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422 petitions have named Gavin Williamson MP, Secretary of State for Education as a Decision Maker
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3 responses from Gavin Williamson MP, Secretary of State for Education
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Gavin Williamson MP, Secretary of State for Education
Gavin Williamson is a prominent British Conservative Party politician who currently serves as the Secretary of State for Education, a position he has held since July 2019. Before this post, he served as the Secretary of State for Defence from 2017 to 2019, showcasing his versatility across different sectors of the government. Graduated from the University of Bradford, Williamson built his political career from the ground-up through a combination of local level involvement, national strategy influence and crucial cabinet, holding the South Staffordshire parliamentary seat since 2010. Known for his tactical strategy and negotiation skills, he sits at the heart of policymaking in UK education.
Petitions targeting Gavin Williamson MP, Secretary of State for Education
Responses to petitions from Gavin Williamson MP, Secretary of State for Education
“"The Government currently has no plans to require the use of the NHS Covid Pass for access to learning.
"However, universities and further education colleges are encouraged to promote the offer of the vaccine and should continue to conduct risk a...”
“Our guidance for when pupils return to school does say that secondary school age pupils and their teachers should wear masks where possible but also that teachers should continue to be sensitive to the additional needs of their students, such as deaf...”
“The Department for Education's guidance is clear that children are not expected to wear face coverings in schools. Here is the relevant section:
Public Health England does not (based on current evidence) recommend the use of face coverings i...”