Heads say advice is ‘too vague’ as sceptical MPs warn additional Covid restrictions will cause ‘chaos’
Teachers are calling for face masks to be mandatory for secondary school pupils in England and extended to include classrooms, amid pushback from sceptical MPs who have warned additional Covid restrictions will cause “chaos” for pupils.
According to new government guidance in response to the Omicron variant, masks are merely “recommended” in communal areas and corridors in schools rather than compulsory. In contrast, face coverings will be mandatory on public transport and in shops from Tuesday.
