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Labour Launch Bid To Force Ministers To Publish Documents Behind Rejected School's Catch-Up Fund
Labour Launch Bid To Force Ministers To Publish Documents Behind Rejected School's Catch-Up Fund
Coronavirus
Labour will today use a Commons vote to attempt to force ministers to publish texts, emails and any other documents discussing their reasons for rejecting a £15bn education support package.
Post-Covid £1.4bn School Recovery Package Is A Tenth Of What's Needed, Education Leaders Say
Education
Post-Covid £1.4bn School Recovery Package Is A Tenth Of What's Needed, Education Leaders Say
East 17's Tony Mortimer Is Writing His Own Novel To Tackle Shortage Of Books For Young Boys
Education
East 17's Tony Mortimer Is Writing His Own Novel To Tackle Shortage Of Books For Young Boys
Academics And Officials Have Questioned The Evidence Behind Gavin Williamson’s “Excessive” University Free Speech Bill
Education
Academics And Officials Have Questioned The Evidence Behind Gavin Williamson’s “Excessive” University Free Speech Bill
Civil Servants Were Working On Downing Street Refurbishment Trust Plans During Covid Pandemic
Coronavirus
Civil Servants Were Working On Downing Street Refurbishment Trust Plans During Covid Pandemic
Exclusive: MP Criticises “Frankly Insulting” University Hardship Funding As English Students Get Less Support Than Devolved Nations
Coronavirus
Exclusive: MP Criticises “Frankly Insulting” University Hardship Funding As English Students Get Less Support Than Devolved Nations
Exclusive: Universities Are Accused Of Lack Of Support For Students Facing Domestic Abuse, Despite “High Prevalence” In Age Group
Education
Exclusive: Universities Are Accused Of Lack Of Support For Students Facing Domestic Abuse, Despite “High Prevalence” In Age Group
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Young people leaving care need a suitable and safe home Partner content
Health
By Barnardo's and IKEA UK & Ireland
Young people leaving care need a suitable and safe home
Education Equality - The Helen Grant Interview
Education
By Jasmine Lee-Zogbessou
Education Equality - The Helen Grant Interview
Failure to take action has led to sexual abuse being normalised in schools
Health
By Maria Miller MP
Failure to take action has led to sexual abuse being normalised in schools
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The Saturday View: After A Chaotic First Week, Does GB News Have A Future?
The Saturday View: After A Chaotic First Week, Does GB News Have A Future?
Culture
Matt Hancock's Pandemic Claims “Did Not Stack Up” Committee Member Says
Matt Hancock's Pandemic Claims “Did Not Stack Up” Committee Member Says
Coronavirus
'The DUP leadership is monumentally out of step': Stephen Farry reviews 'Northern Protestants: On Shifting Ground'
"The DUP leadership is monumentally out of step": Stephen Farry reviews 'Northern Protestants: On Shifting Ground'
By Stephen Farry MP
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Academics And Officials Have Questioned The Evidence Behind Gavin Williamson’s “Excessive” University Free Speech Bill
Education
Academics And Officials Have Questioned The Evidence Behind Gavin Williamson’s “Excessive” University Free Speech Bill
Several academics and university officials have questioned the evidence underpinning Gavin Williamson’s new Bill aimed at ensuring free speech at UK universities.
Teachers Say Gavin Williamson “Has Not Done His Homework” On Plans For Behaviour Crackdown
Education
Teachers Say Gavin Williamson “Has Not Done His Homework” On Plans For Behaviour Crackdown
Education unions and teachers have hit back at the education secretary’s calls for a behaviour crackdown and a ban on mobile phones in schools, calling it “the least useful approach the education secretary can take”.
The cost of child poverty
Education
By Jack Monroe
The cost of child poverty
The government must repair the social safety net for the sake of the UK’s 4.1 million children growing up in poverty
Education news
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Coronavirus
By Policy@Manchester
Teenagers’ experiences of life in lockdown – and lessons for COVID-19 recovery plans
In this blog, Dr Ola Demkowicz (Manchester Institute of Education), Dr Emma Ashworth (Liverpool John Moores University), and Dr Terry Hanley (Manchester Institute of Education) discuss some of the experiences teenagers have reported during the UK lockdown, and provide recommendations to support teenagers now and during the next stages of the pandemic and recovery.
Now more than ever the government must implement a long-term strategy to combat child hunger
Education
By Rob Halfon MP
Now more than ever the government must implement a long-term strategy to combat child hunger
The Prime Minister should work with Marcus Rashford on a long-term solution to end child food poverty. Extending free school meals over the school holidays - at least while Covid-19 restrictions remain and job losses continue - would be a welcome first step.
For Black History to be more than a bullet point, teachers need government support and proper training
Education
By Micha Frazer-Carroll
For Black History to be more than a bullet point, teachers need government support and proper training
The subject of Black History in the curriculum has been much discussed over recent months – and yet the principles still appear abstract to some. Micha Frazer-Carroll talks to educators and race equality experts about what could be done differently
Partner content
Coronavirus
By British Safety Council
Government needs to step in to end student chaos
British Safety Council calls on Government to take control of the situation where students are isolated in halls of residence, living on junk food and living in fear. If students can study online from home, they should do so. Those who can’t, must be better protected.
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Coronavirus
By Institution of Engineering and Technology
IET response to the Scottish Government’s plans to cancel National 5 exams in 2021 because of COVID-19
In response to the Scottish Government’s announcement on exams in Scotland, Robin MacLaren, Chair of the Engineering Policy Group Scotland, said:
The Book that Changed My Life: The Cat in the Hat
Education
By Wes Streeting MP
The Book that Changed My Life: The Cat in the Hat
In the latest in our series on the books that have influenced or inspired Parliamentarians, Wes Streeting describes how his early life chances were given a boost by the silliness of Dr Seuss
Planting the seed: Investing in young people will prevent them becoming a ‘lost generation’ Partner content
Education
By PD Ports
Planting the seed: Investing in young people will prevent them becoming a ‘lost generation’
Speaking at PD Ports’ panel discussion at Conservative Party Conference, Jacob Young MP, emphasised the importance of showcasing career opportunities to young people to prevent them becoming a ‘lost generation’.
The ‘Lifetime Skills Guarantee’ is not new, we have long called for funding for adult education and retraining
Education
By Daisy Cooper MP
The ‘Lifetime Skills Guarantee’ is not new, we have long called for funding for adult education and retraining
Our proposals for ‘Skills Wallets’, to give everyone £10,000 to spend on education and training throughout their lives, was a cornerstone of the Liberal Democrat election manifesto in 2019.
Exclusive: A London University Has Become The First In The Capital To Confirm An Outbreak Of Coronavirus
Coronavirus
Exclusive: A London University Has Become The First In The Capital To Confirm An Outbreak Of Coronavirus
50 students are said to be self-isolating at university accommodation in west London following a “small cluster of confirmed cases of Covid-19”, it has been confirmed.
Universities And The Government Can’t Agree On Who Should Refund Students For Online-Only Degrees
Coronavirus
Universities And The Government Can’t Agree On Who Should Refund Students For Online-Only Degrees
The Department for Education is at odds with universities over who should be responsible for refunding unhappy students paying full fees for online-only tuition.
Labour Has Criticised Gavin Williamson For His 'Silence' On The University Covid Crisis
Coronavirus
Labour Has Criticised Gavin Williamson For His "Silence" On The University Covid Crisis
Gavin Williamson must come to the Commons next week to explain what the government is doing to tackle the Covid university crisis, Labour says.
Independent schools can play a part in tackling regional inequality in education
Education
By Baroness Bull
Independent schools can play a part in tackling regional inequality in education
There is an urgent need to address geographical inequality in education. A programme of digitally-based partnerships between independent and state schools could support communities most in need.
Universities are braced for a new wave of coronavirus in the absence of a credible action plan
Coronavirus
By Emma Hardy MP
Universities are braced for a new wave of coronavirus in the absence of a credible action plan
Government must establish reliable mass testing, ensure all students can learn remotely, and protect the financial future of Britain’s universities
UK Universities Are Launching Their Own Coronavirus Testing Schemes As Test And Trace Descends Into A 'Shambles'
Coronavirus
UK Universities Are Launching Their Own Coronavirus Testing Schemes As Test And Trace Descends Into A "Shambles"
A raft of UK universities have established their own Covid-19 testing schemes amid fears the return of students could lead to a spike in infections.
Boris Johnson Says Classes Shouldn't Be Sent Home Unless A Pupil Or School Teacher Tests Positive For Coronavirus
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson Says Classes Shouldn't Be Sent Home Unless A Pupil Or School Teacher Tests Positive For Coronavirus
The prime minister has warned teachers not to send whole year groups or classes home unless a student or staff member receives a positive coronavirus test.
A Minister Has Suggested Pupils And Parents Will Be A High Priority Group When Testing Is Rationed
Coronavirus
A Minister Has Suggested Pupils And Parents Will Be A High Priority Group When Testing Is Rationed
Pupils and their parents will be in the highest priority group after NHS and care staff for coronavirus testing when rationing is introduced shortly, the justice secretary has suggested.
Local Politicians In University Towns And Cities Are Bracing For Community Rifts As Thousands Of Students Return After Lockdown
Coronavirus
Local Politicians In University Towns And Cities Are Bracing For Community Rifts As Thousands Of Students Return After Lockdown
As thousands of students prepare to return to university, the towns and cities that usually welcome them are steeling themselves for potential rifts with local residents after six months of lockdown.
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Education
Grammar schools warned not to discriminate against disabled children during this year’s 11+ entry exams
All grammar schools in England have today been warned not to discriminate against disabled children during this year’s 11+ entry exams, following a successful legal challenge by a disabled child, funded by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC).
Black people have lived in Britain since before the English came here – it is time our curriculum reflected that
Education
By Theresa Villiers MP
Black people have lived in Britain since before the English came here – it is time our curriculum reflected that
It is not possible to understand modern Britain without an understanding of its past. That means teaching the nearly 2000-years of black history in Britain in our schools
No child’s education should be dependent on their internet connection
Coronavirus
By Siobhain McDonagh MP
No child’s education should be dependent on their internet connection
The closure of schools exposed the digital divide in our society. Lessons must be learnt from the last few months so that our young people do not fall even further behind.
Ofqual Chairman Says It Was A 'Fundamental Mistake' To Believe Algorithm Grades 'Would Ever Be Acceptable'
Coronavirus
Ofqual Chairman Says It Was A "Fundamental Mistake" To Believe Algorithm Grades "Would Ever Be Acceptable"
Roger Taylor defended his organisation’s response to the exams crisis, which saw calculated grades replaced with teacher predictions last-minute following a backlash.
Ministers Launch £2bn Drive To Tackle Youth Unemployment As Number Of Under-25s On Benefits Doubles
Education
Ministers Launch £2bn Drive To Tackle Youth Unemployment As Number Of Under-25s On Benefits Doubles
The Government is set to launch its £2bn ‘KickStart’ scheme on Wednesday as fresh data show the number of young people claiming benefits doubled during lockdown.
We need an urgent inquiry into the role of the welfare state to tackle widening inequality in Britain
Education
By Debbie Abrahams MP
We need an urgent inquiry into the role of the welfare state to tackle widening inequality in Britain
The widening of the attainment gap in primary schools, due to a rising number of disadvantaged children living in persistent poverty should act as a stark wake up call to us all.
Government considering benchmark tests to reveal student ‘learning gaps’ amid calls to delay summer exams
Coronavirus
Government considering benchmark tests to reveal student ‘learning gaps’ amid calls to delay summer exams
The Education Secretary has suggested that students could undergo "benchmarking" assessments to understand the effects of school closures on their education.
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NHS Parliamentary Awards