Gerard Jones, the director of children and young people at Oldham Council, Greater Manchester, told The Guardian that Oldham was struggling to keep schools open with 400 staff and 6,400 children in isolation. He said the picture is similar across Greater Manchester and that quarantine 'bubble' rules mean England's most vulnerable children risk being "left behind". It comes ahead of today's update from Prime Minister Boris Johnson about the relaxing of Covid restrictions across the country. (Image: PA)"This is not just an issue Oldham is facing but is being seen across Greater Manchester with thousands of pupils affected. Mr Williamson also told MPs he believes pupils "would not be facing" bubble arrangements in September.

Source: Daily Mirror July 05, 2021 16:46 UTC