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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