Scottish secondary pupils could wear masks in class<br />

Scottish secondary pupils could wear masks in class ->

The recommendation comes from the Scottish government's Covid advisory group on education.

(Thu, 04 Mar 2021 06:08:02 GMT)

Fears over spike in out-of-work young ->

There could be a "monumental" spike in youth unemployment without action, a report says.

(Thu, 04 Mar 2021 09:12:10 GMT)

Covid: School return chance for more pupils before Easter ->

Schools will be able to offer some sessions to years 7, 8 and 9 but it will not be a full return.

(Wed, 03 Mar 2021 17:31:19 GMT)

Academics face battle over pension scheme deficit ->

Trustees of the Universities Superannuation Scheme say contributions must rise steeply.

(Wed, 03 Mar 2021 09:13:01 GMT)

Budget 2021: Sunak announces extension to universal credit £20 top up ->

Rishi Sunak announces a temporary extension to universal credit until September as part of pandemic support.

(Wed, 03 Mar 2021 15:31:36 GMT)

Part-time return for all secondary pupils in Scotland from 15 March ->

As part of the phased return of pupils across Scotland, children in P4-P7 will also return full time.

(Tue, 02 Mar 2021 17:20:23 GMT)

Pupils need 'bold and ambitious' recovery plan, says tsar ->

Catching up is only part of helping pupils move forward after Covid, says education recovery tsar.

(Tue, 02 Mar 2021 14:04:57 GMT)

University to pay out £5k for 'less valuable' experience ->

Details of student complaints about Covid's impact are released - including one award of £5,000.

(Tue, 02 Mar 2021 00:01:52 GMT)

Covid-19: Quarantine hotels 'unsafe' for returning pupils ->

International pupils should be allowed to isolate at boarding schools, parents and teachers say.

(Tue, 02 Mar 2021 06:26:46 GMT)

Covid: Teachers' risk 'similar' to other under-65s ->

The study measured infection rates in school staff and pupils in November and December.

(Mon, 01 Mar 2021 13:05:56 GMT)

A-levels: Poorer students 'three grades behind' ->

The Education Policy Institute says they take fewer qualifications at a lower level than more affluent peers.

(Mon, 01 Mar 2021 09:52:51 GMT)

Covid-19: Free rapid testing for pupils' families in England ->

Schoolchildren's household and bubble members will be offered Covid tests to take at home twice a week.

(Sun, 28 Feb 2021 12:45:46 GMT)