Finally! No masks in class

DAVID PERKS was the first headteacher to make a stand and speak out against face masks in the classroom. As a result, he was pilloried, bullied and investigated by the schools governing body.

But, now, it appears he has been vindicated, as ministers have defied unions and announced that, from May 17, secondary school children in England will no longer have to wear masks in lessons. At last, some sense.

Mr Perks is head of East London Science School and, as such, he should be praised for following the science rather than blindly backing politically motivated rhetoric, even in the face of fierce opposition.

This is what real science is about — standing with the evidence, regardless of what those around you, or the unions, say.

The science is clear — there’s no evidence that face masks in classrooms are of benefit and plenty of evidence they hamper the education of pupils.