“If it means priority vaccinations for teachers and support staff then it is worth it because despite the efforts of individual teachers and support staff who are doing their best we are facing an epidemic of mental health problems and educational poverty.
“This is putting enormous pressure on parents and families, many of whom have to give up their livelihoods to look after their children at home.
“With all the laptops in the world, you still need motivation from parents and when they are working that is very hard, especially with younger children.”
Ministers have revealed the criteria which England must meet before schools reopen.
