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"I am truly grateful for all the outstanding work you have done": Education Secretary Gavin Williamson's letter to teachers as pupils go back to school

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Gavin Williamson, Education Secretary

Education Secretary Gavin Williamson has written to teachers, leaders and other school staff all over the country to thank them for all their efforts over the last 18 months and to look ahead to a new academic year that brings …

Mental health resources for children, students, parents, carers and school/college staff

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This article was updated on 19 March 2024 to reflect the latest information. We have put together some useful links and sources of mental health support so that children and young people, parents, carers, and school and college staff can get …

Back to School: Experts underline the importance of minimising disruption in schools

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Experts agree that it is important for young people go back to schools and colleges for a range of reasons and it remains crucial that they have as normal an experience as possible. The World Health Organization (WHO) and Unicef …

Grade Appeals: What can I do if I think my grade is wrong? How do I appeal? What will happen if I appeal? Your questions answered

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Earlier this year, the government announced that students will not take formal GCSE, AS and A level exams this summer and will instead be awarded grades determined by their teachers' judgements, based on a range of evidence like mock exams, …

Parents, pupils, teachers and students. Find out what step 4 of the covid roadmap means for you.

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On 19 July the country is expected to move on to Step 4 of the Government’s roadmap and further restrictions will be lifted. As the Prime Minister set out, this means that from that point most of the restrictions we …

If a pupil tests positive, does their whole class or year group or other bubble then have to isolate as well?

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It will not always be the case that the whole year group or bubble has to isolate if a pupil in that bubble tests positive for COVID-19. Our guidance is clear that schools should be identifying close contacts of positive …

Gavin Williamson: Restrictions in schools - including bubbles - to be removed "as quickly as possible"

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Today Education Secretary Gavin Williamson set out his plans to reduce the amount of time pupils spend isolating away from school. He said he wants to see the removal of all restrictions in schools - including bubbles - as soon …