Damning words which show why we simply must reopen schools @dp_williamson @lucyjohnston439. A must-read piece, key quotes in this thread.
https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/1385059/School-closures-latest-parents-children-coronavirus
"“The revolving door of school closures is a national disaster for our schoolchildren." @halfon4harlowMP
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https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/1385059/School-closures-latest-parents-children-coronavirus
"“The revolving door of school closures is a national disaster for our schoolchildren." @halfon4harlowMP
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“Mental health disorders are surging in children and young people...We will see a lost generation, some of whom will be impacted for the rest of their lives in terms of mental health and life chances.”
@bernadkadubicka
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@bernadkadubicka
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"Millions of children are languishing at home and the schools shutdown is destroying their education, damaging their prospects and having a huge impact on their health and welfare. These are the pandemic’s forgotten victims."
@thatsmanderley
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@thatsmanderley
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"It is quite clear teachers are at no more risk than those from any other profession. Infection among teachers is as likely to happen in the staff room as the classroom...."
Professor Woolhouse - member of Sage.
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Professor Woolhouse - member of Sage.
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“I think in years to come this will be the scandal of Covid – not how we dealt with the sickness, the pandemic, it’s how we impacted on children.”
Deputy head teacher.
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Deputy head teacher.
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