AS THE excitement and anticipation builds ahead of England's UEFA Euro 2020 final clash, some schools in the area have been preparing for the potential aftermath on Monday morning.

Numerous schools up and down the country have said that pupils can arrive slightly later than usual should they be allowed to stay up to watch the clash against Italy which kicks off at 8pm.

And locally, some parents have been told not to feel guilty if they embrace what could be a once-in-a-lifetime event.

Weston Rhyn Primary School took to Facebook following Wednesday's semi-final win against Denmark noting that many staff and pupils were tired.

They said: "Some of you will doubtless choose to watch the final on Sunday evening. Many may choose to let their little ones stay up later than usual to watch England's men attempt to win a major football championship for the first time in near 60 years (and others may choose not, it's a personal decision).

"Whatever you choose please don't feel guilty. This may be the only time that this opportunity arises in the next 60 years, so either way, we understand completely.

"Whatever the result on Sunday night, whatever your national allegiance and whether you prefer rugby to football, let's reflect on the joy and excitement that this has brought to many of our children and families, in a year when both of these things have been in short supply for so many.

"If they are tired and sad on Monday, we'll deal with it in school. But let's hope that they are all tired but happy and if so, we will all be that way together on Monday in school."

Meanwhile, the schools within The Marches Academy Trust – which includes The Marches School in Oswestry – will have Monday off after a PD day was moved.

A statement from the school said: "Please note that the school will be closed to students on that date, as staff from each school in tThe Marches Academy Trust undertake a day of professional learning."

However, it will be more like business as usual for Gobowen's Derwen College but Meryl Green, principal at the education facility, said that late nights are more common for their students.

“Many of our students, whether residential at College or day students at home, will be enjoying the football on Sunday evening," she said.

“We won’t be having a later start on Monday morning as our students are adults, and so a 10pm finish isn’t that unusual for them.

"Besides, it’s the last week of summer term, and we have a jam-packed week of fun end-of-term events that students won’t want to miss.

“Having said that, we fully understand that, like the rest of the nation’s workforce, some students and staff might be a little bit slower getting started on Monday than usual, especially if England win!”