A-level and GCSE exams in NI will not go ahead this summer, but pupils will still get exam results.
Tag: Education
Coronavirus: Public reacts to schools closing
Schools are due to close this Friday, as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
Pupils ‘scared and anxious’ about school closures
Families are preparing for a protracted time with children at home – but how will they cope?
Coronavirus: Scottish exams cancelled for first time in history
The education secretary says the “unprecedented” move is a measure of the gravity of the virus pandemic.
Cambridge University students call for final-year retakes
All examinations at the University of Cambridge have been cancelled due to coronavirus.
Coronavirus in Wales: ‘Schools may not open until September’
The education minister said authorities were dealing with “unprecedented times”.
Coronavirus: Wages, sick pay and time off explained
What is happening to workers’ wages and sick pay during the coronavirus outbreak?
Coronavirus: Facebook group helps parents and kids during lockdown
As families self-isolate, one mum created a group to share fun tips and ideas for engaging children.
Coronavirus: Answers promised after school shutdown confusion
The government will provide more details on how people will be affected by the school closures.
Coronavirus: The med students who want to help
Final year medical students are signing up to work in hospitals during the coronavirus outbreak.
Coronavirus: Schools and charities working to keep children fed
Charities are working to help pupils who are entitled to free school meals after they are sent home.
Coronavirus: Exam pupils ‘will get recognition’ despite virus
The education secretary says that “no child is unfairly penalised” by missing exams because of coronavirus school closures.