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Young Carer living ‘in constant fear’ after lack of government aid during pandemic

by joa18hjy | Mar 4, 2021 | Charity, Education

Young Carers have received little-to-no mental health support from the Government in the past twelve months. Thomas Atkin, a 17-year-old Sixth Form student from Sheffield, cares for both of his parents and has felt these effects first-hand. His Mum has Chronic Fatigue...

‘It has been a nightmare’ Parent excited for schools to reopen

by joa19vni | Feb 25, 2021 | Education, News

An enthusiastic parent has praised the Prime minister’s announcement on schools reopening in two weeks’ time on March 8. Kelly Louise* an underwriter from Bradway is keen to see her two children return to class as staying at home has badly affected their mental...

Government announced plans to fund summer schools to help struggling students

by job18mv | Feb 25, 2021 | Education, Politics

Boris Johnson has announced his plan to discuss funding summer schools taught by school teachers. The scheme hopes to help struggling pupils catch up with their learning following the disruptions caused by the pandemic.  With Covid restrictions being in place since...

Teacher-assessed grades will now form the results for millions of children

by admin | Feb 25, 2021 | Education

The cancelled A-levels and GCSE’s have been replaced with teacher-assessed grade giving schools the freedom to determine students grades by using mock papers and exams, along with coursework and essays. All exam boards will set optional assessments in every subject...

Parents fined more than ever for child absences

by joc19js | Feb 25, 2021 | Education, News, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

Data shows that Sheffield schools have more than the average number of students absent, and parents are paying larger fines than ever before. The most recent pre-Coronavirus statistics available for school absences show Sheffield is worse than average when it comes to...

The Pen Pal Project helping Sheffield children get through lockdown

by joa18maj | Feb 18, 2021 | Charity, Education, News

CHILDREN IN Sheffield have been given the opportunity to make pen pal friends during lockdown to improve their mental health. The scheme, which 60 children have already signed up for, has been set up by Always an Alternative; an organisation that focuses on reducing...
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