11/12/20Covid-19 tests for secondary school pupils in parts of London, Kent and Essex

Mass testing will be rolled out to secondary school children in the worst-affected areas of London, Kent and Essex, the health secretary has said.

10/12/20Covid: Schools in England can close for Christmas a day early

Schools in England will be allowed to close a day early for Christmas to give teachers "a proper break" from identifying potential Covid-19 cases.

03/12/20Top teacher wins $1m and gives half away

A teacher from a village school in India, praised for improving the education of girls, has won this year's Global Teacher Prize.

30/11/20Will schools shut a week early this Christmas term over fears of Covid-19 isolating?

Will schools shut a week early this Christmas term over fears of Covid-19 isolating? Kent head teachers have their say

13/10/20Students to be given more time to prepare for 2021 exams

Exams will go ahead next summer, underpinned by contingencies for all possible scenarios.