Ill-discipline doesn't just hold back the brightest pupils, but those most in need of attention, and those who are most likely to fall behind in school when their education is disrupted. — 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
