17 January 2021
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17 January 2021
17 January 2021
17 January 2021
Exclusive: Health chiefs warn schools over Covid tests
Local public health bosses advise schools not to use new 'unreliable' rapid tests on close contacts of pupils with Covid
15 Jan 2021
Pupils can access free books during school closures
Online classroom Oak National launches online library during lockdown
17 Jan 2021
National Tutoring Programme: how to take part
The National Tutoring Programme is being rolled out - but how do you get the cash? And who do you select to be tutored?
17 Jan 2021
Eight ways to make sure pupils with allergies stay safe
The number of children with serious food allergies is rising. So, what can classroom teachers do to protect their students?
16 Jan 2021
Podcasts
Covid catch-up and cancel culture
Tes – The education podcastHow to build truly reciprocal relationships in school
Creating bonds in the workplace that truly help one another requires bravery - but offer to help and trust others will do likewise
16 Jan 2021
Remote learner engagement: 3 crucial elements
When it comes to remote delivery, sticking to differentiation and remembering that less is more are key, says Kate Watts
16 Jan 2021
Could the 'love languages' help students in lockdown?
The self-help concept could be just the thing for students feeling the loss of normal school life, says this teacher
16 Jan 2021
News podcast: GCSE and A level 2021 grades consultation
The Tes news team discuss the DfE consultation paper asking how exam grades should be awarded this summer, and we look back on a ‘massively busy week’
15 Jan 2021
At a glance: how GCSEs and A levels will work in 2021
The consultation on the 2021 GCSE and A-level exams has revealed what schools and students should expect this summer
15 Jan 2021
GCSEs 2021: Papers to be 'similar' to 'normal exams'
External tests for this summer's GCSEs and A levels should have a similar style and format to normal exams, says Ofqual
15 Jan 2021
Coronavirus and schools: LIVE 15/1
A one-stop shop for teachers who want to know what impact the ongoing pandemic will have on their working lives
15 Jan 2021
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15 Jan 2021
'The expectations of online learning are higher'
Secondary teacher Kirsty Ferns reflects on the return to online learning in Scotland amid the latest lockdown
15 Jan 2021
NHS staff 'lost for words' by mystery students' gift
A group of sixth-form students who arranged for pizzas to be delivered to NHS staff have caused an internet sensation
15 Jan 2021
GCSEs 2021: Teachers could create own test papers
A-level and GCSE consultation asks whether it should be compulsory for students to sit exam board papers
15 Jan 2021
GCSEs 2021: 'One-size tests will not fit all' say heads
Heads respond to DFE consultation launched today which asks whether external papers should be used to help teachers award exam grades
15 Jan 2021
What inspection of remote learning means for schools
Inspectors are to assess the quality of remote learning in Scotland, with 5 per cent of schools to be sampled
15 Jan 2021
We need to see the evidence for mass testing – urgently
The Covid test plan for schools will fall apart unless government can show evidence of its efficacy, says Geoff Barton
15 Jan 2021
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Ofqual's plans for FE assessment: what you need to know
The regulator has published its consultation document on how VTQs and other general qualifications should be assessed
15 Jan 2021
School Covid test plan in 'chaos' after doubts raised
Medical regulator says close contacts of Covid cases should continue to self isolate
15 Jan 2021
Nicki Hay: an apprenticeship champion on the front line
After 35 years delivering apprenticeships, Nicki Hay knows their value – and is fighting for apprentices in this crisis
15 Jan 2021
GCSE maths: How does 15 per cent equal a pass?
When looking at the grade boundaries for GCSE maths yesterday, Mark Dawe found himself annoyed. Here, he explains why
15 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
15 Jan 2021
Swinney: ‘Tall order’ for 1 February return of pupils
Schools will find out on Tuesday if the date for the full return of pupils is to be pushed back
15 Jan 2021
‘Serious questions’ over school Covid tests, say heads
Heads' union questions school Covid test rollout after reports that the MHRA has not approved the school testing plan
15 Jan 2021
Hacks for Microsoft Teams and 19 other helpful guides
A round-up of Tes' latest guides for teachers, including online learning, mental health and safeguarding
15 Jan 2021
Schools will not have to complete EYFS profile in 2021
News comes after government announced that summer KS1 and KS2 assessments would not go ahead this year
15 Jan 2021
Teaching during Covid is like an SAS endurance test
We're running a race in full kit with no end in sight – but our comrades' support will see us through, says Sadie Hollins
15 Jan 2021
