Thursday
Scotland resisting pressure to remove masks in schools
Face masks are viewed by some as a barrier to learning – but so is teacher and pupil absence, others point out
KCSIE 2022: The key proposed changes
New Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance is out for consultation – here Tes looks at what the changes could mean for schools
Wednesday
Catch-up tutors run lessons for ‘ghost pupils’
Exclusive: National Tutoring Programme providers insist on running sessions for pupils who don’t turn up due to confusion over targets
PM: No masks in classrooms from tomorrow
The DfE has confirmed the rule on masks in communal areas will be removed next week – but teachers’ leader raises concerns
Tuesday
No change on mask rules in Scottish schools
Nicola Sturgeon’s Covid statement is cautiously optimistic – but she resists pressure to change school safety approaches
Deaf students ‘falling behind’ due to face masks
The return of face masks in secondary school classrooms has left deaf students struggling to communicate, charity warns
Wednesday
DfE has no Covid threshold for moving schools online
Robin Walker also tells MPs the decision to run exams this summer is constantly under review
DfE: Relax uniform rules and open windows briefly
Government offers schools advice on how to keep classrooms ventilated to guard against Covid without pupils getting cold this term
