This petition was submitted during the 2019-2024 parliament
Rejected petition Primary schools remain closed until stringent safety measures are in place.
As part of duty of care to children, staff and parents, ensure that each school has sufficient measures in place to minimise any potential risk of infection for Covid 19.
This should be supported by a thorough risk assessment for each school.
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Decision to reopen must be supported by scientific evidence
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Since you started your petition the Government has announced that primary schools, secondary schools and colleges across England must move to remote provision from 5 January 2021, except for vulnerable children and the children of key workers.
You can read the Prime Minister's announcement of new Covid-19 restrictions, including school closures, here: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/prime-ministers-address-to-the-nation-4-january-2021
The Government had already published guidance for full opening of schools, which included measures schools should take to ensure public health: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/actions-for-schools-during-the-coronavirus-outbreak/guidance-for-full-opening-schools
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