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Apprenticeship statistics

Posted by: shannynquinn, Posted on: 30 April 2020 - Categories: Apprenticeships

Today’s Education in the Media blog looks to clarify media reporting around the publication of our apprenticeship statistics.

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New national helpline for parents launched

Posted by: shannynquinn, Posted on: 24 April 2020 - Categories: Childcare

Today's blog looks at the launch of StarLine, a new national helpline for parents, and early years funding. StarLine Today, 24 April, STAR Academies Trust has launched a new national helpline for parents called StarLine. The service will be a free …

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School Exams

Posted by: maevemcalister, Posted on: 23 April 2020 - Categories: Uncategorized
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Today's blog looks at media reports based on speculation that students who wish to may not be able to sit exams once schools reopen.

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Schools reopening conditions

Posted by: robynmeadwell, Posted on: 21 April 2020 - Categories: Schools
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Today's blog looks at reports of calls for five conditions to be met before schools reopen due to coronavirus.

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Online learning support

Posted by: shannynquinn, Posted on: 20 April 2020 - Categories: Coronavirus, Educational Technology, Funding
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Today’s Education in the Media blog looks at the government’s position on school closures and the new package of support for online learning. It answers some commonly asked questions in relation to the online learning support package.

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Free School Meals & Covid-19 FAQ

Posted by: robynmeadwell, Posted on: 17 April 2020 - Categories: Free School Meals
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Answers to frequently asked questions about the impact of coronavirus on pupils eligible free school meals.

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Schools and other educational settings COVID-19 FAQs

Posted by: maevemcalister, Posted on: 9 April 2020 - Categories: Schools

Answers to frequently asked questions about schools and other educational settings during the Covid-19 outbreak.

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University students and COVID-19 FAQ

Posted by: robynmeadwell, Posted on: 9 April 2020 - Categories: Higher Education

Answers to frequently asked questions from university students on how the coronavirus might impact higher education.

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Coronavirus and school closures

Posted by: maevemcalister, Posted on: 8 April 2020 - Categories: Uncategorized
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Today's blog looks at media reports based on speculation that schools could reopen after the Easter holidays. Schools reopening predictions in the media Today, Wednesday 8 April, the Department for Education has issued a statement in response to reports that …

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Social work register

Posted by: robynmeadwell, Posted on: 2 April 2020 - Categories: Social work
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Today's blog focuses on measures to increase social workers amid the coronavirus outbreak.

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