COVID-19

We’ve collated the latest news, and added some useful resources to help you to support children and young people in the best way you can, during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Latest news and support during Covid-19

Report details the ongoing impact of Covid-19 on young learners

A report issued by the Education Endowment Foundation details the results of a longitudinal study into the impact of Covid-19 and the related school closures on pupils in Year 2 and 3 last academic year.

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Mental Health decline in young people accelerated by pandemic, claims new report

The COSMO study (COVID Social Mobility and Opportunities), undertaken by University College London, has released its latest figures around the mental health of young people.

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New data shows impact of Covid on Teachers Mental health

New data from a working paper shows that there was a dramatic impact on the mental health of teaching staff and headteachers during and after the lockdowns.

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COVID-19 continues to impact attendance

Official figures published on 25th January 2022 show that one out of every eight pupils were off school on Thursday 20th January as Covid-related absences rose.

Updated Covid operational guidance for education settings

As education settings return to face to face teaching this month, the guidance document ‘Actions for schools during the coronavirus outbreak’ has been updated.

Updated Coronavirus Guidance for Schools

In light of the emergence of the Omicron variant the government have updated it’s guidance for all schools and specialist schools. The changes came into effect on 29th November 2021 and will be reviewed in three weeks’ time.

COVID-19 Operational Guidance Updated for Education Settings

The operational guidance for all settings was updated on 17th August to provide further clarification of the new self-isolation rules and other changes affecting education.

Quantifying learning loss for pupils in special schools and colleges

A new report by ASK Research, suggests that those pupils with EHCPs attending special schools and colleges have experienced between 4 to 5 months’ worth of learning loss as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Coronavirus Guidance for School Updated

After the announcement from the government that we are moving to Step 4 of the roadmap to easing restrictions, new guidance has been issued for schools and specialist settings.

Have your say - ‘How schools are coping with the impact of Covid-19 on the teaching of pupils with SEND: lessons for schools’

The Special Education Needs Policy Reference Forum (SENPRF), an independent sector expert forum, have published their report ‘How schools are coping with the impact of Covid-19 on the teaching of pupils with SEND: lessons for schools’

Major study to begin on impact of Covid-19 on children’s educational, language, social & emotional outcomes

The National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR) announced that they have been awarded a grant from the Nuffield Foundation, worth approximately £500K, to examine the impact that the school closures and lockdowns related to Covid-19...

Reports highlights how DfE support for children’s education in response to COVID-19 can significantly improve

A report issued from the House of Commons committee of Public Accounts entitled ‘Covid-19: Support for children’s education’ has detailed the discussion held with representatives from the Department of Education and written evidence...

Updated Coronavirus Guidance

The Prime Minister’s announcement to move to Step 3 of the Roadmap has been reflected in the updated guidance for settings and updated operational guidance for specialist settings.

nasen Live 2021 is back with early release tickets available now!

The return of SEND events - bringing the community back together. Our one day SEND CPD conference, nasen Live is returning on 24th September 2021 to the Vox Conference Centre in Birmingham.

Study on Social Mobility after Coronavirus to Track Year 11 Cohort

A new longitudinal study looking at social mobility and opportunities for young people post-Coronavirus has been launched today.

School staff survey reveals impact of Coronavirus on Mental Health

The final part of the annual State of Education survey carried out by the National Education Union (NEU) in March 2021 includes the opinions of over 10,000 school staff on the mental health needs of their pupils.

Updated Coronavirus guidance for schools

On Bank Holiday Monday, 5th April 2021, the government issued updated guidance for schools.

New research identifies possibilities for building back better in education for young people with SEND

A study from the University of Sussex, has been released today. The paper examines the perspectives of parents of children with SEND and their experiences of the return to school in September 2020 and home-learning during the latest lockdown.

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Supporting pupil wellbeing during lockdown

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01 Oct 2023

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Julie Wharton, Senior Lecturer at the University of Winchester shares stories of how SENCOs and their settings supported the emotional well-being of pupils during lockdown

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COVID 19 annual review case studies

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01 Apr 2020

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A useful free resource for SENCOs, techers and seniour leadership, this set of case studies illustrate different approaches to annual reviews in the current COVID-19 situation.

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Latest news and support during Covid-19

Report details the ongoing impact of Covid-19 on young learners

Mental Health decline in young people accelerated by pandemic, claims new report