In light of a potential Covid-19 outbreak in the autumn, what consideration has the Minister given to ensuring schools in Wales have a statutory obligation to continue to deliver the curriculum via live online lessons and learning?
On the 9 July I announced that all schools would fully re-open and schools that can accommodate all pupils from the start of the term should do so. Operational guidance has been published to support schools in delivering this https://gov.wales/operational-guidance-schools-and-settings-autumn-term-covid-19 We are also preparing for other scenarios and further planning and guidance to support distance learning has also been published at https://hwb.gov.wales/distance-learning/developing-approaches-to-support-distance-learning/ Responsibility for the delivery of learning is the responsibility of schools and Local Authorities.