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NEW: Gavin Williamson confirms that schools will close in England on Friday “until further notice”
The only exceptions will be for children of “key workers” and “the most vulnerable children”
Examples of key workers include

-NHS staff
-delivery drivers
-police

Vulnerable children include those with a social worker
Education Sec says sixth forms, early years providers and other educational institutions to close too
Williamson says that he’s asking independent schools to close too

Question is whether they will-clearly they might have to pay huge sums back to parents if those kids aren’t getting the education they’ve paid for
Williamson says “as soon as possible” the govt will put in place a voucher system for those kids eligible for free school meals

Speed here, will be crucial. School I’ve even in today has 39% free school meal eligibility, teacher says those kids dependent on scheme for calories
Boris Johnson says exams will not take place in May and June

Every rhythm of national life being postponed
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