This inter-agency briefing highlights some of the potential impacts of school closures on children, with a focus on the most marginalised, including those already living in crisis and conflict contexts. It provides recommendations for governments and donors, together with partners, to ensure that safe, quality and inclusive learning reaches all children and that education systems are strengthened ready for the return to school. The key recommendations of this report are: continue learning; protect wellbeing; address needs of marginalized children and youth; support the specific needs of children and youth affected by conflict, humanitarian crises and forced displacement; support teachers and parents; strengthen education systems in preparation for school reopening; and maintain and increase financing.