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.
Procedures
“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.
This story is from the November 23, 2020 edition of Daily Express.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the November 23, 2020 edition of Daily Express.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
HARRY'S A REAL HANDFUL
Kane shows his quality in thrilling joust with Jude
FLYING FOXES MAKE HARRY FEEL AT HOME
Winks hails champions' bond
Ayrton's death is a blur - I was the lucky one
RUBENS SPARED AWFUL MEMORY BY OWN CRASH
COME AND GET ME
Ronnie hints at joining breakaway tour
Hero dad will cycle 330 miles for sick daughter
Vietnam to Cambodia ride to help cystic fibrosis families
Kids' PM tells TikTok: Lives are at stake
CHILD Prime Minister Clark Dearson has urged TikTok to remove videos depicting or promoting life-threatening online challenges.
Five killed as 'terrorists' hit famous Harry Potter castle
UKRAINIAN president Volodymyr Zelensky yesterday declared \"the world despises terrorists\" after at least five were killed and 32 injured when a Russian strike destroyed Odesa's so-called Harry Potter castle.
Israel will invade Rafah 'with or without a deal'
Netanyahu: Halting Hamas war early is not an option
Life is a Cabaret for Eddie as he's given Tony nod
Redmayne up for best musical actor gong
Special school pupils beaten in 'calming rooms❜
SLx Staff who abused’ youngsters still there, says probe