Attendance rising in schools all over the country
Attendance in schools is rising – with 86% of pupils in school last week compared to 83% the previous week, according to the latest stats from the Department.
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How the National Tutoring Programme can help students
Covid-19 has caused unprecedented disruption in education and during the last nine months, teachers, staff, parents, and students have worked tirelessly to limit any lasting damage. As part of the Government’s £1 billion Covid Catch Up Plan, we have introduced …
University testing: Your questions answered
Following the news that all students will be offered Covid tests on their return to university next year, we have provided an update for all students regarding testing and guidelines around travelling home for the Christmas holidays. So can all …
“Exams are the best and fairest way for young people to show what they know and can do” – The Education Secretary on the importance of exams
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In today’s edition of the Sunday Times, the Education Secretary, Gavin Williamson, responded to the paper’s previous calls for exams to be cancelled, reiterating the value they have as the “best and fairest way for young people to show what …
The Department’s commitment rewarding teachers
This year, we announced the biggest pay rise the teaching profession has seen since 2005, with above-inflation rises to the pay ranges for every single teacher in the country. This September 2020 pay award was worth 3.1% on average, recognising …
How we’re supporting schools in the run up to Christmas and 2021 exams
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A Level, Attainment gap, Coronavirus, Education Standards, Exams and qualifications, GCSE, School safety, Schools, Secondary schools
This week the Prime Minister reiterated the importance of children being in school and restated his commitment to ensuring learning continues in classrooms across the country.
“GCSEs and A levels are a matter of life chances” – why it is important that exams take place next year
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A comment piece in today’s Telegraph sets out the importance of exams taking place next summer.
Question and answers: SAGE papers on Covid 19 transmissions in schools
Today, SAGE (the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies) has published papers relating to the latest evidence of incidence and transmission of coronavirus in schools. Here we answer some key questions. What does SAGE say about the risks to children and …
Questions and answers on Christmas guidance for university students
We want all students who are studying away from home to be able to return for Christmas if they wish to. But the movement of large numbers of young people around the country could increase the risk of Covid-19 transmission …
Ofsted reports on the effects of lockdown
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Today, a report from Ofsted highlighted some of the impacts of the pandemic on schools and pupils, and therefore the importance of schools staying open during the current period of restrictions and beyond.