Teaching unions are among those urging ministers to reconsider amid concerns students will catch the new Covid variant and cause cases to spike. Members of the Government's Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage) have also reportedly told ministers schools reopening could cause infections to spiral - even if another national lockdown was introduced, according to the Telegraph. Dr Patrick Roach, general secretary of the NASUWT, wrote to the Education Secretary on Monday demanding further action on school safety. (Image: PA)The letter urged Mr Williamson to allow schools to move to remote learning for all pupils, except those deemed to be vulnerable or the children of key workers, in the highest tier areas. (Image: AFP via Getty Images)The letter asks the Government to share the evidence and advice received from experts about schools reopening from the chief medical officer.

Source: Daily Mirror December 29, 2020 01:30 UTC