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Teaching unions condemn Johnson's ‘reckless’ plan to reopen schools
TEACHING unions have condemned Boris Johnson’s “reckless” plan to start reopening schools in England from June.
The Prime Minister announced on Sunday night that a phased reopening of schools could begin as early as June 1, starting with reception, Year 1 and Year 6 classes.
Officials made clear that nurseries would also be covered in the initial phase, with an ambition that all primary school children would return to class by the summer.
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