Overview
- Williamson faced calls to resign over his handling of school disruptions and exam grading during the pandemic.
- The inquiry will examine the effects of school closures on vulnerable children, including those in care and with additional needs.
- Bereaved families express frustration at being excluded from core participation in the inquiry.
- The inquiry will also investigate the pre-planning and execution of remote education during lockdowns.
- Former PM Boris Johnson defended school closures despite internal opposition, citing transmission risks.