Government announces school closures in COVID-19 outbreak...

The transcript discusses the impact of school closures due to a crisis, highlighting the concerns of headteachers about safety and the uncertainty of reopening. It addresses the disruption to exams and the strategies schools are employing to maintain education, such as online learning and support for vulnerable students. The government has not provided a clear timeline for reopening, causing anxiety among students and teachers.

What was the main concern of headteachers regarding keeping schools open during the pandemic?

• The lack of teaching resources

• The pressure from parents

• The financial cost of running schools

• The safety of staff and students

What is the government's stance on the reopening of schools after the Easter break?

• Schools will definitely reopen

• Schools will remain closed indefinitely

• Schools will reopen only for exams

• There is no guarantee schools will reopen

How are students feeling about the uncertainty of their exams?

• Confident and relaxed

• Worried and uncertain

• Indifferent and unconcerned

• Excited and hopeful

What measures are schools taking to ensure continued education during closures?

• Increasing school hours

• Reducing the curriculum

• Expanding online classrooms and providing paper packs

• Hiring more teachers

Who are schools advised to remain open for, according to government guidance?

• Vulnerable children and children of key workers

• Only teachers

• Only administrative staff

• All students