No10 step in and tell schools not to order primary pupils to wear masks

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Number 10 says it will step in to tell schools not to order primary age children to wear masks. And Downing Street confirmed at-home testing for pupils will not be made compulsory.

It follows reports that Redbridge Council in East London had written to all 56 of its primary schools advising masks should be worn by pupils as young as four. "Children in primary schools should not be asked to wear face coverings when they return to school from March 8," the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman said - noting only pupils from year 7 and above will be asked to wear masks. "The Department for Education are in contact with the local council on that matter." Number 10 said after the first three tests secondary pupils will take in school, two rapid