Education bosses are expecting to see much less disruption to children’s time in the classroom when the majority of schools return on September 7.
As schools prepare to return for the autumn term next week education bosses in North Yorkshire say they expect there to be less disruption from COVID.
Stuart Carlton is the county council's Head of Children's and Young Peoples services, he says the changes in the rules around isolation and bubbles will help.
Stuart Carlton says planning for the new term is well underway and he expects all North Yorkshire's schools to reopen next week.
Updated guidelines from the Department for Education and Public Health England, mean that there will no longer be a need for bubbles or classes to self-isolate, unless they have tested positive for Covid-19.
Schools will still have plans in place to manage an outbreak if necessary and will continue with updated health and safety assessments to make sure students and staff are as safe as possible. This should see hygiene measures such as increased hand washing and cleaning continue in school.
The bubble system and use of face masks will no longer be needed in day-to-day teaching.
Staff and students of secondary school age will complete at least one coronavirus test before their return to school to reduce the risk of transmission.
North Yorkshire County Council say their education services are reviewing all Department for Education and Public Health guidance as it is updated to make sure schools are fully supported as they plan for the new term.
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