While it remains the case that people should maintain a two metre gap between themselves and others in public places, the department has always made clear that we know this is not always going to be possible for younger children. …
Today’s blog looks at the Department encouraging those primary schools that can open to more pupils before the summer to do so. Yesterday Education Secretary Gavin Williamson told the House of Commons that while the Department will not be expecting …
Today′s Education in the media blog looks at the way Black history is taught in schools. Protests around the world in the wake the death of George Floyd have sparked conversation about the teaching of Black history in schools. The …
Today′s blog looks at speculation around the effects of the coronavirus pandemic in schools into the next academic year. Over the weekend and today several newspapers have speculated on the extent to which the disruption to schools and other education …
Today, Wednesday 3 June, the Education Endowment Foundation has launched an online tuition pilot which aims to support disadvantaged children, following school closures as a result of a Covid-19.
Today’s Education in the media blog looks at misleading claims departmental guidance for schools has been updated more than it has and incorrect suggestions that a celebrity fitness expert is due to lead a review of the PE curriculum. Guidance …