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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.
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.
Teachers Say The Testing Crisis Is Already Hitting Schools So Hard They May Have To Close Down
Coronavirus
Teachers Say The Testing Crisis Is Already Hitting Schools So Hard They May Have To Close Down
Teachers have described the chaos of the coronavirus testing crisis now hitting schools, with some saying the diffculties caused by those unable to get tests is already so severe they may have to shut their doors.
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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
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.
Children who do not return to school next week risk 'huge dent in future life chances', says Gavin Williamson
Coronavirus
Children who do not return to school next week risk 'huge dent in future life chances', says Gavin Williamson
Children who do not return to the classroom when schools return next week face a "huge dent in their future life chances", says Gavin Williamson.
Boris Johnson’s reputation is riding on getting schools back next week. So can he do it?
Education
Boris Johnson’s reputation is riding on getting schools back next week. So can he do it?
The Government’s entire coronavirus strategy rest on getting schools back open next week after months of remote learning. Eleanor Langford speaks to teachers, their unions and the chair of the Commons Education Committee to find out whether the crucial September 1 push can work.
Boris Johnson claims A-Level and GCSE results crisis was caused by ‘a mutant algorithm’
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson claims A-Level and GCSE results crisis was caused by ‘a mutant algorithm’
Boris Johnson has suggested the confusion over A-Level and GCSE grade estimates in recent weeks was due to a “mutant algorithm”.
Gavin Williamson urged to ‘get a grip’ as he faces fresh Tory backlash over school masks u-turn
Coronavirus
Gavin Williamson urged to ‘get a grip’ as he faces fresh Tory backlash over school masks u-turn
Conservative MPs are urging the Education Secretary to “get a grip” as he faces a backlash over the Government u-turn on wearing masks in schools.
Boris Johnson says he could change face masks advice in schools but insists pupils are 'safe' to return
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson says he could change face masks advice in schools but insists pupils are 'safe' to return
Boris Johnson has suggested he could U-turn on his opposition to the use of face masks but insisted schools remain "safe" to reopen from next week.
Gavin Williamson insists shutting schools in local lockdowns would be a ‘last resort’
Education
Gavin Williamson insists shutting schools in local lockdowns would be a ‘last resort’
Shutting schools in areas where localised lockdown restrictions are imposed would be a “last resort”, the Education Secretary has said, amid a government push to get children back in the classroom from next week.
Fines a ‘last resort’ for parents who don’t put their children back in school next week, says education minister
Coronavirus
Fines a ‘last resort’ for parents who don’t put their children back in school next week, says education minister
The Government will view fines for parents who do not put their children back in school next week as a “last resort”, an education minister has said.
Boris Johnson urges parents to prepare for school return as he says coronavirus risk to children is 'very small'
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson urges parents to prepare for school return as he says coronavirus risk to children is 'very small'
Boris Johnson has urged parents to prepare for schools to return as he insisted the risk to children from coronavirus is "very small".
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.
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.
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.
Boris Johnson says teachers doing an ‘incredible job’ as union warns staff ‘losing patience’ with school reopening plan
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson says teachers doing an ‘incredible job’ as union warns staff ‘losing patience’ with school reopening plan
Boris Johnson has praised the “incredible job” done by teachers to get children back in the classroom, after a major union said staff were “losing patience” with the Government.
Teachers planning ‘week on-week off’ pattern if coronavirus surges amid Boris Johnson’s back-to-school push
Coronavirus
Teachers planning ‘week on-week off’ pattern if coronavirus surges amid Boris Johnson’s back-to-school push
Schools will teach pupils on a “week on-week off” rota if there is a fresh spike in coronavirus cases, a leading teaching union has warned Boris Johnson.
Schools and nurseries should be last to close in future coronavirus lockdowns, government told
Coronavirus
Schools and nurseries should be last to close in future coronavirus lockdowns, government told
Schools and nurseries should be the last to close in any future coronavirus lockdowns, the Children's Commissioner has said.
Boris Johnson insists reopening schools in September still a 'national priority' as he pauses August lockdown easing plan
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson insists reopening schools in September still a 'national priority' as he pauses August lockdown easing plan
Boris Johnson has insisted reopening schools in September is still a “national priority” as he announced a pause on imminent lockdown easing measures.