Schools are set to receive guidance from the Department for Education (DFE) following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
It is reported that schools will have word from the DFE imminently as to whether or not they can close during the mourning period.
Education ministers have said that they will 'issue advice in due course to all schools should [the Queen die]' - with pupils likely to be allowed to observe the official national day of morning the longest-reigning monarch's passing.
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Birmingham Live reports however, that it is currently unclear as to whether or not schools will shut for the entire ten day mourning period - or just partially. The documents for Operation London Bridge show that the government will not order companies to allow their staff time off, but it is expected that the country takes a day off in remembrance.
The Queen's funeral will take place on Monday September 19, according to reports. The Royal British Legion, which the Queen served as patron of since 1952, issued a statement recording its 'deepest sorrow'.
The statement continued: "We are immensely thankful for Her Majesty's faithful service, and we join the entire Armed Forces community in mourning the loss of its Commander-in-Chief. The Queen's unwavering dedication to the British Armed Forces will be greatly missed. Our sincere condolences are with the Royal Family at this time."
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