A London school is to allow its year 12 students to start sixth form again because of the turmoil the coronavirus has caused.
Fulham Boys School announced the step today, which will see some boys staying at school until they are nearly 20.
Headmaster Alun Ebenezer said he made the decision because “unprecedented times require unprecedented action.”
He is worried that if nothing is done to help Year 12 students, who are due to take A-levels next year, the gap between the “haves and have-nots” will get even worse.
He said some families have more resources and knowhow to make up for lost school time, while others will be left behind.
He said: “I appreciate this is radical. There are obstacles to overcome, but none that are insurmountable.”
From June 15 secondary schools will be able to provide face-to-face support for students in year 10 and 12.
Around half of year 12 students at Fulham Boys are expected to take up the offer, while some will carry on with one subject into year 13 and start from scratch with the other two.
