Back to School: What do the stats say about school attendance and testing?
Last week, all pupils returned to schools following more than two months of remote learning for most children.
Attendance
An open letter from Education Secretary Gavin Williamson to parents, carers and guardians
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Education Secretary Gavin Williamson has written an open letter to parents, carers and guardians following the news that all primary schools, secondary secondary schools, special and alternative provision schools, colleges and further education settings will be opening to all pupils …
What the latest attendance stats show us
The latest attendance stats from the department highlight a different picture than during the first lockdown last year. A higher proportion of children who can‘t access remote education are in school while more pupils have access to devices so they …
Get the facts about vulnerable and critical worker children
All schools and colleges are closed to all but vulnerable children and the children of key workers. The government is taking every possible measure to reduce cases in the community and protect the NHS. It means at the moment the …
Delayed return to school and contingency framework: Your questions answered
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On 30 January, the Government responded to rapidly rising case rates due to the new, more transmissible variant of coronavirus by triggering the education contingency framework and pushing back the staggered return for secondary schools and colleges by one week. …
Schools to remain open until the end of term
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We are aware of a small minority of councils suggesting they will close schools early for the Christmas break. It remains our expectation that all schools should stay open. We will continue to work with local authorities to support them …
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.
Why we are keeping education settings open
From Thursday 5 November, the country will enter a second month-long national period of restrictions, during which time non-essential shops, hospitality settings and more will be closed. This time, however, we are keeping education settings open for all. Education Secretary …
Children's Commissioner says schools should stay open 'no matter what'
The Children’s Commissioner for England, Anne Longfield, has warned of the difficulties of schools sending large groups of pupils home.
Attendance remains high in state-funded schools
Statistics published yesterday show 90% all children in state funded schools were in attendance last week.