The majority of the trainee teachers in school-based Initial Teacher Training (ITT) provision are already undertaking school placements and there has been a dramatic increase in the provision of core online training
New research from Renaissance reveals the majority of head teachers and school teachers (63%) think lockdown has widened the attainment gap for disadvantaged students.
The DfE has updated its guidance for school operations during Covid-times, with additional information for keeping schools well ventilated but still maintaining a "comfortable teaching environment".
The Let’s Go Zero campaign, which officially launches on 9 November, will support school efforts to reduce emissions and calls for government action on greening schools.
Labour has renewed its plea for children to get free school meals over the school holidays, especially now there are nearly a million children living in areas that are subject to higher coronavirus restrictions
Previously only partially or fully closed schools were asked to provide data on Covid-related absences, but now DfE collects “more comprehensive data on pupils being asked to self isolate”.
Primary schools across England are keeping bubbles, classes and year groups connected using a social media platform that can be used in school and at home.