Guidance: Preparing for the wider opening of schools from 1 June (update)

These guides are for those responsible for mainstream primary and secondary schools. The secondary guidance is also for alternative provision secondary schools.

The primary planning guide should help school leaders prepare for extending their opening to include all pupils in reception, year 1 and year 6 from the week commencing 1 June, alongside priority groups (vulnerable children and the children of critical workers).

You should read this planning guide alongside the planning framework which helps school leaders and trusts to think through the high-level steps they might need to take to enable them to open their schools for more pupils.

The secondary guidance should help school leaders prepare for welcoming back some year 10 and year 12 pupils for some face-to-face support. This document provides information on our expectations around this provision and the approaches we are asking all schools to take to minimise risks as children and young people return to school.