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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: January 2022:

Northern Ireland (DENI):

The Education Minister has written to educational settings and parents to provide an update on COVID-19 issues.

Letter to educational settings – https://t.co/6Ddrzw9RLy

Letter to parents – https://t.co/RkiWlqmXpm pic.twitter.com/KueIfCnUty

— Education NI (@Education_NI) January 14, 2022

Letter from the Minister to parents providing an update on COVID-19 issues 13 January 2022

Letter from the Minister to Educational Settings providing an update on COVID-19 issues 13 January 2022

England:

DfE: Latest updated guidance and information 18 January 2022

Isolation rules have changed.

In our blog we explain what will this mean in practice for children, families, schools and other education settings:https://t.co/z5ekOnldeA

— Department for Education (@educationgovuk) January 14, 2022

Isolation rules have changed – what does this mean for families and schools? (14 January 2022)

We are updating self-isolation guidance for people who test positive for COVID-19 in England.

From Monday, people can leave self-isolation after 5 full days if they test negative on days 5 and 6.

Swipe for details 👇https://t.co/5hqUzUgreo

— Department of Health and Social Care (@DHSCgovuk) January 13, 2022

Voice Community: Statement on DfE's temporary relaxation of early years ratios (13 January 2021)

Voice Community: Latest COVID-19 FAQ and updates for members

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