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UK education secretary admits school closure plan was rushed, revealing poor pandemic prep.
Former UK education secretary Sir Gavin Williamson admitted during the UK Covid-19 Inquiry on October 14, 2025, that the government’s plan to close schools was drafted overnight, revealing major flaws in pandemic preparedness.
He acknowledged mistakes in the Department for Education’s response, including delayed action despite early warnings, and criticized the May 2020 school reopening plan as unworkable.
Williamson said key decisions were made centrally, limiting his department’s ability to plan independently, and expressed regret over the lack of pre-pandemic scenario planning.
The testimony adds to growing scrutiny over the government’s handling of education during the crisis.
El secretario de educación del Reino Unido admite que el plan de cierre de escuelas fue apresurado, revelando una mala preparación para la pandemia.