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Gavin Williamson responded
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“I wonder if the minister would kindly look into the proposal of restructuring the school year to reduce the length of summer holidays, a policy that would greatly benefit pupils and parents?”
nottinghampost Monday, March 1, 2021 11:35:00 PM EAT
Gavin Williamson said
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“we recognise that the work that we’ve done in terms of closing the attainment gap between those who are richest and poorest has been impacted as a result of this pandemic and this is why we are taking a targeted approach in terms of our investment”
nottinghampost Monday, March 1, 2021 11:35:00 PM EAT
Gavin Williamson replied
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“Does he really believe that this is good enough, or will he stand up for children and families and tell the Chancellor they must come first in the Budget?”
nottinghampost Monday, March 1, 2021 11:35:00 PM EAT
Gavin Williamson replied
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“On this side of the House, we believe passionately in terms of driving up educational standards because we recognise that for children – especially from the most disadvantaged backgrounds – that is the best way to give them the opportunities in life that we want to see every child have”
nottinghampost Monday, March 1, 2021 11:35:00 PM EAT
Gavin Williamson responded
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“I wonder if the minister would kindly look into the proposal of restructuring the school year to reduce the length of summer holidays, a policy that would greatly benefit pupils and parents?”
stokesentinel Monday, March 1, 2021 11:26:00 PM EAT
Gavin Williamson said
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“we recognise that the work that we’ve done in terms of closing the attainment gap between those who are richest and poorest has been impacted as a result of this pandemic and this is why we are taking a targeted approach in terms of our investment”
stokesentinel Monday, March 1, 2021 11:26:00 PM EAT
Gavin Williamson replied
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“Does he really believe that this is good enough, or will he stand up for children and families and tell the Chancellor they must come first in the Budget?”
stokesentinel Monday, March 1, 2021 11:26:00 PM EAT
Gavin Williamson replied
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“On this side of the House, we believe passionately in terms of driving up educational standards because we recognise that for children – especially from the most disadvantaged backgrounds – that is the best way to give them the opportunities in life that we want to see every child have”
stokesentinel Monday, March 1, 2021 11:26:00 PM EAT
Gavin Williamson responded
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“I wonder if the minister would kindly look into the proposal of restructuring the school year to reduce the length of summer holidays, a policy that would greatly benefit pupils and parents?”
plymouthherald Monday, March 1, 2021 11:12:00 PM EAT
Gavin Williamson said
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“we recognise that the work that we’ve done in terms of closing the attainment gap between those who are richest and poorest has been impacted as a result of this pandemic and this is why we are taking a targeted approach in terms of our investment”
plymouthherald Monday, March 1, 2021 11:12:00 PM EAT
Gavin Williamson replied
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“Does he really believe that this is good enough, or will he stand up for children and families and tell the Chancellor they must come first in the Budget?”
plymouthherald Monday, March 1, 2021 11:12:00 PM EAT
Gavin Williamson replied
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“On this side of the House, we believe passionately in terms of driving up educational standards because we recognise that for children – especially from the most disadvantaged backgrounds – that is the best way to give them the opportunities in life that we want to see every child have”
plymouthherald Monday, March 1, 2021 11:12:00 PM EAT
Gavin Williamson responded
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“I wonder if the minister would kindly look into the proposal of restructuring the school year to reduce the length of summer holidays, a policy that would greatly benefit pupils and parents?”
westbriton Monday, March 1, 2021 10:59:00 PM EAT
Gavin Williamson said
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“we recognise that the work that we’ve done in terms of closing the attainment gap between those who are richest and poorest has been impacted as a result of this pandemic and this is why we are taking a targeted approach in terms of our investment”
westbriton Monday, March 1, 2021 10:59:00 PM EAT
Gavin Williamson replied
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“Does he really believe that this is good enough, or will he stand up for children and families and tell the Chancellor they must come first in the Budget?”
westbriton Monday, March 1, 2021 10:59:00 PM EAT
Gavin Williamson replied
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“On this side of the House, we believe passionately in terms of driving up educational standards because we recognise that for children – especially from the most disadvantaged backgrounds – that is the best way to give them the opportunities in life that we want to see every child have”
westbriton Monday, March 1, 2021 10:59:00 PM EAT
Gavin Williamson responded
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"I wonder if the minister would kindly look into the proposal of restructuring the school year to reduce the length of summer holidays, a policy that would greatly benefit pupils and parents?"
msn-uk Monday, March 1, 2021 9:26:00 PM EAT
Gavin Williamson responded
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"We've asked Sir Kevan Collins to look across a whole and broad range of different ways of giving children a boost in terms of being able to not just catch up in terms of any learning that they've lost, but actually more fundamentally make major changes to actually how we drive educational attainment over a generation and more. Video: Education minister: Teachers will receive guidance on grade assessments (Evening Standard) "
msn-uk Monday, March 1, 2021 9:26:00 PM EAT
Gavin Williamson responded
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“I wonder if the minister would kindly look into the proposal of restructuring the school year to reduce the length of summer holidays, a policy that would greatly benefit pupils and parents?”
surreymirror Monday, March 1, 2021 9:22:00 PM EAT
Gavin Williamson said
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“we recognise that the work that we’ve done in terms of closing the attainment gap between those who are richest and poorest has been impacted as a result of this pandemic and this is why we are taking a targeted approach in terms of our investment”
surreymirror Monday, March 1, 2021 9:22:00 PM EAT
Gavin Williamson replied
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“Does he really believe that this is good enough, or will he stand up for children and families and tell the Chancellor they must come first in the Budget?”
surreymirror Monday, March 1, 2021 9:22:00 PM EAT
Gavin Williamson replied
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“On this side of the House, we believe passionately in terms of driving up educational standards because we recognise that for children – especially from the most disadvantaged backgrounds – that is the best way to give them the opportunities in life that we want to see every child have”
surreymirror Monday, March 1, 2021 9:22:00 PM EAT
Gavin Williamson responded
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“I wonder if the minister would kindly look into the proposal of restructuring the school year to reduce the length of summer holidays, a policy that would greatly benefit pupils and parents?”
thanetgazette Monday, March 1, 2021 9:21:00 PM EAT
Gavin Williamson said
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“we recognise that the work that we’ve done in terms of closing the attainment gap between those who are richest and poorest has been impacted as a result of this pandemic and this is why we are taking a targeted approach in terms of our investment”
thanetgazette Monday, March 1, 2021 9:21:00 PM EAT
Gavin Williamson replied
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“Does he really believe that this is good enough, or will he stand up for children and families and tell the Chancellor they must come first in the Budget?”
thanetgazette Monday, March 1, 2021 9:21:00 PM EAT
Gavin Williamson replied
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“On this side of the House, we believe passionately in terms of driving up educational standards because we recognise that for children – especially from the most disadvantaged backgrounds – that is the best way to give them the opportunities in life that we want to see every child have”
thanetgazette Monday, March 1, 2021 9:21:00 PM EAT
Gavin Williamson responded
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“I wonder if the minister would kindly look into the proposal of restructuring the school year to reduce the length of summer holidays, a policy that would greatly benefit pupils and parents?”
bristolpost Monday, March 1, 2021 9:20:00 PM EAT
Gavin Williamson said
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“we recognise that the work that we’ve done in terms of closing the attainment gap between those who are richest and poorest has been impacted as a result of this pandemic and this is why we are taking a targeted approach in terms of our investment”
bristolpost Monday, March 1, 2021 9:20:00 PM EAT
Gavin Williamson replied
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“Does he really believe that this is good enough, or will he stand up for children and families and tell the Chancellor they must come first in the Budget?”
bristolpost Monday, March 1, 2021 9:20:00 PM EAT
Gavin Williamson replied
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“On this side of the House, we believe passionately in terms of driving up educational standards because we recognise that for children – especially from the most disadvantaged backgrounds – that is the best way to give them the opportunities in life that we want to see every child have”
bristolpost Monday, March 1, 2021 9:20:00 PM EAT
Gavin Williamson responded
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“I wonder if the minister would kindly look into the proposal of restructuring the school year to reduce the length of summer holidays, a policy that would greatly benefit pupils and parents?”
worcesternews Monday, March 1, 2021 9:19:00 PM EAT
Gavin Williamson responded
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“I wonder if the minister would kindly look into the proposal of restructuring the school year to reduce the length of summer holidays, a policy that would greatly benefit pupils and parents?”
derbytelegraph Monday, March 1, 2021 9:03:00 PM EAT
Gavin Williamson said
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“we recognise that the work that we’ve done in terms of closing the attainment gap between those who are richest and poorest has been impacted as a result of this pandemic and this is why we are taking a targeted approach in terms of our investment”
derbytelegraph Monday, March 1, 2021 9:03:00 PM EAT
Gavin Williamson replied
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“Does he really believe that this is good enough, or will he stand up for children and families and tell the Chancellor they must come first in the Budget?”
derbytelegraph Monday, March 1, 2021 9:03:00 PM EAT
Gavin Williamson replied
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“On this side of the House, we believe passionately in terms of driving up educational standards because we recognise that for children – especially from the most disadvantaged backgrounds – that is the best way to give them the opportunities in life that we want to see every child have”
derbytelegraph Monday, March 1, 2021 9:03:00 PM EAT
Gavin Williamson responded
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“I wonder if the minister would kindly look into the proposal of restructuring the school year to reduce the length of summer holidays, a policy that would greatly benefit pupils and parents?”
gloucestercitizen Monday, March 1, 2021 8:54:00 PM EAT
Gavin Williamson said
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“we recognise that the work that we’ve done in terms of closing the attainment gap between those who are richest and poorest has been impacted as a result of this pandemic and this is why we are taking a targeted approach in terms of our investment”
gloucestercitizen Monday, March 1, 2021 8:54:00 PM EAT
Gavin Williamson replied
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“Does he really believe that this is good enough, or will he stand up for children and families and tell the Chancellor they must come first in the Budget?”
gloucestercitizen Monday, March 1, 2021 8:54:00 PM EAT
Gavin Williamson replied
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“On this side of the House, we believe passionately in terms of driving up educational standards because we recognise that for children – especially from the most disadvantaged backgrounds – that is the best way to give them the opportunities in life that we want to see every child have”
gloucestercitizen Monday, March 1, 2021 8:54:00 PM EAT
Gavin Williamson responded
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"I wonder if the minister would kindly look into the proposal of restructuring the school year to reduce the length of summer holidays, a policy that would greatly benefit pupils and parents?"
themirror Monday, March 1, 2021 8:01:00 PM EAT
Gavin Williamson responded
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"We've asked Sir Kevan Collins to look across a whole and broad range of different ways of giving children a boost in terms of being able to not just catch up in terms of any learning that they've lost, but actually more fundamentally make major changes to actually how we drive educational attainment over a generation and more. "
themirror Monday, March 1, 2021 8:01:00 PM EAT
Gavin Williamson responded
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“I wonder if the minister would kindly look into the proposal of restructuring the school year to reduce the length of summer holidays, a policy that would greatly benefit pupils and parents?”
coventrytelegraph Monday, March 1, 2021 7:51:00 PM EAT
Gavin Williamson said
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“we recognise that the work that we’ve done in terms of closing the attainment gap between those who are richest and poorest has been impacted as a result of this pandemic and this is why we are taking a targeted approach in terms of our investment”
coventrytelegraph Monday, March 1, 2021 7:51:00 PM EAT
Gavin Williamson replied
:
“Does he really believe that this is good enough, or will he stand up for children and families and tell the Chancellor they must come first in the Budget?”
coventrytelegraph Monday, March 1, 2021 7:51:00 PM EAT
Gavin Williamson replied
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“On this side of the House, we believe passionately in terms of driving up educational standards because we recognise that for children – especially from the most disadvantaged backgrounds – that is the best way to give them the opportunities in life that we want to see every child have”
coventrytelegraph Monday, March 1, 2021 7:51:00 PM EAT
Gavin Williamson said
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"Testing family members will provide yet another layer of reassurance to parents and education staff that schools are as safe as possible, building on the massive increase in testing for secondary school and college students, and strengthened requirements around face coverings in areas where social distancing cannot be maintained"
piratefm Sunday, February 28, 2021 3:22:00 AM EAT
Gavin Williamson said
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"Testing family members will provide yet another layer of reassurance to parents and education staff that schools are as safe as possible, building on the massive increase in testing for secondary school and college students, and strengthened requirements around face coverings in areas where social distancing cannot be maintained"
skynews Sunday, February 28, 2021 3:15:00 AM EAT
Gavin Williamson said
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“Testing family members will provide yet another layer of reassurance to parents and education staff that schools are as safe as possible, building on the massive increase in testing for secondary school and college students, and strengthened requirements around face coverings in areas where social distancing cannot be maintained”
chroniclelive Sunday, February 28, 2021 3:11:00 AM EAT
Gavin Williamson said
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“We know the benefits that being back in school or college brings to young people’s education, development and wellbeing”
worcesternews Saturday, February 27, 2021 5:41:00 AM EAT
Gavin Williamson said
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“We know the benefits that being back in school or college brings to young people’s education, development and wellbeing”
yorkpress Saturday, February 27, 2021 3:45:00 AM EAT
Gavin Williamson said
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“We know the benefits that being back in school or college brings to young people’s education, development and wellbeing”
chesterfirst Saturday, February 27, 2021 3:13:00 AM EAT
Gavin Williamson said
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"We will be seeing in that first two weeks that children will be supervised...but following on from that I would hope that parents would help,"
news-yahoo Thursday, February 25, 2021 10:13:00 PM EAT
Gavin Williamson said
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"unless social distancing can be maintained,"
salisburyjournal Thursday, February 25, 2021 5:55:00 PM EAT
Gavin Williamson said
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“The most important thing that we can do is to make sure the system is fair to every student,”
guardian Thursday, February 25, 2021 5:13:00 PM EAT
Gavin Williamson said
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“All our children and young people have paid a considerable price for the disruption of the past year. It knocked their learning off track, it has put their friendships to one side, and it has put some of the wonder of growing up on hold,” “This summer’s assessments will ensure fair routes to the next stages of education, or the start of their career”
guardian Thursday, February 25, 2021 5:13:00 PM EAT
Gavin Williamson responded
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“And how will we reverse the grade inflation and what is the rational for not tethering this year’s grades to last year’s or somewhere between 2019 and 2020? And why not embed quality assurance more broadly rather than rely on random sampling or spot checks?”
andoveradvertiser Thursday, February 25, 2021 4:50:00 PM EAT
Gavin Williamson responded
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“In January he said he wanted school staff to be in the next wave of vaccinations. So why has there still been no commitment from the Government to prioritise school staff? Does he no longer believe they should be a priority?”
andoveradvertiser Thursday, February 25, 2021 4:50:00 PM EAT
Gavin Williamson responded
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“I don’t want to be in a position where I try and pre-empt the independent work of JCVI but obviously we look forward to seeing what that says”
andoveradvertiser Thursday, February 25, 2021 4:50:00 PM EAT
Gavin Williamson said
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"All our children and young people have paid a considerable price for the disruption of the past year. "
thetelegraphandargus Thursday, February 25, 2021 4:48:00 PM EAT
Gavin Williamson responded
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"The decision to adopt centre-assessed grades for the second year in a row does highlight the severity of the damage school closures have done and whilst I accept that it’s the least-worst option that the Government has come up with, my concern is not so much about having one’s cake and eating it, but baking a rock cake of grade inflation into the system. “So will Gavin Williamson confirm what is the Government’s plan to ensure we will not have a Wild West of grading, that these grades will be meaningful to employers so as not to damage children’s life chances and when?"
thetelegraphandargus Thursday, February 25, 2021 4:48:00 PM EAT
Gavin Williamson responded
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"He raises an important issue about grade inflation and this is why we have been doing so much work with the exam board, with Ofqual, in terms of ensuring that there’s the proper internal checks as well as the proper external checks. “We didn’t feel as if it would be possible to peg to a certain year because sadly as a result of doing that it would probably entail the use of some form of algorithm in order to be best able to deliver that”. Labour's shadow education secretary Kate Green asked why teachers had not been prioritised for vaccinations, when Mr Williamson said himself he wanted teachers to get the jab as a priority in January. She said: "
thetelegraphandargus Thursday, February 25, 2021 4:48:00 PM EAT
Gavin Williamson responded
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“I don’t want to be in a position where I try and pre-empt the independent work of JCVI but obviously we look forward to seeing what that says”
thetelegraphandargus Thursday, February 25, 2021 4:48:00 PM EAT
Gavin Williamson said
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"I am sorry for the distress this has caused young people and their parents but hope this announcement will now provide the certainty and reassurance they deserve,"
yorkshireeveningpost Thursday, February 25, 2021 4:12:00 PM EAT
Gavin Williamson responded
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“In January he said he wanted school staff to be in the next wave of vaccinations. So why has there still been no commitment from the Government to prioritise school staff? Does he no longer believe they should be a priority?”
surreymirror Thursday, February 25, 2021 3:17:00 PM EAT
Gavin Williamson responded
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“I don’t want to be in a position where I try and pre-empt the independent work of JCVI but obviously we look forward to seeing what that says”
surreymirror Thursday, February 25, 2021 3:17:00 PM EAT
Gavin Williamson responded
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“And how will we reverse the grade inflation and what is the rational for not tethering this year’s grades to last year’s or somewhere between 2019 and 2020? And why not embed quality assurance more broadly rather than rely on random sampling or spot checks?”
surreymirror Thursday, February 25, 2021 3:17:00 PM EAT
Gavin Williamson told
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"isn't quite the end but the end is very clearly in sight"
news-yahoo Thursday, February 25, 2021 3:02:00 PM EAT
Gavin Williamson said
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"I am sorry for the distress this has caused young people and their parents but hope this announcement will now provide the certainty and reassurance they deserve,"
YorkshirePost Thursday, February 25, 2021 2:36:00 PM EAT
Gavin Williamson said
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"Young people have shown incredible resilience over the last year, continuing with their learning amidst unprecedented challenges while the country battles with this pandemic. Those efforts deserve to be fairly rewarded. "
thesun Thursday, February 25, 2021 11:23:00 AM EAT
Gavin Williamson said
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"Young people have shown incredible resilience over the last year, continuing with their learning amidst unprecedented challenges while the country battles with this pandemic. Those efforts deserve to be fairly rewarded. “That’s why we are providing the fairest possible system for those pupils, asking those who know them best – their teachers – to determine their grades, with our sole aim to make sure all young people can progress to the next stage of their education or career”. Ofqual’s interim chief regulator Simon Lebus said: “The aim is to make it no harder overall for this year’s students to receive a particular grade than students in other years”. Check what vaccination centres are near you: Paul Whiteman, general secretary of the school leaders’ union NAHT, said the plans “appear to chart a path which avoids the awful chaos of last year"
brentwoodgazette Thursday, February 25, 2021 10:39:00 AM EAT
Gavin Williamson said
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"Young people have shown incredible resilience over the last year, continuing with their learning amidst unprecedented challenges while the country battles with this pandemic. Those efforts deserve to be fairly rewarded. “That’s why we are providing the fairest possible system for those pupils, asking those who know them best – their teachers – to determine their grades, with our sole aim to make sure all young people can progress to the next stage of their education or career”. Ofqual’s interim chief regulator Simon Lebus said: “The aim is to make it no harder overall for this year’s students to receive a particular grade than students in other years”. Check what vaccination centres are near you: Paul Whiteman, general secretary of the school leaders’ union NAHT, said the plans “appear to chart a path which avoids the awful chaos of last year"
essexchronicle Thursday, February 25, 2021 10:12:00 AM EAT
Gavin Williamson added
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"Our package of measures will deliver vital support to the children and young people who need it most, making sure everyone has the same opportunity to fulfil their potential no matter their background"
yorkshireeveningpost Thursday, February 25, 2021 9:43:00 AM EAT
Gavin Williamson told
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“We'll be looking at how we can boost and support children in a whole range of different manners,”
independent-UK Thursday, February 25, 2021 4:15:00 AM EAT
Gavin Williamson said
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“I equally recognise that there's many more students that are not covered in that so that's why as part of the next stage there is a review about when we can bring students back into university at the earliest possible moment. This is the right time to do so,”
independent-UK Thursday, February 25, 2021 4:15:00 AM EAT
Gavin Williamson said
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"Young people have shown incredible resilience over the last year, continuing with their learning amidst unprecedented challenges while the country battles with this pandemic. Those efforts deserve to be fairly rewarded. "
tamworthherald Thursday, February 25, 2021 3:16:00 AM EAT
Gavin Williamson responded
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"The government would never aim to act unlawfully,"
msn-uk Thursday, February 25, 2021 1:54:00 AM EAT
Gavin Williamson replied
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"but I can tell you the public don't. Do you regret the unlawful conduct?"
msn-uk Thursday, February 25, 2021 1:54:00 AM EAT
Gavin Williamson replied
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"The government never intends to not be in compliance with the law"
msn-uk Thursday, February 25, 2021 1:54:00 AM EAT
Gavin Williamson responded
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"The government would never aim to act unlawfully,"
themirror Thursday, February 25, 2021 1:28:00 AM EAT
Gavin Williamson replied
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"but I can tell you the public don't. Do you regret the unlawful conduct?"
themirror Thursday, February 25, 2021 1:28:00 AM EAT
Gavin Williamson replied
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"The government never intends to not be in compliance with the law"
themirror Thursday, February 25, 2021 1:28:00 AM EAT
Gavin Williamson insisted
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“They’ve got a week to bring all those pupils back, so they can be tested during that week”
msn-uk Thursday, February 25, 2021 1:04:00 AM EAT
Gavin Williamson said
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"Schools are able to bring year groups in from 8 March depending on their capacity as to how they’re best able to do that. "
thesun Thursday, February 25, 2021 12:55:00 AM EAT
Gavin Williamson said
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“Despite everyone’s best efforts, many children are going to need longer term support if they’re to make the educational progress that they need”
southwalesargus Thursday, February 25, 2021 12:46:00 AM EAT
Gavin Williamson said
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"The latest data tells us that we are able to proceed with a full return of schools and colleges from Monday, March 8"
southwales-eveningpost Thursday, February 25, 2021 12:24:00 AM EAT
Gavin Williamson said
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“we are putting our trust firmly in teachers”
msn-uk Thursday, February 25, 2021 12:15:00 AM EAT
Gavin Williamson insisted
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“They’ve got a week to bring all those pupils back, so they can be tested during that week”
themirror Thursday, February 25, 2021 12:12:00 AM EAT
Gavin Williamson said
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“we are putting our trust firmly in teachers”
standard Wednesday, February 24, 2021 11:47:00 PM EAT
Gavin Williamson said
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"As the Prime Minister said, there are no plans whatsoever to be moving ahead of the dates that have already been given. "
msn-uk Wednesday, February 24, 2021 11:40:00 PM EAT
Gavin Williamson said
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“Despite everyone’s best efforts, many children are going to need longer term support if they’re to make the educational progress that they need”
msn-uk Wednesday, February 24, 2021 11:40:00 PM EAT
Gavin Williamson said
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“Despite everyone’s best efforts, many children are going to need longer term support if they’re to make the educational progress that they need”
thecourier Wednesday, February 24, 2021 11:28:00 PM EAT
Gavin Williamson said
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“Despite everyone’s best efforts, many children are going to need longer term support if they’re to make the educational progress that they need”
pressandjournal Wednesday, February 24, 2021 10:58:00 PM EAT
Gavin Williamson said
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"It's not part of a plan, but we are wanting to see a real step change in what we can deliver in terms of our schools. "
clactonandfrintongazette Wednesday, February 24, 2021 10:47:00 PM EAT
Gavin Williamson said
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“As someone who has two daughters at school, I’m absolutely certain that we are going to do everything we can do for all of our children to make sure that they are not set back by this pandemic, that their life chances are in any way not stinted,”
msn-uk Wednesday, February 24, 2021 10:41:00 PM EAT
Gavin Williamson said
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"On the summer holidays, what we have done in terms of a £200m programme is we want schools to be putting on great activities, whether it is education-led or even wellbeing-led, so we'd be hoping that schools can be offering that, draw down that funding in order to be offering that to children. "
independent-UK Wednesday, February 24, 2021 10:02:00 PM EAT
Gavin Williamson said
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"The latest data tells us that we are able to proceed with a full return of schools and colleges from Monday, March 8"
icWales Wednesday, February 24, 2021 9:36:00 PM EAT
Gavin Williamson said
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"Schools are able to bring year groups in from 8 March depending on their capacity as to how they’re best able to do that. "
thesun Wednesday, February 24, 2021 9:09:00 PM EAT
Gavin Williamson said
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"Tomorrow, we'll be setting out the details on how grades will be awarded this summer. "
thesun Wednesday, February 24, 2021 9:09:00 PM EAT
Gavin Williamson said
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"Tomorrow, we'll be setting out the details on how grades will be awarded this summer. "
thesun Wednesday, February 24, 2021 9:09:00 PM EAT
Gavin Williamson said
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"The latest data tells us that we are able to proceed with a full return of schools and colleges from Monday, March 8"
coventrytelegraph Wednesday, February 24, 2021 9:02:00 PM EAT
Gavin Williamson said
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“Our package of measures will deliver vital support to the children and young people who need it most, making sure everyone has the same opportunity to fulfil their potential no matter their background”
msn-uk Wednesday, February 24, 2021 8:52:00 PM EAT
Gavin Williamson told
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“to enable their return to the classroom”
msn-uk Wednesday, February 24, 2021 8:13:00 PM EAT
Gavin Williamson added
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“as soon as these three tests have been completed, then children will be getting their home-testing kits to do the tests on themselves once they’ve learned how to do it with supervision of adults during that first two-week period”
msn-uk Wednesday, February 24, 2021 8:13:00 PM EAT
Gavin Williamson said
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“Our package of measures will deliver vital support to the children and young people who need it most, making sure everyone has the same opportunity to fulfil their potential no matter their background”
portsmouth Wednesday, February 24, 2021 8:12:00 PM EAT
Gavin Williamson said
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"Schools are able to bring year groups in from 8 March depending on their capacity as to how they’re best able to do that. "
thesun Wednesday, February 24, 2021 4:51:00 PM EAT
Gavin Williamson said
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“Our package of measures will deliver vital support to the children and young people who need it most, making sure everyone has the same opportunity to fulfil their potential no matter their background”
surreymirror Wednesday, February 24, 2021 4:46:00 PM EAT
Gavin Williamson added
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“Our package of measures will deliver vital support to the children and young people who need it most, making sure everyone has the same opportunity to fulfil their potential no matter their background”
wandsworthguardian Wednesday, February 24, 2021 4:06:00 PM EAT
Gavin Williamson said
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“Our package of measures will deliver vital support to the children and young people who need it most, making sure everyone has the same opportunity to fulfil their potential no matter their background”
yorkshireeveningpost Wednesday, February 24, 2021 3:21:00 PM EAT
Gavin Williamson said
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"We have always been clear in that the priority groups we are targeting are the groups most likely to be in hospital from the virus or even die,"
birminghammail Wednesday, February 24, 2021 3:19:00 PM EAT
Gavin Williamson said
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"Our package of measures will deliver vital support to the children and young people who need it most, making sure everyone has the same opportunity to fulfil their potential no matter their background. "
birminghammail Wednesday, February 24, 2021 3:19:00 PM EAT
Gavin Williamson said
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"Our package of measures will deliver vital support to the children and young people who need it most, making sure everyone has the same opportunity to fulfil their potential no matter their background"
thetelegraphandargus Wednesday, February 24, 2021 2:51:00 PM EAT
Gavin Williamson said
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"We have always been clear in that the priority groups we are targeting are the groups most likely to be in hospital from the virus or even die,"
tamworthherald Wednesday, February 24, 2021 2:24:00 PM EAT
Gavin Williamson said
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"Our package of measures will deliver vital support to the children and young people who need it most, making sure everyone has the same opportunity to fulfil their potential no matter their background. "
tamworthherald Wednesday, February 24, 2021 2:24:00 PM EAT
Gavin Williamson said
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"Our package of measures will deliver vital support to the children and young people who need it most, making sure everyone has the same opportunity to fulfil their potential no matter their background"
theargus Wednesday, February 24, 2021 2:02:00 PM EAT
Gavin Williamson said
:
“Our package of measures will deliver vital support to the children and young people who need it most, making sure everyone has the same opportunity to fulfil their potential no matter their background”
cambridge-news Wednesday, February 24, 2021 1:02:00 PM EAT
Gavin Williamson said
:
“Our package of measures will deliver vital support to the children and young people who need it most, making sure everyone has the same opportunity to fulfil their potential no matter their background”
kentonline Wednesday, February 24, 2021 12:59:00 PM EAT
Gavin Williamson replied
:
"Why haven’t we armed our teachers?"
themirror Wednesday, February 24, 2021 12:56:00 PM EAT
Gavin Williamson replied
:
"We’ve always been clear that the priority groups are those most likely to end up in hospital. Education Secretary Gavin Williamson appeared on Good Morning Britain on Wednesday (Image: ITV) Read More Related Articles Read More Related Articles "
themirror Wednesday, February 24, 2021 12:56:00 PM EAT
Gavin Williamson said
:
"The government never intends to not be in compliance with the law"
themirror Wednesday, February 24, 2021 12:56:00 PM EAT
Gavin Williamson responded
:
"The government would never aim to act unlawfully,"
themirror Wednesday, February 24, 2021 12:56:00 PM EAT
Gavin Williamson replied
:
"I’m very much focused on getting kids back to school,"
themirror Wednesday, February 24, 2021 12:56:00 PM EAT
Gavin Williamson said
:
"Our package of measures will deliver vital support to the children and young people who need it most, making sure everyone has the same opportunity to fulfil their potential no matter their background"
thesun Wednesday, February 24, 2021 12:51:00 PM EAT
Gavin Williamson said
:
“Our package of measures will deliver vital support to the children and young people who need it most, making sure everyone has the same opportunity to fulfil their potential no matter their background”
YorkshirePost Wednesday, February 24, 2021 12:38:00 PM EAT
Gavin Williamson added
:
“Our package of measures will deliver vital support to the children and young people who need it most, making sure everyone has the same opportunity to fulfil their potential no matter their background”
bristolpost Wednesday, February 24, 2021 12:14:00 PM EAT
Gavin Williamson added
:
"Our package of measures will deliver vital support to the children and young people who need it most, making sure everyone has the same opportunity to fulfil their potential no matter their background"
msn-uk Wednesday, February 24, 2021 11:53:00 AM EAT
Gavin Williamson told
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“We'll be looking at how we can boost and support children in a whole range of different manners,”
independent-UK Wednesday, February 24, 2021 11:44:00 AM EAT
Gavin Williamson said
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“I equally recognise that there's many more students that are not covered in that so that's why as part of the next stage there is a review about when we can bring students back into university at the earliest possible moment. This is the right time to do so,”
independent-UK Wednesday, February 24, 2021 11:44:00 AM EAT
Gavin Williamson said
:
"Our package of measures will deliver vital support to the children and young people who need it most, making sure everyone has the same opportunity to fulfil their potential no matter their background"
worcesternews Wednesday, February 24, 2021 11:28:00 AM EAT
Gavin Williamson said
:
"Our package of measures will deliver vital support to the children and young people who need it most, making sure everyone has the same opportunity to fulfil their potential no matter their background"
tamworthherald Wednesday, February 24, 2021 11:18:00 AM EAT
Gavin Williamson said
:
“Our package of measures will deliver vital support to the children and young people who need it most, making sure everyone has the same opportunity to fulfil their potential no matter their background”
leicestermercury Wednesday, February 24, 2021 10:53:00 AM EAT
Gavin Williamson said
:
“Our package of measures will deliver vital support to the children and young people who need it most, making sure everyone has the same opportunity to fulfil their potential no matter their background”
brentwoodgazette Wednesday, February 24, 2021 10:17:00 AM EAT
Gavin Williamson said
:
"Our package of measures will deliver vital support to the children and young people who need it most, making sure everyone has the same opportunity to fulfil their potential no matter their background"
skynews Wednesday, February 24, 2021 9:57:00 AM EAT
Gavin Williamson added
:
“Our package of measures will deliver vital support to the children and young people who need it most, making sure everyone has the same opportunity to fulfil their potential no matter their background”
gloucestercitizen Wednesday, February 24, 2021 9:53:00 AM EAT
Gavin Williamson said
:
“Our package of measures will deliver vital support to the children and young people who need it most, making sure everyone has the same opportunity to fulfil their potential no matter their background”
worcesternews Wednesday, February 24, 2021 8:06:00 AM EAT
Gavin Williamson said
:
“Our package of measures will deliver vital support to the children and young people who need it most, making sure everyone has the same opportunity to fulfil their potential no matter their background”
yorkpress Wednesday, February 24, 2021 6:57:00 AM EAT
Gavin Williamson said
:
“Our package of measures will deliver vital support to the children and young people who need it most, making sure everyone has the same opportunity to fulfil their potential no matter their background”
msn-uk Wednesday, February 24, 2021 6:36:00 AM EAT
Gavin Williamson said
:
“Our package of measures will deliver vital support to the children and young people who need it most, making sure everyone has the same opportunity to fulfil their potential no matter their background”
newsandstar Wednesday, February 24, 2021 6:11:00 AM EAT
Gavin Williamson said
:
“Our package of measures will deliver vital support to the children and young people who need it most, making sure everyone has the same opportunity to fulfil their potential no matter their background”
southwalesargus Wednesday, February 24, 2021 5:31:00 AM EAT
Gavin Williamson said
:
“Our package of measures will deliver vital support to the children and young people who need it most, making sure everyone has the same opportunity to fulfil their potential no matter their background”
chesterfirst Wednesday, February 24, 2021 5:10:00 AM EAT
Gavin Williamson said
:
"Our package of measures will deliver vital support to the children and young people who need it most, making sure everyone has the same opportunity to fulfil their potential no matter their background"
heart Wednesday, February 24, 2021 5:10:00 AM EAT
Gavin Williamson said
:
“Our package of measures will deliver vital support to the children and young people who need it most, making sure everyone has the same opportunity to fulfil their potential no matter their background”
kentonline Wednesday, February 24, 2021 5:07:00 AM EAT
Gavin Williamson said
:
"Our package of measures will deliver vital support to the children and young people who need it most, making sure everyone has the same opportunity to fulfil their potential no matter their background"
skynews Wednesday, February 24, 2021 5:00:00 AM EAT
Gavin Williamson said
:
"Our package of measures will deliver vital support to the children and young people who need it most, making sure everyone has the same opportunity to fulfil their potential no matter their background"
bbc Wednesday, February 24, 2021 4:14:00 AM EAT
Gavin Williamson added
:
“Our package of measures will deliver vital support to the children and young people who need it most, making sure everyone has the same opportunity to fulfil their potential no matter their background”
thecourier Wednesday, February 24, 2021 3:28:00 AM EAT
Gavin Williamson added
:
“Our package of measures will deliver vital support to the children and young people who need it most, making sure everyone has the same opportunity to fulfil their potential no matter their background”
westbriton Wednesday, February 24, 2021 3:21:00 AM EAT
Gavin Williamson said
:
"I know this is a moment that students and parents up and down the country have been waiting for, and I would like to take this opportunity to give my thanks to all education and childcare staff and parents who have worked so hard to make sure students have continued to receive a high-quality education throughout this lockdown. "
chroniclelive Tuesday, February 23, 2021 6:15:00 PM EAT
Gavin Williamson said
:
"The testing of staff and students ahead of their return to secondary schools and colleges, alongside strengthened safety measures, should reassure families and education staff that extra measures are in place alongside the existing bubble system, enhanced hygiene and Covid-secure precautions. "
chroniclelive Monday, February 22, 2021 10:25:00 PM EAT
Gavin Williamson said
:
"I know this is a moment that students and parents up and down the country have been waiting for. "
thisisderbyshire Monday, February 22, 2021 9:05:00 PM EAT
Gavin Williamson said
:
“The action taken today, supported by the sector and in response to their views, is an important step in making sure children in care are placed in settings that give them the highest chances of success,”
aa-en Friday, February 19, 2021 8:55:00 PM EAT
Gavin Williamson said
:
"The action taken today, supported by the sector and in response to their views, is an important step in making sure children in care are placed in settings that give them the highest chances of success,"
haberler-en Friday, February 19, 2021 7:09:00 PM EAT
Gavin Williamson said
:
"The BBC highlighted something that just needed to be changed"
bbc Friday, February 19, 2021 3:16:00 PM EAT
Gavin Williamson said
:
"Vulnerable children under 16 are too young for the type of accommodation that provides a place to stay but not the care and support that they need. The action taken today, supported by the sector and in response to their views, is an important step in making sure children in care are placed in settings that give them the highest chances of success"
msn-uk Friday, February 19, 2021 1:32:00 PM EAT
Gavin Williamson said
:
"Vulnerable children under 16 are too young for the type of accommodation that provides a place to stay but not the care and support that they need. The action taken today, supported by the sector and in response to their views, is an important step in making sure children in care are placed in settings that give them the highest chances of success"
heart Friday, February 19, 2021 7:14:00 AM EAT
Gavin Williamson said
:
"Vulnerable children under 16 are too young for the type of accommodation that provides a place to stay but not the care and support that they need. The action taken today, supported by the sector and in response to their views, is an important step in making sure children in care are placed in settings that give them the highest chances of success"
msn-uk Friday, February 19, 2021 4:48:00 AM EAT
Gavin Williamson said
:
"Vulnerable children under 16 are too young for the type of accommodation that provides a place to stay but not the care and support that they need. The action taken today, supported by the sector and in response to their views, is an important step in making sure children in care are placed in settings that give them the highest chances of success"
piratefm Friday, February 19, 2021 4:30:00 AM EAT
Gavin Williamson said
:
"Vulnerable children under 16 are too young for the type of accommodation that provides a place to stay but not the care and support that they need. The action taken today, supported by the sector and in response to their views, is an important step in making sure children in care are placed in settings that give them the highest chances of success"
skynews Friday, February 19, 2021 4:13:00 AM EAT
Gavin Williamson said
:
"I hope it gives parents and students the same confidence it gives me - that every possible action is being taken to get all students back into education as soon as possible"
birminghammail Thursday, February 18, 2021 1:29:00 PM EAT
Gavin Williamson said
:
"I hope it gives parents and students the same confidence it gives me - that every possible action is being taken to get all students back into education as soon as possible"
tamworthherald Thursday, February 18, 2021 11:30:00 AM EAT
Gavin Williamson said
:
"Free speech underpins our democratic society and our universities have a long and proud history of being places where students and academics can express themselves freely, challenge views and cultivate an open mind. "
heart Tuesday, February 16, 2021 8:49:00 AM EAT
Gavin Williamson said
:
"Free speech underpins our democratic society and our universities have a long and proud history of being places where students and academics can express themselves freely, challenge views and cultivate an open mind. "
msn-uk Tuesday, February 16, 2021 7:50:00 AM EAT
Gavin Williamson said
:
"Free speech underpins our democratic society and our universities have a long and proud history of being places where students and academics can express themselves freely, challenge views and cultivate an open mind. "
skynews Tuesday, February 16, 2021 7:01:00 AM EAT
Gavin Williamson stated
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about The UK
)
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“The levelling-up agenda is key to this government, and we think it is inconsistent with this to invest additional money in London providers, the only such regional weighting that exists in the grant”
arabnews Sunday, February 14, 2021 4:56:00 PM EAT
Gavin Williamson said
:
“I have been especially clear we must do much more to stamp out low quality courses in order to level up opportunity for all, while simultaneously moving to a more risk-based system of regulation that will free our world-class universities to focus on what they do best,”
timeshighereducation Tuesday, February 9, 2021 9:54:00 AM EAT
Gavin Williamson says
:
“I firmly believe that every student, regardless of their background, has a right to expect a minimum standard of education that is likely to improve their prospects in life,”
timeshighereducation Tuesday, February 9, 2021 9:54:00 AM EAT
Gavin Williamson says
:
“The OfS should not limit itself to putting in place conditions of registration requiring improvement plans for providers who do not demonstrate high quality and robust outcomes, but should move immediately to more robust measures, including monetary penalties, the revocation of degree-awarding powers in subjects of concern, suspending aspects of a provider’s registration or, ultimately, deregistration,”
timeshighereducation Tuesday, February 9, 2021 9:54:00 AM EAT
Gavin Williamson writes
:
“I would…like [the OfS] to take more active and visible action to challenge concerning incidents that are reported to it or which it becomes aware of, as well as to share information with providers about best practice for protecting free speech beyond the minimum legal requirements,”
timeshighereducation Tuesday, February 9, 2021 9:54:00 AM EAT
Gavin Williamson says
:
“This would ensure a robust evidence base, which the OfS could then use to effectively regulate in this area. If antisemitic incidents do occur at a provider, the OfS should consider if it is relevant in a particular case whether the provider has adopted the definition when considering what sanctions, including monetary penalties, would be appropriate to apply,”
timeshighereducation Tuesday, February 9, 2021 9:54:00 AM EAT
Gavin Williamson said
:
"I didn't always agree with his dad, but I definitely agree with Euan. "
thesun Monday, February 8, 2021 2:25:00 PM EAT
Gavin Williamson déclaré
:
"L’éducation et le bien-être des enfants restent une priorité nationale"
bfmtv Saturday, January 2, 2021 7:44:00 PM EAT
Gavin Williamson déclaré
:
"L’éducation et le bien-être des enfants restent une priorité nationale"
bfmtv Saturday, January 2, 2021 12:25:00 PM EAT
Gavin Williamson acrescentou
:
“não me surpreende em nada, porqueeles”
diarioeconomico Thursday, December 3, 2020 5:03:00 PM EAT
Gavin Williamson disse
:
"Vamos trabalhar para levar todas as crianças de volta à escola em setembro"
uol Wednesday, June 10, 2020 12:40:00 AM EAT
Gavin Williamson disse
:
"Eu sei que as escolas precisam de tempo para implementar medidas de proteção estritas. A segurança de nossos filhos, jovens e funcionários continua sendo minha prioridade"
uol Tuesday, June 9, 2020 5:38:00 PM EAT
Gavin Williamson estimé
:
"Nous sommes redevables aux soldats qui ont servi avec courage et distinction pour ramener la paix en Irlande du Nord"
LePoint Wednesday, September 18, 2019 2:50:00 PM EAT
Gavin Williamson pokračoval
:
"Musíme se podívat na to, co dělají partneři jako je Austrálie nebo Spojené státy, aby zajistili, že síť 5G bude maximálně bezpečná. My musíme zohlednit skutečnost, která byla nedávno odhalena, tedy že čínský stát někdy jedná škodlivým způsobem,"
ceskenoviny-en Thursday, December 27, 2018 2:18:00 PM EAT
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Kate Green said
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“Gavin Williamson created chaos last summer and this cannot be allowed to happen again,”
theepochtimes Thursday, February 25, 2021 6:02:00 PM EAT
Gavin Williamson responded
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"The decision to adopt centre-assessed grades for the second year in a row does highlight the severity of the damage school closures have done and whilst I accept that it’s the least-worst option that the Government has come up with, my concern is not so much about having one’s cake and eating it, but baking a rock cake of grade inflation into the system. “So will Gavin Williamson confirm what is the Government’s plan to ensure we will not have a Wild West of grading, that these grades will be meaningful to employers so as not to damage children’s life chances and when?"
thetelegraphandargus Thursday, February 25, 2021 4:48:00 PM EAT
Piers Morgan added
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about Gavin Williamson
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"This is for you Gavin Williamson. We got there in the end,"
birminghammail Wednesday, February 24, 2021 3:19:00 PM EAT
Ben Jamal said
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about Gavin Williamson
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"This study, the most systematic yet undertaken by a group of eminent academics, reinforces the concerns that a wide range of bodies has expressed since the UK government adopted the IHRA definition in 2016," "Gavin Williamson needs to stop pressuring universities to adopt. Moreover, all public bodies considering adoption need to address the findings of this report seriously"
middleeasteye Friday, February 12, 2021 6:58:00 PM EAT
David Cameron wrote
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about Gavin Williamson
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“I told Gavin Williamson he should go and help her, and I was amazed by the speed with which he took over and ran her campaign,”
newstatesman Wednesday, February 3, 2021 7:50:00 PM EAT
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