TEACHERS have slammed the government for offering “nothing” by way of reassurance that schools will be safe for pupils or staff if they open in June as ministers demand.

The National Education Union (NEU) and teachers’ union NASUWT met with Education Secretary Gavin Williamson, the Chief Medical Officer and other experts to hear the government’s reasons in favour of reopening schools in England from June 1.

Sending children back to school will be encouraged but voluntary, the government said.