Supporting disadvantaged children
Today, Wednesday 3 June, the Education Endowment Foundation has launched an online tuition pilot which aims to support disadvantaged children, following school closures as a result of a Covid-19.
Schools and early years returning
Today, our blog looks at the wider opening of schools, colleges and early years settings as well as government policy to stop drugs in schools.
Social workers to work with teachers in schools
Today’s blog looks at our announcement of £6.5 million to place social workers in schools to support children most at risk during Covid-19. Social workers to work in schools to support vulnerable children On Thursday 21 May as part of …
Opinion piece by Education Secretary, Gavin Williamson
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.
The Department’s Chief Scientific Adviser’s evidence to the Science and Technology Select Committee
Today’s blog looks at the oral evidence hearing held today, Wednesday 13 May, by Parliament’s Science and Technology Select Committee.
Schools reopening Q&A
Yesterday, Monday 11 May, the Department for Education published guidance on the wider opening of nurseries, schools and colleges.
Schools reopening speculation
Today's blog looks at continued speculation about how and when schools might reopen to all pupils.
Schools reopening conditions
Today's blog looks at reports of calls for five conditions to be met before schools reopen due to coronavirus.
Schools and other educational settings COVID-19 FAQs
Answers to frequently asked questions about schools and other educational settings during the Covid-19 outbreak.
Social distancing guidance
Today's blog outlines the new social distancing guidance for education and childcare settings.