Supporting disadvantaged children
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.
Addressing misleading claims about departmental guidance
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 …
Schools and early years returning
Today, our blog looks at the wider opening of schools, colleges and early years settings as well as government policy to stop drugs in schools.
SAGE evidence papers
This evening's Education in the Media blog focusses on the publication of evidence papers by The Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) about the plans for a phased return to school from 1 June at the earliest , and a …
Social workers to work with teachers in schools
Today’s blog looks at our announcement of £6.5 million to place social workers in schools to support children most at risk during Covid-19. Social workers to work in schools to support vulnerable children On Thursday 21 May as part of …
UCU student survey
Today's blog looks at reporting of a UCU survey on students looking to defer their university place if teaching is to take place online.
£37 million to support children with complex needs
Today, Tuesday 19 May, we announced a multi-million-pound settlement that will help low-income families with seriously ill or disabled children with the cost of equipment, goods or services, through Family Fund.
Questions on the protective measure being put in place in schools
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Today's blog provides further details on the scientific evidence underpinning our plans for the wider opening of schools.
Opinion piece by Education Secretary, Gavin Williamson
Today, Education Secretary Gavin Williamson wrote an opinion piece in the Daily Mail about schools opening to more pupils in a phased way from 1 June. Read a full copy of his opinion piece on our blog.
The Department’s Chief Scientific Adviser’s evidence to the Science and Technology Select Committee
Today’s blog looks at the oral evidence hearing held today, Wednesday 13 May, by Parliament’s Science and Technology Select Committee.