by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 20, 2020 | Uncategorised
The DfE announced on Friday 20 March that this summer exam series, including A levels, GCSEs and other qualifications, and all primary assessments, have been cancelled to help fight to stop the spread of coronavirus. Further details on how grades will be awarded to...
by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 20, 2020 | Uncategorised
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced a package of measures to support workers as in response to coronavirus. This includes a new Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme which will be set up to help pay people’s wages and Universal Credit and tax credits being increased as...
by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 20, 2020 | Uncategorised
A number of private lenders are making funds available to small businesses impacted by COVID-19, including £2 billion from Lloyds Banking Group, £5 billion from NatWest and £7 billion from Barclays. The government has a Business Support Helpline for free advice, and...
by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 20, 2020 | Uncategorised
Following the government announcement regarding the closure of educational establishments to the majority of students, the latest guidance regarding which children should continue to attend school and college can be read here. Like schools, colleges will be expected...
by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 20, 2020 | Uncategorised
The Government has requested that some education settings remain open to support critical workers. Schools Week and FE Week, understanding that some education organisations will require staff from other institutions to teach and staff, have announced that they are...
