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Calls for summer schools to close COVID-19 attainment gap

Teach First has called on the Government to help fund intensive recovery provision during the summer to help get children from disadvantaged backgrounds on track after school closures.....read more

DfE's chief scientific adviser clarifies controversial comments

The Department for Education’s chief scientific adviser Osama Rahman has written a letter to the science and technology committee to clarify his comments about his involvement in school reopening plans.....read more

Re-opening schools guidance lacks detail on critical health and safety issues, says union

The NASUWT-The Teachers’ Union has reviewed the guidance issued by the Department for Education and is highlighting serious and fundamental concerns with it.....read more

Survey seeks young people's thoughts during pandemicx

An online survey asking Wales’ children and young people for their views and opinions during the Coronavirus pandemic has launched.....read more

Pupils and their households will be eligible for testing

The Department for Education has released guidance on the actions schools can take to prepare for wider opening from 1 June 2020 during the coronavirus pandemic.....read more

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Online safety during the outbreak

With children using the internet for education during school closures, there are increased risks of exposure to online harms. Schools should encourage parents to put in place safety measures.....read more

Tendering during a pandemic

Procurement and tendering can be complicated at the best of times, but in times of a crisis, it may seem like running an effective tender process is almost impossible. Thankfully, it doesn't have to be.....read more