The Association of School and College Leaders says as new evidence emerges, guidance should be re-examined.
An education union has called for the government to keep the issue of face masks in schools under review.
As new evidence emerges, guidance should be re-examined, the Association of School and College Leaders said. ASCL general secretary Geoff Barton told the Daily Telegraph:"We would expect the government in Westminster to review its guidance on the use of face coverings in schools - which currently says they are not required - in light of the WHO guidance and the consultation taking place in Scotland."The evidence is clearly evolving on this issue and it is important that it is kept under review and that clear direction is provided to schools.
His words come amid a continuing fight over whether it is safe for students and teachers to return to the classroom over the coming weeks.More than 40,000 people have died after testing positive for the coronavirus and there are fears that reopening schools could spread the disease further. The Scottish government is expected to confirm its decision on face masks in schools soon, after the World Health Organisation said children aged 12 and over should wear them.
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