Today we announced that students in schools and colleges will be able to access free coronavirus testing from the first full week of January. Here we answer some key questions about this.
Today we announced that teachers and pupils will have access to rapid testing from the start of the new school term. Here we answer some key questions about this important step.
We are aware of a small minority of councils suggesting they will close schools early for the Christmas break. It remains our expectation that all schools should stay open. We will continue to work with local authorities to support them …
Yesterday, the Health Secretary announced that hundreds of thousands of tests will be offered to secondary school and college age children in a targeted effort to drive down rapidly rising cases. Mobile testing units will be used in areas across …
Despite the unprecedented challenges the global Covid pandemic has created this year, the Department for Education has been delivering on the Government’s promise to provide world-class education, training and care for everyone, whatever their background.
Attendance in schools is rising – with 86% of pupils in school last week compared to 83% the previous week, according to the latest stats from the Department.
Covid-19 has caused unprecedented disruption in education and during the last nine months, teachers, staff, parents, and students have worked tirelessly to limit any lasting damage. As part of the Government’s £1 billion Covid Catch Up Plan, we have introduced …
A maths teacher from a school in South West London was shortlisted for the Global Teacher Prize after his tuition website went viral during lockdown, helping millions of pupils in the UK and around the world to continue their studies …
Following the news that all students will be offered Covid tests on their return to university next year, we have provided an update for all students regarding testing and guidelines around travelling home for the Christmas holidays. So can all …
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