Tuesday
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
Ofsted is a threat to our mental health, not a saviour
Ofsted investigating teacher wellbeing is like the coronavirus investigating its impact on global health, says Stephen Petty
Monday
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
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
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
Who will be the next education secretary?
A Cabinet reshuffle is inevitable after the SNP’s election win – but will John Swinney stay on as education secretary?
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
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
