Today, the Secretary of State has written to teachers, leaders and school staff to thank them for all their work in welcoming pupils back to schools, colleges and other settings up and down the country. Dear colleagues, Now …
As schools return for the autumn term and welcome back pupils, we understand that this may raise some concern about the risks of transmission of coronavirus. Below we answer some key questions.
Misinformation about the return to school can upset parents, staff and pupils. While much of the information shared online is helpful and reputable, some is not and this poses a real risk.
We are aware of messages being circulated on social media that suggest Public Health Officials have the power to screen and assess children for coronavirus without a parent or carer present. This is not true. The Coronavirus Act gives Public …
Millions of students up and down the country will be returning to school over the next week. For several months, the Department and schools and colleges have been planning for all pupils, in all year groups, to return full-time from …
A survey of more than 4,000 headteachers shows that 97 per cent of schools plan to welcome pupils back for the autumn term. The research, carried out by the National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT), also illustrates the work that …
What does the new advice say – when will pupils have to wear face coverings? New guidance sets out that in areas of the country with high transmission rates and subject to local restrictions, staff and pupils in year 7 …
All pupils are to return to school at the start of this term with schools implementing a range of protective measures as set out in our guidance, first published in July. Today, we look at some of the most common …
Writing in the Sunday Times, Education Secretary Gavin Williamson explains why it's essential that schools reopen next month.
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