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Family Learning in SurreyFamily Learning is funded provision run in partnership with schools and usually on school premises. It aims to engage with and improve outcomes for disadvantaged pupils and their families. Family Learning results in a wide range of benefits for children, families and schools: helps to close the attainment gap; improves parental engagement in children's learning; improves pupil behaviour and raises aspirations of children and families. If a school would like to work with Family Learning to engage with families that they feel would benefit from this funded provision they need to contact by phone or email one of the Assistant Curriculum Managers who will arrange to visit the school and plan a programme together. We will require the school to provide a suitable room/s for learning, a point of contact in the school and to actively engage and recruit the families for the Family Learning courses. Family Learning provide marketing materials, fully qualified tutors and the resources for the courses.. |
Surrey Education in PartnershipSustainable and inclusive schools-led education National education policy and funding changes are transforming education and driving the transition to a schools-led system. This journey will see roles, responsibilities, lines of accountability and funding arrangements changing. Through the Education in Partnership (EiP) programme, the council is working with education providers and other stakeholders. Click here for more information and downloads.  SGA Strategic planUpdated every year and the core of our meetings.Here is the 2012-13 version. If you would like to comment on it, or feel we should add to it, please contact us via email.Action Plan 2012-13.docx |
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Items archived from NewsBuilding Bulletin 100: fire safety design for schoolsPage summary:We’re seeking views on a revised version of the Building Bulletin 100 design guide for fire safety in schools. Change made: Updated the closing date of the consultation to 18 August at 23:59. Time updated: 2:34pm, 17 August 2021 Arrangements for the assessment and awarding of vocational, technical and other general qualifications: 2021 to 2022Page summary:A joint consultation published by Ofqual and the Department for Education on VTQ arrangements for the academic year 2021 to 2022. Change made: Added the consultation decisions and analysis of responses. Time updated: 2:00pm, 6 August 2021 Changes to the payment process of schools’ business ratesPage summary:We’re seeking views on centralising the payment of business rates for state-funded schools from the 2022 to 2023 financial year onwards. Change made: Added ‘Changes to the payment process of schools’ business rates – government consultation response’. Time updated: 10:00am, 18 August 2021 Home education: call for evidence and revised DfE guidanceThis consultation has concludedDownload the full outcomeElective home education: call for evidence 2018 response PDF, 555KB, 43 pages Exceptional arrangements for exam grading and assessment in 2020Consultation on grading specified general qualifications in 2020: GCSEs, AS, A levels, Extended Project Qualifications and Advanced Extension Award.Keeping children safe in education: proposed revisionsThis consultation has concludedDownload the full outcome Keeping children safe in education: consultation response Ref: DFE-00154-2018 PDF, 349KB, 44 pages National free school meals voucher scheme opens to ordersEdenred site opens for schools to purchase eGift cards for eligible families to use at their choice of supermarkets
National Free School Meals Voucher SchemeSchools can begin ordering free school meal vouchers for eligible pupils from today as the Government’s national scheme launches, adding to the support available for disadvantaged families. An online service for schools, the scheme allows schools to place orders for supermarket gift cards on behalf of parents and carers whose children are eligible for free school meals ...Read moreCoronavirus (COVID-19) asymptomatic testing for staff in primary schools and nurseriesDetailsThis guidance is for staff working in primary settings in England, including: · local-authority-maintained schools - including mainstream, special and pupil referral units (PRUs) · academies - including special academies and alternative provision free schools · junior schools · non-maintained special schools · independent schools - including independent special schools and independent alternative provision · hospital schools This guidance is also for staff working in school-based nurseries and maintained nursery schools. Staff in other early years settings, including childminders, can be tested through community testing programmes. Statement from Chief Medical Officer Professor Chris Whitty on national alert levelsPublished 10 January 2021From: Department of Health and Social Care Chief Medical Officer, Professor Chris Whitty writes about the UK's battle with Covid-19. 
Chief Medical Officer for England, Professor Chris Whitty, said:We have faced several grave moments during our battle against coronavirus. But right now, the country is perhaps facing the most serious yet. The new, more transmissible variant of this disease is spreading rapidly across the country and having tragic consequences. On Monday the 4 UK Chief Medical Officers and the NHS Medical Director recommended raising the national alert level to the maximum of level 5 for the first time. This means that without further action there is a material risk of our healthcare services being overwhelmed within 21 days. Since then the situation has deteriorated further. Hospitals are always busy in the winter but the NHS in some parts of the country is currently facing the most dangerous situation anyone can remember. If the virus continues on its current trajectory many hospitals will be in real difficulties, and very soon. This means that the time people wait for care will continue to increase to potentially unsafe levels, hospitals won’t have room to take redirected emergency cases in regional networks, staff to patient ratios which are already stretched will become unacceptable even in places likes intensive care. There will be avoidable deaths. NHS staff are doing their absolute best, and working remarkably; we all owe them a huge debt of gratitude, but even they have limits. The public have made an extraordinary effort so far. Of course we are all tired of restrictions, but we need to find the collective strength to get through this critical stage and save as many lives as we can. The advice right now is unambiguous: to drive the numbers down, we must stay home except for work, exercise and essential activities. Every unnecessary interaction you have could be the link in a chain of transmission which has a vulnerable person at the end. These restrictions will not last forever. Science has delivered new vaccines, drugs and tests, with more on the way, in record time. People will be reunited. Vaccines and new treatments offer us hope and a clear way out. But we are not there yet, and should not act as if we are. We still have weeks to go before vaccines will start reducing COVID deaths and, some weeks later, the number of people being hospitalised. We cannot afford to let our justified optimism for the future come at the expense of difficult action today. That means for now staying home and avoiding all unnecessary contacts. By following the rules, we will save lives and help normal life return more swiftly. Initial teacher training (ITT): criteria and supporting adviceMandatory guidance on the criteria that organisations must meet to provide initial teacher training (ITT).Change made: Update to C1.3 Other background checks section. Added links to Changes to checks for EU sanctions on EEA teachers and Recruit teachers from overseas. 22 January 2021 Teachers' pension scheme payments: 2020 to 2021Teachers’ pension scheme payments made on behalf of the Department for Education (DfE) in the 2020 to 2021 financial year.Change made: Added ‘Teachers’ pension scheme payments: November 2020’ 22 January 2021 Talented leaders programme evaluationEvaluation assessing the effectiveness of the talented leaders programme.Report amended on page 6 to reflect the organisational changes that took place between the beginning and end of the programme. 22 January 2021 LA and school expenditure: 2019 to 2020 financial yearHow schools and local authorities spent their funding on education, children’s services and social care in the financial year 2019 to 2020.21 January 2021 Statistics: localauthority and school financeStatistics on local authority and school spending on education, including academies and children and young people’s services. Added ‘LA and school expenditure: 2019 to 2020 financial year’.21 January 2021 Pioneering reforms to boost skills and jobsSkills for Jobs White Paper will revolutionise post-16 education, reshape the training landscape and help the nation build back better21 January 2021 Skills for jobs: lifelong learning for opportunity and growthThis white paper sets out reforms to post-16 technical education and training to support people to develop the skills needed to get good jobs and improve national productivity.21 January 2021 Research to support the independent review of TEF: surveys of HE applicantsResearch with higher education applicants to support the independent review of the Teaching Excellence and Student Outcomes Framework (TEF).21 January 2021 Research to support the independent review of TEF: survey of HE careers advisorsResearch with higher education careers advisors to support the independent review of the Teaching Excellence and Student Outcomes Framework (TEF).21 January 2021 Independent review of TEF: reportReport to the Secretary of State for Education from the independent review of the Teaching Excellence and Student Outcomes Framework (TEF).21 January 2021 Government response to the independent review of TEFThe response from government to the independent review of the Teaching Excellence and Student Outcomes Framework (TEF).21 January 2021 Evaluation of the statistical elements of TEFAn independent evaluation of the statistical elements of the Teaching Excellence and Student Outcomes Framework (TEF) conducted by the Office for National Statistics.21 January 2021 Coronavirus (COVID-19): financial support for education, early years and children’s social careFunding and financial support available for education, childcare and children’s social care organisations.Change made: Updated to remove outdated sector specific guidance for early years providers and reflect detail on public and private income from school-based nursery provision for mainstream state-funded schools. 21 January 2021 National curriculum in England: mathematics programmes of studyThe statutory programmes of study and attainment targets for mathematics at key stages 1 to 4.Change made: Added information about guidance and resources from the National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics. 21 January 2021 Teaching mathematics in primary schoolsGuidance for teaching mathematics at key stages 1 and 2 to help pupils progress through the national curriculum.Change made: Added a link to the support and materials available from the National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching Mathematics. 21 January 2021 School admissions appeals codeStatutory guidance on how schools should organise and run their pupil admissions appeals.Change made: Changes to the admission appeals regulations during the coronavirus outbreak have been extended until 30 September 2021. 21 January 2021 Admission appeals for school placesThese guides will help admission authorities advise those involved with school admission appeals to understand their roles and responsibilities.Change made: Changes to school admission appeals due to coronavirus have been extended until 30 September 2021. 21 January 2021 Lord Glenamara Memorial Prize awardsHow to nominate outstanding pupils, teachers and inspiring educational professionals for the Lord Glenamara Memorial Prize awards.Added in a link to the Lord Glenamara Memorial Awards nomination form which is now open. 21 January 2021 Teachers' pension scheme employer contribution grant: further education providersGuidance for further education providers on the teachers’ pension grant for the financial years 2019 to 2020 to 2021 to 2022. We have added confirmation that we will pay the FE teachers’ pension scheme employer contribution grant for the full academic year 2021 to 2022.21 January 2021 Academy and school governance: professional developmentFind out what training is available for school governors and clerks to governing boards.Change made: Guidance updated to reflect the allocation of budgets. 21 January 2021 Statistics at DfEThe Department for Education publishes official statistics on education and children.Change made: Added ‘Further education college workforce analysis’ to the list of forthcoming ad hoc releases. 21 January 2021 What parents and carers need to know about early years providers, schools and collegesInformation for parents and carers about going back to schools, nurseries and colleges in January 2021.Change made: This guidance has been updated following the PHE position statement on daily contact testing. 21 January 2021 Coronavirus (COVID-19) asymptomatic testing in schools and collegesInformation for schools and colleges about testing from January.Change made: Guidance updated following the PHE position statement on daily contact testing. 21 January 2021 Academy sponsor listPage summary:Details of approved academy sponsors. Change made: Updated ‘Approved sponsor list’ with January 2021 information. 19 January 2021 Higher education staff statistics UK: 2019 to 2020Details of staff employed at higher education (HE) providers in the UK for the academic year 2019 to 2020.19 January 2021 Attendance in education and early years settings during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak – 23 March 2020 to 14 January 2021A summary of attendance in education and early years settings up to 14 January 2021.19 January 2021 Attendance in education and early years settings during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreakAttendance in education settings since Monday 23 March and early years settings since Thursday 16 April.Change made: Added ‘Attendance in education and early years settings during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak – 23 March 2020 to 14 January 2021’ 19 January 2021 Laptops, tablets and 4G wireless routers progress data as of 12 January 2021How many laptops, tablets and 4G wireless routers we have delivered or dispatched to local authorities and academy trusts up until 12 January 2021.Change made: Added a link to the official statistics collection page. 19 January 2021 Staffing and employment: advice for schoolsGuidance for managing staff and employment issues.Change made: Updated to reflect legal changes following EU exit. 18 January 2021 FE funding: initial teacher education (ITE), academic year 2020 to 2021Funding guidance for further education (FE) organisations and ITE providers for 2020 to 2021 to help train FE teachers.Change made: Applications have now closed for further education initial teacher education bursaries and grants for the 2020 to 2021 academic year. 18 January 2021 Guidance for full opening: special schools and other specialist settingsWhat all special schools and other specialist settings will need to do during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.‘Guidance for special schools, specialist post-16 providers and alternative provision during the national lockdown’ updated with information about attendance, recording and remote education expectations. 18 January 2021 Coronavirus (COVID-19) asymptomatic testing for staff in primary schools and nurseriesInformation on rapid asymptomatic coronavirus (COVID-19) testing for staff in primary schools, school-based nurseries and maintained nursery schools.18 January 2021 Statement from Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Matt Hancock on testing and vaccinationsPage summary:Secretary of State for Health and Social Care shares thoughts on vaccines, testing and the R number. Change made: First published. Time updated: 7:30am, 10 January 2021 Statement from Chief Medical Adviser for NHS Test and Trace, Susan Hopkins on community testingPage summary:Chief Medical Adviser for NHS Test and Trace, Susan Hopkins, on the importance of testing those without symptoms. Change made: First published. Time updated: 7:30am, 10 January 2021 Coronavirus (COVID-19): reducing burdens on educational and care settingsList of data collections, services or requests which will be cancelled, paused or will continue. Updated list of data collections, services or requests that are available, closed or paused.19 January 2021 What parents and carers need to know about early years providers, schools and colleges during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreakInformation for parents and carers about going back to schools, nurseries and colleges in the autumn term.Change made We have added new information on school admissions. We have updated the information on travelling to and from nursery, childminders, school and college, education, health and care (EHC) plans, wellbeing, online safety and assessment and exams. Updated 21 August 2020 Changes to the law on education, health and care needs assessments and plans due to coronavirus (COVID-19)Guidance on temporary changes to special educational needs and disability legislation during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.Change made Updated to reflect the expiry of the notice modifying section 42 of the Children and Families Act on 31 July. Details (Click on the arrow head to expand) guidance is for:• families and parent carer forums • SEND Information, Advice and Support Services • local authorities (both their SEND and social care services, at a strategic and operational level) • health commissioning bodies such as Clinical Commissioning Groups (at both strategic and operational level) • early years providers, schools, colleges and other education settings • mediation advisers • others who contribute advice and information to education, health and care (EHC) needs assessments, such as: • educational psychologists • other health care professionals updated 31 July 2020 Support for working families affected by coronavirus (COVID-19) given an extra boost Department for Education, HM Revenue & Customs, and Vicky Ford MP Working parents or carers who are eligible for Tax-Free Childcare or 30 hours free childcare but have temporarily fallen below the minimum income requirement as a result of the pandemic will continue to receive financial support until 31 October 2020...Read more Multi-agency statutory guidance on female genital mutilationMulti-agency guidelines on FGM for those with statutory duties to safeguard children and vulnerable adults. This guidance on female genital mutilation (FGM) is for all persons and bodies in England and Wales.You must read and follow this guidance if you are under statutory duties to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. You should read this FGM guidance along-side other safeguarding guidance, including (but not limited to): Change made Updated guidance published. updated 30 July 2020 Providing apprenticeships during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreakThis document sets out guidance for apprentices, employers, training providers and assessment organisations in response to the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19).Updated guidance to include the temporary flexibility to allow apprenticeship certificates to be sent to an alternative address and the end point assessment (EPA) flexibilities that are extended until the end of the year. updated 30 July 2020 Guidance on shielding and protecting people who are clinically extremely vulnerable from COVID-19What has changedThe government has updated its guidance for people who are shielding taking into account that COVID-19 disease levels are substantially lower now than when shielding was first introduced.People who are shielding remain vulnerable and should continue to take precautions but can now leave their home if they wish, as long as they are able to maintain strict social distancing. If you choose to spend time outdoors, this can be with members of your own household. If you live alone, you can spend time outdoors with one person from another household. Ideally, this should be the same person each time. If you do go out, you should take extra care to minimise contact with others by keeping 2 metres apart. This guidance will be kept under regular review...Read More Statement from Chief Medical Officer, Professor Chris Whitty, about new strain of COVID-19 New strain of COVID-19 reported to World Health Organization.Published 19 December 2020From: Department of Health and Social Care
Chief Medical Officer for England, Professor Chris Whitty, said:As announced on Monday, the UK has identified a new variant of COVID-19 through Public Health England’s genomic surveillance. As a result of the rapid spread of the new variant, preliminary modelling data and rapidly rising incidence rates in the South East, the New and Emerging Respiratory Virus Threats Advisory Group (NERVTAG) now consider that the new strain can spread more quickly. We have alerted the World Health Organization and are continuing to analyse the available data to improve our understanding. There is no current evidence to suggest the new strain causes a higher mortality rate or that it affects vaccines and treatments although urgent work is underway to confirm this. Given this latest development it is now more vital than ever that the public continue to take action in their area to reduce transmission. Slides to accompany coronavirus press conference: 19 December 2020  Good Afternoon,During this uncertain time, Optimus Education wants you to know that we are here to support your primary school. Nationally we work with more than 7,000 schools and have carried out research with our members so that we can best support you through this time. To help alleviate some of the stress over the coming weeks, Optimus Education are providing free resources to support your whole-school community. ...Read more  SAfE "Home Learning Information" Letter
Dear colleagues,As we approach the end of the second week of partial closure of schools, I wanted to share with all colleagues across the Surrey school community, two very simple messages. I want to say thank you and to acknowledge the remarkable commitment of our Surrey schools: to serve each child whether in school or remotely, to be there for their families, and to support the wider community...Read more Just breaking: Guidance for school governor virtual meetingsSchool governors should not meet during Coronavirus situation. Guidance how virtual meets can take place. To view your notification click here: http://www.bettergovernor.co.uk/schools /my_account#tabs-3 Important information for CEOS, Head teachers, and Chairs from Liz Mills SCCDear Colleagues,I want to start this update by saying thank you for the extraordinary effort and measures that you have been taking to put education provision in place for Monday 23rd March. Most of you will have been working over the weekend, organising staff and identifying vulnerable children and the children of key workers in order to meet our duties to remain open. There is still a great deal of ambiguity and uncertainty and we are seeking to resolve as much as possible with DFE, as quickly as possible. Just a reminder that on Friday 20th we received updated guidance. ....Read More  Secondary Heads’ Phase Council : Supporting our Headteachers in SurreyFROM BEN BARTLETTSurrey’s Secondary Headteachers’ Phase Council is an organisation which advocates on behalf of the Headteachers of Surrey’s state-funded secondary schools. Central to this purpose is the provision of support to all secondary heads: to protect and promote their welfare and well-being. We recognise that leadership in schools, against the backdrop of constant change and with limited resource, can be very demanding, challenging and at times - read more Our reputation for finding places for Governors is growing, as is our reputation for finding Governors for places – see schools page top right Adoption Support Fund new multi-million pound packageThousands more children in care are set to benefit from stable, loving families following a £45 million boost to adoption services that offer music activities, play therapy and family support sessions. Read More... SGA AGM Conference 2019 SGA AGM 2019 Presentation SGA Chairs Report 2019New Year’s Honours List 2020Page summaryA total of 84 people have been recognised for their outstanding contributions to education, children’s services and improving social mobility in the New Year’s Honours List 2020. Children's Minister Michelle Donelan has called on families to give children the gift of reading this ChristmasPage summary Children’s Minister Michelle Donelan has called on families to give children the gift of reading this Christmas. Read More...Surrey Governance Association and SEND Teaching School agree to LinkGeoffrey Hackett of SGA writes: - This link between our two websites illustrates the increasing need to share experience and knowledge not only across education but up and down each strand of education.... Read moreSATs results show more primary pupils reach the highest standardsIncrease in pupils reaching the highest standard at the end of primary schoolPublished 5 September 2019 Funding increases to teachers’ pensions employer contributionsWidening participation in higher education: 2019Condition Improvement FundChildcare and early years survey of parents: 2019Statistics: childcare and early yearsImplementing mandatory minimum per pupil funding levelsSchool and college funding: response to the select committee reportLocal areas get breakdown in first stage of £14bn funding boostCopyright licences for state schools in EnglandExperimental apprenticeships data visualisationsSchool census autumn 2019 to summer 2020: school summary reportLetters to academy trusts about poor performanceTeachers' pension scheme payments: 2019 to 2020Pupil premium: effective use and accountabilityFurther education and skills inspections and outcomes: management information from September 2019 to August 2020Ofsted Parent View: management informationState-funded school inspections and outcomes: management informationSchool inspection data summary report (IDSR) guideOfsted inspections of further education and skills providersOfsted's ethical research policyExploring Ofsted inspection data with Data ViewNon-association independent schools inspections and outcomes in England: August 2019The Governance Handbook 2019Latest Ofsted inspection report on Surrey County Children's ServicesYoung EpilepsySchool Inspection HandbookSchool inspection handbook (EIF)Section 8 school inspection handbook (EIF)Team or ladderThis is written to all on the list or all on any list because the change process being enacted now matters to all in Surrey Education. team or ladder.docxSpring 2019 Bulletin available18 Packed pages of reports, articles and infomation for Surrey Governance.Read the Bulletin PDF "Character and Resilience are key to social Mobility"says Education Secretary Damian Hinds in the Lead article of the SGA Summer Bulletin open the PDF hereAmanda Spielman's speech to the North Yorkshire Coast Opportunity AreaOfsted’s Chief Inspector discussed her visits to 3 schools in the North Yorkshire Coast Opportunity Area and the new inspection framework consultation.1:03pm, 2 May 2019: First published. Read More... Damian Hinds' speech at the 2019 NAHT conferenceThe Education Secretary addresses the National Association of Head Teachers’ annual meeting in Telford4:59pm, 3 May 2019: First published. Read More... An Exciting Change – Opportunity or the same old? by Geoffrey HackettAnother in my series of articles to provoke action in formulating our School-Led System. Challenge - A story for two readersPrimary School accountabilityTechnical guidance on primary accountability, school-level progress measures and similar schools. There is a video which explains the new primary school accountability system we recommend watching, it only lasts 4 minutes and you can watch it here.The winter 2018/19 SGA BulletinThe full reports and slides from the last SGA conference, training guides for Governors, The bulletin also contains feature articles both of specific and general interest. All in this, the SGA Bulletin they tried to ban. If we adopt a Schools-Led System, what opportunities present themselves for improving education?For all people dedicated to the support, development and enhancement of the world of education, the principle challenge is to find the rare opportunity to implement the improvements years of practice and peer debate tell us will make a meaningful difference to future generations... Read MoreEducation Secretary issues a Call to arms for School Goverenors There are around 250,000 experienced Governors and Trustees across the country – including many parents – selflessly providing their time, energy, and guidance to support schools to provide the very best education for children... Read More Time for goverance to take a strategic leadFor a Schools-Led System to develop effectively from within the current individual school structures it will need to become stronger through: - collaboration, cooperation and rationalisation.This needs strong leadership as well as good supportive management hence the importance of understanding the difference between... Read More |
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2021AugustGuidance for parents and carers of children attending out-of-school settings during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak: Actions for early years and childcare providers during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak Actions for schools during the coronavirus outbreak: Transport to schools and colleges during the COVID-19 pandemic Find a Skills Bootcamp: July Teachers' standards National Skills Fund DfE external data shares Free courses for jobs Find a free level 3 qualification Permanent exclusions and suspensions in England: 2019 to 2020 Majority of schools sign up to boost education over the summer Initial teacher training performance profiles: 2019 to 2020 Statistics: initial teacher training Statistics: exclusions National Tutoring Programme (NTP) Keeping children safe in education Barring unsuitable individuals from managing independent schools Find a Skills Bootcamp Common basic data set (CBDS): requests for change (RFC) 2021 Common basic data set (CBDS): database Train to teach in England: non-UK applicants Prompt payment data for Department for Education Apply for the National Leaders of Governance programme 29 July 2021. NEET and participation: local authority figures School and trust governance during coronavirus (COVID-19): Higher education graduate outcomes survey UK: open data 2018 to 2019 Choosing a phonics teaching programme Find, join or create a network for school business professionals Responsibility for exams School attendance: guidance for schools Open academies, free schools, studio schools and UTCs School Teachers’ Review Body 31st report: 2021 Adoption strategy: achieving excellence everywhere Remote education webinars Coronavirus (COVID-19) local restrictions in education and childcare settings Find volunteers to become school governors and trustees Find, join or create a network for school business professionals R value and growth rate: statement of voluntary compliance with the Code of Practice for Statistics Get help with technology during coronavirus (COVID-19) June HE student mental health and wellbeing: sector insights First published.28 June 2021 Higher education and mental health: analyses of the LSYPE cohorts First published, 28 June 2021 Providing school meals during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak , 28 June 2021 Early years foundation stage (EYFS) statutory framework 28 June 2021 Disapplication notice: school inspections legislation changes 25 June 2021 The R value and growth rate 25 June 2021. Coronavirus (COVID-19): courts and tribunals guidance: 25 June 2021 (COVID-19) Coronavirus restrictions: what you can and cannot do 25 June 2021 Pupil premium: effective use and accountability 2:00pm, 24 June 2021 Pupil premium 2:00pm, 24 June 2021 Safeguarding and radicalisation: children’s social care learning 24 June 2021 Education technology (EdTech) survey: 2020 to 2021 24 June 2021 Participation in education, training and employment: 2020 24 June 2021 Statistics: NEET and participation 24 June 2021 Apprenticeships and traineeships: June 2021 , 24 June 2021 Statistics: further education and skills 9:30am, 24 June 2021 Statistics: Student loan forecasts 9:30am, 24 June 2021 Special educational needs in England: January 2021 9:30am, 24 June 2021 Statistics: special educational needs (SEN) updated, 24 June 2021 Literature review into online and blended learning in FE 10:13am, 24 June 2021 £483 million investment to boost and improve school buildings Thousands of children to benefit from improved facilities, as the Government builds back better from the pandemic. updated:, 23 June 2021 Senior mental health lead training updated, 22 June 2021 Baroness Berridge speech to the Sixth Form Colleges Association 22 June 2021 Government announces more than 60,000 fans permitted to attend Euro 2020 semi-finals First published 22 June 2021 Coronavirus (COVID-19): reducing burdens on educational and care settings updated, 22 June 2021 Risk assessment and action planning when implementing the Prevent Duty in higher education (HE) First published. 22 June 2021 National assessment and accreditation system (NAAS) Updated, 22 June 2021 Induction for newly qualified teachers during the coronavirus outbreak , 21 June 2021 Strengthening families, protecting children (SFPC) programme 21 June 2021 Education Sector Advisory Group minutes , 21 June 2021 If you cannot get an NHS COVID Pass letter updated:21 June 2021 What your NHS COVID Pass letter tells you Time updated: 21 June 2021 May Evaluating the education inspection framework: for schools and further education and skills providers 21 May 2021 Funding boost for pupils leaving alternative provision 21 May 2021 Evaluation of the alternative provision innovation fund 21 May 2021 Early-career payments for teachers 21 May 2021 Get school-to-school support from system leaders 20 May 2021 Education Secretary addresses Centre for Social Justice 20 May 2021 Apprenticeships and traineeships: May 2021 20 May 2021 Children's Social Care Innovation Programme: insights and evaluation 20 May 2021 Recruit teachers from overseas How schools can hire teachers who are not UK or Irish nationals. Added information about the Acclimatisation pilot scheme. 19 May 2021 More support for local areas to drive up school standards £10 million for intensive support in four areas of the country to increase proportion of pupils in Good or Outstanding schools 19 May 2021 Thousands more young people to benefit from Opportunity Areas Fifth year of Opportunity Area announced, backed by £18 million to build back better for children and young people in disadvantaged regions 19 May 2021 Opportunity areas insight guides Reports sharing the lived experience of those working hard to make a difference in opportunity areas. 19 May 2021 Agreement between an employer and the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) Employer agreement with the ESFA to pay training providers to carry out apprenticeship training. 19 May 2021 Trust Capacity Fund (TCaF) Apply for TCaF 2021 to 2022, a £24 million fund to help trusts develop their capacity to grow and take on underperforming schools in higher need areas. 19 May 2021 Multi-academy trusts: establishing and developing your trust How MATs can grow their trust, including using a trust partnership arrangement. Updated ‘building strong academy trusts: guidance for academy trusts and prospective converter’ and ‘Trust partnerships guidance’. Replaced the ‘Multi-academy trust (MAT): school improvement capacity framework’ with a ‘Multi-academy trust (MAT): assurance framework’ and guidance on how to use this framework. 19 May 2021 Post-16 Capacity Fund How eligible providers of 16 to 19 education can apply for capital investment to accommodate upcoming demographic increases in 16 to 19-year-olds. 18 May 2021 New legislation to help transform opportunities for all The Skills and post-16 Education Bill will support vital reforms to post-16 education so more people can gain the skills needed to secure great jobs. 18 May 2021 Attendance in education and early years settings during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak: 23 March 2020 to 13 May 2021 Attendance in education settings since Monday 23 March 2020 and early years settings since Thursday 16 April 2020. 18 May 2021 Free schools: pre-opening guide The processes proposer groups will need to follow and the resources they can use to open successfully. Updated ‘Free school pre-opening guide’ and ‘Annexes A to F: checklists and briefs’. 18 May 2021 Free school staffing issues Information on free school pensions issues. Removed ‘Underwriting a principal designate’s salary: letter to free school trusts’ – this guidance has now been included in the Free school pre-opening guide. 18 May 2021 Measuring the net present value of further education in England 2018 to 2019 Estimates of the economic return from further education qualifications started in academic year 2018 to 2019. 17 May 2021 Step up to social work Applications for the 2022 programme have now closed. 17 May 2021 Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel: annual report 2020 An independent annual report for serious child safeguarding incidents in 2020. 14 May 2021 Safeguarding system needs to tackle “stubborn challenges” A new report calls for government departments and all those who work to safeguard children to have a shared focus on tackling the “stubborn challenges” in child protection. 14 May 2021 Arrangements for non-exam assessment for qualifications in 2022 Ofqual consultation on arrangements for non-exam assessment and fieldwork requirements for students entering GCSEs, AS and A level qualifications in 2022. 14 May 2021 Changes to the School Admissions Code We’re seeking views on a revised version of the School Admissions Code to support vulnerable children. 13 May 2021 Every school with Reception class offered early language training Every school in England with a Reception class to be offered expert training in early language and communication. 13 May 2021 Changes to the School Admissions Code We’re seeking views on a revised version of the School Admissions Code to support vulnerable children. 13 May 2021 Consultation on arrangements for an autumn 2021 exam series Proposals for an additional exam series in autumn 2021 in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. 13 May 2021 Education, health and care plans: England 2021 Data on the number of children and young people with a statement of special educational needs (SEN) or education, health and care (EHC) plan in England. 13 May 2021 Statistics: special educational needs (SEN) Statistics on pupils with SEN, including information on educational attainment, destinations, absence, exclusions, and characteristics. 13 May 2021 Coronavirus (COVID-19) local restrictions in education and childcare settings How settings can prepare for restrictions to help contain community transmission of coronavirus (COVID-19). 13 May 2021 Universities to comply with free speech duties or face sanctions Landmark Bill will require universities to promote freedom of speech on campus and legal duties will also be extended to students’ unions 12 May 2021 Coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance for children's social care services Advice about coronavirus (COVID-19) for local authorities and their partners to help support and protect vulnerable children. 12 May 2021 National professional qualifications (NPQs) reforms The government’s plans to introduce new national professional qualifications (NPQs) and review existing NPQs. 11 May 2021 Early years ITT requirements and supporting advice Advice for providers looking to offer early years initial teacher training (ITT). 11 May Protective measures for holiday or after-school clubs and other out-of-school settings for children during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak Protective measures for providers of community activities, holiday or after-school clubs, tuition and other out-of-school settings offering provision to children during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. We have converted the guidance to HTML to make it easier to read. We have not changed any of the guidance from the update on 10 May. Schools and colleges to benefit from boost in expert mental health support 17 million in mental health funding for schools and colleges to help them recover from the challenges of the pandemic. 10 May 2021 Institutes of technology wave 2 competition An overview of the competition and how to apply. 10 May 2021 Find a free level 3 qualification Details of free level 3 qualifications available to eligible adults and the colleges and training providers who are currently able to offer free places. 10 May 2021 Education staff wellbeing charter An explanation of the education staff wellbeing charter and the benefits of using it. 10 May 2021 National Skills Fund An overview of the National Skills Fund which aims to help adults to train and gain the valuable skills they need to improve their job prospects and support the economy. 10 May 2021 Free courses for jobs Details of the free courses and qualifications for adults (19+) available through the Lifetime Skills Guarantee including eligibility criteria and how to apply. 10 May 2021 Actions for schools during the coronavirus outbreak We have updated our guidance in line with Step 3 of the roadmap, including information on face coverings, attendance, pupils travelling to the UK from abroad, educational visits, wraparound provision and extra-curricular activity, music, dance and drama, pupil wellbeing and state-funded school inspection. We have also added further guidance on domestic residential educational visits and a section on transitional, taster and open days. 10 May 2021 Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse custodial institutions report: government response Government response to the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) custodial institutions report about placement in secure children’s homes. 7 May 2021 Placing children for ‘welfare’ and ‘justice’ reasons together in secure children’s homes Research report considering whether the practice of placing children together in secure children’s homes for justice and welfare reasons increases the risk of child sexual abuse. 7 May 2021 Special schools and other specialist settings: coronavirus (COVID-19) What all special schools and other specialist settings will need to do during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Change made: Updated ‘Rapid asymptomatic testing in specialist settings’ to reflect the introduction of nasal swab only tests at asymptomatic testing sites 7 May 2021 DfE monthly workforce management information: 2020 to 2021 Staff numbers and costs for the Department for Education (DfE) group for the financial year 2020 to 2021. 7 May 2021 Coronavirus (COVID-19) testing in schools and colleges: grant funding Conditions of grant funding for the national roll-out of rapid mass testing for coronavirus (COVID-19) in schools and colleges. 7 May 2021 Senior DfE staff travel, hospitality and meetings: 2020 to 2021 Data on travel, hospitality and meetings expenses for senior civil servants at the Department for Education (DfE) for the financial year 2020 to 2021. 7 May 2021 Headteacher board meetings schedule and preparation templates Schedule of headteacher board meetings 2021 to 2022 and meeting preparation templates. 3:59pm, 7 May 2021 Alternative provision census 2022: technical specification Business and technical specification for local authorities and software suppliers to prepare for the alternative provision census 2022. , 7 May 2021 April College collaboration fund (CCF) projects A summary of the projects developed using CCF funding and resources developed by lead and partner colleges. Change made: Added ‘CCF – Northern School of Art’ to the remote education section of ‘Resources’. 6 May 2021 Reception baseline assessment: equality impact assessment Equality impact assessment of the reception baseline assessment. 6 May 2021 School attendance: guidance for schools Covers registers and attendance codes (including circumstances due to coronavirus (COVID-19)), school hours and term dates, and improving school attendance. Change made: ‘Securing full attendance: support for schools and local authorities’ – updated advice for supporting attendance for children with a social worker and section on actions local authorities might want to take to support attendance. 5 May 2021 Providing school meals during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak Guidance for schools and local authorities on school meals arrangements during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Change made: ‘Providing school meals during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak’ guidance updated to include information on the claims window for additional costs. 5 May 2021 Attendance in education and early years settings during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak: 23 March 2020 to 29 April 2021 Attendance in education settings since Monday 23 March 2020 and early years settings since Thursday 16 April 2020. 5 May 2021 Attendance in education and early years settings during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak Attendance in education settings since Monday 23 March 2020 and early years settings since Thursday 16 April 2020. Change made: Added ‘Attendance in education and early years settings during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak: 23 March 2020 to 29 April 2021’. Time updated: 12:00pm, 5 May 2021 Procurement at DfE Bidding for Department for Education (DfE) contracts. , 5 May 2021 Coronavirus (COVID-19): driver and rider trainer guidance How driving instructors and motorcycle trainers should work safely during coronavirus (COVID-19), business support, and restrictions on driving lessons. Updated to confirm the restart of driving lessons in England and Wales from 12 April 2021, and the restart of driving tests in England and Wales from 22 April 2021. How HMRC works out trading profits and non-trading income for the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme Find out how your trading profits and non-trading income are used to work out your SEISS eligibility and grant amount. This guidance has been updated with information about the fourth SEISS grant. 9 April 2021 £18 million announced for cycle training for children and their families As COVID-19 restrictions lift, Transport Secretary invests in the Bikeability cycling proficiency training scheme so that more people can feel confident cycling. First published, 9 April 2021 New campaign urges public to get tested twice a week From Friday 9 April, everyone in England will be eligible for free rapid COVID-19 tests, twice a week. First published., 9 April 2021 Check if you can claim a grant through the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme If you’re self-employed or a member of a partnership and have been impacted by coronavirus (COVID-19) find out if you can use this scheme to claim a grant. This guidance has been updated with information about the fourth SEISS grant.9 April 2021 How your trading conditions affect your eligibility for the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme Find out what we mean by reduced activity, capacity or demand or temporary closure and read examples of how this could affect your eligibility. 9 April 2021 High needs provision capital allocations Local authority funding to support the provision of new places for children with special educational needs and disabilities or requiring alternative provision. First published. 9 April 2021 £280m capital funding boost for children and young people with SEND Investment will provide more specialist places and improve provision for SEND pupils across country First published. 9 April 2021 COVID-19 mental health and wellbeing surveillance: Spotlights Spotlight reports are part of the COVID-19: mental health and wellbeing surveillance report. They describe variation among the population. Change made: Added new Parents and carers spotlight. 8 April 2021 Coronavirus (COVID-19): grassroots sports guidance for safe provision including team sport, contact combat sport and organised sport events Information on how to safely provide grassroots sport and physical activity during COVID restrictions, including the team sport framework, contact combat sport framework, and advice on organised sport participation events 8 April 2021 Coronavirus (COVID-19): reducing burdens on educational and care settings List of data collections, services or requests which will be cancelled, paused or will continue. Change made: Removed ‘Data collections which will continue’, ‘Data services which will continue’ and ‘Data collections and services which were cancelled for the 2019 to 2020 academic or financial year’.8 April 2021 Find, join or create a network for school business professionals How business professionals working in schools can find, join or create a network of local school business professionals. Updated ‘Find a school business professional network’ – added ‘Leicester Secondary Education Improvement Partnership Business Managers’. updated:8 April 2021 Coronavirus (COVID-19): getting tested Guidance on coronavirus testing, including who is eligible for a test and how to get tested. Updated guidance on how to get regular rapid tests if you do not have symptoms.8 April 2021 Understanding lateral flow antigen testing for people without symptoms An explanation of the technology behind asymptomatic testing and the role these tests play in the national COVID-19 testing programme. Updated guidance on what to do following a positive rapid lateral flow test, including when to self-isolate. Updated guidance on how to get regular rapid tests if you do not have symptoms. 8 April 2021 Letter from the Health and Social Care Secretary on use of the Moderna vaccine Matt Hancock wrote to the JCVI in response to their advice on use of Moderna in the COVID-19 vaccination programme and recommended dosing intervals. 8 April 2021 Working safely during coronavirus (COVID-19) Find out how to make your workplace COVID-secure.: The visitor economy – Updated on to reflect Step 2 of the roadmap.8 April 2021 Coronavirus (COVID-19): grassroots sports guidance for the public and sport providers This guidance sets out information for the public and sport providers on how to participate in grassroots sport and physical activity during COVID restrictions. Updated to include information on step 2 of the roadmap. 8 April 2021 COVID-19: mental health and wellbeing surveillance report This is a routinely updated report about population mental health and wellbeing in England during the COVID-19 pandemic. Updated to include data up to week 7, 2021 (15 February) and new link added to ‘Spotlights: variation within the population’. 8 April 2021 National protocol for COVID-19 Vaccine Moderna This protocol is for the administration of COVID-19 Vaccine Moderna to individuals in accordance with the national COVID-19 vaccination programme. 8 April 2021 COVID-19 vaccination programme Documents relating to the new coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination programme. 8 April 2021 Train to teach in England: non-UK applicants Find out what you’ll need to train to teach in England, including information about qualifications, visas and immigration, and financial support First published.7 April 2021 What parents and carers need to know about early years providers, schools and colleges during COVID-19 Information for parents and carers about attending schools, nurseries and colleges in the spring term 2021. We have updated advice on the use of face coverings in education and updated information to reflect commencement of step 2 of the COVID-19 response – spring 2021. 7 April 2021 Protective measures for holiday or after-school clubs and other out-of-school settings for children during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak Protective measures for providers of community activities, holiday or after-school clubs, tuition and other out-of-school settings offering provision to children during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. We have updated advice on the use of face coverings, Lateral Flow Device (LFD) and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing and self-isolation. We have removed information on who can attend out-of-school settings prior to 29 March and updated information to reflect the commencement of step 2 of the COVID-19 Response – spring 2021. 7 April 2021 Guidance for parents and carers of children attending out-of-school settings during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak Guidance for parents and carers of children attending community activities, holiday or after-school clubs, tuition and other out-of-school settings. Change made: We have updated advice on the use of face coverings in schools and out-of-school settings and added new guidance on test and trace support payments. We have also removed information on who can attend out-of-school settings prior to 29 March and updated information to reflect the commencement of step 2 of the COVID-19 response – spring 2021.7 April 2021 Behaviour experts to support schools with poor discipline School leaders with outstanding records on behaviour selected to support other schools as part of £10 million Behaviour Hubs programme 7 April 2021 School-to-school support directory Find and contact a system leader in your area. updated School-to-school support directory. 7 April 2021 Apply for step up to social work A link to a website which you can use to apply and get more information about the programme., 7 April 2021 EYFS staff:child ratios – DfE approved qualifications Lists of qualifications that meet DfE’s criteria for counting in the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework staff:child ratios. We have updated the ‘Early years qualifications: from 1 September 2014’ spreadsheets. 7 April 2021 What parents and carers need to know about early years providers, schools and colleges during COVID-19 Information for parents and carers about attending schools, nurseries and colleges in the spring term 2021. 7 April 2021 Guidance for parents and carers of children attending out-of-school settings during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak Guidance for parents and carers of children attending community activities, holiday or after-school clubs, tuition and other out-of-school settings. We have updated advice on the use of face coverings in schools and out-of-school settings and added new guidance on test and trace support payments. We have also removed information on who can attend out-of-school settings prior to 29 March and updated information to reflect the commencement of step 2 of the COVID-19 response – spring 2021. 7 April 2021 Protective measures for holiday or after-school clubs and other out-of-school settings for children during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak Protective measures for providers of community activities, holiday or after-school clubs, tuition and other out-of-school settings offering provision to children during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. We have updated advice on the use of face coverings, Lateral Flow Device (LFD) and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing and self-isolation. We have removed information on who can attend out-of-school settings prior to 29 March and updated information to reflect the commencement of step 2 of the COVID-19 Response – spring 2021. 7 April 2021 Face coverings in education Page summary: Guidance on the use of face coverings for schools and other education institutions that teach people in years 7 and above in England. Update on the use of face coverings in education and the roadmap review process as part of step 3. 6 April 2021 Face coverings in schools and colleges to remain in place Page summary: Face coverings in schools and colleges are to remain in place at start of summer term, following an ongoing review of the evidence and data First published.6 April 2021 Actions for schools during the coronavirus outbreak What all schools will need to do during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Updated ‘Schools coronavirus (COVID-19) operational guidance’.6 April 2021 Imperial College London: Evaluating England’s Roadmap out of Lockdown, 30 March 2021 Paper prepared by Imperial College London on Step 2 of the roadmap. First published.5 April 2021 UK charities join together to boost vaccine drive Sixteen frontline charities have formed a new partnership to encourage those with long-term health conditions and their carers to get the COVID-19 vaccine. First published. 27 February 2021 The R value and growth rate in the UK The latest reproduction number (R) and growth rate of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the UK. Change made: The R range for the UK is 0.6 to 0.9 and the growth rate range is -6% to -2% per day as of 26 February 2021. 26 February 2021 Scientific evidence supporting the government response to coronavirus (COVID-19) Evidence considered by the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE). We have added 4 new papers under February 2021. 26 February 2021 COVID-19 and renting: guidance for landlords, tenants and local authorities Non-statutory guidance for landlords, tenants and local authorities in the private and social rented sectors in the context of Coronavirus (COVID-19). Change made: Updated to include link to guidance on the changes to the national lockdown rules from 8 March. 26 February 2021 Slides to accompany coronavirus press conference: 26 February 2021 Slides and datasets on coronavirus presented by Matt Hancock, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, and Jonathan Van-Tam, Deputy Chief Medical Officer for England. 26 February 2021 Slides, datasets and transcripts to accompany coronavirus press conferences Slides, datasets and transcripts from press conferences at 10 Downing Street in response to coronavirus. Change made: Updated with slides to accompany coronavirus press conference: 26 February 2021 COVID-19: supporting adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults Guidance for care staff who are supporting adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Updated guidance under ‘Social distancing’ to include that the government has published the ‘COVID-19 Response – Spring 2021’ setting out the roadmap out of the current lockdown for England, and that from 8 March some of the rules on what you can and cannot do will be changing. 26 February 2021 Coronavirus (COVID-19): testing guidance for employers Guidance for employers and third-party healthcare providers on the regulations and legal obligations of running testing programmes. Change made: Updated to reflect the ongoing evolution of private-sector testing. In particular, updated advice in relation to lateral flow device (LFD) testing, routes to access testing, and a more comprehensive supplementary annex for employers and third-party providers wishing to offer workplace testing for asymptomatic employees. 26 February 2021 COVID-19: providing unpaid care to adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults Guidance for people who are providing unpaid care to adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Updated guidance under ‘Social distancing’ to include that the government has published the ‘COVID-19 Response – Spring 2021’ setting out the roadmap out of the current lockdown for England, and that from 8 March some of the rules on what you can and cannot do will be changing. 26 February 2021 Coronavirus (COVID-19): getting tested Guidance on coronavirus testing, including who is eligible for a test and how to get tested. Change made: Updated to reflect that the employer referral portal is now closed and employers should direct essential workers to the self-referral portal to get a prioritised test. 26 February 2021 Surge testing for new coronavirus (COVID-19) variants How ‘surge testing’ and genomic sequencing is being used in locations in England where COVID-19 variants have been identified. Change made: Updated to reflect that Manchester City Council (areas in M14, M15 and M16), Middlesbrough Council (areas in TS7 and TS8) and Walsall Council (Pleck ward) have completed surge testing. 26 February 2021 Health and Social Care Secretary's statement on coronavirus (COVID-19): 26 February 2021 Speech by Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Matt Hancock at the Downing Street coronavirus briefing. First published. 26 February 2021 NHS Test and Trace: how we test your samples An overview of the largest diagnostic network in British history, including what happens after you submit your sample and how laboratories process your test. Change made: Update to testing information 26 February 2021 Private providers of coronavirus testing Lists of and information about approved suppliers of private testing kits for coronavirus (COVID-19). Change made: Location information added to the general testing providers list. Location not added to the test to release providers list. 26 February 2021 Awarding qualifications in summer 2021 What schools, colleges and students need to know about the arrangements for awarding GCSEs, AS and A levels, VTQs and other qualifications in summer 2021. First published. 25 February 2021 Housing First Pilot: national evaluation reports The National Evaluation of Housing First includes a process study, a quantitative assessment of client outcomes and cost benefit analysis and will generate a number of reports over its course. Change made: Added the Mobilising Housing First toolkit which provides information for those looking to implement Housing First at a regional or local level. It includes examples of good practice in the pilot areas to help other services design and deliver Housing First. 25 February 2021 Latest findings from antibody surveillance study published Imperial College London and Ipsos MORI have today published their latest antibody surveillance report tracking COVID-19 infection across England. 25 February 2021 COVID-19: mental health and wellbeing surveillance report This is a routinely updated report about population mental health and wellbeing in England during the COVID-19 pandemic. : Updated to include latest data. New Spotlight also added on employment and income. 25 February 2021 Consultation on how GCSE, AS and A level grades should be awarded in summer 2021 The approach to awarding GCSE, AS and A level grades in 2021 following the cancellation of exams. Change made: Added an accessible, HTML version of the decisions document. 25 February 2021 New campaign encourages the nation to keep going and stay at home Everyone across the UK is being reminded of the importance of staying at home and the risks in relaxing their behaviour at this crucial point, in a new advertising campaign. 25 February 2021 Coronavirus (COVID-19) testing service for extra care and supported living settings Guidance on regular retesting for extra care and supported living settings that meet the eligibility criteria. Temporarily removed the HTML version of ‘Testing service for extra care and supported living settings’. 25 February 2021 Robert Jenrick's speech to the Centre for Social Justice The Secretary of State’s speech to the Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) at the launch of their ‘Close to Home’ report. Change made: First published. 25 February 2021 Catch-up premium: coronavirus (COVID-19) Find out which schools are eligible, what the funding is for, when payments will be made and how funding can be used to help pupils catch up on missed education. Change made: Removed document for NELI (Nuffield early language intervention) programme – the recruitment phase for this programme has now ended. 24 February 2021 Business grants data published Data published for grant schemes providing urgent support to business through national coronavirus restrictions. 24 February 2021 Pupils' progress in the 2020 to 2021 academic year: interim report A research report presenting interim findings from analysis into the progress pupils have made during the 2020 to 2021 academic year. 24 February 2021 Fund extended to help level-up every corner of United Kingdom A multibillion-pound fund to level-up opportunities is being extended so that people in every region and nation of the UK can benefit, it was announced today, 24 February. 24 February 2021 Community testing for people without symptoms of coronavirus Community asymptomatic testing helps identify and isolate individuals who have coronavirus (COVID-19) but do not have symptoms. Change made: Added to the list of community testing programme areas in the East Midlands, East of England, North West, South East and South West. 24 February 2021 Reopening businesses and venues in England This guidance details the steps to reopen certain businesses and venues in England. First published. 24 February 2021 Guidance for schools: coronavirus (COVID-19) Find out how to pay VAT payments deferred between 20 March and 30 June 2020. You can pay now or join the VAT deferral new payment scheme. Change made: The VAT deferral new payment scheme is now open. A link has been added to join the scheme. 23 February 2021 COVID-19: migrant health guide Advice and guidance for healthcare practitioners on the health needs of migrant patients. Change made: Updated translations from the Department of Health and Social Care about charging exemptions for COVID-19 testing, treatment and vaccination. Additional information added about vitamin D 23 February 2021 PPE deliveries (England): 15 February to 21 February 2021 Experimental statistics showing the latest number of personal protective equipment (PPE) items distributed for use by health and social care services in England. 23 February 2021 COVID-19 vaccination: care home and healthcare settings posters Information and promotional resources to support the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination programme. Change made: COVID-19 vaccination first phase priority groups updated to clarify adult carers included in group 6. 23 February 2021 Fewer than 1 in 5 university students had COVID-19 by end of autumn term A study conducted by Public Health England (PHE) estimates that 17.8% of university students in England had COVID-19 antibodies. 23 February 2021 Coronavirus England briefing, 23 February 2021 Epidemiological data and hospitalisation metrics used by the government to brief MPs on local restriction tiers. 23 February 2021 PM statement at coronavirus press conference: 22 February 2021 Prime Minister Boris Johnson made a statement at the coronavirus press conference. : First published. 23 February 2021 Coronavirus (COVID-19): keeping children safe online Advice and guidance to help parents and carers to keep children safe online during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Change made: Links to extra resources added to help keep children safe from online harm. 22 February 2021 National lockdown: Stay at Home Coronavirus cases are rising rapidly across the country. Find out what you can and cannot do. Change made: Updated to include a summary of changes to the rules from 8 March. 22 February 2021 Actions for early years and childcare providers during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak What childcare services early years settings, childminders and local authorities need to provide during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Change made: We have withdrawn the ‘Education and childcare settings: national lockdown from 5 January 2021’ guidance and transferred relevant sections into the updated ‘Actions for early years and childcare providers during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak’ guidance. 22 February 2021 PM statement to the House of Commons on roadmap for easing lockdown restrictions in England: 22 February 2021 Prime Minister Boris Johnson made a statement to the House of Commons on the roadmap for easing lockdown restrictions in England. 22 February 2021 What all special schools and other specialist settings will need to do during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Change made: Added ‘Additional operational guidance for special schools, special post-16 institutions and alternative provision’. Removed ‘Guidance for special schools, specialist post-16 providers and alternative provision during the national lockdown’ and ‘Guidance for full opening: special schools and other specialist settings’. 22 February 2021 Prime Minister sets out roadmap to cautiously ease lockdown restrictions PM Boris Johnson has announced the government’s roadmap to cautiously ease lockdown restrictions in England 22 February 2021 Local authority children’s services: coronavirus (COVID-19) What local authority children’s services need to do during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Change made: Added ‘Evidence summary: COVID-19 – children, young people and education settings’ to the collection. 22 February 2021 Further and higher education: coronavirus (COVID-19) What colleges and universities and other providers need to do during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Change made: Added ‘Evidence summary: COVID-19 – children, young people and education settings’ to the collection. 22 February 2021 Talented leaders programme evaluation Evaluation assessing the effectiveness of the talented leaders programme. Report amended on page 6 to reflect the organisational changes that took place between the beginning and end of the programme. 22 January 2021 Teachers' pension scheme payments: 2020 to 2021 Teachers’ pension scheme payments made on behalf of the Department for Education (DfE) in the 2020 to 2021 financial year. Change made: Added ‘Teachers’ pension scheme payments: November 2020’ 22 January 2021 Initial teacher training (ITT): criteria and supporting advice Mandatory guidance on the criteria that organisations must meet to provide initial teacher training (ITT). Change made: Update to C1.3 Other background checks section. Added links to Changes to checks for EU sanctions on EEA teachers and Recruit teachers from overseas. 22 January 2021 LA and school expenditure: 2019 to 2020 financial year How schools and local authorities spent their funding on education, children’s services and social care in the financial year 2019 to 2020. 21 January 2021 Statistics: localauthority and school finance Statistics on local authority and school spending on education, including academies and children and young people’s services. Added ‘LA and school expenditure: 2019 to 2020 financial year’. 21 January 2021 Pioneering reforms to boost skills and jobs Skills for Jobs White Paper will revolutionise post-16 education, reshape the training landscape and help the nation build back better 21 January 2021 Skills for jobs: lifelong learning for opportunity and growth This white paper sets out reforms to post-16 technical education and training to support people to develop the skills needed to get good jobs and improve national productivity. 21 January 2021 21 January 2021 Research to support the independent review of TEF: surveys of HE applicants Research with higher education applicants to support the independent review of the Teaching Excellence and Student Outcomes Framework (TEF). 21 January 2021 Research to support the independent review of TEF: survey of HE careers advisors Research with higher education careers advisors to support the independent review of the Teaching Excellence and Student Outcomes Framework (TEF). 21 January 2021 Teachers' pension scheme employer contribution grant: further education providers Guidance for further education providers on the teachers’ pension grant for the financial years 2019 to 2020 to 2021 to 2022. We have added confirmation that we will pay the FE teachers’ pension scheme employer contribution grant for the full academic year 2021 to 2022. 21 January 2021 Independent review of TEF: report Report to the Secretary of State for Education from the independent review of the Teaching Excellence and Student Outcomes Framework (TEF). 21 January 2021 Government response to the independent review of TEF The response from government to the independent review of the Teaching Excellence and Student Outcomes Framework (TEF). 21 January 2021 Evaluation of the statistical elements of TEF An independent evaluation of the statistical elements of the Teaching Excellence and Student Outcomes Framework (TEF) conducted by the Office for National Statistics. 21 January 2021 School admissions appeals code Statutory guidance on how schools should organise and run their pupil admissions appeals. Change made: Changes to the admission appeals regulations during the coronavirus outbreak have been extended until 30 September 2021. 21 January 2021 Admission appeals for school places These guides will help admission authorities advise those involved with school admission appeals to understand their roles and responsibilities. Change made: Changes to school admission appeals due to coronavirus have been extended until 30 September 2021. ,21 January 2021 Lord Glenamara Memorial Prize awards How to nominate outstanding pupils, teachers and inspiring educational professionals for the Lord Glenamara Memorial Prize awards. Added in a link to the Lord Glenamara Memorial Awards nomination form which is now open. 21 January 2021 Academy and school governance: professional development Find out what training is available for school governors and clerks to governing boards. Change made: Guidance updated to reflect the allocation of budgets. 21 January 2021 Statistics at DfE The Department for Education publishes official statistics on education and children. Change made: Added ‘Further education college workforce analysis’ to the list of forthcoming ad hoc releases. 21 January 2021 Coronavirus (COVID-19): financial support for education, early years and children’s social care Funding and financial support available for education, childcare and children’s social care organisations. Change made: Updated to remove outdated sector specific guidance for early years providers and reflect detail on public and private income from school-based nursery provision for mainstream state-funded schools. 21 January 2021 National curriculum in England: mathematics programmes of study The statutory programmes of study and attainment targets for mathematics at key stages 1 to 4. Change made: Added information about guidance and resources from the National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics. 21 January 2021 Teaching mathematics in primary schools Guidance for teaching mathematics at key stages 1 and 2 to help pupils progress through the national curriculum. Change made: Added a link to the support and materials available from the National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching Mathematics. 21 January 2021 What parents and carers need to know about early years providers, schools and colleges Information for parents and carers about going back to schools, nurseries and colleges in January 2021. Change made: This guidance has been updated following the PHE position statement on daily contact testing. 21 January 2021 Coronavirus (COVID-19) asymptomatic testing in schools and colleges Information for schools and colleges about testing from January. Change made: Guidance updated following the PHE position statement on daily contact testing. 21 January 2021 Academy sponsor list Page summary: Details of approved academy sponsors. Change made: Updated ‘Approved sponsor list’ with January 2021 information. 19 January 2021 Coronavirus (COVID-19): reducing burdens on educational and care settings List of data collections, services or requests which will be cancelled, paused or will continue. Updated list of data collections, services or requests that are available, closed or paused. 19 January 2021 Higher education staff statistics UK: 2019 to 2020 Details of staff employed at higher education (HE) providers in the UK for the academic year 2019 to 2020. 19 January 2021 Attendance in education and early years settings during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak – 23 March 2020 to 14 January 2021 A summary of attendance in education and early years settings up to 14 January 2021. 19 January 2021 Attendance in education and early years settings during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak Attendance in education settings since Monday 23 March and early years settings since Thursday 16 April. Change made: Added ‘Attendance in education and early years settings during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak – 23 March 2020 to 14 January 2021’ 19 January 2021 Laptops, tablets and 4G wireless routers progress data as of 12 January 2021 How many laptops, tablets and 4G wireless routers we have delivered or dispatched to local authorities and academy trusts up until 12 January 2021. Change made: Added a link to the official statistics collection page. 19 January 2021 Staffing and employment: advice for schools Guidance for managing staff and employment issues. Change made: Updated to reflect legal changes following EU exit. 18 January 2021 FE funding: initial teacher education (ITE), academic year 2020 to 2021 Funding guidance for further education (FE) organisations and ITE providers for 2020 to 2021 to help train FE teachers. Change made: Applications have now closed for further education initial teacher education bursaries and grants for the 2020 to 2021 academic year. 18 January 2021 Subject knowledge enhancement: an introduction Information about subject knowledge enhancement (SKE) support for initial teacher training (ITT) recruitment. Change made: Added a link to the tender to deliver Subject knowledge enhancement (SKE). 18 January 2021 Guidance for full opening: special schools and other specialist settings What all special schools and other specialist settings will need to do during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. ‘Guidance for special schools, specialist post-16 providers and alternative provision during the national lockdown’ updated with information about attendance, recording and remote education expectations. 18 January 2021 Coronavirus (COVID-19) asymptomatic testing for staff in primary schools and nurseries Information on rapid asymptomatic coronavirus (COVID-19) testing for staff in primary schools, school-based nurseries and maintained nursery schools. 18 January 2021 Keeping children safe in education National free school meals voucher scheme opens to orders Current government lockdown Guidance and regulations
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New qualifications to help teachers progress their careers Data burdens on schools School leaders crack down on workload Teacher workload advisory group report and government response Changes to the professional skills test for teachers Asbestos data collections Health and safety in schools Asbestos management assurance process (AMAP) user guide Teachers' pension employer contribution grant (TPECG) School sport and activity action plan Primary PE and sport premium survey Children to have greater opportunity to access 60 minutes of physical activity every day DfE: small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) action plan National professional qualifications (NPQs): list of providers Understanding child and adolescent wellbeing: a system map National mental health programme between schools and NHS Accelerated degree courses: impact assessment and equality analysis Eighty-thousand more children in good or outstanding sponsored academies Statistics: further education and skills FE data library: help for finding data National pupil projections: July 2018 (2019 update) New masterclass to prepare students for independent living Statistics: key stage 2 Salaries of top academy bosses to be fair, proportionate and justified Healthy schools rating scheme Higher technical education interim impact assessments Improving higher technical education Education Secretary to work with sector on special needs funding Thousands of new teachers to benefit from extra support Strengthened guidance on academy trust finances The deployment of teaching assistants in schools Relationships, sex and health education: guides for schools Statistics: school and pupil numbers Department for Education single departmental plan Reducing the need for restraint and restrictive intervention Personal, social, health and economic (PSHE) education Strengthening families protecting children programme How to open a maths school School census: guide to submitting data Multi-academy trusts: establishing and developing your trust Outcomes for pupils at the end of KS4 by geography Thousands of new school places in underperforming areas DfE and executive agency spend over £25,000: 2019 to 2020 Teachers’ pension scheme Teachers' pension scheme payments: 2019 to 2020 Statistics: school applications 30 hours free childcare: Summer term 2019 Statistics: childcare and early years Academy sponsor contact list Early years initial teacher training (ITT) providers School buildings: construction framework School buildings: construction framework templates |
Mainstream schools: schedule of accommodation tools School exclusions review: call for evidence Teacher Recruitment Bulletin Statistics at DfE Revised direction issued to Northamptonshire county council Schools, pupils and their characteristics: January 2018 Statistics: school and pupil numbers £18.5 million to boost diversity in AI tech roles and innovation in online training for adults School capital funding School workforce census 2019: technical information Small-scale research projects: summaries Universities told to stamp out antisemitism on campus Statistics: school and pupil numbers Schools, pupils and their characteristics: January 2018 Digital functional skills qualifications: subject content Improvement notices and directions Strengthening families protecting children programme School census 2019 to 2020: technical information 16 to 19 study programmes: guide for providers Department for Education non-executive appointments Schools backed to tackle bad behaviour Education Secretary confirms plans to simplify school accountability Damian Hinds' speech at the 2019 NAHT conference School census: guide to submitting data School census autumn 2019 to summer 2020: school summary report Independent special schools and colleges School imporvement support for 2018 to 2019: academic year School imporvement support for 2018 to 2019: summary statistics Academy and school governance: professional development Teachers' pension scheme payments: 2018 to 2019 Regulating independent schools Apprenticeship and levy statistics: April 2019 International Education Strategy: global potential, global growth Plans to boost international student numbers and income Common basic data set (CBDS): database School census 2019 to 2020: technical information EU Exit: no deal preparations for local authority children’s services in England UK students in the EU: continuing your studies Student finance arrangements in a no deal scenario Evidence to the STRB: 2019 pay award for school staff Performance reporting: FE college groups and multi-site colleges Early education and childcare workforce: level 2 qualifications Transforming children and young people’s mental health provision: a green paper Changes to teaching of sex and relationship education, and PSHE Relationships (and sex) education and health education Childcare workers: changes to disqualification arrangements Insolvency regime for further education and sixth-form colleges Improving further education workforce data: call for evidence Social Work England: secondary legislative framework Implementation of T Level programmes Staffing and employment advice for schools |
Surrey’s Secondary Headteachers’ Phase Council is an organisation which advocates on behalf of the Headteachers of Surrey’s state-funded secondary schools. Central to this purpose is the provision of support to all secondary heads: to protect and promote their welfare and well-being.
Chris Hodges Review
Wendy Newton Review
Prof. Anne Branford OBE Review
Matthew Purves Review
I want to say thank you for everything that you’ve been doing to bring your communities back. I hope it’s for good this time.
