850 UK Schools now with Coronavirus infections among the school population • 115 Scotland • 70 Northern Ireland • 58 Wales • 607 England Source: A database I have compiled of local newspaper reports, NHS reports, and school websites.

A primary Head explains the reality facing schools: “To expect me to run a school when we just cannot get #tests tests is impossible”: spined.co.uk/covid-test-bre… #BackToSchool #schoolsreopening #testingshambles

When they say they can't afford to pay workers when their workplace is closed by #COVID19 lockdown, here's a stat from Socialist Party on #WorldStatisticsDay that's worth remembering:

Unions were right! Schools are not safe socialistpartyscotland.org.uk/2020/11/11/uni…

⚠️Secondary-age pupils now have the highest rate of infection of any age group⚠️ SAGE now accepts schools play a role in the transmission of coronavirus. Govt must introduce mass testing for pupils & take steps to get Covid-19 under control in schools. neu.org.uk/press-releases…

Welsh council to shut all schools a week early on December 9 bit.ly/39IPHMj

"With the left-led trade unions at the core of a fightback, they could turn the battle over Corbyn's suspension into a movement to help create a new mass vehicle for the political representation of the working class..." Full analysis in Socialism Today: socialistparty.org.uk/articles/31720…

Petition: Implement a 2 week holiday-lockdown for schools before 24th December & enable family time for all. petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/2444…

Look back at what the Government were telling us back in June. They assured us that schools were 'Covid-safe'. We warned that their plans risked a 'second wave' of infections. Sadly, the facts speak for themselves. #MakeSchoolsSafe youtu.be/NBRnGcgxa7M

Covid: Schools in Wales to stay shut until 18 January - BBC News bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-…

NSSN 516: Teachers and school support staff force Tory U-turn! | National Shop Stewards Network shopstewards.net/2021/01/nssn-5…

Welsh students studying in English universities told to stay at home and not return for studies - Wales Online walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-new…

Exclusive: Teacher coronavirus rates up to 333% above average | Tes tes.com/news/exclusive…

As of midnight tonight, I along with thousands of colleagues will begin a 5 day strike.. Longer hours yet financially, worse off.. Over 17 years I’ve put blood sweat & tears in & for this? #StopTheBritishGasFire RT

Socialist Students call Welsh university rent strikes socialistpartywales.org.uk/socialist-stud…

Welsh Government @fmwales will you extend the school closures past the 18th January? And guarantee incomes and free meals for those who lose out? Listen to the National Education Union and work with them!

Urgent. Please help us #MakeSchoolsSafe and stop the fines for families who remain at home due to risks. Write to your MP today writetothem.com

Bore da! Today we have Labour... 🤨