NFER: Dealing with the pandemic fallout
What, practically, can be done to protect teacher wellbeing following a series of national lockdowns?
Schools' maintenance allowance increase
The UK government has upped its maintenance and repair pot for schools by 20% to almost £1.8 billion.
Eradicating rape culture: Ending toxicity
Following the death of Sarah Everard, thoughts turn to what can be done within the education sector to help tackle rape culture.
Free school meals on the rise
The number of children receiving free school meals in England shot up from 1.44 million to 1.63 million during the pandemic.
Unsustainable working hours
A report has suggested that workload reduction and wellbeing must be prioritised for teachers once the pandemic ends.
Education recovery will take time, says tsar
It has been suggested that the government must start thinking longer term with its education catch-up plans.
Education recovery package unveiled
The UK government has pledged £700m to an education recovery package following nationwide school closures.
Government school catch-up programme
The government is considering measures to help children catch up on lost school time with £1bn+ funding for the programme.
Pupil engagement during lockdown
School leaders are working hard to increase pupils’ engagement & find better ways for pupils & teachers to interact.
Ofsted: Total school disruption in areas
Ofsted warns that education in schools within certain areas has been “completely disrupted” by the amount of Covid absences.
Assistive technology in education
New research will be aimed at bridging the gap between education and employment for SEND pupils.
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