Cllr Judith Blake, Chair of the Local Government Association’s
Children and Young People Board, said: “Councils have worked with
all schools to keep them open throughout the coronavirus pandemic
for vulnerable children and families of key workers. We know how
vital it is for a child’s development to be in school, particularly
for the most vulnerable children. “Councils are keen to
support their local schools to get children back as soon as
possible. However, the safety of...Request free trial
Cllr , Chair of the Local
Government Association’s Children and Young People Board, said:
“Councils have worked with all schools to keep them open
throughout the coronavirus pandemic for vulnerable children and
families of key workers. We know how vital it is for a child’s
development to be in school, particularly for the most vulnerable
children.
“Councils are keen to support their local schools to get
children back as soon as possible. However, the safety of children,
their families and staff will always be the top
priority.
“As there are different COVID-19 infection rates around the
country, schools and councils must be able to work together to
decide how and when schools open to more children. Some areas may
want to work faster than others.
“Councils also need crucial testing data to be shared with
them, to help enable greater confidence for teachers and parents
around school openings, and powers to manage outbreaks in places
like schools, care homes, businesses and communities if new
COVID-19 clusters emerge.”
