The grassroots parent-led campaign ‘Boycott schools reopening in June’ have been campaigning hard to amplify the importance of the National Education Union’s five tests being met before increasing pupil numbers.
They are lobbying in the interests of school children, the people who work with them, the children of key workers and the vulnerable children who are already in school. As well as parents who are shielding.
They are clear in their message that until a robust and efficacious track and trace system is in place, it cannot possibly be safe if to reopen schools or widen pupil numbers.
They are also clear in their campaign message that they fully support teachers and school workers, as well as as those parents who have no choice but to send their children into school at the moment.
We fully support the Boycott Schools Reopening in June campaign, and we echo their sentiments and campaign messages.
SAGE and independent SAGE scientists have stated on numerous occasions over the last couple of weeks that it is too soon to admit more pupils into our school systems at the moment, because case numbers of coronavirus are still far too high, and the track and trace plans are not yet in place on a national level.
40% of children with special educational needs as well as our BAME community members are at higher risk of complications from Covid-19.
This situation is far too dangerous not to be handled adequately.
There is not yet evidence of enough risk assessment and precautions, particularly with the protection of vulnerable groups in mind, in place in our schools.
The parents are right to be concerned and we are proud to stand with them.
Please join us in supporting them. This campaign is a gateway between people being forced back into unsafe workplaces, or having the chance to stay at home a little longer in the hope of us all staying safe.
If we can keep the schools closed and the numbers down, then we can keep that gateway closed but it’s going to take all of us to achieve that.
Solidarity with all teaching staff, school workers, and parents.
Strength In Unity.
Find the campaign on Facebook here:
https://www.facebook.com/
