Unions welcome Children’s Commissioner’s engagement proposal on reopening schools

Trade unions representing school workers have today (Saturday) issued a joint statement in response to proposals published by the Children's Commissioner on the safe reopening of schools. 

It is signed by AEP, GMB, NAHT, NASUWT, NEU, NSEAD, Prospect, UNISON and Unite. 

Full text of today’s statement: 

“We welcome the Children's Commissioner's proposal for greater government and union engagement. Trade unions representing school workers are keen to meet directly with the Secretary of State to establish a task force to oversee the safe opening of schools. We all want children in school, but only with an evidence-based safety plan and timetable that protects pupils, parents, school staff and the wider community."