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3 February 2021 • 12:02am
When schools reopen, longer school days could help pupils who may have suffered setbacks in lockdown to catch up
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SIR – As a schoolmaster of 34 years, I recognise the challenge that both educators and learners are facing over “lost schooling” (report, February 1) – but it is not an insurmountable one.
One enviable benefit of independent education is that many independent schools have much longer working days than state schools, and some also provide lessons on Saturdays.
Extending the school day to 5pm would mean, for some schools, the equivalent of two extra days of teaching a week. This would enable a rapid catch-up. Saturday school could be offered for those requiring more support, with additional funding provided to reward teachers’ work.