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The extent and growing problem of mental health issues faced by pupils of all ages in our schools over the past decade is well documented (Weale, 2019). Recent research indicates…

Coronavirus (COVID-19) testing for schools and colleges from January: operational guidance and training materials Yesterday we announced that, from January, teachers and pupils will have access to rapid testing to…

Coronavirus testing for schools and colleges from January Today we have announced that from January teachers and pupils will have access to rapid testing to help keep schools and colleges…

Self-isolation period reduced from 14 days to 10 days Self-isolation is essential to reducing the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) as it breaks the chains of transmission. After reviewing the evidence,…

The OIA has published a new section of the Good Practice Framework: Requests for additional consideration. The section sets out some good practice guidance on requests for additional consideration (often…

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Targeted coronavirus (COVID-19) testing to be offered to children in north east London, Kent and Essex Yesterday the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Matt Hancock, announced that…

Preparing for Christmas break Recognising colleagues will be unavailable over the festive period, the days between 21 December and 1 January (inclusive) will be designated as non-working days within our…

Department for Education exam support service – claim process now open The Department for Education exam support service claims process is now open. Full details of the costs that are…

Students, like all other EU, EEA and Swiss citizens, must be resident in the UK by 31 December 2020 to have rights under the Citizens’ Rights Agreements. EU, EEA and…