Independent SAGE released its first schools report in May 2020, updated for the return to school inSeptember 2020. Most of the recommendations we made then remain highly relevant a year later,including advice on bubbles,...
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Independent SAGE Statement on Universities and Colleges Winter-Spring 2021 in the Context of...
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Closing schools may be necessary when the pandemic is out of control, but it should always be a...
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This paper proposes a ‘safe schools policy’ aimed at mitigating the harms of school closure,...
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The Department for Education ‘student travel window’ guidance published on 11th November 2020...
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‘Scientists call for action after 50-fold rise in coronavirus infections in schools’:...
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New Independent SAGE consultation document on Safer Schools calls for “urgent action”...
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Independent SAGE and the EAGLE research group for education, have published a guidance note for...
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On 31st October 2020, Boris Johnson announced new national restrictions in England starting on 5th...
Read MoreIndependent SAGE statement on cuts to the Department for Education allocation of laptops for disadvantaged pupils in England On 22nd October, the Department for Education imposed a legal duty on all schools in England “to...
Read MoreSince Indepent Sage’s initial consultation on University reopening at the end of August, the situation has changed significantly. Cases are rising rapidly, particularly in young adults, and there are reports of rapidly deteriorating situations on some university campuses as universities attempt to manage the multiple crises of transmission, infections, and student welfare.
In light of this we have updated our recommendations. Read the full statement and recommendations here .
This statement represents the considered view of Independent SAGE. We welcome additional evidence and views that might enable us to improve upon it.
Read MoreThe government’s advisory body, SAGE, published advice on the reopening of universities. Much of it is similar to our own advice and we present an official response in this document.
Click here for the full report .
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