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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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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 14 June 2021: Scottish Government:

Students experiencing hardship over summer due to #coronavirus can apply for financial support through £20 million of new funding from @ScotGovEdu

Students can apply directly to their college or university’s Coronavirus Discretionary Fund

More info➡️ https://t.co/3hTj9G3HSp pic.twitter.com/4LHnVkYwi0

— ScotGov Education (@ScotGovEdu) June 13, 2021

The ELC National Induction Resource is developed to support you through your induction period in ELC and now reflects the most recent updates in policy and best practice, including changes relating to COVID-19.

Download it here ⬇️https://t.co/6QL9d5CvqO pic.twitter.com/xoAtJOhNSZ

— ScotGov Childcare (@ELCScotGov) June 11, 2021

Updates 11 June 2021:

England (DfE): Education recovery support: Updated list of resources to help early years settings, schools and 16 to 19 education providers support children and young people’s wellbeing and education recovery.

Latest DfE updated guidance and information

Scottish Government:

Expanding the national vaccination programme Roll-out to include international students.

Higher and Further Education Minister @jamiehepburn has welcomed @ScotFundCouncil's publication of guidance for colleges on how they should spend £4.4 million of new student mental health funding from @scotgov

Read more➡️https://t.co/ypSJo7W22N pic.twitter.com/gREZBxlvjF

— ScotGov Education (@ScotGovEdu) June 10, 2021

Parent, Baby & Toddler Groups can apply for grants of up to £500 to help them participate in the Get Into Summer campaign. If you are involved in one of these groups you’ll find all the details at👉 https://t.co/lVLbxapotJ #getintosummer @parentclubscot @CALAchildcare @ELCScotGov pic.twitter.com/Mb9P2zu2xD

— Early Years Scotland (@earlyyearsscot) June 10, 2021

Announcement: Colleges to benefit from £4.4 million mental health package. This announcement will allow colleges to develop mental health and resilience packages that fit their own specific needs.https://t.co/8orFR4pv4e pic.twitter.com/xCn0ai0LPz

— Scottish Funding Council (@ScotFundCouncil) June 10, 2021

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