Coronavirus And School Closures – What's The Position For Special Schools?

We look here at the precise terms of the Government announcement and the options open to special schools.

The Government announcement that all schools are to close (but remain open for children of critical workers and vulnerable children) from the end of today applies only to children at registered childcare providers (including nurseries and childminders), primary and secondary schools and further education colleges. It does not apply to special schools which are 'advised to make case by case basis assessments of the health and safeguarding considerations of pupils and students on an education, health and care (EHC) plan'. This will be particularly critical for children with...