What we do want to see and we do want to encourage is as much live teaching as possible. — Gavin Williamson Copy Share Image
Further Education is central to our mission of levelling up the country. — Gavin Williamson Copy Share Image
It is known that the first few years of a child's education are so important. — Gavin Williamson Copy Share Image
We sometimes forget how fortunate we are - the excellence of our higher education system being a good example. — Gavin Williamson Copy Share Image
When it comes to our children there really is nothing we wouldn't do to make sure they get the education they deserve. — Gavin Williamson Copy Share Image
We want all pupils to have the chance to study subjects that are not only going to set them up for the… — Gavin Williamson Copy Share Image
Ill-discipline doesn't just hold back the brightest pupils, but those most in need of attention, and those who are most likely to… — Gavin Williamson Copy Share Image
What I do want to make clear is that I do not expect to see online learning used as a cost-cutting measure. — Gavin Williamson Copy Share Image
After college, the world of work appealed but in the end the idea of leaving home and the excitement of university won… — Gavin Williamson Copy Share Image
There are many schools that are doing amazing work raising the life prospects of young people in some of our most deprived… — Gavin Williamson Copy Share Image
Visit some of the country's best-performing schools, and you'll notice that many of them have one thing in common: discipline. — Gavin Williamson Copy Share Image
Our teachers are incredibly hardworking and dedicated professionals. Having to deal with unruly pupils and disruption on a daily basis adds to… — Gavin Williamson Copy Share Image
I have made it my personal mission to shift the outdated attitudes that too many people in this country subscribe to, that… — Gavin Williamson Copy Share Image
My view was that if you were the Secretary of State for Education, you had to be constantly arguing for the need… — Gavin Williamson Copy Share Image
Astonishingly, I am only the second Education Secretary to have gone to a comprehensive but I can tell you, it doesn't matter… — Gavin Williamson Copy Share Image
Labour's frankly dangerous plan to scrap Ofsted would see children less safe. Their policy of abolishing all primary assessments would remove accountability.… — Gavin Williamson Copy Share Image
Our students believe, rightfully so, that when they embark on their own journey to higher education, they too will have the freedom… — Gavin Williamson Copy Share Image
My overriding concern was that children only get one shot at education, so I felt it was the right thing to do… — Gavin Williamson Copy Share Image
There is nothing Dickensian about a classroom that is a well-ordered, disciplined environment, where firm and fair teaching gives every child the… — Gavin Williamson Copy Share Image
As Education Secretary, I pay attention when experts give me advice - I'd get into hot water very quickly if I didn't. — Gavin Williamson Copy Share Image
There's broad consensus from those working in education and with young people that we must keep schools open. — Gavin Williamson Copy Share Image
Children thrive and grow in schools best when they're enjoying being with their friends and teachers. — Gavin Williamson Copy Share Image
All schools should provide a safe learning environment, and everyone in them should be able to go about their business without fear… — Gavin Williamson Copy Share Image
University is a valuable and important path for many, but young people can also consider further education or an apprenticeship. — Gavin Williamson Copy Share Image
A Conservative majority government will get Brexit done, so we can focus on making sure our education system sets our children up… — Gavin Williamson Copy Share Image
While it is for every school to make its own policy, I firmly believe that mobile phones should not be used or… — Gavin Williamson Copy Share Image
Ultimately I want to see all the regions in this country have a specialist maths school, I want every big city to… — Gavin Williamson Copy Share Image
I am pleased to say that, thanks to an incredible collaborative effort involving a variety of groups throughout the education sector, we… — Gavin Williamson Copy Share Image
Our universities are among the best you'll find anywhere in the world. The quality and reputation we offer is one of the… — Gavin Williamson Copy Share Image
Education is not just about core subjects, although these are, of course, vitally important. It has to provide for different talents and… — Gavin Williamson Copy Share Image
Free speech underpins our democratic society and our universities have a long and proud history of being places where students and academics can express… — Gavin Williamson Copy Share
I will continue to put the safety and wellbeing of pupils, students and staff at the heart of all decision making. — Gavin Williamson Copy Share
All schools should provide a safe learning environment, and everyone in them should be able to go about their business without fear of intimidation… — Gavin Williamson Copy Share
I always think about my friends who I went to school, college and university with and I know for so many of them school… — Gavin Williamson Copy Share
Outside the classroom, the use of mobile phones distracts from healthy exercise and good old-fashioned play. — Gavin Williamson Copy Share
Labour's frankly dangerous plan to scrap Ofsted would see children less safe. Their policy of abolishing all primary assessments would remove accountability. Their abolition… — Gavin Williamson Copy Share
Our teachers are incredibly hardworking and dedicated professionals. Having to deal with unruly pupils and disruption on a daily basis adds to their workload… — Gavin Williamson Copy Share
I remain optimistic that with the roll-out of the Covid-19 vaccine, 2021 will be the year we overcome coronavirus. — Gavin Williamson Copy Share
Rather than manufacturing offences from the past, let us instead come together to tackle injustice and promote equality for students and staff today. — Gavin Williamson Copy Share
Ultimately I want to see all the regions in this country have a specialist maths school, I want every big city to have at… — Gavin Williamson Copy Share
Astonishingly, I am only the second Education Secretary to have gone to a comprehensive but I can tell you, it doesn't matter what kind… — Gavin Williamson Copy Share
Coming from a Labour-voting family, I grew up with a clear understanding of the tribal nature of Labour politics. — Gavin Williamson Copy Share
Some people know from an early age that they want to go to university. It's part of their plan for life; a given. I… — Gavin Williamson Copy Share
It is a grave mistake for any Prime Minister to fail to recognise when a plan will not work and it is fatal to… — Gavin Williamson Copy Share
