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Schools left to decide on turning away pupils with Covid symptoms

Unions say schools are in an ‘impossible position’ as Covid requirements ease, with fears of conflict with parents

Unions tell Williamson schools cannot run on-site Covid tests themselves

Heads’ and teachers’ unions have warned Gavin Williamson schools cannot be responsible for running daily on-site Covid testing themselves from September. The general secretaries of school leaders’ unions NAHT and ASCL and teachers’ union NEU have written a joint letter to the education secretary, voicing their “anger and dismay” over the government’s treatment of school […]

Government ‘flying blind’ over Covid tests for pupils

Schools have been placed in an “impossibly difficult position” as the government restricts Covid tests to those with “classic symptoms”, despite research indicating children are more likely to show other signs. Government guidance states the main symptoms of coronavirus are a high temperature, a new, continuous cough and a loss or change to your smell […]