Whether schools will reopen or not has been one of the most talked about issues during the coronavirus pandemic.
16.05.2020 - 15:03 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
A growing number of councils across England have rejected government plans to reopen schools on June 1.
Rochdale council is the latest to signal they might defy the timetable laid out by Boris Johnson, saying they won't be forced into a timetable set by the government.
They have now written to parents to warn them not to expect schools to open at the start of the month, stating they "do not want parents to rely on a date suggested by government, that schools may be unable to meet".
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Whether schools will reopen or not has been one of the most talked about issues during the coronavirus pandemic.
Teachers have blasted the government's decision to reopen schools next week.
Schools in Rochdale won't reopen until June 15 'at the earliest', teachers in the borough have said.
Boris Johnson has said that the phased reopening of schools is 'crucial' for children as he gave an update on the dates they will open their gates.
Education chiefs in Rochdale have warned the borough's schools won't reopen until it's safe for children and staff.
Following on from Prime Minister Boris Johnson's address to England last night, the government has released a 60-page roadmap outlining the new rules for visiting public places, staying at home, working and public gatherings.