Schools have been told to move online to all but vulnerable children and children of key workers for the second time during the pandemic – although things seem a little […]
Universities face funding shortfall caused by Covid and pensions, says IFS
Universities in England still grappling with the impact of Covid-19 are facing “significant” financial risks from high drop-out rates and soaring pension costs, according to analysis by the Institute for […]
A postcode lottery is stopping children in care from going to university
There have been far too few care leavers going to university for far too long. The numbers are staggering: just 12% of care-experienced pupils compared to 42% of their peers. […]
As a teacher in Thailand, I know Covid will stop my students going to UK universities
Overheard in my classroom, at an international school in Thailand: “My dad doesn’t think it’s a good idea to go to the UK at the moment. He’s not sure Covid-19 […]
Ben Bradley urged to apologise over free school meals tweets
Pressure is mounting on Ben Bradley to apologise for a Twitter tirade in which the Conservative MP was accused of linking free school meals with “crack dens” and “brothels”. Bradley, […]
UK home schooling numbers double in a week, amid Covid test shortages
The number of pupils in England who are studying remotely from home rather than in school has more than doubled in the space of a week, according to data shared […]
Lack of Covid tests puts schools in ‘impossible situation’, teachers warn PM
Headteachers and school governors have written a strongly worded letter to the prime minister “imploring” him to take personal charge of the crisis in Covid testing, warning that children’s return […]
Study into transmission of coronavirus in schools
A major research project to track coronavirus infections in schools and help head teachers prevent disruption is being piloted in Bristol. The study aims to understand exactly how pupils transmit […]
Delay A-level and GCSE exams to give pupils more time, says Labour
Next year’s GCSE and A-level exams should be sat later in the summer to give pupils valuable time to catch up, according to a proposal by Labour that is likely […]
Covid outbreaks in English schools ‘uncommon’, says PHE
Covid-19 infections and outbreaks were “uncommon” in English schools after they reopened in June, according to a Public Health England report. A study released by the health agency on Sunday […]