Support for Reception Pupils to Catch Up with Language Skills

by Sarah Sawyer | Aug 24, 2020 | Uncategorised

The DfE has announced funding to support reception pupils with early speaking and language skills. This funding is part of the National Tutoring Programme to help pupils whose education has been disrupted by COVID-19. State funded schools with reception classes will...

Apprenticeship Agreement for Training Providers Updated

by Sarah Sawyer | Aug 24, 2020 | Uncategorised

The ESFA has updated the apprenticeship agreement for training providers which sets out the terms of use of the apprenticeship service for training providers.

Report Published on Young People’s Mental Health During Lockdown

by Sarah Sawyer | Aug 24, 2020 | Uncategorised

The National Institute for Health Research School for Public Health Research (NIHR SPHR) has published a report about the impact of COVID-19 on adolescent mental health and wellbeing, social connections and social media activity. The survey findings from the research...

Statement from the UK Chief Medical Officers on Schools Reopening

by Sarah Sawyer | Aug 23, 2020 | Uncategorised

A statement has been issued from the Chief Medical Officers and Deputy Chief Medical Officers of England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales on the evidence of risks and benefits to health from schools and childcare settings reopening.

Study into COVID-19 Outbreaks in Schools in June

by Sarah Sawyer | Aug 23, 2020 | Uncategorised

A Public Health England study into COVID-19 outbreaks in schools in June found 67 single cases and 30 outbreaks out of more than 1 million children who attended primary school during June.