RUSHES: Coronavirus: Downing Street press conference April 19th

Coronavirus: Downing Street press conference April 19th; Gavin Williamson MP (Education Secretary) and Dr Jenny Harries (Deputy Chief Medical Officer for England) press conference. Clip 2 of 12 ENGLAND: London: Downing Street: Number 10: INT Gavin Williamson MP (Education Secretary) press conference SOT - When we can be sure we have met these five essential points, we can think about getting children into schools again - learning, mastering new ideas and being with their friends once more. We will work with the sector to consider how best to reopen schools, nurseries and colleges when the time is right. Our first priority has always been protecting the wellbeing of children and young people, but particularly those vulnerable young people with special educational needs or a social worker. Schools are open for them and we’re working to make sure those who should attend do so. Places are available for children of critical workers too. With up to 130,000 children in school every single day, schools are helping keep the country moving. And we are asking our local authorities and schools to ensure every vulnerable child knows that their school is there to support them, that systems are in place to keep in touch with those children who are unable to attend because of health reasons. I know that families of seriously ill and disabled children are particularly worried at this time and I’m grateful to all staff who are working so hard to support their education, health and care – particularly those in special schools and residential care homes. Young people who have left care or are just about to, whether that’s from a foster family or residential care, are really vulnerable right now. So I am asking local authorities to ensure that no one has to leave care during this difficult time. The £1.6 billion of additional funding announced yesterday will help local authorities give care leavers, and other vulnerable groups, the support that they need at this diff...