Question: Should schools plan to re-open using a flexible approach like the rota system?

Answer passage (source: UK):
page_title: Guidance Actions for schools during the coronavirus outbreak
section_headers: Preparing for the wider opening of education settings from 1 June
Can schools operate a staggered return or a rota system for pupils returning from 1 June?
section_content: Schools should not plan on the basis of a rota system for pupils returning
from 1 June, either daily or weekly. We are asking schools to welcome back
eligible pupils full-time, and do not expect schools to implement flexible
approaches, such as rota systems.

Reviewer feedback on this answer:
This directly answers the question, saying that schools should not use a rota system or other flexible approaches.
This is a direct answer to the question. This answer provides information on whether or not schools should re-open on the basis of a rota system.

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Answer passage (source: UK):
page_title: Guidance Actions for schools during the coronavirus outbreak
section_headers: Preparing for the wider opening of education settings from 1 June
How will schools be supported in preparing for wider opening?
section_content: Schools, and all childcare providers, have been serving a vital role by
continuing to provide care for a limited number of children - children who are
vulnerable, and children whose parents are critical to the coronavirus
response.
We have worked closely with the sector, and will continue to do so over the
coming weeks to support the wider opening of schools, colleges and childcare
settings. We have published guidance on actions for education and childcare
settings to prepare for wider opening from 1 June
2020, which sets out the overarching aims and principles of this
next phase, including information about protective measures which will be in
place. We will work with the profession to produce more detailed guidance
ahead of 1 June 2020.
All schools are different, and it is not possible for government to set
specific national guidelines that could be universally applicable. Instead, we
have created an initial planning
framework to help school leaders and trusts to start to think
through the steps they might need to take to enable them to open their schools
for more pupils. This framework can be seen as a starting point from which
schools and trusts may choose to develop their own plans, providing
operational guidance to support school and trust leaders in agreeing the best
approaches for their circumstances.

Reviewer feedback on this answer:
This does not answer the question. This answer contains information on guidance and planning framework to prepare for wider school reopening. It does not provide any information on whether or not schools should re-open using flexible approach or rota system as asked in the question.
This has some vague, overview-level information about schools reopening. It does not address the question.

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Answer passage (source: UK):
page_title: Guidance Actions for schools during the coronavirus outbreak
section_headers: What arrangements should schools and local authorities maintain throughout the remainder of May?
Can schools flex on legal requirements in order to deliver this service?
section_content: We are asking schools to remain open for children of critical workers and
vulnerable children where they can, but we understand that some may be unable
to do so especially if they are experiencing severe staff shortages.
Local authorities should therefore work with maintained, academy and
independent schools to identify temporary places for any children affected
whilst their normal schools are closed.
The Coronavirus Act 2020 allows for the temporary disapplication or
modification of some requirements on schools, including within the early
years foundation stage, to enable them to focus on this core new
ask. Schools should focus on safeguarding
duties as a priority. Where schools and trusts
have concerns about the impact of staff absence – such as their designated
safeguarding lead or first aiders – they should discuss immediately with the
local authority or trust.

Reviewer feedback on this answer:
This answer is irrelevant to the question. The question is asking for information on whether or not schools should plan to re-open using flexible approach, however, the answer provides information on temporary places for children whose schools are closed due to covid-19 and temporary modification on requirements on school.
This is really about schools remaining open for the children of critical workers. It doesn't address schools reopening in general.

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