This week I highlight new guidance on looking after children during heatwaves and a consultation that has been launched on the qualifications system.

Advice published for teachers during heatwaves
The UKHSA has published guidance for teachers in schools and early years settings on looking after children during heatwaves. It provides steps to take to protect children indoors and outdoors during hot weather. The guidance also recommends schools have a sun safety policy in place and advice on developing a policy is available from Cancer Research UK.

Consultation launched on the qualifications system
Ofqual and the DfE have opened a consultation on ‘Ensuring the resilience of the qualifications system’ to ensure effective contingency arrangements are in place in the event of disruption. Ofqual proposes requiring all awarding organisations to consider whether it is necessary to have resilience arrangements in place for their particular qualifications, including, where necessary, providing guidance to schools and colleges on collecting evidence of student performance. The consultation closes on 2 August 2023.