MINISTERS’ plans to reopen schools across the UK as early as June 1 are in doubt after teachers unions call for a coronavirus “test and trace” scheme. In a statement, teachers un…
MINISTERS' plans to reopen schools across the UK as early as June 1 are in doubt after teachers unions call for a coronavirus "test and trace" scheme.
One senior union official indicated in the joint statement that an early return to a normal school timetable was "off the menu.", the statement said: "The wider reopening of our schools will depend greatly on ensuring that families and carers are fully confident that allowing their children to return to school is safe. We do not believe that sufficient levels of confidence exist at this time.
Year 6 pupils are thought to be at the most crucial stage given it is their final term before starting at secondaries in September. She also said it was “extraordinarily unlikely” the Government will fine parents if their children do not go.Whitehall sources say the decision is one of the most difficult of all restrictions.That is why there are plans to reopen workplaces a week before — from May 26.Mr Drakeford acknowledged parents must be confident that their kids will be safe.
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