New Wales school Covid guidance flabby, says trade union
"This new guidance, issued just days before education leaders and learners return for the autumn term, offers little practical assistance or clarity and is largely down to local interpretation," she said.
"Vaccination take-up in Wales is high, but it won't stop people getting Covid and it won't stop teachers and learners having to take time away from the classroom if they contract the virus. The new rules take effect from 1 September and the Welsh government said they should be adopted by September 20 at the latest.
Schools would be supported by public health officials and local authorities, Mr Miles added, saying he hoped they would "enable education to operate as 'business as usual' as far as possible."
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