Leader and Health

Politicians can’t be afraid of U-turns if we want to keep schools open

2 September 2020

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THE start of a new school year is always a significant moment for children, but never more so than this year. When schools in England, the US and many other nations reopen their doors this September, it will be the first time in months that the majority of children have stepped foot in a classroom.

These children have made a big sacrifice in our fight against the coronavirus. Many teachers have made heroic efforts to suddenly switch to remote learning, but there is no doubt that pupils’ education has been affected. The pandemic has also prevented progress in closing the…