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<p>Church of England schools remained open during the pandemic for key worker children
and also, where possible, for those who are unable to study at home. All teachers
and staff in Church schools who are providing teaching and care at this difficult
time deserve our deep gratitude.</p><p>Church schools moved rapidly to provide online
lessons and resources, looking after children of key workers and overseeing the distribution
of free school meal vouchers and technology to make online education possible. The
Church is also delighted to have partnered with the Oak National Academy to provide
assemblies and weekly collective worship for parents who are home-schooling.</p><p>Many
parishes and cathedrals, such as Wakefield Cathedral, donated laptops and equipment
to vulnerable children, which enabled these young people to continue to engage in
education from home during the pandemic.</p>
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