Thousands of kids poured through the school gates into classrooms around the country this morning, with many older students reportedly wearing masks as per the Government’s recommendations. While home schooling […]
Covid 19 Delta outbreak: Lockdown and alert-level decision day – experts urge Jacinda Ardern, Government to be cautious
COVID LATEST* 277 cases: Rest home worker, Auckland Uni staff member test positive* Locations of interest list passes 500 mark – more supermarkets, 11 schools* Pregnant Kiwi denied emergency MIQ […]
Schools could have covered up sex offences to protect reputation, top police officer warns
A top police officer has warned that some schools may have covered up sexual offences in order to protect their reputation. Chief Constable Simon Bailey told The Times he was […]
Covid 19 coronavirus: Neighbouring schools on high alert after latest Papatoetoe High School scare
Nearly a third of pupils at a South Auckland intermediate are staying away from class today as the Papatoetoe community is back on high alert following a fresh school Covid […]
Keeping pupils motivated at home is significant challenge, watchdog warns
Keeping pupils motivated while studying at home is a significant challenge, according to England’s schools watchdog. Research from Ofsted found parents and schools were worried about engagement with remote education […]
Schools are facing more students this lockdown compared to last spring – here’s why
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, […]