Teaching unions are already calling for schools to shut in defiance of Boris Johnson's insistence on Saturday that they will remain open during a new national lockdown. However, Mr Johnson confirmed at Saturday evening's Downing Street press conference that schools, universities and colleges would remain open as he announced a new nationwide lockdown. Her comments were echoed by the prominent headmistress Katharine Birbalsingh, who said it was 'wonderful' that schools will remain open. 'So childcare, early years settings, schools, colleges and universities will all remain open. 'I'm extremely grateful to teachers across the country for their dedication in enabling schools to remain open,' he added.

Source: Daily Mail October 31, 2020 17:34 UTC