West Country education leaders call for clarity on the reopening of schools

Education leaders in the West Country are calling for clarity around the reopening of schools following the Government announcement it is likely there will be a 'phased return' for children.

Schools have remained open for the children of key workers to make sure their parents can keep going to work.

But while most have got used to their new school days there still remains a desire to know what the future holds.

• Staff at SEN school in Cheltenham explain challenges looking after pupils during lockdown

Planning is already underway to determine how coming back to school will be possible.

And although a phased return seems like a solution, there are suggestions it might not be.

Secondary schools could find it even harder to return to a sense of normality.