Former teacher Josh MacAlister has been asked to examine every area of the care system of England.
Tag: Education
Covid-19: University of Exeter virtual protests over ‘lost’ student experience
University of Exeter student launches campaign calling for more support over “lost” experience.
Many more in school in N.Ireland than first lockdown
The increase is partly down to special schools remaining open for all pupils, unlike in 2020.
Marcus Rashford and top chefs demand free school meals review
The footballer joins celebrities and campaigners to call for action in a letter to the prime minister.
Amazon removes Durham University students’ theses being sold online
Amazon says the titles were published by a third party seller in violation of its guidelines
Row over half term free school meals plan
The government defends its plan to switch to a grant scheme to feed children at half term.
Hundred of schools closed by heavy snowfall
Dozens cancel Covid jabs and poor road conditions have a “severe impact” on Yorkshire’s ambulances.
Schools in N.Ireland get more time to decide admissions
Post-primary schools get extra time to decide how they will admit pupils after transfer tests are cancelled.
Lockdown students get to grips with online learning
With schools closed to most students, young people are getting to grips with remote learning.
What’s the science behind closing schools?
As most pupils are at home again for lockdown, a government advisor explains why most schools closed.
University students in Wales threaten rent strikes
Hundreds of students say it is not right they will have to wait months for rebates during Covid-19.
GCSE and A-level pupils could sit mini exams to aid grading
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson said this would help teachers to decide “deserved grades”.