Speaking in a televised address to the nation on Sunday evening (10 May), Johnson said schools in England could open “at the earliest” on 1 June following the May half term holiday.
Schools would begin a phased return starting with Reception, Year 1 and Year 6, he said.
Prime Minister @BorisJohnson addresses the nation on the next steps on coronavirus: https://t.co/7bdNfHdrKi
“Our ambition is that secondary pupils facing exams next year will get at least some time with their teachers before the holidays. And we will shortly be setting out detailed guidance on how to make it work in schools and shops and on transport,” the Prime Minister added.
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