York primary schools to open as planned tomorrow, council confirms

The Government has faced pressure from teaching unions to delay the reopening of all schools in England amid fears over the spread of the new strain of Covid-19. 

But Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he has “no doubt” that schools are safe and parents should send primary-age children back to classrooms this week where schools remain open.

York secondary schools will open on:

January 4 - for children of key workers and vulnerable children

January 11 - for Year 11 and 13 students

January 18 - for all students

The council said people should check with their school for details and dates of training days.

Primary schools in York will open as planned from 4 January.
Secondary schools will open on:
4 Jan - for children of key workers and vulnerable children
11 Jan - for Year 11 and 13 students
18 Jan - for all students
Check with your school for details and dates of training days. pic.twitter.com/niftzq34Kv

— City of York Council (@CityofYork) January 3, 2021

North Yorkshire County Council has also confirmed that all primary schools will be open from the first day of term next week:

All primary schools will be open from the first day of term next week. However, the start of the school term for secondary and college students has been staggered.

This follows the government’s announcement on 30 December.

Read full details: https://t.co/iypPwr32OS pic.twitter.com/8HtDCUwiTy

— North Yorkshire CC (@northyorkscc) January 3, 2021

As reported by The Press earlier today, City of York Council is calling for more localised decision making on issues relating to schools reopening. Read the full story here.

Meanwhile, York Central MP Rachael Maskell says there needs to be a "clear health-led strategy" to make sure schools are kept safe. Click here to read the full story.