Pupils who became eligible between October 2020 and January 2021 will not now be counted until October 2021.

Oriel College initially backed the removal but has backtracked blaming costs and other issues.

Psychologists warn teachers’ grades will be influenced by students’ personality rather than ability.

In 1960s and 70s Britain, hundreds of black children were wrongly sent to ESN schools for the “educationally subnormal”.

A study by Cambridge University suggests physical activities help improve children’s self-control.

There was also an increased student intake overall following changes to A-level exams last summer.

The pandemic has changed people’s attitudes to online working and learning, vice-chancellor says.

Pupils wearing caps and hoodies gather outside a school in support of Ella Goodwin on Monday.

GCSE, AS and A-levels will take place in NI again but pupils taking CCEA exams will sit fewer tests.

Pupils in parts of north-west England continue wearing face masks in school amid variant concerns.

One mother says her son has “suffered very badly” and it is affecting his mental health.

Historian and TV presenter is paying for scholarships to widen access to classics beyond “posh” people.