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Boris Johnson yesterday attempted to quell a growing school rebellion as hundreds of headmasters continue to enforce classroom mask wearing.
The Prime Minister urged secondary staff to follow new rules that state face coverings are no longer required in lessons.
He believes it is vital that children receive 'face-to-face education and can enjoy a normal experience in the classroom'.
Mr Johnson's spokesman added: 'The Prime Minister also thinks that the schools should follow the latest guidance.
The Prime Minister urged secondary staff to follow new rules that state face coverings are no longer required in lessons. Pupils are pictured wearing them on January 4th after the Government announced pupils must wear masks
'We've been clear that we removed the requirement for face masks to be worn in classrooms and we will remove advice for face masks to be worn in communal areas from January 27.'
His intervention comes as families complain that schools across England are still insisting on masks during lessons as precautions against Covid.
Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi has warned
