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# Lichfield headteacher supports plan for students to continue wearing face masks, but says they are “far from ideal for lessons”
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/lichfield-headteacher-supports-plan-for-students-to-continue-wearing-face-masks-but-says-they-are-far-from-ideal-for-lessons/
- Published: 2021-04-07T12:49:13.000Z
- Updated: 2021-05-22T08:47:48.000Z
- Description: A Lichfield headteacher says he supports a plan to continue with face masks in schools – but added that they were “far from ideal for lessons”.
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: Education, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 18:14, News

A Lichfield headteacher says he supports a plan to continue with face masks in schools – but added that they were “far from ideal for lessons”.

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Education Secretary Gavin Williamson has confirmed that the measure will remain in place after the Easter break, with a further review taking place next month.

He said any change to the current face mask guidance for students would be taken in line with scientific guidance.

> “Schools and students have done a great job adapting to Covid-secure guidance and working hard to make sure it doesn’t impact learning.”  
>  
> Education Secretary Gavin Williamson

Matt Allman, headteacher at The Friary School, said that he understood the decision to continue even if it did not create an ideal environment for learning.

> “We have excellent compliance in terms of wearing the face masks.  
>  
> “Despite the fact that they are far from ideal for lessons, we recognise it is part of the government’s Covid measures and so support the decision.”  
>  
> Matt Allman, The Friary School