We've heard a lot in the media about some year groups going back to school on June 1st, but there's been hardly any coverage of a significant change to the Critical Worker guidance. From June 1st, all Critical Workers are encouraged to send children back to school. Previously they were encouraged to keep them at home if possible, and only take up a school place if they had no alternative childcare options.
I also think that the list of potential Critical Workers is much broader than many people realise. I'm not eligible myself, but I'm pretty sure some of my friends and work colleagues would be.
Here's a link to the guidance: www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-maintaining-educational-provision/guidance-for-schools-colleges-and-local-authorities-on-maintaining-educational-provision