Scotland’s education secretary says there would have to be a “phased” return to schools to allow for social distancing.

Ofsted chief Amanda Spielman says home and online learning are “imperfect substitutes” for school.

Holly King-Mand says she “might still be in pyjamas” if she was not teaching thousands of children.

A petition calling for maternity leave to be extended due to coronavirus has attracted many signatures.

Campaigners say 90% fewer suspicious web addresses have been deleted during the pandemic.

The Children’s Commissioner warns 2m children face increased risks during the Covid-19 lockdown.

Scottish pupils are set to return to school in August but will only go back part-time and will need to keep 2m apart.

The well-meaning cleaner gave librarians a giggle when they discovered the neatly rearranged tomes.

Qualifications where students need to take a hands-on test will be delayed, says exams watchdog.

Moving school online has revealed the gap in access to technology for children at home.

A practical timetable for reopening schools is likely to mean next half term, say head teachers.

UK students must not be forgotten in the Covid-19 pandemic, says the National Union of Students.