Queensland schools are facing critical staff shortages amid rising COVID-19 cases in students and staff, as some reinstate mask-wearing restrictions.Independent Schools Queensland says a number of schools are facing staff shortages due to increasing COVID-19 cases or quarantine requirements for close contacts
ISQ chief executive Chris Mountford said it would be help schools if the definition of a critically essential worker was expanded to include non-teaching staff with some schools "particularly challenged by staffing issues". "We appreciate that with the spread of COVID, the decision to expand the critically essential classification carries risk," the statement read.
"Parents aren't able to collect their child/ren quickly, boarders can't catch public transport, or walk home. "To alleviate some of the pressure, I know that some staff out of regional offices have gone out into schools to support them," she said.
Classic case of politicisation of the pandemic
It’s out of control nationwide and we’re hearing nothing about it!!!
Welcome to what is happening Melbourne schools at the moment. Unfortunately DanielAndrewsMP JamesMerlinoMP AEUVictoria are allowing this and telling everyone that things are fine. How about the abcmelbourne cover this also.
SA still has mask mandates in class. 3 of my guys have been a 'class contact', including one right now. None of them have caught COVID. Nor have any of them ever complained about having to wear one. Perhaps it's the adults that need to mature 🤔
Hmmm, if only they had masks and social distancing still.
Health First and Staying Safe.