Not enough support on childcare post-lockdown

Half of parents feel that the government hasn’t given enough support on childcare post-lockdown.

Schools unaware they can order free tampons

Many schools and colleges across England are not aware that they can order free period products through a government scheme.

The learning gap for primary pupils is widening again

The learning gap between rich and poor primary age pupils in England has widened for the first time since 2007.

College calls for non-attendance fines to be scrapped

More than 250 child and adolescent psychiatrists have called for the suspension of fines for children who don’t attend school.

Government reverses guidance on face masks in schools

Secondary school pupils in England will have to wear masks in school corridors in local lockdown areas of England.

Sally Collier resigns over exams fiasco

Sally Collier, the head of exam regulator Ofqual, has resigned over the issues caused by this year’s exams results.

£8 million to boost pupil and teacher well-being

A new training scheme has launched to help improve well-being and mental health support in schools and colleges.

Clarity needed over face masks in schools

Head teachers have complained about a lack of clarity over the rules on whether teachers or pupils can wear face masks in schools.

BTec students to start receiving revised grades

BTec students will start receiving their revised grades today, after they were brought in line with A-levels and GCSEs.

Coronavirus language gap to receive targeted funding

Reception-age children will benefit from a multi-million pound package of funding to boost their early language skills.

‘Never again’ exams petition sees signatures soar

Teachers, parents and pupils are calling for a major re-think of next summer's school exams, following the chaos of this year’s results.

Schools let down by lack of coronavirus 'plan B'

The NEU has accused ministers of letting down pupils, teachers and parents by failing to have a ‘plan B’ if infections rise.

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