said, but he intends to give "as much notice as possible".
He also ruled out the idea of some schools opening over the summer holidays.
Schools, colleges and nurseries across the UK closed to all students, apart from the children of key workers and vulnerable youngsters, more than five weeks ago.
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