by Sarah Sawyer | Apr 19, 2020 | Uncategorised
The Education Secretary delivered a briefing from Downing Street on the Government’s response to the outbreak of coronavirus and support for disadvantaged pupils on remote learning. The transcript of the speech can be read here.
by Sarah Sawyer | Apr 19, 2020 | Uncategorised
The DfE has published guidance to help schools and teachers understand how to follow safeguarding procedures when planning remote education strategies and teaching remotely during the COVID-19 outbreak.
by Sarah Sawyer | Apr 19, 2020 | Uncategorised
The DfE has published a guidance page with information, guidance and support for teachers and leaders on educating children during the coronavirus outbreak. The guidance includes information about safeguarding, getting help with technology and links to online...
by Sarah Sawyer | Apr 19, 2020 | Uncategorised
The Education Secretary has announced that vulnerable and disadvantaged young people across the country will receive free laptops and tablets to help make remote education accessible for students staying at home during the COVID-19 outbreak. They also plan to provide...
by Sarah Sawyer | Apr 18, 2020 | Uncategorised
The government has announced that councils across England will receive another £1.6 billion in additional funding as they continue to respond to the coronavirus pandemic. Comment on this can be read here.
by Sarah Sawyer | Apr 17, 2020 | Uncategorised
The Chancellor has announced that the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme will be extended by one month to the end of June to reflect continuing social distancing measures. Comment on the announcement can be read here. Some sector comment and guidance on the scheme can...
by Sarah Sawyer | Apr 17, 2020 | Uncategorised
The government has published new guidance which provides an update on furlough for training providers and an indication that further news about supplier relief support is on its way. The guidance states ‘Where a provider receives Adult Education Budget (AEB), or...
by Sarah Sawyer | Apr 17, 2020 | Uncategorised
A discussion paper has been published, commissioned by NCFE and Campaign for Learning, called Covid-19 And Post-16 Education – Planning for a ‘Very Different’ September’. The paper argues that the government must develop a post-16 education, training and jobs...
by Sarah Sawyer | Apr 17, 2020 | Uncategorised
Article from the CIPD discussing the importance of training and development of employees during the pandemic, and what the Government can be doing to support organisations through online courses.
by Sarah Sawyer | Apr 17, 2020 | Uncategorised
The DfE has updated its guidance which aims to answer common questions in relation to the cancellation of GCSEs, AS and A levels due to the COVID-19 outbreak in 2020. The latest updates include details of Ofqual’s consultation on exceptional arrangements for...
