There are discussions of schools moving to online learning due to levels of COVID sickness this month. How can you support young Londoners to ensure that they do not miss out on further vital education due to the pandemic?

I want children and young people to remain in the classroom as long as it is safe for them to do so. I will continue to call on Government and work with local partners to take all necessary precautions to ensure this happens.  I discussed teacher and pupil absences with the Secretary of State for Education when I met him in January, and I will continue to work with Government to ensure that education settings remain open and that pupils with the greatest need are supported to catch-up on any lost learning.