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Covid: ‘Let us keep masks in class,’ say teachers
Teachers should be permitted to retain mask wearing in the classroom if they think it necessary, says union
Face masks still needed in Scottish schools next week
Nicola Sturgeon announces widespread easing of Covid restrictions, but face coverings still required in schools
Covid rules from Monday: All schools need to know
The DfE has updated its coronavirus guidance for schools following yesterday's major 'road map' decision
Covid: Attendance shows schools ‘not out of the woods’
School leaders question DfE decision to remove masks-in-classroom rule as new figures show slight drop in attendance
DfE finally hits target on laptops for disadvantaged
A total of 1,313,449 laptops and tablets have been sent to disadvantaged children since the pandemic began
Grade deadline move for ‘unduly disadvantaged’ students
New September deadline for grading a ‘very small’ number of students, who will be given online study support this summer
Schools’ £17m wellbeing fund: All teachers need to know
The government has announced £17m to boost mental health in schools. But what is the cash for? And are the plans new?
‘Very worrying’ school masks plan ‘contradicts science’
Heads question why PM is lifting rules on face masks in schools – as scientists find masks have curbed spread of Covid
SQA warns of penalties for ‘exam’ details on TikTok
SQA writes to schools after 91¶¶Òõ Scotland story reveals how details of 'exams' are being shared on TikTok
Covid: Overnight school trips possible from next Monday
Restrictions on residential school visits will be eased from 17 May, Boris Johnson says
PM: Pupil masks in schools can come off from 17 May
Boris Johnson says face coverings will no longer be a requirement for secondary students or staff in classrooms from next Monday
Students to be taught to spot mental health issues
Scheme to teach mental health first aid in schools is launched as part of Mental Health Awareness Week
GCSEs: Don’t pressure teachers on grades, students told
Ofqual warns GCSE and A-level students that it is 'really important' they don't pressure teachers to raise their grades
Banned: Teacher who sent inappropriate texts to a child
Former deputy head banned from teaching after panel rules he failed to maintain professional boundaries with a child
Why CPD is a cost-effective way to ‘catch up’
CPD can be a great way to tackle Covid learning gaps – but it must start at the top in a school, says Joanne Tiplady
Why can’t Ofqual tell us the plan for GCSEs in 2022?
Ofqual could make our lives a lot easier by telling us before September how GCSEs will work next year, says Adam Riches
Ofsted to ‘review’ its impact on teacher wellbeing
Schools encouraged to sign up to the new Education Staff Wellbeing Charter after the stresses of the Covid-19 pandemic
Exam questions shared on TikTok ‘SQA black market’
Thousands of pupils exchange information on social media about ‘exam’ papers
Mental health cash ‘follows years of DfE underfunding’
Heads say DfE's £17m for mental health boost in schools is step in right direction after previous shortfall has 'taken toll' on pastoral support
Teacher is first woman of colour elected as MSP
Kaukab Stewart says ‘while I may be the first, I will not be the last’
Period poverty scheme shows power of IB CAS projects
An International Baccalaureate creativity, activity and service coordinator explains how projects can have a huge impact
Exclusive: ‘Keep school masks amid Indian variant rise’
Indian Covid-19 variant means ‘now is not the time to abandon masks in schools’ warn teachers
Refer pupils to new mental health teams, teachers told
New £79m NHS mental health school teams must not simply be a ‘sticking plaster’ says former NAHT president
Teachers plan further strikes over pensions
Staff plan fresh walk outs as a Devon boarding school consults on TPS withdrawal