Covid

Ofsted inspections cancelled next week so schools can prepare for Omicron

Schools will only be inspected if there are safeguarding concerns

John Dickens
John Dickens
Covid

Schools targeted by scam NHS emails offering Omicron PCR tests

The DfE is urging schools to be vigilant about fake NHS emails urging readers to order tests 'to avoid...

Tom Belger
Tom Belger
Covid

Council facing legal action over mandatory attendance rule

Local authority is 'demanding' all children are back in the classroom

Samantha Booth
Samantha Booth
Covid

DfE to provide 1,000 air cleaning units for AP and special schools

Unions said all schools should receive air cleaning units based on need, rather than only ones that could afford...

Tom Belger
Tom Belger
Ofsted

‘It’s the right time’: Amanda Spielman defends inspecting Covid-hit schools

The chief inspector came under fire from school leaders at an event who called routine Ofsted inspections mid-Covid "profoundly...

Tom Belger
Tom Belger
Covid

Kevan Collins: Government ‘abdicating responsibility’ to lead recovery

The former recovery tsar also said tech could spark the biggest learning transformation since the Victorian era

Tom Belger
Tom Belger
News

Education staff now ‘more likely’ than other workers to have Covid

The increased likelihood is tied to 'high infection rates among school aged children'

James Carr
James Carr
News

Disadvantaged schools reap benefits of Covid teacher market

Report also suggests fewer secondary teachers are moving schools or seeking new jobs

James Carr
James Carr
News

Walk-in centres will open for under 16s to boost slow jabs roll-out

NHS chief confirms access from half-term

James Carr
James Carr