It will be compulsory for children to attend school, when they reopen. Parents who keep their children at home may be fined for this.On the roadmap Boris Johnson announced last week, he says schools will fully reopen on the 8th March.

                Students to return to school

A Department for Education spokesperson said: "The Chief and Deputy Chief Medical Officers have highlighted the risks of not being in education on their development and mental health.

“Schools should work with families to ensure children are attending full time. As usual, fines will sit alongside this, but only as a last resort and where there is no valid reason for absence."

Some parents agree with the returning of students as they feel their education is high priority. On the other hand, some parents fear that the reopening of schools could lead to higher infection rates.