NAHT urges government to reassure school children following Brexit vote

The National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) has called on the government to give reassurances to UK pupils who are concerned for their futures following the UK’s vote to leave the European Union (EU).

In an open letter to Prime Minister David Cameron, Russell Hobby, general secretary of the NAHT, highlighted that the Brexit vote had brought uncertainty to ‘many areas of life in Britain, including education’.

He said that young students were worried about their future, with some worried they with be forced to leave Britain and fearful of a potential rise in racism.

Additionally, Hobby added that many pupils were concerned about their prospects in an uncertain and isolated Britain.

He said: “NAHT strongly urges the government to give pupils from the EU better assurance that they will be able to complete their school education without interruption; that they and their families remain welcome and valued members of the communities they call home.

“Our schools are the places in which we shape our future as a nation. Our teachers and school leaders can help young people make sense of dramatic changes and build their own plans. To do this, we need clarity, swiftly. Please do not ignore the impact of the EU referendum result on the next generation.”