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Education Update
30 November 2020
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Education
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement addresses the continuation of in-person schooling despite the pandemic, emphasizing the low risk to children and staff while highlighting potential harms from school closures.
Action Requested
A new Covid-19 workforce fund has been announced to support schools facing significant challenges due to staff absences and financial pressures during the pandemic. The fund will help cover costs from November until the end of term for eligible institutions, in addition to existing funding measures like the £1 billion catch-up fund.
Key Facts
- SAGE published papers on the latest evidence regarding coronavirus transmission in schools.
- Schools can take actions to reduce risks through guidance controls.
- A new contingency framework prioritises vulnerable children and critical workers' children.
- The Covid-19 workforce fund supports schools with high staff absences and financial pressures.
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