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Kirsty Williams

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Gender Female
Age 53
Date of birth March 19,1971
Zodiac sign Pisces
Born Taunton
United Kingdom
Job Politician
Education The University of Manchester
University of Missouri
Spouse Richard Rees
Party Liberal Democrats
Previous positionMinister for Education of Welsh (2016–2021), Member of the Senedd (1999–2021)
BooksTorri Drwy'r Consensws: Yr Achos Dros Ryddfrydiaeth Yng Ngwleidyddiaeth Cymru = Breaking Through the Consensus: The Case for Liberalism in Welsh Politics
First ministCarwyn Jones; Mark Drakeford
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Victoria Kirstyn Williams CBE is a Welsh politician who served as Minister for Education in the Welsh Government from 2016 to 2021. She was a Member of the Senedd from 1999 to 2021.

Coronavirus: Wales-school re-opening consultation published

Apr 19,2020 12:02 am

Only about half of the primary schools in England re-opened last week, as they were allowed, so

Outside of learning, teaching in small groups and students eat at their desks, the measures, the schools in Wales , you should consider if the re-opening, according to new guidelines. some

Only about a third of the students will be allowed at any time.

But the unions have expressed the concern that it will prepare enough time to yourself.

Minister of education, Kirsty Williams said: "a balance" between the national Public Health and "local flexibility" was the key.

"We work together to ensure that this opportunity for the vast majority of students and parents in a safe, structured and reasonable way," she added.

What is social distancing?

The guide does not recognize that it is "practicable", that primary school pupils to care for 2m social distance, but the employees should not, however, want to ensure that "certain distance" between the learners.

He suggests that primary students mix in groups of up to eight are allowed.

But in the secondary schools, the students hold to 2m routes and, in the ideal case, when indoors, in the same room remain and avoid moving from room to room, as you would normally.

The manual says that the reality of the social distancing meant that students would always give a "significant amount of time in learning at a distance".

What should happen when students are back?

The Return to school - that will be, until the break-up for the summer holidays on 24. July - you would have "a range of Mental Health services," including time With Friends and a sense of routine.

It says the teacher should not try to "catch up" on everything, but you have to learn a clear focus on the preparation of the children again, as it would have driven a mixture of "'in school' and 'school' learning through a single curriculum".

What carry on The School ?

The guidelines will also go in the promotion of Cycling to school, but the use of The School transport must be a priority "for those who do not come in without it" and the students should avoid using Public Transport if possible.

The latest message show in Wales , Only about half of the primary schools in England comes as a

re-opened last week, as they were allowed to do so, figures.

The Chief medical officer for Wales last week and admitted that The Time frame

you need to do is schools? Iona James said it was good for their children to see Friends Again , What are the parents thinking?

mother-of-two Iona James is a teaching assistant at Pwll Coch Welsh-medium primary school in Cardiff.

her 10-year-old daughter, Mabli is in primary school and her 12-year-old son Macsen is a Welsh-medium Secondary School .

"I'm happy for both of them to come back - a day in the week is in order. We have to start somewhere. But the only guidance So Far on social distancing," She Said .

"With the age of my two, they are very aware of the 2m-rule. With class sizes smaller, I think, Yes, it is possible to maintain social distancing.

"It is My Daughter 's Last Year in elementary school, so I decided she would again. If it to reconsider a significant change in the numbers, We Are that.

"you need to stay in the classroom is better because you want to help you get around The School and bump into other children.

"you can catch up with the teachers and the plan for distance education At Home . It is good for your Mental Health , to see your Friends Again . "

What was the response So Far ?

The Unison trade Union said that there is not enough time for schools to safely administer The Risk of further spread of Covid-19.

Rosie Lewis , Unison Cymru's lead officer for schools, said: "the schools have only two and a half weeks to digest this operational leadership and put plans in place to ensure that the safety and wellbeing of staff and students in the whole of Wales , and We Are far more convinced of that this is long enough. "

She Said A Number of councils have already the things in your own hands, and so the prospect of "22 various varieties of The Return to the schools in Wales " emerged.

The union SEAM said it was time to work together to overcome challenges

Laura Doel, Director of The Head teachers ' Union, SEAM Cymru, said it was an assumption that a Return to school was difficult and challenging, but The School Board knew that their schools, teaching staff, students and families.

"It is the Local Knowledge is important in order to ensure robust risk assessments are in place so that every setting is safe and appropriate," She Said .

"The Time is Now to work together to overcome these challenges and ensure that the schools plans to implement the resources in the practice. "

Eithne Hughes, Director of The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) Cymru, said the would take a careful look at the Details, but "we want to emphasize that the principals are already the implementation of the plans, and are committed to continuing this work in the name of their pupils".

But Neil Butler, NASUWT national official journal for Wales said the guidance was solid enough in the lead schools and local authorities to provide safe work methods.

"This Council is currently sadly missing from the line," He Said . "If you do not ensure you even to ensure that the schools are in the process of these basic steps, then to the right of the Welsh Government not to continue with its plans for a wider reopening. "

the Minister said further details would be developed as the details were, together with schools and councils.

"We will continue to develop the guidance over the summer term and into September, during the warranty, it reflects the latest medical and scientific advice," says Ms. Williams .



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Source of news: bbc.com

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