In a week when it seemed as though the pandemic might be over but Europe was facing a new threat, schools were given guidance on the end of Covid regulations, research revealed how poor management was driving staff out of the profession and one teacher explained how he answered students’ questions about the Ukraine crisis.
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End of Covid rules: what schools need to know The Department for Education has published new guidance on how schools should handle Covid cases, after the removal of the remaining restrictions.
Covid testing for school staff and students ends Boris Johnson announced that the government would no longer recommend that secondary school students and staff in England should test themselves twice a week.
When will schools get free Covid tests? The government has confirmed the new rules on when schools will be able to get free tests - and when they will have to pay for them
Teacher ‘burnout’ warning over unpaid overtime
Teachers have worked among the longest hours of any profession during the pandemic, including healthcare professionals, according to new TUC research.
Teachers don’t need DfE guidance to talk about Ukraine
The government has issued guidance to help teachers remain politically impartial in the classroom - but school staff have discussions about sensitive topics with their students every day, writes Helen Amass.
SEND review: The problem of special school places The government’s forthcoming review of the SEND system urgently needs to address the shortage of places, writes special school leader Simon Knight
What every school needs to know about grief Tes looks at the legal rights of staff who have lost a loved one - and what schools can do to give them the best possible support
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