Also, unions want the power to close schools delegated to a local level in case of further isolated Covid-19 outbreaks. The joint statement was sent to Education Secretary Gavin Williamson on Friday by bodies including the NAHT school leaders union and the National Education Union (NEU). A national Covid-19 education taskforce with Government, unions and education stakeholders to agree statutory guidance for safe reopening. TUC general secretary Frances O'Grady said: 'Parents and staff need full confidence that schools will be safe before any pupils return. 'The best way to do this is through a national taskforce for safe schools, with Government, unions and education stakeholders.'

Source: Daily Mail May 08, 2020 23:34 UTC