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<p>The Government intends all pupils, in all year groups, to return to school full-time
from the beginning of the autumn term. On 2 July we published guidance to help schools
prepare for this. The guidance can be viewed at: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/actions-for-schools-during-the-coronavirus-outbreak/guidance-for-full-opening-schools"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/actions-for-schools-during-the-coronavirus-outbreak/guidance-for-full-opening-schools</a>.</p><p>As
stated in our guidance, schools should use their existing resources when making arrangements
to welcome all children back for the autumn. There are no plans at present to reimburse
additional costs incurred as part of that process.</p><p>Schools have been able to
claim additional funding for exceptional costs incurred due to COVID-19, between March
and July 2020, such as additional cleaning required due to confirmed or suspected
COVID-19 cases and increased premises costs to keep schools open for priority groups
during the Easter and summer half term holidays. Schools have also continued to receive
their core funding allocations throughout the COVID-19 outbreak. Following last year’s
Spending Round, school budgets are rising by £2.6 billion in 2020-21, £4.8 billion
in 2021-22 and £7.1 billion in 2022-23, compared to 2019-20.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong><br>
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