According to a survey by the ASCL, the most common problem headteachers have faced in providing Covid tests to pupils is obtaining parental consent.

The Addressing Bullying in Schools Act (NI) 2016 will bring renewed focus for schools on the issue and deliver greater consistency and impact in the treatment of all forms of bullying.

The government has announced a £79 million funding boost for mental health support for children and young people, which includes an increase in mental health support teams in schools.

The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) donates around 100 laptops to the Taunton Learning Partnership to support students with their learning.

Schools in Wales have the opportunity to welcome back learners in years 7, 8 and 9 before Easter.

79% of teachers and 70% of parents recognise that their school’s historic use of technology pre-Covid was insufficient for what is now required to deliver good educational outcomes

There was no extra funding for schools in the 2021 Budget beyond existing planned budget increases and catch-up schemes already announced.

A new ‘Beginners Guide’ to improving Indoor Air Quality’ has gained the support of one of the UK’s most high-profile child health campaigners, Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah

All remaining primary school children are set to return to school full-time from 15 March, with all secondary pupils returning on a part-time basis from that date.

Vodafone is donating 10,000 dongle devices to schools via charity Business2Schools, which will then be passed on to children that lack connectivity for home learning.

Over 750 local councillors have signed a letter to the Prime Minister calling for more support for free school meals so that no child is left behind.

Teachers and other school staff show similar levels of antibodies for the COVID-19 virus as other working age adults, according to data collected by the Schools Infection Survey during the Autumn term.

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