There are fears that older pupils could spread Covid-19 ‘just as well as adults’, while younger children are thought to be less at risk
Ministers are launching an urgent new campaign to convince parents in England that it is safe to send their kids back to school next month.
It comes amid concerns among some families about the potential risks when children start the new term, with most children having been away from schools since March. He has already been forced to abandon a pledge to get some primary school pupils in England back before the summer holidays, and a second failure could be fatal for his political prospects.
‘All children deserve to be back in school as it is the best place for their education and well-being.
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