Can teachers refuse to be vaccinated?
Can teachers refuse to be vaccinated? As a teacher, you might refuse to be vaccinated for Covid-19 due to medical concerns, personal or religious beliefs.
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Compassionate leave
In the unfortunate event that one of your relatives has passed away you will want to know how much time you can take time off school. You will want to check to see if your school has a compassionate leave policy outlining specific details for time off, paid leave and attending funerals.
Do teachers have to wear face masks in school?
The Department for Education (DfE) explains face masks will no longer be recommended for pupils and students in classrooms or communal areas.
Long covid: what do teachers need to be aware of?
Long covid will impact teachers with a number of school staff suffering long-term effects. In this article, we look at the symptoms of long covid, what type of support you should receive from your school and link to further information.
Tutoring catch-up plan for schools
Tutoring will be at the forefront of a "catch-up plan" for pupils. The government will spend £1 billion on an education “catch-up plan”, with a large chunk of the cash going directly to schools.
Virtual parents’ evenings
Virtual parents’ evenings seem to be becoming more popular due to the social distancing measures which schools must have in place. There will likely be the requirement as part of your role to attend parents evenings, even as part of a new virtual format.