The figures follow warnings victims could find it harder to escape their abusers during lockdown.
Tag: Education
Teachers to grade students for cancelled exams
Teachers’ predictions will be used for grades in exams stopped by the coronavirus outbreak.
Coronavirus: Worst-hit communities to receive charity boost
A trust set up after the Grenfell fire aims to raise millions for the communities worst-hit by the virus.
BBC offers biggest online education push ‘in its history’
Schoolchildren will be offered online videos, quizzes, podcasts and articles on core subjects.
Coronavirus: Big Issue sellers struggle for cash in lockdown
With street sales banned, the homeless magazine’s sellers have lost their income.
Coronavirus: Special needs parents in ‘survival mode’
Tim Clarke, whose daughter Molly has complex needs, describes the impact of lockdown on his family.
Coronavirus: Free school meals children to get food vouchers
Ministers say the vouchers could be available to families in England as early as Tuesday afternoon.
Lack of childcare ‘forcing key workers to stay home’
As many childcare providers close their doors, key workers with young children tell the BBC they are “stuck”.
Coronavirus: Teachers make face shields for NHS staff
A “growing number” of design and technology teachers are making face shields for NHS staff.
University admissions could face emergency controls
Universities are considering fixed limits on student numbers amid financial worries over admissions.
English teacher’s Facebook lessons an ‘overwhelming’ success
Holly King-Mand has gathered thousands of followers after starting her Facebook lessons on Monday.
Coronavirus: Joe Wicks keeps children fit with online PE classes
The fitness guru is running free online classes every weekday for children.