Wellbeing

93% Dubai schools follow Covid safety rules: KHDA

Half of the total number of students in Dubai have returned to campus for face-to-face learning.Read the full article at: www.khaleejtimes.com

UK: Teachers' risk 'similar' to other under-65s

School staff do not have a markedly higher risk of infection than other working-age adults, a study suggests. The study measured infection rates in school staff

Free rapid testing for pupils' families in England

Schoolchildren's household and bubble members will be offered Covid tests to take at home twice a week.Read the full article at: www.bbc.com

Turkey starts administering COVID-19 vaccines to teachers

Turkey started administering COVID-19 vaccines to teachers Wednesday as the country prepares for a gradual re-opening of schools.Read the full article at: www

Indonesia's special needs children struggle for proper online education

Second-grader Felisa Dewi Kirana knows what she wants when she grows up. The 9-year-old girl, who was born with hydrocephalus and cerebral palsy, loves to run

Schools back 8 March in England with Covid tests taken at home

All schools in England are going back from 8 March, the prime minister has confirmed, with schools able to decide a phased return during that week.Read the full

Dubai students become safety ambassadors in schools

Around 1,000 students have been trained by Dubai Police to become ‘Safety Ambassadors’ to patrol campuses and report incidents of bullying and abuse at their

Kyrgyzstan: UN WFP and Good Neighbors International help schools provide better nutrition for children

The programme aims to strengthen the capacity of all Kyrgyz primary schools to prepare and serve fresh and nutritious meals throughout the country.Read the full

Dubai: 10 dos and don'ts for parents when sending kids to school

Parents must be aware of the signs and symptoms of Covid-19 and they should NOT send their child to school if they exhibit any symptoms.Read the full article at

Why now is the right time to build rapport in our classroom

How does it feel when you're in a new or familiar space and someone says hello and takes time to talk to you?

How Can We Better Support Our Students' Emotional Health?

What do students really need and why is it so important to prioritize their wellbeing in times of uncertainty?

India: Budgeting for joyful, resilient school education

The impact of the disruptions brought by the Covid-19 pandemic on the school education will perhaps be felt by an entire generation of learners.Read the full

France approves saliva Covid-19 tests in schools

Until now, saliva testing for Covid-19 was only allowed in very specific circumstances. Officials hope to test at least 200 thousand students per week by mid

UK: Over 3 million rapid coronavirus tests in schools and colleges

Significant milestone sees primary and secondary schools and colleges conduct over 3 million tests with staff and students since January.Read the full article

C.D.C. Urges Reopening of Schools With New Guidelines

he new guidelines highlight the growing body of evidence that schools can openly safely if they put in effect layered mitigation measures.Read the full article

Pandemic puts spotlight on special needs education in Saudi Arabia

According to the Saudi Education Ministry’s numbers in 2019, there are more than 76,000 special needs students in the Kingdom. These students are eligible for

Healthy mindset - An investment for wellbeing in school

A good sense of wellbeing will fuel the child’s quest for lifelong learning and development.

KSrelief continues education projects in Burkina Faso

The number of direct beneficiaries of the program has reached 22,287 while 30,000 have benefited indirectly. The center is providing psychosocial support

US schools in disarray over Covid safety fears

As the coronavirus pandemic slows in the US, tension among parents, teachers and school districts over restarting classes have in the past week moved to court

Germany: Debate about schools reopening

Ahead of consultations between German Chancellor Angela Merkel (CDU) and state premiers next Wednesday, several cabinet members have expressed reluctance to

Covid hits exam-taking and poorer pupils worst, study finds

Survey of students in England reveals huge disparities in effects of lockdown and school closures.Read the full article at: www.theguardian.com

Argentine capital tests teachers for Covid-19 ahead of reopening schools

Officials in the Argentine capital launched Monday an operation to test school staff for Covid-19 before the scheduled return of children to classrooms on Feb

Dubai private school teachers, staff get annual pass to Dubai Parks and Resorts

Dubai Parks and Resorts and KHDA team up to offer pass as a thank you to teachers, staff.Read the full article at: gulfnews.com

Singapore: Schools suspend high-element outdoor activities after 15-year-old student dies following incident at SAFRA Yishun

The safety of our students has always been a priority for us, and we are working with the police and relevant parties to investigate the incident," said the

Why are social interactions so critical for mental health?

Is online education the right answer for us as human beings?

GESS Talks to Simon Ferris, Director, Flat Stan First Aid

We catch up with Simon to find out how the last year has been, what changes his business has had to make and his personal experiences.

Why are schools across the UK reopening on different dates?

Children in Scotland to start returning on 22 February, but 8 March is earliest possible date for England.Read the full article at: www.theguardian.com

Ireland: Special education set to partially reopen from February 11th

Special schools to open first followed by special classes with 50% attendance.Read the full article at: www.irishtimes.com

Dubai school backs later start for lessons as survey reveals huge impact of extra sleep

Dubai College surveyed hundreds of pupils on their wellbeing before and during the pandemic and found more rest was key to happiness.Read the full article at

UK: Labour stands by teacher vaccination policy

Prioritising staff would be 'sensible' and should be considered by the expert body, the party says.Read the full article at: www.bbc.com