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Coronavirus: Schools in England close to most pupils

5 mins read Education Early Years Coronavirus
Schools in England have closed to the majority of pupils until further notice due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Schools in Scotland and Wales have also closed. Picture: Adobe Stock
Schools in Scotland and Wales have also closed. Picture: Adobe Stock

Early years provision, private schools and sixth form colleges are also expected to follow government advice, the Prime Minister said while making the announcement on 18 March. 

Exceptions

Exceptions will be made for the children of key workers during the epidemic including parents in the emergency services and the NHS, delivery drivers, and care workers for the elderly and vulnerable, Boris Johnson said during a daily press conference in Westminster.

Teachers, nursery workers and social workers are also listed as crucial frontline staff amid the epidemic.

A full list of key workers was published by the government on 20 March. 

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