This narrative of ‘catch up’ is not fit for purpose. Who exactly are children catching up to? What impact does this have on those surrounding the child? Children don’t need to be taught to live a life comparing themselves to others that is measured through flawed systems. 1/3 https://twitter.com/itvnews/status/1358032528783851522

Children need to feel safe, build relationships, play, laugh and learn at their pace. Rather than focusing on what ‘hasn’t’ been achieved, where is the focus on what children can achieve? 2/3

A longer day for those in school too. Staff in schools have been going above and beyond throughout this pandemic and it’s about time the government focus on how they can support those around the child so that they can support the children. 3/3