It’s important schools reopen so children get the education they need. But Govt has failed to meet 3 of its tests:
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="❌" title="Cross mark" aria-label="Emoji: Cross mark">Rate of infection decrease to & #39;manageable levels& #39;
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="❌" title="Cross mark" aria-label="Emoji: Cross mark">Ensuring supply of tests and PPE meet future demand
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="❌" title="Cross mark" aria-label="Emoji: Cross mark">No risk of second peak to overwhelm NHS (1/5)

It is therefore not yet safe to reopen schools. It& #39;s vital all schools are given PPE so everyone is safe, as well as mental health support as children have been through so much in these unprecedented times. I’m also unconvinced a plan is in place to ensure safe distancing. (2/5)

I fully support the @NEUnion& #39;s 5 tests for the Government - schools should only reopen once all these important tests are met and it is safe for both staff and children.
https://neu.org.uk/press-releases/5-tests-government-before-schools-can-re-open">https://neu.org.uk/press-rel... (3/5)

I raised the issue of a fazed return of schools during the @CommonsEd Committee with @JennyColesDCS, President, Association of Directors of Children’s Services. Here is what she had to say in response: (4/5)

In the same session I also queried whether the structural inequalities have been exacerbated by COVID-19, and what needs to happen now before schools open to ensure that we don& #39;t make the situation worse. @JavedKhanCEO, CEO for Barnardo& #39;s, also gave evidence: (5/5)