Coronavirus
From Monday 8 March, schools and colleges will open to all pupils with asymptomatic COVID-19 testing in place. University students on practical courses will also return on Monday 8 March. The return of all pupils is a priority in the …
The Pearson National Teaching Awards have launched a new award category for 2021 – the ‘Lockdown Hero’. The Award aims to celebrate schools or individuals who have stepped up to support others despite the extraordinary challenges presented by lockdown.
Official statistics published today show the government has delivered over one million laptops and tablets to those children who need them the most — a significant milestone that is helping ensure children can continue to receive the best possible education …
In Parliament yesterday Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that schools will not return after February half term and that we hope it will be safe to commence the reopening of schools from Monday 8 March If we achieve our target …
Schools and colleges will open to more pupils as soon as possible as this is best for pupils’ education and wellbeing. But the decision to reopen schools to more than just vulnerable pupils and children of critical workers is dependent on pressures on the NHS. The decision to restrict attendance …
Today School Standards Minister Nick Gibb spoke in Parliament about opening schools to more pupils. Throughout the pandemic the Government has been clear that education is a national priority. We had worked hard to keep all schools, colleges and universities …
Schools and colleges will get at least two weeks’ notice before pupils return to the classroom in order to give pupils, parents and teachers time to prepare, the Education Secretary has said. Speaking to the media this morning, Gavin Williamson …
Due to changing public health advice we are pausing the daily testing of pupils and school staff who have come into contact with positive cases in order to give time to evaluate whether this is an effective strategy in light …
Last week, images and photos have circulated of lunch parcels delivered for children who are eligible for free school meals. Every child deserves quality nutrition, and the standard of these school meals shown on social media is not acceptable. We …
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 …
