As well as free STEM resources, British astronaut Tim Peake features in a new video where he answers school children’s questions about how to become an astronaut.

GCSE and A-level results day will be on Thursday 20 August and Thursday 13 August respectively, the DfE has confirmed, despite earlier saying it would be before the end of July.

Ofqual has launched a consultation to get feedback on the awarding of grades followIng the cancellation of exams due to coronavirus. 

Children of key workers, parents and teachers at a Shropshire school have joined efforts to make protective face shields for frontline NHS staff at the county’s two hospitals.

Education union NEU has written to the Prime Minister Boris Johnson asking for "modelling, evidence and plans" that will form the basis of any decisions to reopen schools.

Crown Commercial Service has launched a new ​online resource​ which brings together information, advice and guidance for public and third sector buyers during the coronavirus crisis

The LGA says councils should be able to turn their attention to tackling more pressing concerns for schools, such as National Offer Day, which is scheduled to go ahead next week

Dr Patrick Roach takes over from Chris Keates who has stepped down after 16 years in the role.

New polling has revealed that only 42 per cent feel confident about teaching their children at home.

The DfE has said that exams and assessment data from summer 2020 will not be used by Ofsted and local authorities to hold schools and colleges to account.

Keith Smith

The Department for Education has appointed ESFA’s Director of Apprenticeships, Keith Smith as their new Director for post-16 strategy.

The Scottish Government has put in place a £5 million package of financial support to help students facing hardship as a result of coronavirus 

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