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The Future of Education

"The aftermath of the pandemic represents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to change education and early years education"

The future of education must focus on long-term recovery and students’ mental health, not short-term catch-up. The Future of Education report follows a survey of Community union’s education and early years members across the UK.

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

The wellbeing of our members and employees is paramount at this time.

In response to the current crisis, and in line with government advice, Voice HQ in Derby is closed until further notice. All staff are now working from home and any disruption will be kept to a minimum. Please ensure your contact details are kept up to date to that we can provide news updates and information to you as soon as it becomes available.

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Voice joins forces with Community

Voice has transferred to Community Union to become its education and early years section.

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Coronavirus information (updated)

Guidance for schools, colleges, nurseries and other education and early years settings on the coronavirus, COVID-19, and information for members.

Updates 18 June 2021:

England (DfE):

Education secretary @GavinWilliamson has written to parents of secondary school and college pupils in England about the importance of continuing regular Covid testing and reporting.

He said that continued support from families in helping fight the virus is vital.

— Department for Education (@educationgovuk) June 18, 2021

A letter to secondary school and college parents in England on continuing regular Covid-19 testing from Gavin Williamson, Secretary of State for Education

The PHE coronavirus resource centre has been updated with new accessible testing resources to support outgoing communications to parents and students in secondary schools and colleges.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) local restrictions in education and childcare settings Updated: How settings can prepare for restrictions to help contain community transmission of coronavirus (COVID-19).

Latest DfE updated guidance and information

Reducing Workload: school presentations on teacher workload and wellbeing

Department for Education presentations. 3 dates available: 5 July at 3:30pm, 7 July at 11:00am, 8 July at 3:30pmhttps://t.co/ojqZnQEEX6 pic.twitter.com/79WgtPPqMa

— Voice Community (@Voicetheunion) June 17, 2021

Northern Ireland:

Education Minister Michelle McIlveen has announced a further extension to two Covid-19 childcare support funds. This includes a third phase of the Childcare Sustainability Fund and the Childcare Covid-19 Temporary Closure Fund. https://t.co/5ZJLGDQ4dT pic.twitter.com/NnpyLeFHmb

— Education NI (@Education_NI) June 18, 2021

Welsh Government: Written Statement: Review of the Health Protection (Coronavirus Restriction) (No.5) (Wales) Regulations 2020

Updates 17 June 2021: Voice Community: Latest COVID-19 FAQs

Updates 16 June 2021: Welsh Government:

Help for learners to take their next steps as Wales moves forward Press release

Renew and reform: supporting learners' wellbeing and progression Guidance

Written Statement: Renew and reform: supporting learners’ well-being and progression (16 June 2021)

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