Heads warn of teacher shortages without Covid tests

Schools in England are being “severely hampered” by delays in Covid tests for teachers, say head teachers. Jules White, organiser of the WorthLess? network of over 5,000 heads, says there is growing frustration at the lack of access to testing. This means...

1 in 10 pupils not in school, admits PM

Boris Johnson reveals that 89% of pupils have returned to school since classrooms opened for the autumn term Prime minister Boris Johnson said that around 89 per cent of pupils have returned to school this month and claimed this was a sign of ‘confidence in...

Thousands of new special school places announced

Thousands of new school places will be created for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) with 35 new free special schools, the government has announced. They will provide tailored support and specialist equipment such as sensory appliances...