Call for regular tests on Fife pupils and teachers as school return

A Fife MSP has called for regular testing for pupils and teachers as part of a return to full-time education.

Schools are set to re-open in August after a three-month lockdown forced youngsters to continue their studies at home.

Mark Ruskell, who represents Mid Scotland and Fife, has called on the Scottish Government to introduce regular testing for teachers and school staff to aid the return.

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He said: “I know that a great number of people in Fife will be breathing a sigh of relief at the announcement that pupils will return to school full time in August. For teachers, school support staff and their families however there are still a lot of questions remaining over how to do this safely.

“We have proposed regular testing of all school staff in Fife. The education secretary has confirmed that he is supportive of this proposal. He must now commit that it will in fact be a reality when schools return.

“Teachers deserve the reassurance that regular testing will be in place before they return to the classroom. “

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