Gavin Williamson is to announce a new role of a “free speech champion” who will be able to fine universities that stifle freedom of speech, according to reports. The education […]
GCSE exams could be delayed by three weeks in line with A-levels, reports say
Next summer’s GCSE exams could reportedly be pushed back amid a resurgence of coronavirus cases. The tests are set to delayed in line with A-level exams, which it was reported […]
Ministers plan pre-Christmas Covid lockdown for English universities
Ministers want to place universities in England into lockdown for two weeks before Christmas, with students told to remain on campus and all teaching carried out online, the Guardian has […]
‘You stupid boy’: Boris takes Private Williamson to task over exams U-turn
The day hadn’t got off to the best of starts for Gavin Williamson, with the prime minister phoning to express his full confidence in him. A sure sign he was […]
Schools in England should not reopen before September, unions warn
Schools in England should not reopen before September and the government must not force parents to send children back if they object, two leading unions have warned the education secretary. […]