The sudden announcement that masks would no longer be required in secondary schools from today came as somewhat of a shock to education leaders.
As part of the government's ending of Plan B restrictions, Prime Minister Boris Johnson told the Commons on Wednesday afternoon that from Thursday, face coverings would no longer be needed in classrooms - and in a week's time they won't be needed in communal areas either.
But as with most changes that have happened throughout the pandemic, the move has proved somewhat controversial.
