Government explains why Greater Manchester pupils have to wear face masks in school as it sets out guidance
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manchestereveningnews.co.ukIn a U-turn on Tuesday, the Education Secretary, Gavin Williamson said the government had changed its stance on the wearing of face masks in school settings.
For children in Year 7 and above, schools in England will now have the discretion to require pupils to wear face coverings in communal areas.In areas subject to local lockdown measures, such as in nine of Greater Manchester boroughs, it will be mandatory for students to wear face coverings when moving around the school and in communal areas.If other parts of the region are removed from restrictions, like Wigan, it will no longer be compulsory and the decision will instead be given to headteachers.Pupils and teachers will not be required to wear masks inside the classroom.The revised.
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