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• DFE Guidance on the use of face coverings in primary schools and early years settings

  Fri 05 Mar 2021

  DFE Guidance on the use of face coverings in primary schools and early years settings

   

  From Monday 8 March, new advice applies to the use of face coverings by staff, pupils and students in schools and further education in England. Further information can be found in the guidance for schools, guidance for further education providers and guidance for early years and childcare providers.

   

  In primary schools and early years settings it is recommended that staff and visitors wear face coverings where social distancing cannot be maintained between adults. These measures will be in place until Easter. As with all measures, we will keep this under review and update guidance as needed.

   

  Children in primary schools do not need to wear a face covering and they should not be asked to wear one.

   

  Dr Susan Hopkins, the Chief Medical Adviser for NHS Test and Trace, has said that “the consensus among educationalists, public health and clinical specialists is that it is not advisable for primary school children to wear face coverings. That is why Public Health England has not recommended to the Department for Education that they should be worn by primary pupils in the classroom. Children need to see facial expressions to develop their communication and language skills and practically, they can have difficulties keeping them on all day.”

  

• Walsall College Courses

  Thu 04 Mar 2021

  Later this month Walsall College will be hosting two free virtual events for people to take part in. On March 22^nd we will be detailing our free online courses available for adults, whilst on March 24^th we will be holding our Virtual Open Day which is open to absolutely everybody. 

   

  Free Online Course Event – March 22^nd

  
  On Monday 22^nd March from 4.00pm until 5.00pm we will be holding an online event for adults to discover a number of free online courses available for you to learn from the comfort of your own home. This will enable you to learn about the courses available including our free Level 2 and Level 3 distance learning courses in Business, Administration, Health and Social Care, our free recreational courses, free courses for unemployed and jobseekers, as well as the opportunity to ask any questions you may have.

   

  For further information and to register your place, please use the link below:
  
  https://www.walsallcollege.ac.uk/event/online-event-discover-free-online-courses/

   

   

  Walsall College Virtual Open Day – March 24^th

   

  On Wednesday 24^th March from 4.00pm until 7.00pm Walsall College will be holding a free virtual open day giving you the chance to explore all the different opportunities available.

   

  On the day you will be able to access a wide range of support and guidance, including:

   

  ·        Get the chance to chat to lecturers as they explain how our courses for school leavers develop your skills and talent and prepare you for your dream job

  ·        Discover learning opportunities for adults that you might not be aware of; from online, part-time day, evening and distance learning courses plus higher education and professional courses

  ·        Chat to our Apprenticeship Team about different training programmes and how to apply for vacancies

  ·        Receive courses and careers advice from our impartial Guidance Team

  ·        Find out about the bus passes, bursaries, free meals and other support packages available from our Student Finance Team

   

  For further information on how to register your place please click the following link - https://www.walsallcollege.ac.uk/event/walsall-college-march-open-day-21/