Longer school day vital to youth recovery from pandemic
The call from the Centre for Social Justice, backed by rugby ace Lawrence Dallaglio, comes after UK’s Covid-19 curbs see a 55 per cent increase in ‘severely absent’ pupils
YouGov poll shows 23 per cent of England’s poorest children denied extra-curricular activities
Children starting reception this term are expected to face the most challenging school start for generations, as new analysis from the charity Nesta reveals that the average pupil missed more than a quarter of their early years education due to the pandemic.
In 2019, the average four-year old spent 25 hours a week at nursery - around three full days - in the year before they started...
Parents’ support for a mobile ban in schools is growing, up to 57% from 49% two years ago
Three quarters of parents (74%) claim mobiles are a distraction, three in five (61%) believe a ban would cut bullying and a quarter (24%) believe it would reduce peer pressure to buy premium handset
But almost four million parents (27%) think banning mobiles at school
When can you do it and what are the potential penalties?
With the huge rise in staycations and the dramatic increase in cost of holidays in the UK, an increasing number of parents will be tempted to take their children out of school to benefit from cheaper deals that can be found by holidaying during term time.
However, by doing so, parents run the risk of heavy fines and...
Sixty-five projects to receive funding to refurbish buildings, upgrade classrooms and create specialist spaces.
From: Department for Education and Gillian Keegan MP
£50 million will be invested in colleges, schools and sixth forms delivering T levels across England from 2022 to improve and expand teaching spaces and facilities.
Children and young people are set to return to early years, schools and colleges over the next few weeks
From: Department for Education , Department of Health and Social Care , UK Health Security Agency , The Rt Hon Sajid Javid MP , and The Rt Hon Gavin Williamson CBE MP
Today (Thursday 26 August) the government launches its back to school and college campaign to set out the...
How can you reassure a child about to start Reception or secondary school when, because of Covid disruption, they haven’t attended a normal transition day? Former teacher Emma Shingleton of education resource experts PlanBee has some great ideas for calming anxieties Moving up to ‘big school’ – whether Reception or secondary school - is daunting at the best of times (for parents as well as...
With its new seasonal launches, Polarn O. Pyret is on hand to get little ones kitted out ahead of the ‘Back to School’ frenzy! Thanks to its award-winning range of clothing, outerwear and accessories, this Nordic, ethically minded brand is sure to have kids up to 12 years, prepared for the new term (and many adventures in between)!
Get them school ready with their homework and water...
A new National Plan for Music Education will be published next year.
From: Department for Education , The Rt Hon Nick Gibb MP , and Caroline Dinenage MP
A team of experts has been assembled to help shape the future of music education so that all pupils have the opportunity to sing, and be taught a musical instrument and make music with others, the government has announced...
£4 million new scheme to give opportunity for all to study Latin
From: Department for Education and The Rt Hon Gavin Williamson CBE MP
More students across the country will have the opportunity to learn Latin through a new £4 million programme, announced by the Education Secretary today (Saturday 31 July).
The Latin Excellence Programme will aim to level up...
