What the Experts say: Schools are not drivers of Covid infection
Public Health England’s medical director, Dr Yvonne Doyle, has said schools are not "drivers" or "hubs" of Covid infection.
Pupils only need to isolate if they have symptoms of Covid-19 or if they test positive
This article contains out of date information about Covid-19 in schools. We no longer recommend routine testing. Please visit this link for up-to-date information. Pupils have returned to schools and colleges for the autumn term. There are fewer restrictions and pupils are now able to experience a …
"I am truly grateful for all the outstanding work you have done": Education Secretary Gavin Williamson's letter to teachers as pupils go back to school
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson has written to teachers, leaders and other school staff all over the country to thank them for all their efforts over the last 18 months and to look ahead to a new academic year that brings …
Mental health resources for children, students, parents, carers and school/college staff
This article was updated on 19 March 2024 to reflect the latest information. We have put together some useful links and sources of mental health support so that children and young people, parents, carers, and school and college staff can get …
Back to School: Experts underline the importance of minimising disruption in schools
Experts agree that it is important for young people go back to schools and colleges for a range of reasons and it remains crucial that they have as normal an experience as possible. The World Health Organization (WHO) and Unicef …
Back to school – what you need to know
Pupils all over the country are beginning to return to schools and colleges after their summer breaks. For many pupils they will be returning with far fewer restrictions than when they left for the summer holidays.
What students need to know about transitioning into higher education
Now that we’re past A level results day, many of you will be rightly thinking about what’s next. You have a lot of choice, and some of you will be heading into, or deciding whether to go onto higher education (HE). To support you on your journey, we’ve developed the below guide to …
What medical and dentistry school students need to know about the Incentivised Transfer Scheme
If you are eligible, your university will get in touch with you about a generous £10,000 incentive to change schools under the 2021 Medical and Dentistry School Student Incentivised Transfer Scheme.
A letter to teachers from Gavin Williamson, Secretary of State for Education
This week the Education Secretary Gavin Williamson wrote to teachers to thank them for all they've done on this year's assessments.
Grade Appeals: What can I do if I think my grade is wrong? How do I appeal? What will happen if I appeal? Your questions answered
Earlier this year, the government announced that students will not take formal GCSE, AS and A level exams this summer and will instead be awarded grades determined by their teachers' judgements, based on a range of evidence like mock exams, …