A ‘Safe Schools’ policy for re-opening education as soon as possible and mitigating the harms of closure
This paper proposes a ‘safe schools policy’ aimed at mitigating the harms of school closure,...
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Category: Education
Independent SAGE Winter-Spring Universities Transitions in the Context of SARS-CoV-2
The Department for Education ‘student travel window’ guidance published on 11th November 2020...
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safer schools report featured in The Independent
‘Scientists call for action after 50-fold rise in coronavirus infections in schools’:...
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Tes covers our new safer schools report
New Independent SAGE consultation document on Safer Schools calls for “urgent action”...
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An Urgent Plan for Safer Schools
Independent SAGE and the EAGLE research group for education, have published a guidance note for...
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INDEPENDENT SAGE STATEMENT ON UNIVERSITY WINTER TERM 2020 AND WINTER-SPRING TRANSITIONS IN THE CONTEXT OF SARS-COV-2
On 31st October 2020, Boris Johnson announced new national restrictions in England starting on 5th...
Read MoreStatement on cuts to laptop allocation for disadvantaged pupils
Independent 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 MoreIndependent SAGE Emergency Statement on Universities in the Context of Rising SARS-CoV-2 Cases in Late September 2020
Since 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 MoreResponse to sage advice on opening universities
The 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 .
Read MoreLearning the lessons from reopening schools in Scotland
In this brief report we set out a six point plan of actions for UK schools, learning from the initial weeks of term in Scotland.
Click here for the full report .
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Final statement on safe return to universities
This autumn will see the mass movement and migration of millions of people to university campuses...
Read MoreConsultation statement on safe return to universities
In a new report for consultation, Independent SAGE recommends several actions for a safe return to universities. These include: regular testing of all students & staff Reduction of in person student social activities...
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