Drop in specialist teachers ‘clearly challenging’ for educating ASN pupils
Campaigners have raised concerns over new figures showing the number of specialist teachers has fallen in Scotland’s schools.
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Enlist army of tutors to help disadvantaged pupils, says education commission
An “army of online tutors” made up of retired and trainee teachers should be recruited during the coronavirus shutdown, the Commission on School Reform has said.
Coronavirus: Break times should be staggered to maintain distancing in schools
Break times should be staggered for pupils still attending school to prevent large groups of children gathering amid the coronavirus outbreak, new guidance says.
Schools to be given advice on keeping staff and pupils healthy
Schools are due to be given more guidance on how to keep staff and pupils who are still attending classes safe and healthy during the coronavirus outbreak.
Pupils’ coursework will not be marked this year, SQA says
Coursework completed by senior school pupils in Scotland will not be marked due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) has said.
Fewer school staff may be ‘willing or able’ to work, union warns
Fewer school staff may be “willing or able” to work following the Prime Minister’s move to lock down Britain in the absence of clear advice on how to stay safe in schools, head teachers have said.
Call for clearer guidance for staff and pupils still in school
Schools need to know if they should be taking safety measures such as providing masks and protective equipment, or distancing children in class, head teachers have said.
Number of pupils arriving at schools ‘manageable’
The number of pupils arriving at schools is “manageable”, school leaders have said, with indications that parents are following advice to only send youngsters in if they have no option.
What does it mean for GCSE and A-level students that exams have been cancelled?
Students will not be sitting GCSEs or A-levels at the end of this academic year after exams were cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Arlene Foster: Education at schools at an end due to coronavirus
Educational work at Northern Ireland’s schools has come to an end due to Covid-19, Arlene Foster said.
Coronavirus: Head teachers warn parents against ‘lying’ over key worker status
Head teachers have warned against parents trying to lie over “key worker” status to get their children a place at school, with some fearing they could be “overwhelmed” with pupils on Monday.
Measures launched to help Aberdeen schoolchildren
Aberdeen City Council has launched a series of measures designed to support young people after it was announced schools would be closed from Monday.
Here are all the schools featuring in Saturday’s Draw Your Mum picture special
Children across the north-east have drawn their mum for a special series of supplements featuring in your Evening Express. Here are all the schools featuring in today’s Draw Your Mum supplement. Abbotswell School Aboyne Primary School Buchanhaven School Drumblade Primary School Meethill School Mile-End School Portlethen Primary School Skene Square Primary School
How will grades be awarded to GCSE and A-level students after exams cancelled?
Students will not be sitting GCSEs or A-levels at the end of this academic year after exams were cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
GCSE and A-level grades to be awarded based on teacher assessments
GCSE and A-level students will be given grades based on teacher assessments, after exams were cancelled amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Video: Scottish primary pupils sing Lean On Me in bid to help people stay positive
A touching video of pupils at a Scottish primary school singing Lean On Me has been released online.
Coronavirus: School leaders warn of struggle to care for key workers’ children
The list of parents deemed key workers in the fight against coronavirus is so extensive that schools might struggle to cope with the volume of children still attending despite closures, leaders have warned.
Closure guidance to schools has caused confusion – O’Neill
Stormont’s Deputy First Minister has expressed concern that guidance to Northern Ireland schools about arrangements for the children of key workers has caused confusion.
Coronavirus: Here are all the north-east schools closed or partially closed today
Several north-east schools have closed their doors this morning due to the current coronavirus pandemic.
Health, social care and food staff among ‘essential’ workers on Covid-19 list
Frontline health and social care staff, people involved in food production and delivery, and utility workers are among a list of workers deemed “essential” to the Covid-19 response.
Covid-19: Government under fire after key worker list delayed
The Government has been criticised after it delayed releasing a list of essential workers whose children will continue to be cared for at school amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
Here are all the schools featuring in Friday’s Draw Your Mum picture special
Children across the north-east have drawn their mum for a special series of supplements featuring in your Evening Express.
North-east schools confirm closures for Friday
Several north-east schools have confirmed they will be closed to pupils tomorrow.
Childcare to be provided for key workers affected by school closures
Emergency service workers and NHS staff affected by the closure of schools will be able given access to childcare, the Education Secretary has pledged.
Exams cancelled in Scotland’s schools due to coronavirus outbreak
Exams in Scotland’s schools this year have been cancelled as a result of the coronavirus outbreak, Education Secretary John Swinney has announced.
Key questions about exams and school closures
Schools across the UK are closing their doors due to the coronavirus outbreak. But what does this mean?
Coronavirus: Here are all the north-east schools closed or partially closed today
Several north-east schools have closed their doors this morning due to the current coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus: North-east schools begin shutdown
All schools will close from tomorrow – but some teachers may go back in next week, a senior union official has said.
North-east secondary school shuts to S1-S3 but still offers free school meals
A north-east secondary school will be closed to all S1-S3 pupils from today due to reduced staffing levels.
Government launches voucher scheme to cover free school meals during closures
The Government is to launch a voucher scheme to ensure children eligible for free school meals will continue to have access to hot food while schools shut down for the foreseeable future.