The country’s Chief Medical Officer, Professor Chris Whitty, has said that it is “absolutely universally accepted that there are huge advantages for children to be in school”.
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 …
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 …
This Friday (15th January) it is the primary school application deadline day. Parents with children due to start school in September 2021 need to go through their local authority to apply for places at their chosen primary schools.
What should remote education look like? How can your child learn remotely if you don’t have a laptop? We answer your remote learning questions Earlier this week we announced all primary schools, secondary schools, colleges …
One of our most cherished school traditions, the annual Nativity play, has still taken centre stage across the country, despite the pandemic. In assembly halls, churches and classrooms the show has managed to go on, although as with almost everything …
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 …
Today we have announced that the statutory introduction of the Reception Baseline Assessment will be delayed for a year because of the issues brought about by the Covid 19 pandemic. But what is the RBA? Here are some helpful questions …
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