News

Safeguarding: Social workers in schools project to expand trials

Pastoral issues

Poorest families least likely to send children back to school

Pupil wellbeing

Online and offline options on the table for year 10 & 12 face-to-face support

Government policy

Some clarity over what 'face-to-face' support in years 10 and 12 might look like

Legislation and guidance

Scottish schools shut until at least August; Wales and Northern Ireland taking similar paths

Government policy

'No obligation to re-open' – resistance to June 1 plan as unions demand scientific evidence

Government policy

Outdoor lessons, smaller classes and one-way systems from June 1 – but no masks

Government policy

Exclusion warning as schools braced for 'fresh behavioural challenges' after lockdown

Pastoral issues

MPs scathing in their assessment of DfE's grip on SEND system pressures

Inclusion

Teacher unions urge caution over timetable for re-opening schools

Government policy

Education gap for children in need: Calls for Pupil Premium Plus to expand

Pastoral issues

Education secretary pressed on FSM vouchers and phased re-opening of schools

Legislation and guidance