JFS pupils asked to wear masks over new Covid variant
Students at JFS are being asked to continue wearing masks in school because of new variant rates in Brent.
Pupils at a leading Jewish school are still being required to wear masks indoors because of a high prevalence of the ‘Indian variant’.
Students at JFS in Harrow are being advised to continue wearing face masks inside over new variant fears.
The government dropped its nation-wide recommendation to schools to wear face masks in schools on 17 May.
Richard Boulton, the chief operating officer at JFS, confirmed that Brent Council had recommended all pupils continue wearing masks inside school buildings.
“Brent Council has advised that all students in Brent schools must continue to wear masks inside the building, due to the current Covid variant,” he said. “We are following this advice.”
Government guidance published on 10 May confirmed that pupils in most areas are not expected to wear masks in school from 17 May “ensuring the clearest possible communication to support learning”.
A Brent Council spokesperson said: “Brent Council recommends use of face coverings in circulation areas between lessons.
“Heads may decide to continue their use in lessons depending on their school specific risk assessment.”
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