Covid-19: Educational Settings Debate
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Miriam Cates
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(3 years, 11 months ago)
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Gavin Williamson
I refer the hon. Gentleman to my statement earlier, which covered most of the points he raises.
Miriam Cates (Penistone and Stocksbridge) (Con) [V]
I know that my right hon. Friend did everything he could to keep schools open, and that he shares my concern for the welfare of the hundreds of thousands of young people now isolated at home. Will he look urgently at the reports of harms being caused to children by social isolation?
Gavin Williamson
Absolutely. It is incredible how social isolation has a real impact on young people. Children miss out on so much from not being at school— not just their teacher’s input but socialisation with friends. I am always happy to meet my hon. Friend to discuss this and what more we can do to support schools, teachers and the education community to support our children.