The national cabinet is preparing for the possibility parents will rush children back into classrooms after the Easter holidays and stretch school resources, as coronavirus restrictions take their toll on families | ErykBagshaw
The national cabinet is preparing for the possibility parents will rush children back into classrooms after the Easter holidays and stretch school resources, as coronavirus restrictions take their toll on families.
"The Australian Health Protection Principal Committee advice is that there is no reason to withhold children from school," Chief Medical Officer Brendan Murphy said ahead of the national cabinet meeting on Thursday.
Teachers unions led calls for restricted staffing and are expected to be a key part of the negotiations to manage a steady rise in students after the Easter break. They have been particularly concerned about coronavirus exposure for vulnerable older workers in the sector.
Education Minister Dan Tehan said the priority for planning was on students who could not safely learn at home but "the more the government could do to encourage students to go to school the better".
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