“Any decision to reopen schools to all children – as all decisions in terms of schools – will be based on the best health advice and the best scientific advice.”
Easter this year falls on Sunday, April 4, weeks after half term.
Pupils will have a week off during the first half term of the year, from Monday, February 15, to Friday, February 19.
Covid variants have left officials uncertain as to how long it might take to relax restrictions afterwards.
