More than half of 1,000 senior teachers surveyed say they have insufficient staff due to absences caused by Covid and illnessesTeacher absences are the biggest barrier to children recovering the learning lost during the pandemic, according to head teachers in England, as new data showed that shortages in key subjects such as physics are becoming worse...

England’s nativity plays Covid guidance ‘unhelpful’, say school leaders

Friday 3rd December 2021

Headteachers are exasperated about messaging that in-person shows go ahead despite Omicron variantCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageSchools leaders are exasperated with “unhelpful” recommendations from government that in-person nativity plays and concerts go ahead as more are forced to cancel due to rising coronavirus cases...

Parents and teachers: what impact has the pandemic had on five-year-olds?

Friday 3rd December 2021

We would like to hear from parents and teachers about how this age group is copingWe would like to hear about the impact the pandemic has had on five year olds, particularly on their mental health and wellbeing...

Integrated education in Northern Ireland is urgent – why can’t our leaders see that? | Abby Wallace

Thursday 2nd December 2021

In my school, young people were not segregated by obsolete criteria...

Refund students hit by English university strikes, says watchdog

Wednesday 1st December 2021

Three-day walkout begins at 58 institutions over pensions, pay and working conditionsUniversities in England should consider making partial refunds of tuition fees if students have their courses interrupted by strikes taking place on campuses this week, the student watchdog has said...

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