Experts reject claim Covid has worsened behaviour in English schools

Education secretary announces ‘behaviour hubs’, saying some pupils out of control after lockdownCoronavirus – latest UK updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageGavin Williamson’s claim that “out-of-control behaviour” could destroy the atmosphere in England’s schools has been rejected by teachers and children’s advocates, with experts saying there is no evidence pupil conduct has worsened since lockdown.The education secretary made the remarks as he announced the start of a national network of “behaviour hubs” designed to spread best practice among schools and teachers. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/education/2021/apr/07/experts-reject-claim-covid-has-worsened-behaviour-in-english-schools #pupil_behaviour #schools #education #gavin_williamson #teaching #education_policy #department_for_education #england #politics #uk_news