Siobhan Fenton

Teesside University is offering teachers in the Tees Valley and County Durham free digital skills training as part of its response to Covid-19.

The guidance warns that allowances do not give trainees a ‘free pass’ and ITT providers should not make any recommendation for QTS without evidence

Recruitment of teachers by schools in England is down by about 50-60% mid-March compared to the same period last year because of the school closures. 

The DfE says schools may wish to explore this initial list of resources as they consider how they continue to support children’s education.

The money will cover unforeseen additional costs including for cleaning and keeping schools open over Easter.

A new study led by UCL has suggested that school closures do not appear to have a significant effect on the spread of infections during coronavirus outbreaks such as COVID-19.

The Welsh Government is launching a coronavirus childcare assistance scheme to support Wales’ critical workers.

The free school voucher scheme will be extended in England over the two-week Easter holiday.

Rebecca Long-Bailey takes over as shadow education secretary after Angela Rayner was appointed deputy leader of the Labour party

The shadow education secretary Angela Rayner has been elected deputy leader of the Labour Party under new leader Sir Keir Starmer.

Learning and childcare hubs for the children of key workers will remain open across Scotland over the Easter holidays.

A snapshot survey of teachers has found that 51% of teachers who thought either they or someone in their household had Coronavirus were still asked to attend work the week schools closed

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