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Tag: Education
Covid-19: Universities to oversee student exodus for Christmas
They are being asked to travel in the seven days after the national lockdown in England ends.
Children in care ‘failed’ while some providers ‘make millions’
England’s children’s commissioner says some young people are living in “disgusting” conditions.
Pupils’ response mixed as Wales scraps 2021 exams
Assessments done under teacher supervision will replace exams, the education minister confirms.
Norfolk academy tells pupils to wear masks in classrooms
An academy trust breaks with government guidelines and tells pupils to wear masks in lessons.
Student Covid tests for Christmas holiday from 30 November
Rapid results tests for students are planned to let students get home safely in early December.
‘My boyfriend held me under hot water’
Zack’s boyfriend was never violent to him but lockdown saw a surge in LGBT domestic abuse.
Covid-19: Wales A-level and GCSE decision to be announced
Two sets of recommendations have differed on whether there should be any exams at A-level.
Lockdown children forget how to use knife and fork
The pandemic has seen children slipping back in learning and social skills, Ofsted inspectors warn.
Wales schools need ‘clarity’ over 2021 exams
An independent review recommends the Welsh government scrap GCSEs next year due to Covid-19 disruption.
Marcus Rashford welcomes school holiday support climbdown
The government is to spend about £400m to support poor children and their families in England, in a climbdown.
Jill Biden: From teacher to US first lady
Here’s a look at what we know about the wife of Democratic president-elect Joe Biden.