A-level and GCSE results: 'Improved' schools can challenge grades<br />

A-level and GCSE results: 'Improved' schools can challenge grades ->

The exam regulator broadens rights of appeal amid concerns about unfair results in the pandemic.

(Fri, 07 Aug 2020 10:15:21 GMT)

School funding plan 'benefits wealthier pupils most' ->

The government's latest funding plan could "disproportionately benefit schools in better-off areas".

(Fri, 07 Aug 2020 01:52:58 GMT)

Coronavirus: University life may 'pose further risk' to young shielders ->

A lack of information from universities will pose a "further risk to lives", the NUS warns.

(Thu, 06 Aug 2020 07:56:43 GMT)

Schools 'must come before pubs and restaurants in future' ->

The right to an education should take priority over pubs, England's children's commissioner says.

(Wed, 05 Aug 2020 10:12:24 GMT)

Early-years workers quit 'underpaid and undervalued' jobs ->

You could earn more in Tesco, admits one pre-school leader as thousands leave the profession.

(Wed, 05 Aug 2020 01:47:19 GMT)

Child died after becoming trapped between two stairgates, report finds ->

A health visitor reported worrying signs of "squalor" at the four-year-old's home days before.

(Thu, 06 Aug 2020 10:53:44 GMT)

Scotland's results day: Thousands of pupils have exam grades lowered ->

The exam body says it lowered 125,000 grades that had been estimated by teachers to "maintain credibility".

(Tue, 04 Aug 2020 13:48:56 GMT)

Testing and tracing 'key to schools returning', scientists say ->

The UK's test and trace schemes are not yet good enough to stop a virus resurgence, scientists say.

(Tue, 04 Aug 2020 18:12:20 GMT)

Coronavirus: GCSE students allowed to drop poetry in 2021 exams ->

Other English and history topics will also become optional in England after disruption to lessons.

(Tue, 04 Aug 2020 06:26:07 GMT)

Coronavirus: Schools will be ready for September - minister ->

Reopening schools is a priority for the government and it will be safe, a cabinet minister says.

(Sun, 02 Aug 2020 17:38:11 GMT)

Prison launches take-away meal delivery service ->

Brixton prison is taking orders for take-aways from its professional-standard training restaurant.

(Fri, 31 Jul 2020 00:00:09 GMT)

Coronavirus in Scotland: Charity's plea to increase school uniform grant ->

Child Poverty Action Group says coronavirus has left many parents facing "extraordinary financial pressure."

(Thu, 30 Jul 2020 23:25:17 GMT)