JCoSS forced to revise remote teaching plan because of government policy

It added that “officials and ministers took account of the constraints facing JCoSS, especially given the timing of the decision, and we were able to agree a way forward which fulfils the government’s commitment to face-to-face learning which the school fully supports.” 

JCoSS had planned to keep the site open only for children with special needs or for those of key workers. 

Instead, it said on Monday, “the school will be open for onsite learning and the expectation is that students who are not isolating should attend.    

“The short notice means we are unable to reinstate any catering or coach services therefore remote learning will be offered to all students where necessary.” 

Schools Minister Nick Gibb last week wrote to one school in Hertfordshire that had planned to close its site early, warning that the government could use powers to keep it open. 

However, London Mayor Sadiq Khan has called for secondary schools to shut early because of the rise of infection rates in the capital.