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Tuesday
19th Jan 2021
The science on school closures: 7 things we’ve learned
Top scientists reveal the rationale behind decisions on teacher vaccines, partial closures and school Covid tests
One in four young people ‘unable to cope with life’
Half of 16- to 25-year-olds say their mental health has worsened since the start of the pandemic, research shows
Friday
15th Jan 2021
3 lessons from 34 years of remote teaching and learning
Ros Morpeth has been at the forefront of remote delivery for more than three decades. Here, she shares what works and what doesn’t
Revenge porn: how to help protect your students
Students can be perpetrators or victims in the non-consensual sharing of sexually explicit photos and videos. So, how can colleges ensure that young people understand the law and know what to do when private material ends up online? Grainne Hallahan reports
Thursday
14th Jan 2021
Fears over ‘Big Brother’ remote-learning inspections
Plans for inspectors to evaluate remote learning does not feel supportive of teachers, says union
Student hardship: 25% say Covid had ‘major impact’
The National Union for Students calls on the government to provide greater financial support for students
Monday
11th Jan 2021
Vaccinations: Why education staff should be prioritised
Support staff union calls for the safety of further education staff to be considered before mass face-to-face teaching restarts
Why research on remote learning offers hope
Research into best practice for remote teaching can help us to stop pupils falling behind, says the EFF’s Becky Francis