MP Rachel Maclean joins chorus of approval for local teachers - The Redditch Standard

MP Rachel Maclean joins chorus of approval for local teachers

Redditch Editorial 14th Jul, 2020   0

ANYONE who thinks teachers have had it easy during the Covid-19 pandemic should perhaps think again.

Cleaning regimes have had to be introduced into schools, classrooms re-arranged to accommodate pupils, and strict guidelines drawn up and introduced.

All this while doing the day job of lesson planning and then delivering them over the internet.

As one sixth form administrator said this week: “I’ve got total respect for our teachers – it’s a seven day a week job and the reason they have a long break in the summer is because, my goodness, they need it.”




And this week Redditch MP Rachel Maclean joined the chorus of approval for hardworking school staff when she praised the efforts of teachers during the coronavirus pandemic.

Her warm words came after a visit to St Bede’s Catholic Middle School.


Last Friday, July 10, she visited the Holloway Lane school and met with Head of School, Luke Payton, to discuss how it has operated during the pandemic, as well as to look at plans to welcome back all pupils in September.

Mrs Maclean also spoke to Year Six pupils who have been back in the classroom since the beginning of June as part of the Government’s plan to get pupils in key year groups back to school.

“I’d like to thank Mr Payton and pupils for a warm and positive welcome to St Bede’s. It was great to be able to thank them all for the amazing work they’ve done during this pandemic.

“St Bede’s remained open for children of key workers through the lockdown and they’re fully prepared to re-open for all pupils in September with a very positive approach.

“I’d also like to praise the school for all the work they’ve done to support pupils in key transition years, whether they’re moving to middle school in September or heading to high school, St Bede’s have really supported these children and I know parents have appreciated the efforts the school has gone too.”

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