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What Step 4 means for schools: Everything you need to know

Masks, bubbles and contact tracing are all set to end for schools when the government moves to step 4 of its Covid roadmap on July 19. The Department for Education has published guidance today. Here’s your trusty Schools Week round-up of all the important bits. 1. Bubbles are gone… From July 19, bubbles will […]

Consider holding proms outdoors, DfE tells schools after ‘Freedom Day’ delay

The Department for Education has told schools sports day events can still go ahead – but open days and indoor prom events are “unlikely to be feasible” following the “Freedom Day” delay. Prime minister Boris Johnson confirmed yesterday most coronavirus rules will stay in place for at least another four weeks – pushing the planned […]