Covid-19: School Reopening Debate
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Selaine Saxby
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Covid-19: School Reopening
Selaine Saxby Excerpts(3 years, 11 months ago)
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Gavin Williamson
I very much agree that this is a decision for the Welsh Government.
Selaine Saxby (North Devon) (Con) [V]
How can my right hon. Friend reassure nervous parents and staff that 1 June is not too early for a phased return to school?
Gavin Williamson
We would not have made this decision to do a phased return to school if the scientific and medical advice had not been explicit that this is the right time to do it. We have stated that 1 June is the earliest date. If the situation changes, and if the scientific or medical advice change, obviously we will change the programme of that phased return. But we want to give schools, parents and children the opportunity and time to adjust and get ready to return to school.