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Leicester schools can host summer clubs after relaxation of rules, DfE confirms

Schools in Leicester can reopen for summer activities from July 24, the Department for Education has confirmed. Health secretary Matt Hancock announced yesterday that the restrictions on schools and early years childcare settings would be lifted next week. A local lockdown was put in place two weeks ago which saw schools in the city and […]

Leicester’s Covid-19 response thwarted by poor data

Leicester council’s education director has said they have still do not have a breakdown by age of the children who have been infected with covid-19. The admission comes despite the city becoming the first local lockdown earlier this week amid rising case numbers, and highlights again how regional responses to outbreaks are being hindered by […]