NAHT comments on NFER report into post-Covid disadvantage gap

Paul Whiteman, general secretary of school leaders' union NAHT, said: “Schools have been working incredibly hard to address gaps in pupils' learning following Covid and it's encouraging to see the positive impact of that work on many young people. Clearly, there remains more work to do and there should be a real focus on pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds so that the attainment gap is narrowed. This will require significant effort and resources. The government need to support this effort by investing more into education, social services, and crucially – as this report highlights – mental health services for children and young people.”