No review of face mask rules in English schools, says minister

Alok Sharma says there are no plans to look again at guidance despite Scottish pupils being asked to wear coveringsCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe business secretary, Alok Sharma, has said there are no plans to review the wearing of face masks in English schools despite a plea from headteachers.The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL), a trade union that represents more than 19,000 senior staff, has called on the government to review its guidance.Continue reading...
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