Pupils will be tested on-site for Covid before going back to lessons - and have been asked to wear face masks in class
They are designed to curb the spread of Omicron in England's schools as the Government encourages younger people to get their second dose of a vaccine.
"Face-to-face teaching will continue to be the expected norm, so all secondary schools have been asked to provide an on-site test for pupils.
Mr Zahawi urged education leaders to "do everything in your power to protect face-to-face learning" but indicated some remote learning might be needed. "As Children's Commissioner and having run schools all my life, I'm always excited about the start of a new term and the return to school. I am especially focused on this one, as it is so important schools are open and ready to welcome children."
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