Excitement for children who will be back in the classroom for the first time in months.
But anxiety for teachers and parents about a year ahead that is full of uncertainty. [Thread]
Every day that schools were closed was a day of opportunity, learning and support lost.
We cannot keep repeating those same mistakes.
Young people’s futures cannot be held back by the Conservatives’ incompetence.
He needs to explain how he will make up for the damage already done, bring pupils up to speed and mitigate against the ongoing risk from the pandemic.