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Anxious headteachers feeling the burden of responsibility as they plan for June 1

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“Deeply anxious”, “extremely concerned”, “incredibly stressed” – primary school leaders have told Headteacher Update this week of the enormous pressure they face as they plan for a possible June 1 re-opening.

The government is set to go ahead with plans to re-open primary schools for Reception, year 1 and year 6 children should the coronavirus infection rate – the R number – remain below 1 and the number of infections continue to fall.

It is due to make a final decision at the end of May – most likely on May 28 – but has asked schools to make plans now so that they are ready to open on June 1.

This is despite the fact that the Department for Education (DfE) is still in talks with teaching and leadership unions in a bid to convince them that it is safe to send some pupils back into the classroom.

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