Despite the government’s new guidance that reception, year 1 and year 6 pupils can return to school from 1 June, a survey by the National Foundation for Educational Research, has found that primary school leaders expect that 47% of families will keep their children home. This article also reports that some councils have advised its schools not to reopen on 1 June, including Brighton & Hove City Council, due to concerns around the government’s 5 key tests not having been met locally.
