Gavin Williamson speaks on school pupils return after Christmas

The video discusses the implementation of staggered testing in schools to maximize student attendance and minimize COVID-19 related absences. It highlights the importance of keeping schools open, ensuring confidence among parents, teachers, and students, and maintaining consistent policies. The measures aim to reduce isolation cases and emphasize the role of schools as the safest place for children during the pandemic.

What is the primary goal of implementing staggered testing in schools?

• To reduce the number of teachers

• To increase the number of school holidays

• To ensure children spend maximum time in school

• To decrease the number of school subjects

What percentage of schools have remained open throughout the situation?

• 85%

• 99%

• 75%

• 100%

Why are additional measures being taken in schools?

• To instill confidence in parents, teachers, and students

• To reduce the number of school exams

• To ensure children can learn from home

• To increase the number of school trips

What stance is being taken to ensure schools remain open?

• A temporary and experimental stance

• A flexible and lenient stance

• A robust and strong stance

• A passive and indifferent stance

According to the chief medical officer, where is the safest place for children?

• In online classes

• In schools

• In the playground

• At home