Face-to-face lessons could end early so students have time to isolate ahead of Christmas break.
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One in six secondaries send pupils home with Covid
There has been another rise in Covid-19 cases in schools – with secondary schools worst hit.
Children ‘must be the priority’ in Covid-19 planning
England’s Children Commissioner calls for package to tackle a “rising tide of childhood vulnerability”.
Covid: PM promises ‘radical’ shake-up of adult education
Boris Johnson said funding changes are required to help people find jobs in the post-Covid economy.
France’s most tattooed man told not to teach nursery children
Sylvain Helaine says a parent complained their three year old had nightmares after seeing him.
Covid: About 40 universities report coronavirus cases
But students are assured they will be able to return home for Christmas holidays.
Covid-19: Prince Charles highlights coronavirus impact on young people
The coronavirus pandemic means it is a “particularly difficult time to be young”, says Prince Charles.
Coronavirus: Consider pausing university return, says Labour
The party also calls for a guarantee from ministers that students will be allowed home at Christmas.
University entrance: The ‘taboo’ about who doesn’t go
How have white working-class boys been so left behind in getting university places?
University students: Tips and tricks to help you cope in a pandemic
From embracing awkward Zoom chats to persevering with annoying flatmates, experts give some advice.
Coronavirus: Students ‘scared and confused’ as halls lock down
Thousands of students are made to isolate following outbreaks, amid a “shambolic” return to university.
Lockdown learning ‘gulf’ sparks call to treble pupil premium
Academy leader Steve Chalke says the government must act before poor children suffer “irrevocable damage”.