A NUMBER of schools in Didcot have already announced plans to shut ahead of the Prime Minister’s address to the nation this evening.

Boris Johnson will make an announcement at 8pm to set out 'further steps' to combat the new variant of Covid-19.

But it was only yesterday when the PM insisted that 'schools are safe' and that parents should 'absolutely' send their children back to primary school tomorrow.

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These are the schools in Didcot and surrounding area that are closed and part open this week, according to Oxfordshire County Council:  

  • Northbourne Church of England Primary School is part open until Monday, January 18. Puffin (Reception/Y1), Swan (Reception/Y1), Nightingale (Reception/Y1) and Falcons (Y3/Y4) are closed to all children except those of keyworkers and vulnerable children until further notice.
  • South Moreton County Primary School is part open until Monday, January 18. School closed to all pupils except vulnerable children and children of key workers.
  • Willowcroft Community School will be closed to all children except children of Key workers and vulnerable learners due to staff shortages.