Teachers have
voiced many concerns following the government’s decision to reopen schools in
June, and doctors have backed teachers’ unions by saying Covid -19 infection
rates are too high.
The British Medical Association said, with much
“conflicting” evidence on opening schools it was “completely aligned” with
teachers’ unions call to delay reopening.
Meanwhile, the children’s commissioner for England says that government and
unions should, “stop squabbling and agree a plan” to reopen schools safely, reports ITV News.
Parents are just
as concerned, as there are no guarantees that social distancing can be achieved
although measures are to be put in place when schools reopen.
I spoke to Mrs
Khan from Birmingham, mother of a reception class child. She said, with a concerned look, “Yasir is only 4 years old, he is not
mature enough to fully understand the risks and dangers of coronavirus, even
with the social distancing measures his school will be applying, I can’t see
how he will not be under threat!”
Meanwhile, father of year 6
pupil from Birmingham, Mr Feeney, says, “I
don’t see the point for year 6 students to be prioritised! They don’t have
exams! They have learnt all they need and are ready to start secondary school
in September! Why risk harming
them!”
by Hashim Khan, Junior Journalist with the Atfal Trainee Scheme
