With the last-minute change in the way GCSE results are calculated, how will results day look this year?
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Coronavirus: Little evidence of Covid transmission in schools, says Williamson
The education secretary says a new coronavirus study supports the government decision to reopen schools.
Coronavirus: Students ‘selling clothes to pay rent’
There has been a large increase in students applying for emergency help since lockdown.
John Swinney ‘hears anger’ of pupils over SQA results
The education secretary is to make a statement on Tuesday after the row over exam grading.
John Swinney ‘hears anger’ of pupils over SQA results
The education secretary is to make a statement on Tuesday after the row over exam grading.
Coronavirus: Moral duty to get all children back in school – Boris Johnson
Boris Johnson wants schools in England to be the last sector to close in any future local lockdowns.
John Swinney could face no-confidence vote over exams controversy
Some opposition parties are calling for John Swinney to resign over the handling of exam grades.
A-level and GCSE results: ‘Improved’ schools can challenge grades
The exam regulator broadens rights of appeal amid concerns about unfair results in the pandemic.
School funding plan ‘benefits wealthier pupils most’
The government’s latest funding plan could “disproportionately benefit schools in better-off areas”.
Coronavirus: Universities ‘face collapse in student numbers’
It comes as a former vice-chancellor says universities face a “perfect storm”.
Child died after becoming trapped between two stairgates, report finds
A health visitor reported worrying signs of “squalor” at the four-year-old’s home days before.
Coronavirus: University life may ‘pose further risk’ to young shielders
A lack of information from universities will pose a “further risk to lives”, the NUS warns.