Education secretary urges parents to report teachers failing to meet targets for remote learning

The week of chaos in England’s schools deepened on Wednesday after education secretary Gavin Williamson was unable to explain how students will be awarded exam grades this summer and threatened teachers with inspections.

The confusion came as heads around the country reported primary schools being inundated with children despite the national lockdown, and urged parents to be honestabout whether they are really key workers and need the emergency provision.

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