The MP for Copeland has met with school pupils to find out how they are resettling in the classroom.

Since the Prime Minister announced that schools could reopen from June 1, schools and staff across the region have been working hard to ensure a safe reopening.

Across Copeland all schools have returned and Trudy Harrison visited Captain Shaw’s Primary School in Bootle to speak to the headteacher and pupils on their return.

It is one of the many village schools in Copeland that has had a phased return of year groups and will open to all age ranges next week.

Mrs Harrison said: “Headteachers and school staff across Copeland have been doing an excellent job preparing for a wider opening, including putting protective measures in place and engaging with parents and children.

“We want to get all our children back into education as soon as we can because it is the best place for them to learn, and also because we know it is best for children’s mental wellbeing.”