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Asymptomestic Testing In Schools- 20 Jan 21
Posted: 25th January 2021
Dear school members, please see below.
Key messages on Asymptomatic Testing in secondary (including middle) schools and colleges (as of 20.01.2021)
Please be aware that national guidance from the DfE is being changed and updated frequently; the local authority Public Health Team will continue to update information and messages to support settings in response to…

Template Letter for School Staff To Use re Unfair Rotas
Posted: 25th January 2021
Dear School Staff
If you are concerned that support staff are being asked to come into school more often than teaching staff/school leadership you could use the attached template letter to ask for fair treatment. It will be most effective if colleagues club together….
Or call us for advice.

School Staff Info’ Re Lateral Flow Tests 11/1/21
Posted: 25th January 2021
Dear School Members please find attached links to GMB info’ re Lateral Flow Tests & a template letter for head teachers.
Do call us if we can help!
Lateral Flow Tests – 11th January 2021
Head Teacher – Lateral Flow test – 11th January 2021Lateral Flow Tests – 11th January 2021

GMB School Staff Briefing 20/1/20
Posted: 25th January 2021
Dear school members
Please click on the link below for our latest advice. Do contact your branch if you need our help.

Revised School Risk Assessment Template 15/1/21
Posted: 25th January 2021
Dear school members please find below the link to the latest school risk assessment template .
Remember risk assessments should be a live document, updated when circumstances change.
You are entitled to challenge if it is not being followed and you feel at risk.

School staff email 16/1/21inc’ link to online 26/1 Q&A
Posted: 25th January 2021
Dear Member
There has been much discussion about the use Lateral Flow Tests in schools and we have prepared information in relation to school staff administering the tests.
The Education Secretary has now announced that, as from 18th January, staff in primary schools will be eligible for weekly testing. Whilst increased testing is welcome,…

Letter for School Members 24 January 2021 inc link to online meeting TOMORROW!
Posted: 25th January 2021
Dear Member
We hope this finds you and your loved ones safe and well.
GMB London last week shared with you our serious concerns about daily testing being offered as an alternative to the self-isolation period for school staff and pupils. We are pleased to be able to report that, on 20th January 2021, Public…

