英国教育秘书承认学校关闭计划很匆忙, UK education secretary admits school closure plan was rushed, revealing poor pandemic prep.

前英国教育秘书Gavin Williamson爵士在2025年10月14日英国Covid-19调查中承认, 政府关闭学校的计划是一夜之间起草的, Former UK education secretary Sir Gavin Williamson admitted during the UK Covid-19 Inquiry on October 14, 2025, that the government’s plan to close schools was drafted overnight, revealing major flaws in pandemic preparedness. 他承认教育部反应中的错误,包括尽管有预警,但拖延行动,并批评2020年5月学校重新开放计划是行不通的。 He acknowledged mistakes in the Department for Education’s response, including delayed action despite early warnings, and criticized the May 2020 school reopening plan as unworkable. Williamson说,关键决定是中央作出的,限制了他所在的部门独立规划的能力,并对缺乏大流行病前情景规划表示遗憾。 Williamson said key decisions were made centrally, limiting his department’s ability to plan independently, and expressed regret over the lack of pre-pandemic scenario planning. 这些证词进一步加重了对政府在危机期间处理教育问题的审查。 The testimony adds to growing scrutiny over the government’s handling of education during the crisis.