What will be the consequences of coronavirus for teachers?

By Lisa Clatworthy2020-06-30T09:43:00

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There are so many unknowns – not least when schools might resume a degree of normality

The reopening of schools across the UK and Ireland during the summer and autumn of 2020 is a moveable feast. While logistics and health concerns are debated, there are also conversations and consultations about the impact of the loss of learning, with many pupils out of schools since March and not engaging with distance learning. This loss of learning is also impacting teachers, particularly those qualifying this year and those about to start training.

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