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 …
While it remains the case that people should maintain a two metre gap between themselves and others in public places, the department has always made clear that we know this is not always going to be possible for younger children. …
Today’s blog looks at the Department encouraging those primary schools that can open to more pupils before the summer to do so. Yesterday Education Secretary Gavin Williamson told the House of Commons that while the Department will not be expecting …
Today's blog provides further details on the scientific evidence underpinning our plans for the wider opening of schools.
Today’s Education in the Media blog looks at adoption trends in England, Local authority school uniform grants and class sizes.
Today’s blog looks at Action for Children’s report ‘Choose Childhood’, examining the quality of childhood experiences in today’s society. We also look at the interim stats on this year’s Key Stage SATS and the value of high-level apprenticeships.