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Boris Johnson has said the country is starting to move towards a sense of normality as schools in England get ready to open to more pupils on Monday.
The PM has urged the public to stick to the rules as the government follows a cautious approach to easing lockdown.
Monday marks the first step of the roadmap out of national restrictions.
But the UK s largest education union has accused the government of failing to put adequate safety measures in place ahead of schools reopening.
All pupils in all years can return to schools and colleges in England on Monday, and attendance will be mandatory - meaning they should not miss school without a valid reason.
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