Interview with Keir Starmer on school visit

The video discusses the impact of COVID-19 on education, highlighting the need for strategies to close educational gaps. It critiques the government's slow response and misallocation of funds, particularly in the national tutoring program. Concerns about school safety and the return of students are addressed, blaming the Education Secretary for previous incompetence. The video also advocates for delaying exams to ensure fairness for students affected by lost teaching time.

What impact did the incompetence of the Education Secretary have on school attendance before summer?

What is the consensus regarding the timing of addressing the education gap?