Covid-19 tests available for school staff and pupils with symptoms
All teachers and school pupils can be tested for Covid-19 if they develop symptoms when they return to schools, the Education Secretary has said.
Gavin Williamson said the new guidance was part of protective measures aimed at minimising the risk of infection when pupils and staff return to school.
The Government wants nurseries and primary schools to reopen for certain year groups from June 1, and hopes all primary pupils can receive a month of education before the end of the summer term.
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South Staffordshire MP Mr Williamson was asked an urgent question in the Commons on coronavirus testing in schools.
He said: "On Monday my department published initial guidance for settings on how to begin to prepare and we’ll work with the sector leaders to develop this further in the coming weeks.
"This guidance sets out protective measures to minimise the risk of infection, including restricting class sizes and limiting mixing between groups.
