Speaking after the announcement today of a staged return to school for pupils from June 29 onwards, the Shadow Minister for Education – Suzy Davies MS – said:
“While I broadly welcome today’s announcement that children and teachers are to return to the classroom later this month, there are questions that need to be answered.
“For example, will the Minister stick to her assurances on current standards as only a third of pupils will be in school at any one time? Will it affect three-year-old children? What – if any – practical assistance regarding school transport, school meals, and the deep cleaning of schools will be provided, and how much will be allocated for these?
“Also, the Welsh Government must, as a matter of urgency, instil confidence in our teaching staff and parents that Covid-19 is under control.
“It is important therefore that the Welsh Government dots the I’s and cross the T’s in how many adults in the schools hubs have been tested and with what results. We also need to be informed if there are plans for testing asymptomatic adults in schools.
“Huge questions remain, and they need to be addressed swiftly
The statement can be found here.
