Gavin Williamson

Statement on Autumn opening of education settings

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, July 2, 2020

The Education Secretary today updated the House on the full opening of schools and colleges to all pupils in September.

Key Points: 
  • The Education Secretary today updated the House on the full opening of schools and colleges to all pupils in September.
  • The Secretary of State for Education, Gavin Williamson told the House that "education recovery is critical for this generation of school children."
  • Replying on behalf of the Opposition, Shadow Education Secretary, Kate Green began by saying "every child must be safely back in school by September.
  • By then many children will have experienced nearly a six month gap in their education."

Statement on Autumn opening of education settings

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, July 2, 2020

The Education Secretary today updated the House on the full opening of schools and colleges to all pupils in September.

Key Points: 
  • The Education Secretary today updated the House on the full opening of schools and colleges to all pupils in September.
  • The Secretary of State for Education, Gavin Williamson told the House that "education recovery is critical for this generation of school children."
  • Replying on behalf of the Opposition, Shadow Education Secretary, Kate Green began by saying "every child must be safely back in school by September.
  • By then many children will have experienced nearly a six month gap in their education."

Update on wider opening of education and early years settings

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, June 10, 2020

The Education Secretary today made a statement to the House on the wider opening of education and early years settings.

Key Points: 
  • The Education Secretary today made a statement to the House on the wider opening of education and early years settings.
  • The Secretary of State for Education, Gavin Williamson updated the House on the Governments plans for the wider re-opening of nurseries, schools and colleges, as part of its response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • Replying on behalf of the Opposition, Shadow Education Secretary, Rebecca Long Bailey began by stating her dismay at the handling of plans to re-open education settings.
  • Im also concerned about a deepening education disadvantage gap that could leave millions of children without education they need to progress in life.

Update on wider opening of education and early years settings

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, June 10, 2020

The Education Secretary today made a statement to the House on the wider opening of education and early years settings.

Key Points: 
  • The Education Secretary today made a statement to the House on the wider opening of education and early years settings.
  • The Secretary of State for Education, Gavin Williamson updated the House on the Governments plans for the wider re-opening of nurseries, schools and colleges, as part of its response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • Replying on behalf of the Opposition, Shadow Education Secretary, Rebecca Long Bailey began by stating her dismay at the handling of plans to re-open education settings.
  • Im also concerned about a deepening education disadvantage gap that could leave millions of children without education they need to progress in life.

Education Secretary questioned over plans to reopen schools

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, May 14, 2020

Today, Layla Moran MP asked an urgent question about the newGovernment guidance allowing some schools, nurseries and collegesto reopen.

Key Points: 
  • Today, Layla Moran MP asked an urgent question about the newGovernment guidance allowing some schools, nurseries and collegesto reopen.
  • The Prime Minister's new guidelines for the UK's Covid-19 lockdown, announced on Sunday, included plans for the reopening of some schools from 1 June 2020.
  • Following this, Layla Moran MP asked the Secretary of State for Education, Gavin Williamson, to expand on these proposals.
  • He said this would encompass schools, colleges and childcare for children in "key transition years".

Education Secretary questioned over plans to reopen schools

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, May 14, 2020

Today, Layla Moran MP asked an urgent question about the newGovernment guidance allowing some schools, nurseries and collegesto reopen.

Key Points: 
  • Today, Layla Moran MP asked an urgent question about the newGovernment guidance allowing some schools, nurseries and collegesto reopen.
  • The Prime Minister's new guidelines for the UK's Covid-19 lockdown, announced on Sunday, included plans for the reopening of some schools from 1 June 2020.
  • Following this, Layla Moran MP asked the Secretary of State for Education, Gavin Williamson, to expand on these proposals.
  • He said this would encompass schools, colleges and childcare for children in "key transition years".

MPs to question Secretary of State for Education and Ofsted

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, April 23, 2020

On Monday 27th April, the Committee will hold an accountability session with Ofsted Chief Inspector Amanda Spielman.

Key Points: 
  • On Monday 27th April, the Committee will hold an accountability session with Ofsted Chief Inspector Amanda Spielman.
  • A hearing with the Secretary of State for Education Gavin Williamson MP will take place on Wednesday 29th April.
  • Members could also question her on a range of topical areas, including the new Education Inspection Framework and their Annual Report.
  • Rt Hon Gavin Williamson MP, Secretary of State for Education

MPs to question Secretary of State for Education and Ofsted

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, April 23, 2020

On Monday 27th April, the Committee will hold an accountability session with Ofsted Chief Inspector Amanda Spielman.

Key Points: 
  • On Monday 27th April, the Committee will hold an accountability session with Ofsted Chief Inspector Amanda Spielman.
  • A hearing with the Secretary of State for Education Gavin Williamson MP will take place on Wednesday 29th April.
  • Members could also question her on a range of topical areas, including the new Education Inspection Framework and their Annual Report.
  • Rt Hon Gavin Williamson MP, Secretary of State for Education

MPs to question Secretary of State for Education and Ofsted

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, April 23, 2020

On Monday 27th April, the Committee will hold an accountability session with Ofsted Chief Inspector Amanda Spielman.

Key Points: 
  • On Monday 27th April, the Committee will hold an accountability session with Ofsted Chief Inspector Amanda Spielman.
  • A hearing with the Secretary of State for Education Gavin Williamson MP will take place on Wednesday 29th April.
  • Members could also question her on a range of topical areas, including the new Education Inspection Framework and their Annual Report.
  • Rt Hon Gavin Williamson MP, Secretary of State for Education

Statement from Education Secretary on Education Settings update

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, March 19, 2020

The Secretary of State for Education, Gavin Williamson, has updated the House on educational settings in response to the Covid-19 outbreak.

Key Points: 
  • The Secretary of State for Education, Gavin Williamson, has updated the House on educational settings in response to the Covid-19 outbreak.
  • Following public concerns about the possible impact of coronavirus, the Secretary of State for Education, Gavin Williamson ,has updated the House on educational settings.
  • Responding on behalf of the Opposition, the Shadow Secretary for Education, Angela Rayner ,said that: "The steps that have finally been taken today are welcome."
  • The Shadow Minister questioned the Secretary of State on what steps are being taken to support children with disabilities and underlying health conditions.