NAHT comments on face covering requirements in schools

Commenting on the Government's requirement for face coverings in schools, Paul Whiteman, general secretary of the school leaders' union NAHT said: “No-one wants to see face masks in classrooms for longer than they are necessary. Creating the confidence that this next step is the right thing to do is essential to avoid an unnecessary shock to a system in recovery. Parents, pupils and staff will want to understand why removing the requirement for face coverings in classrooms is considered appropriate when it is not for other enclosed spaces. We expect that school leaders will continue to work closely with their staff and communities and make decisions based on their risk assessments and local circumstances.”