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Teacher, trade unionist and socialist
Aug 20, 2021 15 tweets 4 min read
Union groups must insist that #schools reduce #COVID19 risk. Read in full from the #Martin4DGS website martin4dgs.co.uk 1/15 We all want the new academic year to be a return to ‘normality’ without the stress and disruption of the last eighteen months. But the #DeltaVariant and Government failure means that sadly won’t be the case. 2/15
Jun 11, 2021 5 tweets 4 min read
As a household that works in the #NHS and #schools, this "compare and contrast" of #LateralFlowTest kits might be useful in the light of the #FDA ruling on #Innova tests ... 1/5 Different colour branding but: same manufacturer in Xiamen, same distributor in West Drayton, same tubes, same style lot numbers ... so safe to conclude, same product?! 2/5
Feb 15, 2021 11 tweets 7 min read
Based on an analysis of the latest data and the recommendations of @IndependentSage @dgurdasani1 and others, I have proposed a new set of "5 tests" for discussion by @NEUnion members so we can insist on what's needed to ensure we return #OnlyWhenItsSafe

mpdnut.com/2021/02/a-new-… 1/ Do schools and school-aged children contribute significantly to community transmission? SAGE's own evidence shows this shouldn't even be a debate!