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NEWS

Schools to get tech support for Google and Microsoft platforms

Technical support to access Google and Microsoft’s education platforms, along with free training on how to use them effectively, will be available for schools immediately.....read more

Children with social workers behind peers in attainment

One in seven of all children in England have a social worker at some stage during their schooling and are behind educationally by at least 30% by the age of 16 compared to their peers, according to new Nuffield-funded research.....read more

Views sought on awarding vocational and technical qualifications

Ofqual is seeking views on the arrangements it has set out for awarding vocational and technical qualifications, and general qualifications, following the cancellation of exams.....read more

Funding for extra support for vulnerable children

Vulnerable children most at risk of neglect, violence or exploitation will benefit from extra support to keep them safe during the Coronavirus outbreak.....read more

COVID-19 testing extended to teachers showing symptons

Testing will allow teachers and people they live to know whether their symptoms are caused by coronavirus and if they are well enough to return to work.....read more

FEATURES

Resources to support remote-learning

BESA has relaunched and repurposed its online educational technology trialling portal LendED to help connect teachers with content, software and materials to support remote learning.....read more

Take learning outside the classroom

Getting children to spend time studying the outside world has numerous benefits. But for teachers daunted by the prospect of planning a school trip, Mark Castle shares some tips.....read more

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