DfE tells schools and colleges to stop daily lateral flow tests
Last week, we reported that the government was under pressure to make a statement about Covid testing in schools and colleges, after the Guardian revealed that the…
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Top 10 questions answered about rapid coronavirus testing in schools and colleges
On Tuesday 15 December, @EducationGovUK announced that teachers and pupils will have access to rapid testing from the start of January 2021. Then, with less…
Will the £95k cap on public sector exit payments impact on schools and colleges?
On Wednesday 4 November, the Restriction of Public Sector Exit Payment Regulations 2020 come into force. These impose a £95,000 cap on the amount public sector bodies…
What are the new rules on the extended furlough scheme?
Last week, the Chancellor @RishiSunak announced that the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme would be extended beyond November and will now be available until 31 March…
Can you fairly dismiss a teacher suspected of downloading illegal images of children?
You’d think the answer to this is a definitive ‘yes’. However, the Scottish EAT’s decision in K v L reveals how difficult it is for schools/colleges to…
Re-opening schools and colleges – 6 points that needed careful consideration
@IrwinMitchell Answers Employers’ Questions The government has asked schools and FE colleges to start to re-open from 1 June for some students and has published guidance to…
The Impact of Coronavirus on Safeguarding Rules for Schools and Colleges
@EducationGovUK has published new guidance on safeguarding during school closures which applies to all schools (including academies and independent schools and pupil referral units), further education colleges, sixth-form colleges,…
What will happen to furloughed agency workers during the extended lock down?
Many of our clients are concerned about what will happen to their agency workers during the extended lock down and the education sector is no…
What should we do if we suspect a member of staff or student has coronavirus?
Coronavirus: Your questions answered 1. What restrictions have the government put in place for people who have travelled to/from an ‘at risk’ country? Current guidance…