We Owe Everyone Working In Schools An Enormous Debt

Gavin enormous debt avin Williamson’s praise for teachers ‘at full tilt’

- Steph Spyro

Teachers “working at full tilt” through “one of the most challenging” periods ever have earned Education Secretary Gavin Williamson’s praise.

He said the nation is indebted to everyone working in schools for what they have done during the pandemic.

That included adapting the curriculum, switching to lessons online and safeguarding pupils.

Thousands worked throughout the Easter and summer holidays without a break to ensure students did not fall behind.

He said: “They worked at full tilt throughout the pandemic as schools were kept open for the most vulnerable children and those of key workers.

“It meant repurposing lesson materials online. It meant putting strict hygiene and safety measures in place to keep children and staff safe.

“And it meant supporting their pupils through one of the most challenging periods the country has ever faced.

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“We owe everyone working in schools an enormous debt of thanks for what they have done this year and I am especially grateful to our heads and senior leaders.”

Staff put their lives at risk to continue teaching when schools stayed open for vulnerable children and those of key workers throughout the first lockdown earlier this year.

Universities and schools have also been open throughout the current second lockdown.