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TEACHERS have slammed the government for offering “nothing” by way of reassurance that schools will be safe for pupils or staff if they open in June as ministers demand.
The National Education Union (NEU) and teachers’ union NASUWT met with Education Secretary Gavin Williamson, the Chief Medical Officer and other experts to hear the government’s reasons in favour of reopening schools in England from June 1.
Sending children back to school will be encouraged but voluntary, the government said.
MATT WRACK issues a clarion call for a rejuvenation of public services for the sake of our communities and our young people
With 170,000 children living in poverty in north-east England and teachers leaving in droves over 20 per cent real-terms pay cuts since 2010, all while private companies siphon off billions, it is time to unite and fight for education, writes MATT WRACK
