Children go back to classrooms in England
brought in from abroad and help prevent a devastating second wave of coronavirus. All of our decisions have been based on the latest scientific evidence.
“The list of exemptions has been agreed by all Government departments in consultation with their stakeholders which will ensure critical supplies and services can continue and will be kept under review.
The spokesperson continued: “People coming into the UK will be required to provide contact and travel information when coming to the UK, including those who are exempt.
“We will set out further detail shortly including on how we will take action against those who flout the rules.”
Translink said it was aware of the Home Office’s blanket travel quarantine, adding: “Staff continue to be advised to abide by the restrictions applicable to Northern Ireland in all circumstances.”
CHILDREN across England have been returning to primary school, but early indications suggest the number of pupils back in the classroom varies significantly depending on local area.
Schools have begun reopening to pupils in Reception, Year 1 and Year 6 in England, and nurseries have also opened their doors to more children as lockdown measures have been eased across the country.
But the proportion of schools reopening to more pupils this week is a mixed picture across England — with some local authorities reporting no schools would admit more children yesterday.
A survey of councils by the PA news agency found dozens of local authorities across England, predominantly in the north, were advising against a return to school yesterday amid safety concerns.
Durham County Council has advised 214 primary schools to delay reopening until June 15 amid a higher Covid-19 infection rate in the area and the local authority believes all schools are following their advice.
None of the 120 primary schools in Liverpool reopened to more year groups yesterday, according to the city council, following opposition from the local authority towards the government’s plans.
But in some areas of England — such as Kingston in London and Hertfordshire — local authorities report the vast majority of primary schools are now providing some provision for priority year groups.