Schools and colleges are to remain open following the death of the Queen, the Government has said.
Schools across the nation have paid tribute to Her Majesty, who died 'peacefully' yesterday afternoon at Balmoral, aged 96, with many holding special assemblies to commemorate her 'extraordinary life' of service.
In an email to schools, the Department for Education said: 'We have now entered a period of national mourning that will continue until the end of the State Funeral.
'Guidance providing the public, businesses and institutions with advice on the period of national mourning following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will be issued by the Cabinet Office and available on GOV.UK,' according to Schools Week.
A period of national mourning for the Queen has now commenced, which will continue until the end of the day of her state funeral.
