Schools could teach a slimmed-down curriculum focusing on English and maths to allow students time to catch up when classes restart in September. Schools may teach a reduced curriculum with a greater focus on the core subjects of English and maths when children return to classrooms, with some topics put on hold until 2021. Education Secretary Gavin Williamson is due to announce the finalised plans for reopening schools more widely to children on Thursday. 'We have got almost 1.5 million children back at the moment and we have proven we can run schools safely for children and for staff.' The Prime Minister told Times Radio that teaching unions and councils should be saying 'loud and clear' that schools are safe.

Source: Daily Mail June 30, 2020 01:05 UTC