NSW lower primary and year 11 students may be prioritised under return to school plan

Officials weighing up educational needs with risks of young children spreading Covid, sources say

School students from kindergarten to year 2 as well as year 11 are expected to be prioritised under the New South Wales government's roadmap to return some children to classrooms in term four, but progress could depend on vaccination levels.

The NSW education department and health officials are in detailed negotiations regarding a return to face-to-face learning with the crisis cabinet expected to consider the potential schooling plan on Wednesday afternoon.