Concerns, costs and caution: How can we safely reopen UK universities?
By Gary Peeling (pictured), CEO at Where The Trade Buys For both university staff and prospective students, the future looks daunting. Universities across the UK are still going through a period of transition, adapting to the ‘new normal’ and negotiating the most safe and productive ways to reopen their establishments in the autumn. Recently, many British […]
Campaign to get children ‘back to school safely’ launches
Schools have received Public Health England endorsed guidance on protective measures they should implement to be as safe as possible and reduce the risk of transmission of coronavirus. Measures such as staggered break times, increased hygiene and handwashing, and children remaining in consistent groups will all contribute to minimising risks. The campaign, which forms part […]
Teachers needed as ‘eyes and ears’ so vulnerable children don’t miss out on COVID-19 support
Barnardo’s says it needs the help of teachers, nursery workers and other education professionals to help stop vulnerable children and young people missing out on vital support during the coronavirus pandemic. Lockdown has isolated vulnerable children and young people from schools and other services, and the leading children’s charity is calling on education professionals to […]
Unlock the good days of Lockdown with the ‘When We Were Apart Yearbook’
Where The Trade Buys has launched a ‘When We Were Apart Yearbook’ in order to help school children hold on the precious memories of the lockdown. Whilst some primary children have returned to the classroom, in accordance with the updated lockdown rules announced by Boris Johnson, many are still cautiously planning what the ‘new’ normal […]
Supply teacher resource ‘overlooked’ in post-lockdown schools return plans
A recruitment trade body has highlighted the lack of resource planning and collaboration with supply teacher agencies on behalf of the government as part of both its autumn term back to school and summer catch up plans. As it stands, current restrictions on group sizes will be lifted in September to allow schools, colleges and […]
Government puts COVID catch ups on the curriculum
Children in England are set to take part in a £1 billion Covid “catch-up” package to directly tackle the impact of lost teaching time during the coronavirus lockdown. As plans continue for a full return to education from September, the government says £650 million will be shared across state primary and secondary schools over the […]
Online mental health resources made available for pupils and teachers
New online resources designed by health and education experts will be provided to schools and colleges to boost mental health support for staff and pupils, the government has confirmed. Videos, webinars and teaching materials, produced in partnership with charities, will be made available to schools and colleges, with the aim of fostering conversations about mental […]
The importance of digital learning spaces
By Jessica Piel and Alexa Stickler, Student Support Coordinators at Edology.com As the impact of COVID-19 spreads across the world, many schools are scrambling to quickly adapt to a new way of providing quality education to their students. Online learning is becoming the leading force in education. Within the past few years, many schools and […]
Pupils studying less while on lockdown
75 per cent of parents admit their children spend less time studying in lockdown than they would at school, working 2.5 hours less a day. That’s according to research from Churchill Home Insurance, which asserts many parents cannot wait for schools to reopen as they are finding home schooling difficult. More a than a third […]
8 safety measures to take when reopening your school safely after COVID-19 lockdown
There has been much debate surrounding school openings and when it will be appropriate to allow young people to get back to their classrooms. According to the Guardian, headteachers are expressing fear that it may still be too soon to reopen schools in England. After Boris Johnson’s update on the 10th of May, some primary […]