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Health secretary says that the public understands the government changing its position on schools reopening amid Covid

Joint statement from six school staff unions warns that bringing all pupils back this week ‘could fuel the pandemic’

Government scientists highlight ‘accumulating evidence’ consistent with increased transmission when schools are open

Labour MPs demand explanation over why some London boroughs are opening primaries on Monday but not others – despite the entire capital being in Tier 4

Despite extra week for schools to set up testing, it is still ‘a massive logistical task without adequate support’

DfE guidance saying schools should provide remote learning ‘as resources permit’ is ‘confusing to say the least’, say heads