Brings clarity on meeting legal duties when discussing issues such as Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
From: Department for Education and The Rt Hon Nadhim Zahawi MP
New guidance to support teachers in tackling sensitive issues in the classroom in a politically impartial way is being published today (17 February 2022).
Teaching about political issues and the differing...
UK FOSTER CARERS PROVIDED WITH NEW TRAINING TO HELP KEEP CHILDREN SAFE ONLINE
New training course, developed by Internet Matters, The Fostering Network and Dr Simon P Hammond from UEA, has been created for foster carers to help keep children in their care safe online
Research shows that children in care are more at risk of encountering harms online than their peers, with
Exams are back! Why the most efficient revision you’ll ever do, is when you’re having fun
It’s confirmed, GCSE and A-Level exams will take place this summer for the first time since 2019. The pandemic and its impact on education means that some A-Level students may not have sat a formal exam since SATs in year six.
Leading British stationery brand, Pukka Pads, has over 20 years’...
Education law experts offer their advice ahead of the February 15th deadline
February 15th marks the official ‘Phase Transfer’ deadline – the date by which local councils must issue the updated Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) for children who have them, naming the placement or type of school they should attend from September 2022.
Technology has become an everyday element of contemporary living. It doesn’t matter if you’re a tech wizard or a technophobe, chances are you own a digital device or two. The convenience of technology can often lead to people spending excessive amounts of time in front of the screen, including children. In fact, 5-7 year-olds typically spend 4 hours doing just this.
A trial that guarantees extra school sessions for learners in Wales is now underway, Education Minister and Welsh Language Minister Jeremy Miles has announced.
Over 1,800 learners will take part in the trial, benefitting from five hours of extra activity per week over a ten week period.
The trial, which follows a government commitment to explore reform of the school day, is focused...
State of the Nation report highlights positive impact of keeping schools open, with millions more to be invested in senior mental health lead training.
From: Department for Education , Department for Work and Pensions , Department of Health and Social Care , Will Quince MP , Gillian Keegan MP , The Rt Hon Michelle Donelan MP , and Baroness Deborah Stedman-Scott OBE DL
A new report by Ofsted looks at different aspects of pupil attendance and how schools tackle the current challenges they face.
From: Ofsted
Published 7 February 2022
A new report by Ofsted finds that schools that improve pupil attendance from a low baseline, maintain high levels of attendance and minimise persistent absence adopt similar strategies that can best be...
Information being published will help students to focus their revision for GCSE, AS and A level exams which are planned to go ahead this summer.
From: Department for Education , Ofqual , and The Rt Hon Nadhim Zahawi MP
Students will have access to information from today (7 February) to help focus their revision for summer GCSE, AS and A level exams, as part of a range of adaptations...
Plans confirmed for register of children not in school so no child can ‘fall through the cracks’
From: Department for Education and The Rt Hon Nadhim Zahawi MP
Published 3 February 2022
New measures to make sure children are getting the quality of education they deserve are being announced today, as the government continues its drive to level up opportunities for every child...
