UK schools finally reopen for a new term after a long gap amid COVID-19 pandemic

Schools in England and Wales will finally reopen on September 1. All students will step in school for a new term after schools were closed because of coronavirus pandemic, this closure led to cancelation of exams and left students' future in chaos. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson h promised to open schools before summer break, but he was forced to suspend this plan, because of criticism his regime was facing for handling education during crisis.

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According to international media report, Department of education said, system of control would be followed, to keep students and teachers safe and social distancing would be maintained whenever possible.  Gavin Williamson, Education Minister, while talking to media  said, “I do t underestimate how challenging last few months have been but I do kw how important it is for children to be back in school, t only for ir education but for ir development and wellbeing too.”

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In month of March, schools were closed, except for children of key workers, and schools were reopened in month of June for small number of students. A study done by Institute for Fiscal Studies in August suggested that closure of schools in United Kingdom has widened educational inequalities between poor and rich students. issue of education divide was taken up in August, when government succumbed to pressure from angry parents, teachers, and lawmakers, those who were asking to ditch an algorithm that h downgred A-level results for almost 40% of school leavers, with those in disvantd areas more versely affected.

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British PM visits schools

return of pupils this week follows reopening of schools in Leicestershire last week, with UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson visiting to see first-hand practical steps being taken to ensure risk of transmission is reduced. Department of Education said ministers have also been visiting schools ahe of new term and have praised some of invative way’s schools will be looking after children including use of cleaning stations, and staggered breaks, keeping pupils in “bubbles”, social distancing and safety on transport.

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