Ofsted will take Covid-19 tests when conducting a monitoring visit that can only be done on site, new Ofsted guidance says.

Ofsted has published advice for leaders and teachers, aimed at helping them develop their remote education offer, following the guidance already given from the government on remote education expectations.

The Scottish Government has announced expectations for college and university student returns, given the current status of coronavirus, reality of new strain, and rise in cases in recent weeks.

Guidance for teachers and families to support remote learning in schools has been published by Education Scotland.

The Social Mobility Commission has shared its concerns over contingency plans for pupils affected by the global COVID pandemic.

The British Educational Suppliers Association (BESA) has put together a range of support measures to help teachers deliver remote learning.

Half of all parents of school aged children in the UK feel that their children’s education will suffer as a result of not having access to the necessary tech equipment to learn from home

The Department for Education has confirmed that extra funding will be provided to support schools to provide food parcels or meals to eligible students.

Strengthened remote education expectations will be put in place during this lockdown, with schools expected to provide a set number of hours of high-quality remote education.

Gavin Williamson confirms that A-levels and GCSE exams in England will not go ahead this year.

The union UNISON has said that pre-schools, including nurseries, should close except to educate the children of key workers and those who are vulnerable.

Following the school closures, national children’s sport charity the Youth Sport Trust has voiced its concerns on the impact it will have on physical education, school sport and physical activity for children.

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