30 April 2020          View The Latest Issue Online          Follow Us On Twitter          View This Email Online

NEWS

'Catch-up premium' needed for disadvantaged pupils 

A group of Northern MPs have said that without the funding, the attainment gap, which affects Northern children even more than most, will get even bigger.....read more

Williamson expects phased approach to re-opening schools

Gavin Williamson has given evidence to the Parliamentary education committee this morning on how schools can re-open after the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in school closures for the majority of pupils.....read more

Clarification for supply teachers on furlough pay

The government has confirmed that supply teachers can be furloughed for periods which include school holidays, provided they meet the eligibility criteria.....read more

Wales sets out five principles for a phased return to schools

The Education Minister will set out five guiding principles which will determine when and how schools will return to providing education for most school pupils.....read more

Clarity needed on relaxation of SEND duties, says LGA

The LGA said difficulty in delivering support set out in Education, Health and Care (ECHP) plans has led to many councils finding themselves challenged by parents.....read more

FEATURES

Affordable, efficient and renewable energy for schools

We know it can be a headache and expensive to replace things like heating systems whilst balancing the desire to find greener, more renewable solutions, writes Matt Gage, Programme Director for Schools Commercial at the DfE.....read more

Home-schooling's impact on disadvantaged pupils

Susannah Hardyman discusses the impact of school closures on children from less well-off backgrounds.....read more

For advertising and sponsorship, contact karen.hopps@psigroupltd.co.uk

 

For news stories please contact EBeditorial@psigroupltd.co.uk

 

This newsletter was distributed by Education Business

 

Published by Public Sector Information Ltd

 

To unsubscribe click here