The start of term for some primaries in areas hardest hit by Covid-19 is expected toÌýbe delayed by two weeks,ÌýTesÌý³Ü²Ô»å±ð°ù²õ³Ù²¹²Ô»å²õ.
The plan, due to be unveiled by education secretary Gavin Williamson this afternoon, is a recognition of the rising rates of Covid infection.
A source close to the Department for EducationÌýtold Tes that itÌýcould either see primaries in all Tier 4 areas open a fortnight late, or just primaries in the hardest hit Tier 4 areas.
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The Sun newspaper is . But the situation is fluid with discussions understood to beÌýcontinuing right up to the wire.
And itÌýis understood that the majority of the planÌýfor secondaries, as revealed by Tes earlier this week, hasÌýremained intact.
Most, if not allÌýsecondaries, willÌýopenÌýonly to vulnerable students or children of key workers for two weeks commencing 4 January, giving schools more room to set up mass testing.
It is understood that January mocks and exams will go ahead as planned, with Year 11 and 13 students allowed to return to school to sit the assessments.
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