Leaving school staff alone to battle Covid threat is reckless

The government’s decision to withdraw most Covid-specific guidance for education and childcare settings is leaving school staff anxious and confused, says UNISON.
Workers – including teaching assistants, cleaners, catering workers, admin and clerical staff – worry ministers’ hands-off approach is leaving them alone to battle the virus, the union says.
Removing free tests, which have been a crucial protection against rising infection rates in schools, is a reckless mo