I have made it my personal mission to shift the outdated attitudes that too many people in this country subscribe to, that technical and further education is somehow worth less than getting a degree. — 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
