ASCL responds to government university admissions review
Responding to the Education Secretary’s plan to review the university admissions system, Geoff Barton, General Secretary of the Association of School and College Leaders, said...
Friday, 13 November 2020 18:30
Call for views to support comprehensive faith engagement review
An independent review is calling for views from people of all faiths on the effectiveness of government’s engagement with faith groups...
Friday, 13 November 2020 17:11
Rising COVID infection levels highlight concerns over school safety
The Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS), the country’s largest teaching union, has today highlighted that the growing number of pupils and teachers infected...
Friday, 13 November 2020 17:07
ASCL responds to SAGE paper on schools
Commenting on the paper published today by the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies on children and Covid transmission, Geoff Barton, General Secretary of the Association of School and College Leaders, said...
Friday, 13 November 2020 14:52
NEU: ONS data shows highest rate of infection is amongst secondary aged pupils.
The Office for National Statistics' latest infection survey (1) shows that secondary-age pupils now have the highest rate of infection of any age group and, whilst it has fallen a little as a result of the half-term holiday, it is likely to carry on increasing...
Friday, 13 November 2020 14:50
Government faces criticism over allowing online platforms to set rules on age verification
The government has been criticised for reported plans to allow online platforms to set their own rules regarding age verification...
Friday, 13 November 2020 14:41
Businesses in England to receive £2.2 billion to see them through national restrictions
Significant grant funding for businesses to be delivered via local authorities across England...
Friday, 13 November 2020 14:03
Scots to debate the impact of COVID-19 on Scotland's Musicians and Music Industry on Nov 17
There will be a debate in the Scottish Parliament next Tuesday, November 17 on the subject of Impact of COVID-19 on Scotland's Musicians and Music Industry...
Friday, 13 November 2020 13:49
Chinese Ambassador to the UK summoned to the FCDO
The FCDO Permanent Under-Secretary has summoned the Chinese Ambassador to the UK to the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office..
Friday, 13 November 2020 13:15
Total coronavirus cases in prisons more than double in just one month, Labour comments
David Lammy MP, the Shadow Justice Secretary, responding to the news that the total number of prisoners who have tested positive for coronavirus more than doubled in the month of October, said...
Friday, 13 November 2020 12:41