The funding will be made available to provide extra support for those with additional learning needs who’ve been affected by the pandemic and to help educational settings as learners move to the new ALN system from this month.
In an open letter to school leaders, education secretary Nadhim Zahawi acknowledges that operational challenges could be caused by workforce shortages, and encourages schools to consider ways to implement a flexible approach to learning.
Ofsted will encourage early years settings, schools and colleges that are significantly impacted by COVID-related staff absence to ask for their inspection to be deferred.
All secondary schools have been asked to provide one on-site test for pupils ahead of their return to the classroom this term to help reduce the transmission of Covid-19.
Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi has announced an additional 7,000 air cleaning units to be provided to early years, schools and colleges to improve ventilation in teaching spaces
Research published by Family Action and Magic Breakfast shows strong evidence that breakfast clubs have had a positive impact on pupils’ behaviour, educational attainment and their eating habits.
The awards were launched to provide a platform for MAT finance professionals to celebrate their hard work, share best practice and showcase their impact across six categories.
The Government is asking former teachers who have the skills and time to return to the classroom to sign up as soon as possible so they are ready to join the workfoce from January.