Vaccinations update – 15 January
Both the Oxford vaccine and the Pfizer vaccine are now in use in Devon, while large vaccination sites across England are starting to open.
Public warned about vaccine scam
Trading Standards has issued a warning about fake texts offering a COVID-19 vaccine in an attempt to steal bank details.
Additional funding for school meals
Extra funding is being provided to support schools to provide food parcels or meals to children who are eligible for free school meals.
Provision of laptops and data to support remote learning
The Government is providing extra laptops and tablets to support children who do not already have access to a device for remote learning.
Exams and school attendance update
GCSEs and A and AS Level exams will not go ahead this summer, with some form of teacher-assessed grading to be used instead.
New Speech Language and Communication Needs training event
A new SLCN awareness training event for staff working with children and young people in education settings is taking place on 3 February.
Autism training course for school leaders
An autism training course providing practical support and resources for school leaders is starting this January.
Primary school admissions – September 2021
Parents have until Friday 15th January to make their application for their child’s Primary School place for September 2021.
BBC to put lessons on TV during lockdown
The BBC is helping children keep up with their studies during the latest lockdown, by broadcasting lessons on BBC Two, CBBC and online.