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It’s important schools reopen so children get the education they need. But Govt has failed to meet 3 of its tests:
Rate of infection decrease to 'manageable levels'
Ensuring supply of tests and PPE meet future demand
No risk of second peak to overwhelm NHS (1/5)
Rate of infection decrease to 'manageable levels'Ensuring supply of tests and PPE meet future demandNo risk of second peak to overwhelm NHS (1/5)
It is therefore not yet safe to reopen schools. It'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'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 (3/5)
https://neu.org.uk/press-releases/5-tests-government-before-schools-can-re-open (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't make the situation worse. @JavedKhanCEO, CEO for Barnardo's, also gave evidence: (5/5)
