SIR – As we mark the second anniversary of Russia’s brutal invasion of Ukraine, it is worth reminding ourselves of the memorial near Mylor Bridge in Cornwall, where, below a white cross, a plaque reads: “This symbol of faith in God was erected by Ukrainians who, escaping from Russian communists, found refuge in England”. It is dated June 7 1948. This should strengthen the determination of all the democracies of Europe and elsewhere, wishing to retain their own freedom, to be wholly supportive of
SIR – I was sorry to read Charles Moore’s account (Notebook, March 4) of his friend’s nasty road accident in East Sussex, caused by a pothole.
SIR – With the country potentially facing blackouts this winter, we are seeing the consequences of sacrificing economic prosperity and energy security to the fantasy of achieving net zero and the scam of “cheap” renewable energy.
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.