by Sarah Sawyer | May 27, 2020 | Uncategorised
Labour’s shadow education secretary and shadow apprenticeships minister have criticised the government’s response to AELP’s claim that the ESFA’s supplier relief scheme was unlawful. This follows the Government Legal Department (GLD) response to a...
by Sarah Sawyer | May 27, 2020 | Uncategorised
Following a question from the Chair of the Education Select Committee about the possibility of introducing a guarantee offering every young person from 16 to 25 a guaranteed apprenticeship, the Prime Minister has said that he will look into the idea as one of the ways...
by Sarah Sawyer | May 26, 2020 | Uncategorised
The government’s collection of guidance and advice about COVID-19 in educational settings for staff, parents and carers, pupils and students has been updated to include guidance for education settings on preparing for the wider opening of schools, early years and...
by Sarah Sawyer | May 26, 2020 | Uncategorised
The Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme, which was announced by the Chancellor at the Budget, has opened for applications. The scheme allows small and medium sized employers, with fewer than 250 members of staff, to apply to recover the costs of paying...
by Sarah Sawyer | May 26, 2020 | Uncategorised
The Office for National Statistics has published data from its Opinions and Lifestyle survey to understand the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on people, households and communities. This release uses four waves of survey results covering the month of April to present...
by Sarah Sawyer | May 25, 2020 | Uncategorised
The Prime Minister has set out a timeline for retail shops to reopen in June. Most shops will be expected to be able to reopen from 15 June if the government’s five tests are met and they follow the COVID-19 secure guidelines.
by Sarah Sawyer | May 25, 2020 | Uncategorised
The Digital Economy Council has released new data on the value and growth of the EdTech sector, putting the spotlight on the British EdTech startups that are helping schools and teachers embrace online learning during the COVID-19 crisis. The sector is estimated to be...
by Sarah Sawyer | May 24, 2020 | Uncategorised
The Cabinet Office has published social distancing guidance aimed at young people.
by Sarah Sawyer | May 24, 2020 | Uncategorised
The Prime Minister confirmed on 24 May that schools, colleges and nurseries across England remain on track to open to more children from 1 June. Sixth forms and colleges will be able to provide face-to-face contact for Year 12 and equivalent 16-19 further education...
by Sarah Sawyer | May 24, 2020 | Uncategorised
The government has announced a new £50 million fund for councils across England to prepare for the safe reopening of high streets and other retail spaces. The Reopening High Streets Safely Fund will help councils to support practical measures so businesses can re-open...
