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[ 4th August 2020 ] Effective testing and contact tracing is essential for schools to safely open during COVID-19 pandemic News & Research
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Effective testing and contact tracing is essential for schools to safely open during COVID-19 pandemic

Modelling study suggests reopening UK schools in September must be combined with high-coverage of test-trace-isolate strategy to avoid second wave of COVID-19.

Academic achievement is influenced by how pupils ‘do’ gender at school

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Researchers at University of Cambridge suggest that young people’s attainment is linked to their ideas about what it means to be male or female.

UK pupils struggle learning at home

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Analysis of homeschooling in Great Britain during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic from the Opinions and Lifestyle Survey.

Socio-economic status predicts UK boys’ development of essential thinking skills

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Researchers find that children from less-advantaged backgrounds, boys in particular often under-perform academically.

School and college re-open plans for England published

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Detailed plans have been unveiled for all children and young people to return to full-time education in England from September.

A free hobby as part of the school day for all children in Finland

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The main goal is to increase the well-being of children and young people.

A Covid-19 exit strategy for primary schools by @JuniperEd

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Jane McKenzie-Downes from Juniper Education looks at how primary schools are addressing the impact of the coronavirus pandemic and preparing for the future