Unison calls for nurseries in England to close amid third Covid lockdown. Nurseries should be treated the same as schools and staff should be prioritised for vaccination, union says ow.ly/f4OR30rrr30 | Guardian

Schools aren’t really closed at all. The number of vulnerable and KW children means most classes are open with a reduction in numbers. This causes teachers to do twice the work, teaching those at home and those in school. Misrepresented by the media and the DfE again.

you can do it. even if you doubt yourself sometimes. just trust yourself. know that you’re capable. you’ll make it. :)

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On my daily runs out with the dog I’ve now met 4 parents overwhelmed with home learning expectations. Kids hate live lessons and crying. DfE need to suspend the national curriculum and focus on safety right now. This is a mental health disaster and pressure will put kids at risk.

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Absolutely over the moon on getting a 2:1 for my first ever uni assignment🤩

BREAKING - Staff in primary schools & maintained nursery schools are to be given access to home testing kits for asymptomatic testing, while early years staff in PVI settings will instead be given "priority access" to tests via community testing centres. eyalliance.org.uk/news/2021/01/d…

Schools will definitely not reopen to all pupils straight after half-term, it is being reported this morning. tes.com/news/school-re…

A primary school that gave every child a teddy bear has been amazed by the impact that the cuddly toys have had on pupil engagement during lockdown tes.com/news/how-teddy…

Meghan and Harry’s interview has really hit home for me, thank you for talking about mental health and for bringing awareness to how important it is for people to support you ❤️

Be kind, even if you’re having a bad day (including to yourself too) 💕 Image: Nikki Miles

BREAKING: The revised EYFS Framework, which will come into effect on 1 September, has been published: bit.ly/3rE0wEO A DfE summary of newer changes to safety and welfare requirements, and why they have been made, is available here: bit.ly/3cCV6pl

With the return to school in full swing, we have backed a new law to help make school uniforms more affordable for all. Here is what you need to know about school uniform: dfemedia.blog.gov.uk/2021/04/30/wer…

And first year teaching placement is done! So lucky to have a wonderful class and support staff