The government’s alarming approach abandons children to a highly transmissible virus spreading at a record pace through schools
Jon Richards
Face coverings in schools have only been in place for a few weeks. Lifting this measure before the impact on transmission in schools has had time to be assessed would be rash.
Workers worry measures to keep them safe aren’t up to the job
Head of local government Jon Richards looks back at the latest Westminster U-turn – this time, after a legal challenge to its unfair plans
Everyone wants schools to reopen fully but they must be safe
New report paints a stark picture of the fear and anxiety
Many are already on the brink financially
Government appears more concerned with headline grabbing
Switch two weeks before Christmas would make all the difference
UNISON survey reveals huge rise in numbers doing higher-grade work as teachers fall ill or fail to get tests
Ministers knew ordinary workers would be affected but they ploughed on regardless
Pay, working hours and the threat from Covid-19 are major concerns
At least £10bn needed to save essential services
Authorities face massive funding gap
Slowing down the reopening will allow proper planning