The figures come as NI’s schools face a two-week closure aimed at curbing the spread of coronavirus.

The shadow education secretary says “now is the time to act” as Labour threatens to force a vote by MPs.

Boris Johnson initially suggests parents living apart from their children may face restrictions.

Ex-PM urges Boris Johnson to help the poorest children during the half-term and Christmas breaks.

As universities adapt to the coronavirus pandemic is enough support being given to disabled students?

The footballer says his efforts to combat child hunger will continue despite the government’s response.

Almost 500 teaching staff and 8,000 pupils are currently self-isolating in Liverpool.

Marcus Rashford calls for urgent action on child hunger, saying food poverty is never the child’s fault.

Ex-government adviser Dame Louise Casey demands help to avoid pushing many workers into poverty.

The move will help students return home for Christmas safely, the Department for Education says.

The Association of British Insurers website no longer says schools are covered for lost trips.

Concepts like “white privilege” and “toxic masculinity” could further alienate them, say academics.