It comes after a poll for the Sutton Trust, a social mobility charity, found that only 37 per cent of working class parents felt confident teaching their children at home. This compared with 47 per cent of middle class parents.
It has deepened fears that the coronavirus crisis will worsen the attainment gap between rich and poor.
However, the Association of School and College Leaders sought to reassure families this week that there is no expectation on parents to teach their children, rather schools should be providing schemes of work and resources, with parents playing a supporting role.
This echoes guidance for parents published by the National Education Union (NEU), which states: “You are not expected to become teachers and recreate the classroom at home.” The NEU instead urges parents to focus on other activities and supporting their children's wellbeing.
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