Tuesday
Heads’ ‘chaos’ warning on September school testing plan
ASCL leader Geoff Barton criticises Department for Education over ‘vague’ message to schools on the return of Covid testing sites
School isolation rules likely to end in autumn
Move comes amid growing concerns about the rising numbers of pupils being sent home from school
Williamson wants teachers’ tips for ‘calm’ classrooms
Education secretary also seeks views on controversial ‘mobile phone-free school days’
Monday
Javid seeks ‘fresh advice’ on school bubble isolation
New health secretary urged to take action to stop pupils missing school when Covid bubbles burst
Ofsted to assess schools’ use of Covid catch-up tutors
Watchdog sets out seven other ways inspections will be carried out differently following Covid-19 pandemic
Rethink school Covid bubble rules, says SAGE expert
But head calls for consideration to be given to teachers’ safety – especially for those aged under 30
Thursday
Call to improve schools to level up ‘education deserts’
One in 25 primary pupils lives in an area with all primaries rated ‘inadequate’ or ‘requires improvement’, warns report
Is ‘white privilege’ to blame for education’s ills?
The phrase ‘white privilege’ is blamed for working-class boys’ failure – but this doesn’t add up, says Tabitha McIntosh
Schools can run ‘risk-assessed’ sports days, says DfE
School outdoor events can go ahead as long as they adhere to Covid guidance, says government after parent complaints
Wednesday
Government ‘very keen’ to increase Covid test uptake
More than a third of Scottish school staff have never taken a Covid lateral flow test, official figures show
GCSEs 2021: Williamson ‘expects’ exam fee rebates
Education secretary asked why schools have to spend ‘thousands’ on A-level and GCSE exam fees despite teacher-assessed grades
