Coronavirus: Reopening of schools and education workplaces in Wales
Frequently asked questions on the reopening of schools and education workplaces in Wales.
During this time of crisis school leaders, teachers and support staff are doing essential work – caring for the children of key workers and vulnerable children. Read the joint union advice on COVID-19.
The NEU is working to ensure that arrangements are safe and appropriate whether students and staff are working at home or at school. NEU advice to members will be regularly updated as matters develop.
Advice and guidance
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Wales - planning guide for special schools
The guide sets out that special school leaders should work closely with unions, staff and parents when developing their plans.
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Wales - health and safety guidance on opening schools
National Education Union guidance on the health and safety aspects of schools opening more widely.
Resources
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Wales joint unions checklist for September - Welsh
Mae'r sylwebaeth a'r rhestr wirio ar y cyd hwn yn seiliedig ar gyngor cyfredol Ll
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Wales
Wales Joint unions checklist for September - English
This joint commentary and checklist is based on the current WG Advice for schools and follows its struc
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Wales
Wales - risk assessment guidance
Risk assessment guidance for schools in Wales and what to look out for in your school/college risk assessment.
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Wales
Wales risk assessment guidance - Welsh
Risk assessment guidance for schools in Wales and what to look out for in your school/college risk assessment - Welsh version.
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Wales workplace checklist for schools - Welsh
Guide for all school settings in Wales GMB / NEU / UNISON / Unite Commentary and Checklist
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Wales workplace checklist for schools
Guide for all school settings in Wales GMB / NEU / UNISON / Unite Commentary and Checklist
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Wales risk assessment checklist
Wider opening of schools & colleges - what to look out for in your school/college risk assessment.
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Wales risk assessment checklist - Welsh
Wider opening of schools & colleges- what to look out for in your school/college risk assessment - welsh version.
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Wales - planning guide for supply - checklist
Planning guide for supply members in Wales - NEU checklist
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Wales - planning guide for supply -checklist (Welsh)
Planning guide for supply members in Wales - NEU checklist (Welsh version.
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Wales - vulnerable workers checklist (Welsh)
Vulnerable workers guidance - checklist for Wales(Welsh).
Model letters
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Wales - joint unions checklist letter to heads
Joint unions model letter checklist to heads.
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Joint unions checklist letter to heads
Joint unions model letter checklist to heads - Welsh version.