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Olivia Tobin

Joe Wicks vows PE With Joe will go ahead on Monday as thousands of children set to return to school

The nation's PE teacher during lockdown Joe Wicks has vowed PE With Joe will continue tomorrow as thousands of children are set to return to school.

The personal trainer and cookbook author has been leading PE lessons for the last ten weeks for children and parents while schools have closed.

His live workouts on YouTube have been a huge success with millions tuning in every week and staying active.

The 33-year-old dad announced to his followers on Sunday night the workout would still continue tomorrow for those who need it, despite many schools opening their doors across the country tomorrow.

Posting on Instagram, he wrote: "Just to confirm...PE With Joe is on again everyday Monday-Friday at 9am."

Despite breaking a bone in his hand at the start of his workouts weeks ago, Joe has said "I'll be here every day until you don't need me."

Boris Johnson announced he is sticking to his date for schools opening in England on June 1.

But he acknowledged "it may not be possible" for all of them to do so.

Liverpool Council has made it clear it does not plan to open schools until the middle of the month "at the earliest" and other Merseyside councils have similar positions.

Speaking at the Downing Street press briefing, Mr Johnson said, despite resistance from many councils, the Government planned to push ahead with the opening date.

He said: "We said we would begin with early years' settings and reception, year one, and year six in primary schools.

"Today, I can announce it is our intention to go ahead with that as planned on June 1, a week on Monday.

"We then intend from June 15 for secondary schools to provide some contact for year 10 and year 12 students to help them to prepare for exams next year, with up to a quarter of these students in at any point."

(PA)

The Prime Minister added: "That is going to be the most effective way to ensure that not just our schools but all our economy is ready to go back as fast as possible."

"Protective measures" would be unveiled, he said, including reducing the size of classes and keeping children in small groups.

Also outlined was staggered break and lunchtimes, along with drop-offs and pick-ups, using outdoor space, increased cleaning, and reducing the sharing of items.

Testing for children, their families and staff would be available if they displayed coronavirus symptoms, it was said.

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