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Vaccines for students: how to get up to date

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Vaccines

Vaccines for students: how to get up to date Get your MenB vaccines before Freshers 2026  The Government is introducing a free one-off, time-limited MenB (meningococcal B) vaccination programme from July 2026 for young people.  You are eligible if: You were born between 1 September 2007 …

Five surprising career paths you can unlock with a T Level

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T Levels are a post 16 education option alternative to A levels that include vocational study and the opportunity to get experience with employers through placements in industry. Here we show you some surprising career paths you can unlock with a T level qualification.

Gender questioning children: Everything you need to know about new draft guidance for schools

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In recent years, an increasing number of children have been questioning their gender. This is why we have published new guidance for teachers on how best to support these students in schools and colleges. In England, children can’t obtain a …

We’re changing the way we present school and college results data this year – what you need to know about performance tables

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In July 2021 we announced that, with exams going ahead this year, we will publish GCSE, AS, A Level and technical qualifications performance data for 2021/22 at school and college level. These are often referred to as league tables, although …

Living with Covid: the end of routine testing in schools, colleges and childcare settings

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NOTE: This post was updated in July 2022 to ensure it reflects the most up to date guidance and information  Since 1 April, routine testing has no longer been expected in education and children’s social care settings. This is part …

Everything you need to know about face coverings in schools and colleges – who must wear them, why they’re important and when will they stop having to wear them

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To maximise the number of children in school and college, the Government is temporarily recommending that face coverings are worn in classrooms and teaching spaces for pupils and students in year 7 or above, in light of the Omicron variant …

How good ventilation can help stop the spread of COVID-19 in schools and what we’re doing to help

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One of the key ways of helping to reduce the spread of COVID-19, including the Omicron variant, spreading in schools, colleges and early years settings is to make sure they are well ventilated. Here we look at why ventilation is …