A list of the "key workers" during the coronavirus crisis - whose children can still go to school - will be released later, the education secretary said…
Schools in the UK will close their doors on Friday except for vulnerable pupils or children of key workers.
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson told BBC Breakfast that the Cabinet Office will release the full list of key workers later and parents not on the list would be "immediately aware" their child wouldn't be offered a place in school.
The list would include NHS workers, school staff and delivery drivers, he said…
Schools supporting key workers' children will be expected to remain open during the Easter holidays, while officials are considering who is classed under this category.
Mr Williamson said the government was aiming to provide an "education setting" for 10% of the children who usually attend schools.
Staff and pupils may also be required to work at or attend schools other than their own.
Nurseries, private schools and sixth forms are also being told to follow the guidance to close.