Union’s survey finds teachers

THE vast majority of education staff in Scotland are anxious about returning to work, according to a new survey.

A Unison union poll of more than 5000 education staff in Scotland found that 83% are worried about going back to work or increasing the number of children returning to classrooms.

It also showed that 13% are losing sleep worrying about the issue after being in lockdown during the coronavirus pandemic. investigating the deaths care home residents.

Officers are investigating the deaths of three women at Home Farm Care Home in Portree, Skye, amid a coronavirus outbreak there which claimed 10 lives.

NHS Highland has stepped in to play a greater role in running the HC-One facility after the Care Inspectorate raised concerns and began legal action, as 30 other residents and 29 staff tested positive.

A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: “We can confirm we are investigating the circumstances of the deaths of three women, aged 84, 86 and 88, at Home Farm Care Home on Skye. Inquiries are continuing.”

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Just 3% of respondents to the survey, carried out between May 18 and May 22, consider it safe to return to work.

Lorraine Thomson, chairwoman of Unison’s Scotland Education Issues Group, said: “Unison’s of three survey shows the vast majority of education staff are anxious about plans for more children to return to schools and nurseries.

“Before they return we need clear guidance about how we keep children and staff safe.