uk education
The situation has been described as an “absolute, total shambles”.
The call comes after Gavin Williamson was forced to make yet another u-turn on Friday, with all primary schools in London to remain closed after Christmas.
Education secretary Gavin Williamson had insisted schools in some boroughs would re-open – despite Covid-19 surging.
Education secretary Gavin Williamson has U-turned on schools as the Covid pandemic surges.
"I’d go as far as to say it’s unsafe," said one parent, while others admit huge relief.
Pupils in exam years will be returning on January 11 with others due to return on January 18
With more than 50,000 new infections recorded in the past 24 hours alone, the government is facing mounting pressure to keep schools closed.
SAGE has recommended all secondary schools remain closed in January.
Announced on the eve of the Christmas break, schools have been left hanging as they wait for the details on the education secretary's plan.
"I do not know what my students sound or look like, as they rarely come off mute or turn their cameras on."