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
The one thing we must never do is allow the hopes, dreams and opportunities of our children to be what suffers the… — 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
I know that parents understand the need for greater discipline in school. They want to know that their children are in a… — 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
We are working hard to ensure every child fulfils their potential and goes on to seize all the opportunities life can offer… — 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
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
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
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
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
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
Outside the classroom, the use of mobile phones distracts from healthy exercise and good old-fashioned play. — 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. Their abolition… — 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 their workload… — Gavin Williamson Copy Share Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
Not every pupil has a laptop and not every family has Internet access. — 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 what kind… — Gavin Williamson Copy Share Image
