As schools move online, they must continue to consider and adapt safeguarding around this form of delivery. This may be an additional challenge especially for schools who have not had an online presence previously.  Ensuring your safeguarding procedures are comprehensive are as vital now as they ever have been.

English UK has expressed frustration as local councils continue to arbitrarily apply business rates relief around the country in the absence of intervention from the Treasury.

Home office announces visa extension until 31 July 2020 for those currently in the UK who cannot return to their home country due to the Covid-19 pandemic

English UK has prepared a memorandum and proposed amendment emphasising our key concerns around the Bill, the changes to the immigration rules we would like to see, and requiring the government to commit all future proposals around the rules to expert scrutiny before making changes. We have also indicated that we are willing to appear before the Scrutiny Committee to present our concerns.

We invite members to complete the Migration Advisory Committee's call for evidence for the shortage occupation list. The consulation closes at 11:45 on Wednesday 24 June 2020.