Education
School that closed has reopened after two people connected to school contracted coronavirus
St Johns Fisher Catholic School in Kent was fully reopened today after undergoing a 'deep clean' last week.
Ofsted inspections ‘unacceptable’ amid coronavirus outbreak – teachers’ union
The National Education Union said Scotland and Wales had ‘shown England the way’ regarding school inspections.
Coronavirus UK – Coronavirus forces Scottish school closures
A pupil at Dunblane High School in Stirling has tested positive for Covid-19.
Coronavirus UK – Teachers demand explanation from Johnson on decision not to shut schools
The National Education Union has asked the PM why the UK Government is not closing schools in the same way as other countries.
Coronavirus UK – Archbishop urges education minister to consider NI school closures
Eamon Martin said the St Patrick’s weekend was an opportunity for parents to make childminding arrangements and for schools to plan contingencies.
Coronavirus UK – Universities switch to online lectures
A number of universities have switched to online teaching, in a bid to minimise the Covid-19 outbreak.
Book challenging gender roles in emergency services hailed as ‘incredible’
Children’s book My Mummy Is A Firefighter aims to encourage women and girls to pursue careers in the emergency services.
School system ‘highly socially segregated’
Figures from the Sutton Trust suggest secondary school head teachers and parents are concerned about the social make-up of schools.
Teachers criticise new assessments for four-year-olds
The new Reception Baseline Assessment will be rolled out across all primary schools from September.