Gavin Williamson slams chairman of student watchdog for failing to protect free speech on campuses 

Gavin Williamson slams outgoing chairman of student watchdog for failing to protect free speech on Britain’s campuses Gavin Williamson criticised Office for Students for not protecting free speech He said under Sir Michael Barber ‘little regulatory action’ has been taken In a letter, he urged Lord Wharton of Yarm to ‘use the full range of its powers’ … Read more

Gavin Williamson wants students to start returning to universities from next month

Gavin Williamson is making plans for students to return to universities in England from next month.  The Education Secretary will announce on February 22 that final year students in practical degrees will go back to campus, with their peers expected to follow shortly after. But vice-chancellors say that most of their students have already been … Read more

Gavin Williamson wants students to start returning to universities from next month

Gavin Williamson is making plans for students to return to universities in England from next month.  The Education Secretary will announce on February 22 that final year students in practical degrees will go back to campus, with their peers expected to follow shortly after. But vice-chancellors say that most of their students have already been … Read more

Gavin Williamson plans phased reopening

A phased return to school could begin before Easter under plans being drawn up by Gavin Williamson. The Education Secretary is expected to confirm this week that hopes of a full return immediately after the half-term break next month have been abandoned. Ministers have hinted that the reopening of schools could be delayed until after … Read more

Gavin Williamson plans phased reopening

A phased return to school could begin before Easter under plans being drawn up by Gavin Williamson. The Education Secretary is expected to confirm this week that hopes of a full return immediately after the half-term break next month have been abandoned. Ministers have hinted that the reopening of schools could be delayed until after … Read more

Furious MPs summon Gavin Williamson to Commons over schools plan

Boris Johnson is facing a growing Tory mutiny on schools with ministers poised to amid they are likely to stay closed for most pupils until Easter. Senior Conservatives are up in arms about the long-term damage to the prospects of children – demanding an immediate route map for how classrooms can get back up and … Read more

Furious MPs summon Gavin Williamson to Commons over schools plan

Boris Johnson is facing a growing Tory mutiny on schools with ministers poised to amid they are likely to stay closed for most pupils until Easter. Senior Conservatives are up in arms about the long-term damage to the prospects of children – demanding an immediate route map for how classrooms can get back up and … Read more

GAVIN WILLIAMSON: I welcome this boost from the Mail and its readers

I welcome this boost from the Mail and its readers, writes Education Secretary GAVIN WILLIAMSON By Gavin Williamson Secretary Of State For Education For The Daily Mail Published: 00:45 GMT, 25 January 2021 | Updated: 01:01 GMT, 25 January 2021 The last thing any parent wanted was to see schools closing to most pupils – … Read more

GAVIN WILLIAMSON: I welcome this boost from the Mail and its readers

I welcome this boost from the Mail and its readers, writes Education Secretary GAVIN WILLIAMSON By Gavin Williamson Secretary Of State For Education For The Daily Mail Published: 00:45 GMT, 25 January 2021 | Updated: 01:01 GMT, 25 January 2021 The last thing any parent wanted was to see schools closing to most pupils – … Read more

Gavin Williamson to ‘rule out pupils return after February half-term’

Now children might not return to school until after EASTER: Gavin Williamson will ‘rule out pupils going back into classrooms after February half-term’ within days All children had been set to return to schools after the February half-term Sources suggest reopening could be pushed back until mid-April or even May  Students in GCSE and A-Level … Read more