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PRAISED: Staff and pupils have gained the admiration of readers during this difficult time The headteacher at a Carlisle primary school spoke this week of the challenges his staff and pupils have faced during the latest national lockdown. Mark Ashton, headteacher of Warwick Bridge Primary has explained that, alongside staff, a great effort has been made to engage all pupils despite the challenges posed by remote learning. More than 100 pupils are being educated at home, with teachers and assistants hosting sessions online and one-to-ones for literacy and maths. The children of key workers are also being educated on site with staff on a rota to ensure safety with the threat posed by Covid-19, of course, still looming large.