Seven members of staff at the same primary school have tested positive for coronavirus, as thousands of pupils returned to the classroom across the country today. Arboretum Primary School, in Derby, has been closed following the positive tests, with the staff members, who have mild symptoms, now recovering at home. The school is believed to … Read more
Emily Andre has discussed her daughter Amelia’s return to school on Monday amid the COVID-19 lockdown. Speaking in her OK! Magazine column, the doctor, 30, said it was time for ‘life to get going again’ and that she felt positive about her daughter, six, going back to education, after Peter, 47, admitted the couple had … Read more
Ministers have been urged to create summer schools to help pupils catch up as they return to the classroom for the first time in more than two months – but up to a million children may be kept at home amid fears from parents. Schools are reopening with unprecedented social distancing measures, including face shields … Read more
Three mothers are considering launching legal battle with Government claiming school closures during coronavirus crisis may have breached their children’s human rights They have written to the Education Secretary to ask if pupils’ mental welfare was considered The mothers say social distancing in schools could cause long-term damage Schools will return on for select year … Read more
Ties, blazers, hats and bags are to be left at home and parents have been told to refrain from ‘nattering’ at the gates as schools prepare to unlock their doors tomorrow. The measures – which could include asking pupils to wear PE kit in to avoid using the changing rooms – are designed to ensure … Read more
Constance Hall is urging fellow mothers to enjoy boozy evenings with their friends on weeknights – because ‘me time’ is more important than doing the dishes and making sure your children are on time for school. The mummy blogger, 36, from Perth, Australia, shared a lengthy post on Facebook advocating taking some time out to … Read more
A headteacher has said ‘none of her staff have needed persuading’ to come back to work next week, and that although they’re ‘scared’ amid the coronavirus crisis, they ‘want to do their job’. Yesterday, Boris Johnson announced the phased reopening of primary schools in England will begin as planned on Monday, with reception, year one … Read more
A brand new school that was built in 12 weeks during the coronavirus lockdown has had its construction captured in remarkable time-lapse footage. Sir Frederick Gibberd College in Harlow, Essex, was built by contractor Caledonian Modular on Tendring Road, who built most of the new school in a factory. Working within government guidelines during the … Read more
Cattle class! Primary school unveils classroom of the future with parents dropping off children into PENS as others separate desks, mark out social distancing zones and display posters ordering pupils to stay two metres apart Classrooms have undergone a major change in the wake of the coronavirus Parents required to drop their children into pens … Read more
Cattle class! Primary school unveils classroom of the future with parents dropping off children into segregated PENS before they are taken to socially-distanced seats – with rule-breakers told three strikes and you’re sent home Classrooms have undergone a major change in the wake of the coronavirus Parents required to drop their children into pens at … Read more