‘Like a rug had been pulled from under you’: The impact of COVID‐19 on teachers in England during the first six weeks of the UK lockdown

Background On 20 March 2020, in response to COVID‐19, UK schools were closed to most pupils. Teachers were required to put remote teaching and learning in place with only two days’ notice from the government. Aims The current study explores teachers’ experiences of this abrupt change to their working practices, and during the 5–6 weeks that followed. Sample Twenty‐four teachers from English state schools were interviewed, representing mainstream...