Ministers must bring back  safety measures in schools, say unions 

The government should re-introduce safety measures in schools, including bubbles, social distancing and face coverings, in light of warnings of the “exponential growth” of coronavirus amongst children when the new academic year begins, say education unions UNISON, GMB and Unite. The Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) committee has cautioned that it’s “highly likely” there will be a high prevalence of the virus for pupils and staff when term starts in England, causing more disruption in learning. After 18 months of unsettled education, it’s vital every effort is made to minimise transmission among pupils – most of whom will not have been vaccinated – in an effort to keep as many as possible in class, says the unions. Even at this stage, it is not too late to take action and avert significant problems, the unions say. The unions have also been calling for improved ventilation to limit further infection spread. UNISON assistant general secretary Jon Richards said: “We cannot risk another year of disrupted learning. Schools provide a safe space for pupils to build relationships, protect their mental health and further their education. “Given the dire warning by scientific experts, the government must act swiftly to reintroduce safety measures, including face coverings, as a simple way to reduce transmission. “It’s unacceptable to knowingly jeopardise a new term by failing to heed the experts. It’s also grossly unfair to abandon unv...
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