Gavin Williamson urges transformation as English schools return

Ofsted head calls for caution about change, as minister considers longer days in class and five-term yearsCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageMinisters need to be cautious about lengthening the school day or changing holidays as a means for pupils to catch up after Covid, the head of Ofsted has said, as Gavin Williamson called for a “transformative” reform to the schools system following the pandemic.Williamson confirmed that the government would examine ideas including a five-term school year, or longer school days, as schools in England fully reopen on Monday. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2021/mar/07/gavin-williamson-urges-transformation-as-english-schools-return #education_policy #gavin_williamson #education #politics #uk_news #schools