The site, Coronavirus and Schools (https://coronavirusandschools.org.uk/) covers many
of the pressing questions being asked by families including our
latest advice on exams and assessment, learning outside of
school, child well-being and mental health, SEND support
and communication with schools.
The NEU is recommending resources to parents to support home
learning. Union members – teachers and TAs – are also providing
tips and advice via the site on how parents can support their
child to continue to engage in learning during this period.
The site will be updated regularly as more information from
Government and exam bodies is received.
Kevin Courtney, Joint General Secretary of the National
Education Union said; "In these difficult times many parents
and carers are struggling to make sense of what home learning
should look like. Many also have concerns about their children
and young people’s well being and also what can be expected
from this year’s exams and assessment.
'The NEU has covered many of the main questions and concerns
being raised. We hope this will give families some clarity on
what they and their children could be doing and also hopefully
alleviate some concerns.
'This is not education as we know it but headteachers and
teachers, working alongside Government are doing all they can
to ensure children and their families are not unnecessarily
stressed or anxious".
