The rhetoric around June 1 has been toned down in recent days, with prime minister Boris Johnson on Sunday (May 24) admitting that some schools may not be able to re-open immediately. The language has also shifted from talk of “on” June 1 to “from” June 1.
However, on Sunday (May 24), Mr Johnson said that the plans to re-open primary schools for Reception, year 1 and year 6 “remain on track” – they can only go ahead if the government’s five tests are met by May 28, including decreasing rates of infection and deaths from Covid-19.
One key sticking point for schools has been the seeming ban on the use of rotas to split pupils into groups to enable social distancing and safety for pupils, staff and parents.
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