News Coronavirus: Scientists told ministers a rota system could help curb transmission in schools The government told schools not to use rota systems for the return of pupils despite scientific advice that it… Freddie Whittaker 5y Freddie Whittaker 5y News Exclusive Criticism of home-learning ‘unhelpful’, says Spielman Ofsted’s chief inspector has said it is “profoundly disappointing” to see commentators trying to “polarise” the back-to-school debate by… Nicky Phillips 5y Nicky Phillips 5y News Long read: How are schools preparing to reopen? Many school leaders regard the government’s guidance on reopening schools as vague at best. So what are their plans… Nicky Phillips 5y Nicky Phillips 5y News Exclusive Calls to end BBC’s lockdown lessons will hit poor hardest The BBC is under pressure to axe access to its home-learning lessons – used by millions of children during… John Dickens 5y John Dickens 5y News Coronavirus: June 1 ‘too early’ for schools to reopen, says group of scientists June 1 is “too early” for schools to reopen, a former government chief scientific adviser has said. Sir David… Freddie Whittaker 5y Freddie Whittaker 5y News The rebel councils: Government’s schools plan in doubt as 27 town halls raise safety concerns The government’s determination to begin the phased return of pupils to England’s schools on June 1 looked in serious… Freddie Whittaker 5y Freddie Whittaker 5y News Ofsted praises ‘outstanding’ UTC with 100% progression rate A university technical college in Hull has been dubbed a “guiding light in the education sector” after being rated… Freddie Whittaker 5y Freddie Whittaker 5y News Coronavirus: Secondaries ‘should plan work and check progress’ of homebound pupils, DfE tells parents Secondary schools in England should be planning “achievable work” for pupils studying at home, as well as ways to… Freddie Whittaker 5y Freddie Whittaker 5y News Exclusive Unions increase reopening opposition by warning leaders over Covid-19 ‘legal liability’ Unions have fired off a Covid-19 “liability” warning shot to school and college leaders – quoting the health and… John Dickens 5y John Dickens 5y News Coronavirus: Test, track and trace system ‘will be in place by June 1’ says Boris Johnson The government’s test, track and trace system will be in place by June 1, Boris Johnson has said. Government… Freddie Whittaker 5y Freddie Whittaker 5y News Coronavirus: Track and trace system needed for schools to reopen, says government scientist Ministers have been advised that changes to lockdown, including the reopening of schools, require a “highly-effective” track and trace… Freddie Whittaker 5y Freddie Whittaker 5y News Coronavirus: £10m emergency home-learning fund set up for families with SEND pupils The government has set up an emergency £10 million fund to help around 19,000 children with special education needs… John Dickens 5y John Dickens 5y Newer 1 423 424 425 426 427 428 429 430 431 432 433 975 Older