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Schools ‘a lifeline to many students’ in past year’
School staff have been giving clothing, food and furnishings to families that have been struggling financially in the coronavirus pandemic, teachers say.
School attendance back at high levels in England
The first attendance figures since schools in England returned last week show high levels of pupils back in the classroom.
Working towards mentally healthy schools and FE colleges: the voice of students
A survey asking young people about how schools and FE colleges support their mental health and wellbeing.
Covid: Parents worry about lost learning as schools reopen
The majority of parents in England will be happy to send their children back to school, but two-thirds are concerned about the amount of learning lost.
Covid-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.
Covid: 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.
Top 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.
Will 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
Students to be given more time to prepare for 2021 exams
Exams will go ahead next summer, underpinned by contingencies for all possible scenarios.
Effect of pandemic on children’s wellbeing revealed in new report
State of the Nation report provides an in-depth picture of the experiences of children and young people during the pandemic and how it affected their wellbeing.