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First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Schools and colleges to reopen to all pupils from 8 March with asymptomatic COVID-19 testing in place
A ban on placing vulnerable children under the age of 16 in unregulated accommodation will come into force in September
300,000 more devices are currently being delivered to schools on top of their initial allocations
New Free Speech Champion and registration condition for higher education providers announced.
Significant milestone sees primary and secondary schools and colleges conduct over 3 million tests with staff and students since January
Prime Minister and the Education Secretary appoint Sir Kevan Collins as Education Recovery Commissioner.
Prime Minister confirms schools and colleges will not return to full face-to-face education after February half-term
Gavin Williamson addresses the Education Policy Institute on remote learning.
Skills for Jobs White Paper will revolutionise post-16 education, reshape the training landscape and help the nation build back better
Edenred site opens for schools to purchase eGift cards for eligible families to use at their choice of supermarkets
Wide-ranging, independent review to address poor outcomes for children in care as well as strengthening families to improve vulnerable children’s lives
Multi-million pound investment will ensure T Level students have access to the world class facilities and cutting-edge equipment they need to get ahead.
Government boosts laptop and tablet programme with a further 300,000 devices – taking the total to 1.3 million
Pupils to receive set number of hours of remote education each day and Ofsted to inspect where it has concerns
Gavin Williamson statement to Parliament on closure of education settings during national lockdown
Restrictions on primary schools will be introduced across London
2021 New Year’s Honours List continues to acknowledge outstanding contribution to education and children services during the Covid 19 pandemic
Restrictions on schools and colleges will be introduced in areas with very high rates of coronavirus incidence or transmission.
Gavin Williamson addressed the House of Commons to update on the return to education settings in January.
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