As schools prepare to welcome all pupils back from September, a leading scientist has said it is “extremely difficult” to find evidence of any teachers having contracted coronavirus from a pupil anywhere in the world. Epidemiologist and SAGE member Mark …
Statistics published today show that, in the last few weeks, education settings up and down the country have welcomed back an increasing number of young people. The statistics, which are published on a weekly basis, show: On Thursday 2 July, …
Reports today discuss unconfirmed measures that may be put in place in order to get all pupils back to school in September. The department will be announcing official guidance later this week. It is important to reiterate that we want …
Following the Prime Minister's announcement about reducing the need for social distancing in public places, today's blog looks at why school pupils do not need to be kept apart in the classroom. During the coronavirus outbreak, primary schools have remained …
Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, schools have remained open to children of critical workers and vulnerable pupils. Since 1 June schools have opened to pupils in reception, year 1 and year six and last week secondary schools, sixth forms and further …
Statistics published today show that more and more schools and other education settings are now opening their doors to children and young people so they can be reunited with their teachers and friends. The statistics, which are published on a …
Last month the organisation ‘Independent SAGE’ claimed “recent UK and international data suggests that children are in fact as likely as adults to become infected and carry the virus”. The independent fact checking charity Full Fact has concluded that it …
Today's blog provides further details on the scientific evidence underpinning our plans for the wider opening of schools.
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.
Today’s blog looks at the oral evidence hearing held today, Wednesday 13 May, by Parliament’s Science and Technology Select Committee.