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Former Children's Commissioner Baroness Longfield: 'Tech Companies Need To Feel Threatened By Online Safety Act'
Former Children's Commissioner Baroness Longfield: "Tech Companies Need To Feel Threatened By Online Safety Act"
Education
Former children’s commissioner and newly appointed peer Baroness Anne Longfield has questioned whether the government has the appetite to take on big tech to protect children online.
Universities Will Need Extra Money To Make Efficiencies, Government To Be Told
Education
Universities Will Need Extra Money To Make Efficiencies, Government To Be Told
British Universities Receiving US Funding Asked By Trump To Fill Out Diversity Surveys
Education
British Universities Receiving US Funding Asked By Trump To Fill Out Diversity Surveys
Inside The Special Educational Needs Crisis Forcing Councils Into Bankruptcy
Education
Inside The Special Educational Needs Crisis Forcing Councils Into Bankruptcy
Vice Chancellor Attacks 'Politically Motivated' Investigation After University Gets Record Fine Over Free Speech Row
Education
Vice Chancellor Attacks "Politically Motivated" Investigation After University Gets Record Fine Over Free Speech Row
The Childcare Funding Crisis Has Got Worse Since The Election, Warns Sector
Education
The Childcare Funding Crisis Has Got Worse Since The Election, Warns Sector
University Crisis Has Reached 'Crunch Point', Says Education Committee Chair
Education
University Crisis Has Reached "Crunch Point", Says Education Committee Chair
Opinion
The Office for Students should keep out of the culture wars
Education
By Siân Berry MP
The Office for Students should keep out of the culture wars
Universities are uniquely placed to drive innovation and deliver economic growth Partner content
Education
By Policy@Manchester
Universities are uniquely placed to drive innovation and deliver economic growth
‘Now or never’ moment approaches for delivering Labour’s election teacher pledge Partner content
Education
By National Foundation for Educational Research
‘Now or never’ moment approaches for delivering Labour’s election teacher pledge
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Labour Figures Fear More Gaza Independent Gains At The Local Elections
Labour Figures Fear More Gaza Independent Gains At The Local Elections
Political parties
Tories Criticise 'Outrageous' Choice Of Football Regulator Chair Who Donated £75,000 To Labour MPs In Two Years
Tories Criticise "Outrageous" Choice Of Football Regulator Chair Who Donated £75,000 To Labour MPs In Two Years
Culture
Keir Starmer Would Harm Labour’s Chances In Runcorn By-Election, Say Labour MPs
Keir Starmer Would Harm Labour’s Chances In Runcorn By-Election, Say Labour MPs
Political parties
Reform Is The Common Enemy In The Unpredictable Race For Hull And East Yorkshire Mayor
Reform Is The Common Enemy In The Unpredictable Race For Hull And East Yorkshire Mayor
Political parties
Recipes for Disaster: Kemi's steak
Recipes for Disaster: Kemi's steak
By Robert Hutton
Parliament
Strategic Defence Review: a defining moment for UK defence and industry Partner content
Strategic Defence Review: a defining moment for UK defence and industry
By Thales UK
Defence
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Inside The Special Educational Needs Crisis Forcing Councils Into Bankruptcy
Education
Inside The Special Educational Needs Crisis Forcing Councils Into Bankruptcy
A dramatic increase in children judged to have special educational needs has created another dysfunctional market driving councils into insolvency, reports Justine Smith
Baroness Cass: 'I don't have time for keyboard warriors in their basements'
Health
By Tali Fraser
Baroness Cass: 'I don't have time for keyboard warriors in their basements'
The Cass Review into NHS gender services for children opened up the national conversation on this controversial subject, and divided opinion. Its author, Baroness Cass, speaks to Tali Fraser about being newly introduced as a peer and how she responds to critics. Photography by Louise Haywood-Schiefer
SEND Help: How to reform our Special Educational Needs and Disabilities system
Education
By Matilda Martin
SEND Help: How to reform our Special Educational Needs and Disabilities system
“Lose, lose, lose.” That is how former Conservative education secretary Gillian Keegan described the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system in England, widely described as broken.
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Partner content
Education
By Equality and Human Rights Commission
EHRC statement on GCSE and A-Level results
EHRC will continue our discussions with exam regulators on transparency of data and an effective appeals process to make sure that no students are disadvantaged.
Gavin Williamson says he is ‘absolutely determined’ to stay on as poll reveals four in ten think Education Secretary should quit over A-levels crisis
Coronavirus
Gavin Williamson says he is ‘absolutely determined’ to stay on as poll reveals four in ten think Education Secretary should quit over A-levels crisis
Gavin Williamson has said he is “absolutely determined” to continue his work as Education Secretary “over the coming year” as he faces calls to quit over his handling of a major exams grading row.
Rich kids spent 30% more time learning in lockdown than poorest peers, new research shows
Coronavirus
Rich kids spent 30% more time learning in lockdown than poorest peers, new research shows
The richest primary school pupils spent 30% more time learning during the coronavirus lockdown than their peers in the poorest families, stark new research shows.
Gavin Williamson urged to ‘get a grip’ after exams U-turn triggers scramble for university places
Coronavirus
Gavin Williamson urged to ‘get a grip’ after exams U-turn triggers scramble for university places
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson has been told to “get a grip” as universities rushed to find places for pupils affected by the Government’s U-turn on grades.
Pressure on Gavin Williamson as poll shows almost half of Brits think he should resign over exam crisis
Education
Pressure on Gavin Williamson as poll shows almost half of Brits think he should resign over exam crisis
A snap poll after the Government U-turned on using an algorithm to calculate A Level and GCSE results has revealed the overwhelming majority think they have handled this summer’s exam crisis badly.
A-Levels fiasco: Gavin Williamson lifts university places cap amid calls to ‘step up’ help for higher education
Coronavirus
A-Levels fiasco: Gavin Williamson lifts university places cap amid calls to ‘step up’ help for higher education
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson is lifting the cap on university places in a bid to help students who may have lost out on their first choice amid the A-Levels grading fiasco.
Downgraded A-Level and GCSE results ditched as Gavin Williamson U-turns on grade algorithm
Education
Downgraded A-Level and GCSE results ditched as Gavin Williamson U-turns on grade algorithm
The controversial algorithm used to calculate this summer’s A-Level and GCSE grades has been ditched and replaced by teacher assessments amid a major backlash.
Huge pressure on Gavin Williamson to ditch A-Level and GSCE algorithm after Wales follows Northern Ireland in using teacher assessments
Education
Huge pressure on Gavin Williamson to ditch A-Level and GSCE algorithm after Wales follows Northern Ireland in using teacher assessments
Pressure is mounting on Gavin Williamson to ditch the controversial grade algorithm used for this summer’s A-Level and GCSEs after Wales announced they will use teacher assessments to calculate their results.
Boris Johnson won’t postpone GCSE results — but A-Level U-turn expected amid mounting Tory anger
Education
Boris Johnson won’t postpone GCSE results — but A-Level U-turn expected amid mounting Tory anger
Number 10 has ruled out postponing Thursday’s GCSE results amid growing anger from senior Tories about the A-Level marking fiasco.
Boris Johnson warned Tory MPs will go on the ‘warpath’ if A-levels row not resolved
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson warned Tory MPs will go on the ‘warpath’ if A-levels row not resolved
Boris Johnson has been warned that Conservative MPs will start “going on the warpath” if he does not resolve a crisis over this year’s A-level results.
Keir Starmer accuses Boris Johnson of failing to understand his ‘moral responsibility’ to re-open schools next month
Education
Keir Starmer accuses Boris Johnson of failing to understand his ‘moral responsibility’ to re-open schools next month
Sir Keir Starmer has heaped pressure on Boris Johnson on school re-openings saying the Prime Minister has a “moral duty” to get pupils back into classrooms next month.
A-level chaos after exam regulator withdraws appeal guidance as parents start legal action over downgraded results
Education
A-level chaos after exam regulator withdraws appeal guidance as parents start legal action over downgraded results
The exam regulator in England has suspended its guidance on appealing A-Level results just hours after publishing it amid the ongoing row over this year's grades.
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson facing calls to quit over 'shambolic' handling of A-level results
Education
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson facing calls to quit over 'shambolic' handling of A-level results
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson is facing calls to quit over his "shambolic" handling of A-level results.
Keir Starmer demands Scottish-style U-turn on A-levels ‘fiasco’ after results downgraded
Coronavirus
Keir Starmer demands Scottish-style U-turn on A-levels ‘fiasco’ after results downgraded
Keir Starmer has called on the UK Government to copy Scotland and rip up a “fatally flawed” new system used for grading A-levels after hundreds of thousands of results were downgraded.
Partner content
Education
By The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
There has never been a better time to get involved in STEM - the IET comments on today’s A-level results
The IET champions the need for employers and the education sector to collaborate to offer a diverse range of quality work experience to engineering students.
Partner content
Education
By Equality and Human Rights Commission
If we are going to build back better and not make things worse, it needs to start with our children’s future – EHRC Chair
To better understand any disparities for different protected groups, Ofqual must publish a full breakdown of the differences between teacher assessed grades and the final grade.
Labour hit out at A-level 'fiasco' after almost 40% of results downgraded
Coronavirus
Labour hit out at A-level 'fiasco' after almost 40% of results downgraded
Labour branded the handling of A-levels by ministers a "fiasco" after more than a third of results were downgraded.
Gavin Williamson vows ministers will not change A-level grading system again if there is an outcry over results
Education
Gavin Williamson vows ministers will not change A-level grading system again if there is an outcry over results
The Government will not change England’s A-levels grading system again if there is an outcry over Thursday’s results, the Education Secretary has declared.
Gavin Williamson apologises for ‘disruption’ to summer exams as he defends ‘credible’ grade estimate system
Coronavirus
Gavin Williamson apologises for ‘disruption’ to summer exams as he defends ‘credible’ grade estimate system
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson has apologised to children “for the disruption that they've had to suffer” due to cancelled exams.
Exam regulator ‘working urgently’ on A-Level appeal rules as Government accused of ‘panicked and chaotic response’ to results row
Education
Exam regulator ‘working urgently’ on A-Level appeal rules as Government accused of ‘panicked and chaotic response’ to results row
The exams regulator in England has said it is "working urgently" to set out how to appeal A-Level results after the Government changed the rules on how students’ grades will be calculated.
Hardworking pupils deserve better than this 'computer says no' approach to standardisation 
Education
By Robert Halfon MP
Hardworking pupils deserve better than this 'computer says no' approach to standardisation 
All young people should get the grades they have worked so hard for. But the current system for awarding and moderating results risks discriminating against young people from disadvantaged backgrounds – and could result in a huge social injustice
UK Government vows ‘triple lock’ for A-level results in bid to avoid repeat of Scottish exams fiasco
Coronavirus
UK Government vows ‘triple lock’ for A-level results in bid to avoid repeat of Scottish exams fiasco
Ministers are making a last-minute change to the A-level results system in a bid to avoid a repeat of problems that have dogged Scottish exams this year.
Almost 76,000 Scottish pupils get exam results upgraded after U-turn
Education
Almost 76,000 Scottish pupils get exam results upgraded after U-turn
Almost 76,000 Scottish pupils are set to get their exam results upgraded following a U-turn by ministers.
Number 10 ‘orders rapid review’ of evidence on coronavirus school transmissions in bid to reassure parents ahead of September return
Education
Number 10 ‘orders rapid review’ of evidence on coronavirus school transmissions in bid to reassure parents ahead of September return
Number 10 has asked England’s chief medical officer to speed up a review of the evidence on coronavirus in schools in a bid to show that it is safe for children to head back to the classroom.
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