Education Secretary welcomes confirmation of exam appeals process
Exams regulator Ofqual has today set out its appeals process for A and AS levels and GCSES after exams were cancelled this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Children's Commissioner wants all pupils back in schools in September
Children’s Commissioner Anne Longfield has said children must be at the heart of planning for any future coronavirus lockdowns, including by making sure all children are back in school in September. She has also called for schools to stay open …
Gavin Williamson on why cancelling exams will not hold students back
Writing in the Sun, Education Secretary Gavin Williamson explained why the cancellation of GCSE and A level exams due to the Covid-19 pandemic will not hold students back
Returning to school in September: your questions answered
All pupils are to return to school full-time in September, with schools implementing a range of measures set out in our guidance. These measures – endorsed by PHE – include regular hand washing, ensuring good respiratory hygiene, and minimising contact …
Increase in parents feeling confident about sending children back to school
An increasing proportion of parents feel confident about sending their children back to school in September. Last week research by the Office of National Statistics found that 89% of parents (based on a small sample of 240 parents) were very …
The Department's position on face coverings in schools
Our guidance is clear that we do not expect children to wear face coverings at school. This position is based on the best scientific advice. Public Health England does not currently recommend the use of face coverings in schools as …
Reporting on low levels of Covid-19 transmission between pupils and teachers
As schools prepare to welcome all pupils back from September, a leading scientist has said it is “extremely difficult” to find evidence of any teachers having contracted coronavirus from a pupil anywhere in the world. Epidemiologist and SAGE member Mark …
Statistics show schools welcoming back more young people
Statistics published today show that, in the last few weeks, education settings up and down the country have welcomed back an increasing number of young people. The statistics, which are published on a weekly basis, show: On Thursday 2 July, …
Reports about pupils returning to school in September
Reports today discuss unconfirmed measures that may be put in place in order to get all pupils back to school in September. The department will be announcing official guidance later this week. It is important to reiterate that we want …
Protective measures in primary schools
Following the Prime Minister's announcement about reducing the need for social distancing in public places, today's blog looks at why school pupils do not need to be kept apart in the classroom. During the coronavirus outbreak, primary schools have remained …