Parents in England and Wales split over children’s return to school after months of lockdown
Parents are split in opinion over children returning to school next week. While some are happy for kids to return, others remain fearful about coronavirus.“I’m relieved that schools are reopening,” said Lizzie Brown. “I understand that there’s concern about the virus spreading, but people face different risks every day and shattering kids’ mental health to protect their physical health should only be taken so far.
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