Another wave of school closures is sweeping across England as dozens of schools in Brighton, Birmingham, the Black Country, Essex, Mansfield, Suffolk, Norfolk, Devon, County Durham, Northumberland, Berkshire, and Derbyshire slam their doors shut. And more closures are expected to follow.

Mass Closures Hit Major Cities and Counties

Schools in key urban areas and counties are shutting down, leaving thousands of pupils out of class. Brighton and Birmingham lead the charge, joined by the Black Country and multiple counties from Norfolk to Derbyshire.

Councils Demand Government Action

Meanwhile, councils in Kent and Cumbria aren’t holding back. They are urgently calling on the Government to order primary school closures in their regions, pushing for wider shutdowns amidst ongoing safety concerns.

The education landscape is in chaos as authorities scramble to protect students and staff alike. Stay tuned as this story develops.

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