He will bring forward a proposal to scrap the plan to pull P1-P3 children back out of classes on 22 March.
Tag: Education
Covid-19: School rapid test cannot be overruled, says minister
Concerns have been raised that thousands of pupils could be incorrectly told they have the virus.
Psychologist says be ‘vigilant’ as schools reopen
A psychologist says the full impact of coronavirus lockdowns might not be known for years.
First day back at school has ‘gone well’, say heads
Millions have returned to school in England, with face masks and Covid tests for secondary pupils.
Covid: Gavin Williamson ‘looking at’ longer school day and shorter holidays
A range of measures are being looked at to help pupils in England catch up, the education secretary says.
Back to school: ‘I’m ready for a coffee in peace’
As children in England return to school on Monday, parents have mixed emotions.
Covid: Parents worry about lost learning as schools reopen
Parents are confident about children returning to school but worry about catching up, says survey.
Heads warn of parents not giving Covid test consent
Heads say parents are not giving consent for school Covid tests, ahead of pupils going back in England.
Covid-19: Last day of home-school is ‘end of an era’
As home-schooling comes to an end for thousands of families across England, how are they feeling about it?
Quarantine rule change welcomed by boarding schools
Heads say allowing pupils to quarantine at boarding school is safer than them isolating in hotels.
Early provisional exams grades in Wales
Provisional grades will be given to A-level and GCSE pupils in June, ahead of official results days.
Covid: Fresh air ‘key to safer classrooms’
Knowing which windows to open and having shorter lessons could help when children return to school.