Parents must take responsibility for stopping their teenagers getting ‘carried away’ as Covid restrictions are lifted, Gavin Williamson has said. He argued that families had the biggest influence over their children and urged parents to ensure youngsters were getting tested. Secondary age pupils will be asked to take lateral flow tests twice at the start of term and then twice weekly at home – but the system relies on trust. The rules do not apply to primary age children. In an article for the Daily Mail, Mr Williamson urged families to do their duty to prevent further disruption to pupils’ education.

Source: The Nation August 29, 2021 21:45 UTC