'Now we are asking headteachers to be public health officials and to decide whether or not face masks should be mandatory' - skynewsniall Education Sec Gavin Williamson says headteachers have always had 'devolved responsibility'. KayBurley
That came hours after the Scottish government revealed secondary school pupils in Scotland would have to wear face coverings when moving through corridors and other communal areas from next Monday.Every pupil over the age of five will also have to wear face masks on school buses in Scotland.
Meanwhile, Northern Ireland updated its guidance on face coverings to recommend they be worn by teachers and pupils in corridors and other communal areas of all secondary schools. Referring to the shift in policy for English schools, Education Secretary Gavin Williamson said:"Our priority is to get children back to school safely.
"At each stage we have listened to the latest medical and scientific advice. We have therefore decided to follow the World Health Organisation's new advice. "In local lockdown areas children in year seven and above should wear face coverings in communal spaces."Outside of local lockdown areas face coverings won't be required in schools, though schools will have the flexibility to introduce measures if they believe it is right in their specific circumstances.However, the prime minister faces resistance to the move from within his own ranks, with Tory MP Marcus Fysh voicing his oppostion after it emerged the U-turn may be imminent.
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