Politicians are showing utter disregard for children s welfare
Forcing children to wear masks in classrooms when no one has bothered to calculate the risk is unconscionable.
30 April 2021 • 4:27pm
This has been a week of darkness and despair - coming on the back of a dark and despairing year - for those concerned with child welfare in this country.
First there was the news reported on Wednesday that Public Health England has not - ever - considered the “dis-benefits” of the Government’s masks in class policy, instead palming off that duty to the Department for Education. DfE have, we are told, carried out “a review” - which stacks up to be nothing more than a series of surveys heavily skewed towards teachers and teaching staff.
By Press Association 2021
Children wearing facemasks during a lesson at Hounslow Kingsley Academy in West London (Kirsty O Connor/PA)
The schools minister hopes that pupils will no longer have to wear face masks in class in secondary schools and colleges in England from mid-May.
But Nick Gibb said the decision on whether to lift the precautionary measure when further easing of social contact limits indoors are confirmed, which will be no earlier than May 17, will depend on “the data”.
His comments came after MPs raised concerns about face coverings disrupting pupils’ learning and wellbeing.
During the education select committee, Caroline Johnson, Conservative MP for Sleaford and North Hykeham, said she had heard many stories of children “really suffering” as a result of wearing masks.
Five years after reaching what was hailed as a groundbreaking federal agreement focusing on its affordable housing policies, the county routinely sees community opposition to projects. Locations for new developments are limited, and advocates say the County Council has too much sway over which proposals move forward.
Face masks in English classrooms might not be needed after mid-May â minister
Nick Gibb says he hopes pupils won t have to wear them following the next Covid restrictions review
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The schools minister says he hopes that pupils will no longer have to wear face masks in class in secondary schools and colleges in England from mid-May.