Gavin Williamson says he's 'sorry' that education had been disrupted

Gavin Williamson, the Education Secretary said he was "sorry" that so much education had been disrupted.

He thanked schoolchildren for adjusting to the new measures, adding: "I know how hard it must be."

"I know you will be missing your friends, your teachers and your lessons," he said.

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The Education Secretary, said that in normal times, children would be starting their school terms, adding, "but these are not normal times."

Speaking at the daily press briefing, he thanked the UK for the sacrifices everyone has made, saying "this has not been easy."

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