COVID-19: Schools could face longer days and shorter holidays.
The Education Secretary has told Sophy Ridge that he's considering lengthening the school day and cutting holidays to allow pupils to catch up on lessons.
There are fears that children may suffer long-lasting damage to their education from having spent so long away from the classroom.
He also gave his reaction to news that he has the lowest approval rating of any minister in the Cabinet.
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