Can schools refuse teachers who are not double jabbed?
Taking the Covid-19 vaccine is a voluntary decision for each individual to make. It is not mandatory for members of staff in schools in the UK to be vaccinated to work.
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Coronavirus: can teachers refuse to attend school?
Some teachers might feel they do not want to attend school because of the risk of Coronavirus and potentially infecting family and friends. ACAS explains that employers should listen to any concerns staff may have. The organisation also explains that if an employee refuses to attend work, it could result in disciplinary action.
Coronavirus: primary teaching resources
The Department of Education (DfE) explains it has brought together a list of online educational resources to help children to learn at home. These websites have been identified by some of the country’s educational experts and offer a wide range of support and resources for pupils. They are currently being offered for free.
Coronavirus: school governors
The DfE advises against governing bodies meeting in person, and to instead adopt alternative arrangements, for example, by using video or teleconferencing applications. These may include but are not limited to: Skype, Microsoft Teams and Zoom.
Coronavirus: secondary teaching resources
The Department of Education (DfE) explains it has brought together a list of online educational resources to help children to learn at home. These websites have been identified by some of the country’s educational experts and offer a wide range of support and resources for pupils. They are currently being offered for free.
Coronavirus: what does furlough actually mean?
Many of us have probably not heard of the term furlough before the coronavirus pandemic. The Oxford English Dictionary definition of ‘furlough’ is a “leave of absence, especially that granted to a member of the armed services; to “grant [a] leave of absence to” and to “lay off (workers), especially temporarily.”
Do teachers have to wear face masks in school?
The Department for Education (DfE) explains face masks will no longer be recommended for pupils and students in classrooms or communal areas.
Who are critical workers and vulnerable children?
The DfE explains only children of critical workers and vulnerable children and young people should attend school or college. All other pupils and students will receive remote education.