Schools in England could reopen by June 01

(FASTNEWS | COVID-19) – The earliest “realistic” point by which schools in England could re-open is 1 June, head teachers’ leader Geoff Barton has said.

“We cannot see any realistic way that schools could be reopened to more pupils before the second half of the summer term,” he said.

Education Secretary Gavin Williamson has said no date has been set.

He said if and when five thresholds in the fight against coronavirus were reached, a date could be agreed for schools to reopen. These are:

• The NHS’s ability to cope is fully protected
• Daily death rate dropping
• Infection rates falling to manageable levels
• There are sufficient supplies of testing and protective equipment
• There is no risk of a “second peak” of infections