James Bowen, director of policy for school leaders’ union NAHT, said: “Allowing 12-15 year olds to book jabs through vaccination centres is a sensible move. We know that there have been significant delays to the school-based approach and so it makes sense to allow those who want a vaccination to access one through their local centre. It also means that those who have missed out on a vaccination due to absence or having recently had the virus can get an alternative time slot booked. It’s important that the government continues to look to accelerate the school-based approach but this is a sensible addition.”