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Don’t cancel sports days on our account, DfE tells schools

School sports days can still go ahead with parents in attendance, the Department for Education has insisted, following reports that some settings have called off the events. The DfE said today it was aware of cancellations citing Covid guidance, but said this “needn’t be the case in most circumstances”. School leaders were advised earlier this […]

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 […]