this is bbc news. the headlines at 7: borisjohnson says it would be morally indefensible to keep schools in england closed because of coronavirus and insists it should be a national priority — a view shared by some head teachers. in terms of routine and structure and systems, they desperately need to get back into some kind of routine, as do their families. the bbc has apologised and says mistakes were made after a news and calls that lebanon must not be allowed to descend into chaos. and a surprise victory in the 70th anniversary grand prix at silverstone for red bull's max

verstappen. good evening. schools in england closed because of coronavirus and has pledged to make their reopening a national priority. in a newspaper article, the prime minister insisted it's safe to send children back to class in september. it's also understood he wants schools to stay open if possible in any future local lockdowns. here's our education editor, bra nwen jeffreys. schools in england have been eerily quiet for months, children missing notjust lessons but friends. today, borisjohnson said that must end in september, writing...

he tried to get all primary pupils back earlier and failed. many agree children need school. labour says it is about making realistic plans. what the government need to realise is that words are not enough. they've got to provide the support and information to schools so that heads and teachers can make the arrangements that enable children to come back safely in september. schools have been given advice on reopening. it will be different when they are all back, but head teachers have been planning for months, keen to get peoples back into the classroom. many parents have been absolutely marvellous at supporting their children

and theirlearning. but i think, in terms of routine and structure and systems, they desperately need to get back into some kind of routine, as do their families. families soaking up the sunshine in yorkshire today. after months ofjuggling at home, parents are turning their thoughts to school.