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Supply cover warning as teacher Covid rate doubles
Covid cases continue to rise among heads, teachers, support staff and pupils, amid warnings of staffing shortages
Masks to remain in secondary classes for ‘time being’
It had been mooted masks would only be required in 'communal areas' – but government takes a ‘cautious approach’
Exclusive: 3 in 4 heads see staff in tears this term
'Kind words and deeds' from school leaders are vital as the pandemic leaves many staff at 'lowest point', says heads' leader
Some schools not inspected for more than 15 years
New document reveals date of last inspection for thousands of schools in Scotland, including six as far back as 2004
Allow student Covid jabs at walk-in centres, urge heads
Call from unions in response to the slow rollout of the Covid vaccine for 12- to 15-year-olds at schools in England
Why online parents’ evenings could stay after Covid
Initial reservations about virtual parents' evenings have receded over the course of the pandemic, says Gordon Cairns
Mass Covid testing of school students ‘causing chaos’
Top children's medic says 'unnecessary' mass lateral flow testing of secondary school students should stop
Exclusive: Most Covid catch-up ‘won’t start until 2022’
Late allocations and training means most schools won't be able to start Covid recovery scheme until after Christmas
COP26: How can pupils and teachers get involved?
COP26 events will allow pupils to meet world leaders and climate activists, and encourage children to share their own ideas
Gordonstoun head: ‘Deeply painful’ to hear of abuse
The Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry has been continuing to take evidence from former boarding school pupils
Number of secondary students with Covid up to 1 in 12
The proportion of positive Covid cases rose to a new high for secondary-age students last week
Is the faculty system working in Scottish schools?
Two researchers explain why they're asking teachers for their views on the introduction of faculty structures in schools
Most schools’ teaching hit by Covid ‘havoc’ , say heads
Heads say Covid disruption is worse than autumn 2020 in many schools and half-term jab target is likely to be missed
Schools ‘need extra £100m for mental health post-Covid’
Counselling should be made available in all state secondary schools and academies, says the Local Government Association
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British deputy head shortlisted for $1m global prize
David Swanston one of 10 finalists for the Global Teacher Prize for helping pupils with visual impairments
Leading literacy framework: What teachers need to know
The new DfE Literacy NPQ encourages a focus on cursive handwriting and a 'fidelity' to phonics
Ofsted subject reviews ‘risk schools having 2 masters’
Inspectorate is warned that its subject focus risks setting expectations on schools that go beyond the national curriculum
A levels: Teachers to get compensation for 2021 appeals
DfE announces compensation payment for schools to pass on to teachers involved in processing priority A-level appeals
Covid cases among pupils ‘high and rising’, study shows
Imperial data shows coronavirus infection growing among under 18s last month after schools returned
Covid ‘has exposed the impact of poverty on schools’
The 'stark reality' that schools face in trying to support disadvantaged pupils is revealed by new research
9 in 10 teachers say baseline test is ‘waste of time’
The vast majority of Reception teachers believe new RBA is not as useful as their own observations, survey suggests
Revealed: What academy trusts pay chief executives
Benchmarking tool is launched – in response to new research – to help MATs decided what to pay their senior management
Covid: DfE tells schools to limit extended absences
Government reminds heads that Covid-related leaves of absence should only be granted in 'exceptional circumstances'