Readers Poll: Should Edinburgh schools reopening be phased?

The idea of sending all children back to school at the same time has been called “crazy”.

Local EIS secretary Alison Murphy said it would be “crazy” to have 100 per cent of Edinburgh pupils back in schools on the first day when they reopen in August.

She claimed the Capital’s crowded classrooms could mean some teachers have to wear masks because of difficulty in physical distancing.

She said: “Some local authorities have already said they’re going to do a phased return. We think it’s absolutely vital for children’s health and wellbeing that happens in Edinburgh as well.

A council spokesperson said: “Our aim is to get all pupils back to full time education as soon as possible and we will work with local schools to ensure that this is done safely and sensitively.

“We will refine our plans as further national guidance emerges.”

Should the reopening of schools be phased? Have your say in our readers poll above.

Teachers in the capital have called the idea of sending all children back to school at the same time “crazy”.

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