Omicron surge sparks concerns over children’s workforce shortage

Fiona Simpson
Wednesday, January 5, 2022

Rising cases of the omicron variant of Covid-19 across the UK has increased fears of staffing shortages in education, early years and children’s social care.

Staff shortages are caused by isolation due to testing positive for Covid-19. Picture: Adobe Stock
Staff shortages are caused by isolation due to testing positive for Covid-19. Picture: Adobe Stock

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