27 May 2020
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Secondary school students to be kept 2m apart, says DfE
Latest government guidance outlines social distancing for Year 10 and 12 students returning to school next month
26 May 2020
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DfE vs unions over schools reopening
Tes - The education podcastSchool 'alarm bells' as elite unis ask for student data
Heads say Russell Group's call for information on disadvantaged secondary students is 'a sledgehammer to crack a nut'
27 May 2020
Heston and Balls among TV’s celebrity supply teachers
BBC unveils host of stars who will give lockdown lessons to pupils from their own homes
27 May 2020
Autumn GCSEs 'could be very disruptive for FE'
The upcoming autumn exam series could create serious challenges for colleges, leaders warn
26 May 2020
Coronavirus and schools: LIVE 26/5
A one-stop shop for teachers who want to know what impact the outbreak of the virus will have on their working lives
26 May 2020
Help teachers deal with coronavirus ‘emotional trauma’
Teachers need to 'go beyond teaching' to support psychological impact of virus in pupils, says Labour's Rebecca Long-Bailey
26 May 2020
Scientific advice on opening Scottish schools published
Covid-19 report shows minority of advisors said physical distancing ‘may not be a necessary measure’ when schools reopen
26 May 2020
9 reasons to use half-term to relax and recharge
It may be the strangest half-term you've ever seen - but it must be taken as a chance to unwind, says Yvonne Williams
26 May 2020
'4 changes that schools should keep after Covid'
Fewer meetings and better parent links - some of the ways schools have changed are for the better, writes David James
26 May 2020
Apprenticeships: The e-assessment revolution
Seventeen apprenticeship standards have so far been approved for remote invigilation, says City and Guilds
26 May 2020
Meet the Gaelic Joe Wicks – college student Ruth Gordon
Primary pupils across Scotland have been keeping fit and engaged with Gaelic thanks to one City of Glasgow student
26 May 2020
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Secondary school reopenings delayed to 15 June
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1 June 'too soon' to open schools, say top scientists
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How coronavirus could change behaviour management
As schools begin to open more widely, our usual behaviour strategies may need a rethink, writes Jarlath O’Brien
26 May 2020
'Scotland's colleges should share their excellence'
Now is the time for colleges to evaluate and share international best practice, says WorldSkills UK's Martin McGuire
26 May 2020
Exclusive: Schools turn to Amazon for PPE supplies
Ministers accused of 'absolving themselves' of a duty of care by passing responsibility for PPE on to schools
26 May 2020
'Don't undermine teacher judgement on grades'
The impact of coronavirus on qualifications is just one of many things occupying secondary schools, says this head
26 May 2020
Dear madam: letters to the editor 26/5/20
In this week's postbag of letters to the editor, Tes readers discuss exams, inequality in education and class sizes
26 May 2020
'Give pupils bikes while space on buses is limited'
Low-income pupils should get bike grants at a time when social distancing reduces space on buses, say Scottish Greens
26 May 2020
From our partners
Coronavirus and schools reopening
School reopenings: What teachers can learn from doctors
A doctor working in intensive care pens an open letter to teachers on the challenges they face when schools reopen
26 May 2020
Years 10 and 12 will 'predominantly' be taught remotely
DfE stresses that 'high-quality' remote education will still be required for secondary students returning next month
26 May 2020
'Protect and pace yourself in these uncertain times'
Teachers must make sure they invest their precious energy in things that will have a long-term impact, says Susan Ward
25 May 2020
'We must build on lockdown enthusiasm for soft skills'
The Duke of Edinburgh CEO explains why the focus on 'soft skills' during lockdown is to be admired - and used as a foundation for a renewed focus in this area
25 May 2020
'We need urgent action to be ready in the autumn'
Colleges can offer hope to young people this autumn, but they need investment, writes David Hughes
25 May 2020
Reopening decision will give primaries 4 days' notice
Prime minister says phased school reopening from 1 June 'on track' but admits it 'may not be possible for all schools'
25 May 2020
Almost all staff 'believe school return is unsafe'
After lockdown-easing measures are published, a poll of 5,000 support staff in Scotland reveals anxiety about reopening
25 May 2020
Colleges to reopen from 15 June, government says
Boris Johnson says schools are on track to reopen from 1 June, but provision for older learners will be phased in later
24 May 2020
4 ways to protect your mental health in lockdown
Adam Black says he has boosted his mental health by ignoring 'teacher bashing' and staying connected with friends and family
24 May 2020
'Coronavirus chaos has not dimmed my NQT joy'
For NQTs, it has been a very strange end to training but George Cook is still enthused by the idea of being back in the classroom – whenever that might be
24 May 2020
How teachers can help to save our museums
There are over 1,500 independent museums and heritage attractions – and they need teachers' help, says Gemma Hargraves
23 May 2020
What lockdown has been like for a learner with SEND
Alfie Payne on facing physical and emotional challenges while also dealing with the coronavirus pandemic
23 May 2020
4 things schools should focus on for pupils from 1 June
When schools reopen, we need to focus our efforts on giving children social and emotional support, says Kulvarn Atwal
23 May 2020
Tes Podcast: Scientific evidence on reopening schools
In the latest edition of education’s favourite podcast, the Tes team discuss safety concerns about reopening schools
22 May 2020
Coronavirus and schools: LIVE 22/5
A one-stop shop for teachers who want to know what impact the outbreak of the virus will have on their working lives
22 May 2020
Only 2% of support staff say 1 June return is safe
Teaching assistants, cleaners and other support staff have been ‘shut out’ of the school reopening debate, says Unison
22 May 2020
Chances of track and trace by 1 June 'virtually nil'
The government is unlikely to have a tracking system for coronavirus in place by the time schools reopen, say scientists
22 May 2020
'6 things I never thought I'd have to do as a head'
The coronavirus pandemic has created unusual tasks for headteacher Richard Toley that he never imagined a few months ago
22 May 2020
How we're approaching the reopening of our college
From PPE and social distancing to moving furniture and creating a new flow of movement around the college, Sam Parrett sets out how she's preparing for 1 June
22 May 2020
FE cybersecurity: drop in DDoS attacks during lockdown
Jisc has said it is too early to say if the drop is down to the coronavirus lockdown
22 May 2020
Ofqual: Exam boards should offer all subjects in autumn
Ofqual says students should not sit a reduced number of subjects or 'shortened' exam papers this autumn
22 May 2020
School reopening: 'I worry this mess isn’t an accident'
ASCL general secretary Geoff Barton outlines his exasperation at the government's refusal to provide more clarity on its plans
22 May 2020
Heads: 1 June school opening support 'vanishing'
The government must show 'greater flexibility' when it comes to planning for schools to reopen more widely, say school leaders
22 May 2020
How virtual 'home visits' helped a Dutch school reopen
One international school explains how video calls with parents and pupils helped to ease any anxiety about reopening
22 May 2020
Ofqual: School GCSE records given more weight on grades
Exams regulator sets out how GCSE and A level grades will be awarded based on teacher assessments following a consultation on its proposed process for this summer.
22 May 2020
Track and trace needed for school openings, says Sage
Government advised that a test, track and isolate system must be in place in order to enter the next phase of its lockdown plan
22 May 2020
Sage: Half-class rotas safest way to keep R down
Scientific documents released by government today appear to contradict DfE guidance that schools should not use rotas when reopening from 1 June
22 May 2020
Autumn GCSE exams: who will enter candidates?
The DfE has confirmed that arrangements for GCSE resit students in FE remain the same
22 May 2020
Ofqual confirms plan for technical qualifications
Exam regulator Ofqual has published its plan for technical and vocational qualifications this year, following a consultation
22 May 2020
School reopenings: 9 wellbeing issues to consider
Educational psychologist Emma Martin offers a checklist of the fundamental wellbeing issues that returning to school will bring to the fore
22 May 2020
School reopenings: '1 June looms but questions abound'
Bernard Trafford runs through the issues still casting doubt on the reopening of schools. There are a few, to put it mildly
22 May 2020
Poor pupils are suffering most, with or without school
Britain’s poorest children are at risk whether schools open or not but the issues around how we support them are being ignored, writes Liberal Democrat councillor Hina Bokhari
22 May 2020
The girl who reminded me of our children's resilience
Head Julian Grenier says this crisis has brought the best out of the local community in a deprived area of London
22 May 2020
Book review: The Lost Girls by Charlotte Woolley
This book argues that education should focus on girls' academic success – not just boys' 'failure', says Sana Master
22 May 2020
Only 1 in 5 councils back school openings on 1 June
Two-thirds of councils cannot guarantee schools will reopen to selected year groups on government's target date, snap survey suggests
22 May 2020
'Students must feel safe back at school - and have fun'
When I reopened my school in Slovenia after lockdown, we made sure that students enjoyed themselves, says Paul Walton
22 May 2020
Social workers deployed in schools to spot neglect
The DfE has announced £6.5m funding for programme placing social workers directly in more than 150 schools following the lockdown
21 May 2020
Exclusive: Academy backers of 1 June plan break ranks
Not enough time remaining to plan for schools to open safely, trust leaders warn
21 May 2020
Coronavirus and schools: LIVE 21/5
A one-stop shop for teachers who want to know what impact the outbreak of the virus will have on their working lives
21 May 2020
No more detail on moderation till results day, says SQA
Scotland’s exam body has refused a request from MSPs to publish its ‘moderation methodology’ as quickly as possible
21 May 2020
Don't catch-up on lost GCSE work, says Labour
EXCLUSIVE: Rebecca Long-Bailey wants GCSEs and A-level content cut, saying that expecting pupils to catch-up on missed lessons would widen inequality gap
21 May 2020
Coronavirus: School sports days to take place at home
Charity reinvents its National School Sports Week so pupils don't miss out on the camaraderie and competition under lockdown
21 May 2020
GCSEs: AQA will not pay or furlough examiners
UK's largest exam board will not pay examiners this summer, saying this will save schools and colleges £7m
21 May 2020
Primary schools reopening: what are heads planning?
With schools across the world starting to open their doors, we asked a panel of headteachers some of the important questions
21 May 2020
School reopening plans in Scotland: what we learned
Former teachers could be asked to help reopen schools while vacant business premises could be turned into schools
21 May 2020
Highest Covid-19 infection rate found in young adults
Young people between 17 and 29 were the most common age group to be infected with Covid-19, study finds
21 May 2020
The biggest curriculum challenge of the century?
After lockdown, teachers in Scotland will face 'acute' difficulties as they blend home and school learning, warns union
21 May 2020
'Schools need to prepare students for the next step'
Students who are leaving this year need online support to help them move into a career or university, writes Jo Foster
21 May 2020
Private schools could keep Year 6 pupils at home
Some independent schools are planning a staggered start for year groups from 1 June
21 May 2020
Scientific evidence for school openings out tomorrow
The advice that the government received on the opening of schools will be published on Friday, Number 10 confirms
21 May 2020
'Singapore's approach to Covid-19 underlines UK flaws'
The way Singapore has handled the issue of safety in schools shows how the UK has fallen short, writes one principal
21 May 2020
New plan shows how Scottish schools could reopen
First minister Nicola Sturgeon reveals details of when pupils and teachers in Scotland could return to their schools
21 May 2020
How colleges can become truly digitally accessible
Colleges are now required to adhere to digital accessibility regulations – and this can benefit all students and staff
21 May 2020
Can Progress 8 survive coronavirus?
School performance tables will be affected by the coronavirus pandemic – but one statistician offers a solution
21 May 2020
My challenging students are doing better in lockdown
Some students are more engaged with learning in lockdown – away from the 'crowd' of the classroom, says this teacher
21 May 2020
'The immigration bill undervalues vital school staff'
Labelling workers below a certain salary as 'low-skilled' undermines the work of many school staff, says Kate Martin
21 May 2020
What about the risk for black and Asian teachers?
Black and Asian staff will be most at risk from Covid-19 - yet this is effectively being ignored, writes Karina Maloney
21 May 2020
Coronavirus and schools: LIVE 20/5
A one-stop shop for teachers who want to know what impact the outbreak of the virus will have on their working lives
20 May 2020
Schools in Covid-19 'micro-hotspots' could open later
Government's 'clear intention' is to reopen schools as a whole country - but measures could be taken in local areas
20 May 2020
Exclusive: 'Why open schools in June?,' teachers ask PM
Teachers urge Boris Johnson to 'be honest' about his motives for sending more pupils back before the summer
20 May 2020
'Schools need more support to tackle extremist views'
With young people spending more time online and extreme groups using the pandemic to sow division, teachers must be better supported to handle a rise in extremism
20 May 2020
'We must empower parents to support mental health'
With pupils at home, schools and teachers need to work more closely to protect child mental health, says Jennifer Kay
20 May 2020
4 remote teaching issues school policies must consider
Schools will need to consider policies for these four key areas if remote learning remains, says head of pre-prep at Harrow International School Bangkok, Mike Godwin
20 May 2020
120,000 fewer apprenticeship starts predicted
The fall in apprenticeship starts as a direct result of the coronavirus pandemic is 'devastating', says expert
20 May 2020
Brain Gym: the truth behind the fad
Interventions that are entirely valid in certain contexts are often swept up in the hunt for easy-win fads in schools, argues Jarlath O'Brien
20 May 2020
Through turbulent times, the Tes newsroom thrives
Deputy editor Ed Dorrell has been on Tes for twelve years and has seen a world – and a newspaper – transformed
20 May 2020
PM: Track and trace will be ready when schools open
'World-beating' test, track and trace system for the coronavirus will be in place by 1 June, says Boris Johnson
20 May 2020
Apprenticeships: ESFA confirms end to frameworks
AELP chief executive Mark Dawe says the move to end frameworks is the 'wrong decision' at this time
20 May 2020
How will the 'new normal' change apprentice assessment?
In the post-coronavirus world, technology will play a greater part in end-point assessment, say experts
20 May 2020
Exam grading: Avoiding unconscious bias and other tips
Providing assessed grades to pupils is a new experience for many teachers. Exam board AQA offers its tips to do it as smoothly and fairly as possible
20 May 2020
What's life really like for pupils in lockdown?
Children in Scotland share their experiences of learning at home and being separated from their school friends
20 May 2020
Some schools won't reopen on 1 June, minister concedes
Justice secretary Robert Buckland accepts planned openings will be 'mixed picture' and says there is a need to listen to teachers' concerns
20 May 2020
Safeguarding to 'overwhelm' teachers when pupils return
Warning that pressure to deliver 'high standards' means schools may be unable to prioritise welfare when they reopen
20 May 2020
What we can learn from the jobs we don't get
When you miss out on a teaching job it can feel like a personal rejection, but this teacher says it is a chance to come back stronger. Here is her guide to handling rejection
20 May 2020
Scientists fuel revolt against 1 June school openings
Government’s own scientific advisers cast doubts over its preferred date for reopening primaries as local authority rebellion grows
20 May 2020
Scottish teachers want safety assurances before return
The overwhelming majority of 26,000 teachers surveyed want union's safety conditions met before schools reopen
20 May 2020
'Spend apprenticeship levy on young people, not MBAs'
The coronavirus crisis highlights the importance of giving young people apprenticeship opportunities, says Sutton Trust
20 May 2020
Scottish colleges unlikely to open this term
Scotland's colleges are preparing to reopen after the summer, the government has said
19 May 2020
Coronavirus and schools: LIVE 19/5
A one-stop shop for teachers who want to know what impact the outbreak of the virus will have on their working lives
19 May 2020
Return of Scottish teachers in June ‘being discussed’
School staff returning next month is under consideration – but no decision has been made, says Scotland's first minister
19 May 2020
Opening schools must be about safety – not politics
Get the timing of opening schools wrong and it could be catastrophic for the whole country, writes William Stewart
19 May 2020
'College leaders need to be able to ask for help'
AoC chief executive David Hughes says he is still having too many conversations with college leaders feeling under siege
19 May 2020
From blazers to hoodies – will Covid-19 change uniform?
Schools are considering changing strict uniform policies when they reopen to help in the fight against coronavirus
19 May 2020
Is remote learning all negative for children with SEND?
While some students with SEND will struggle with home learning, others can benefit, writes Aisling McGuire
19 May 2020
Tracing needed before schools open, say health bosses
Minister says primary pupils to return on 1 June regardless of whether coronavirus tracing app is ready
19 May 2020
'Nothing beats kindness in a crisis such as this'
In the fierce debate about reopening schools, just remember that we all want to do the right thing, writes Leora Cruddas
19 May 2020
Birmingham schools may not open on 1 June
One of England's largest councils says the government's reopening plan 'may not be possible' for some of its schools
19 May 2020
How Professor Dan Lortie changed teaching forever
Never heard of Professor Dan Lortie? He has more than likely influenced your teaching, writes Andy Hargreaves
19 May 2020
'This is our chance to build a better society'
Government must invest now to ensure that when the UK does return to work, it's a more equal place, writes Stephen Evans
19 May 2020
Cash-strapped students forced to turn to food banks
College students are losing jobs due to Covid-19 and relying on food banks to survive, the NUS students' union warns
19 May 2020
