Chaos will reign in schools and millions of hours of learning will be lost unless the government rows back from the reckless decision to scrap all remaining Covid safety rules in England, three education unions warn.

GMB, Union and Unite are urging the Prime Minister to think again and keep in place free testing and the requirement to self-isolate, as an absolute minimum.    

The three unions say the Government’s failure to provide clear, detailed guidance risks a super spreader free-for-all in schools and other workplaces.    

Six trade unions representing the majority of education staff have issued a joint statement prior to the return of schools and colleges for the spring term.

The statement is from ASCL, GMB, NAHT, NASUWT, NEU and UNISON.

“There has been much speculation about the possibility of more disruption to education over the next academic term as a result of the Omicron variant of Covid-19.  

Support staff, teachers, school leaders and families are uniting today to urge the government to better protect pupils and staff

Our kids deserve an Education Secretary that invests in children’s education and future