Robert Halfon calls for abolition of Ofqual

Robert Halfon has said that ministers should seriously consider abolishing the exams regulator Ofqual so ministers to improve accountability.

Parents concerned their child will be behind in September

41 per cent of parents are worried that their child will be behind when schools reopen in September.

Students to receive grades estimated by their teachers

The government has announced that A-level and GCSE students in England will be given grades estimated by their teachers.

Predicted results to be used for Welsh exam grades

The Welsh Government has announced that A-level and GCSE students will be awarded the grades predicted by teachers.

The Sixth Form Colleges Association

A-level grades awarded in English sixth form colleges this year fell below the average of the last three years.

Parents urged to get children immunised

Families are being urged to contact their local GP or school to make sure their children’s vaccinations are up to date.

All exam result appeals to be free

All appeals of A and AS level and GCSE results will be free for schools and colleges this year.

Government launches back to school safely campaign

The government is launching a campaign to reassure parents and students that schools and colleges are ready for their return.

The Children's Society has started a campaign calling on the DfE to permanently extend free school meals to pupils from low-income migrant families with no recourse to public funds (NRPF).

A total of £60 million will be invested in Scotland's Youth Guarantee to give all young people access to work, training or education.

Scotland's teachers, nursery and school staff can now be tested for COVID-19 if they are concerned they have been at risk from infection, even if they show no symptoms.

ASCL has called on the government to review of A-Level results, following data which showed that almost 40 per cent of A-Level results were downgraded.

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