Easing of Covid restrictions in England
Schools and colleges are still feeling the impact of Covid-19. Government should be exercising a duty of care to the nation’s pupils and the staff who educate them.
UCL research into the teaching of reading
The report adds to the case for abolishing the phonics check and for stepping back from Ofsted’s enforcement of a single approach to the teaching of reading.
NFER on Disadvantaged Pupils
We are concerned that the help that is now offered to families has been cut down to completely inadequate levels and more and more families are being pushed into poverty.
Joseph Rowntree Foundation on energy bills and poverty
Government needs to take urgent action to tackle the root causes of poverty, as well as the symptoms.
Sutton Trust on Covid-related staff absences
This report is further evidence that pupils from more deprived backgrounds are being hit hardest by coronavirus.
Latest attendance figures for education settings
It is now abundantly clear that the effects of Omicron on the operation of schools are highly significant.
Government report into impact of COVID on school recovery
This report gives a clear message to Government that listening to the profession is of vital importance.
Covid-19 mitigations in schools not sufficient
Northern Ireland Teachers’ Council (NITC) say the mitigations currently in place in schools are not sufficient to meet the challenge of adequately protecting our members or the children and young people in their care.
Government announcement on new mitigations to be brought into schools
The Government shows that it recognises the problems but has failed to provide effective solutions.
Unions call for more government support in spring term
Six trade unions representing the majority of education staff have issued a joint statement prior to the return of schools and colleges for the spring term.