Katherine Sellgren
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United Kingdom
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Williamson wants to scrap bubbles to keep pupils in school
With more pupils sent home from school in England, there are calls for a different approach to Covid cases. → Read More
Exams 2022: Students to get advance notice of topics
A-levels and GCSEs in England next year will be adapted to take account of disruption in the pandemic. → Read More
More pupils out of school as Covid disruption soars
Rapid increase in pupils sent home in England as changes are expected for Covid self-isolation rules. → Read More
School catch-up tsar resigns over lack of funding
England's school recovery commissioner Sir Kevan Collins quits, saying the funding "falls far short". → Read More
Parents urged not to pressure teachers over exam grades
Teachers should not be put under pressure by parents over deciding exam grades, says watchdog. → Read More
Free speech plan to tackle 'silencing' views on campus
New post is among proposals aimed at strengthening academic freedom in England's universities. → Read More
Head teachers warn against school catch-up 'gimmicks'
School leaders say plans should not be about "grinding out more hours from tired children". → Read More
Over a million pupils in England's schools as demand rises
Some 1.2 million pupils - 15% of those enrolled in state schools - were in school last week. → Read More
University tuition fees frozen for a year
Tuition fees in England will be frozen for another year while ministers outline plans to reform post-16 education. → Read More
Universities degree 'not the only route to success'
Ministers announce plans to reform post-16 education to give employers the skilled people they need. → Read More
Parents' stress and depression 'rise during lockdowns'
Many parents struggle to meet their children's needs during the pandemic, say researchers. → Read More
Parents' stress and depression 'rise during lockdowns'
Many parents struggle to meet their children's needs during the pandemic, say researchers. → Read More
GCSE and A-level pupils could sit mini exams to aid grading
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson said this would help teachers to decide "deserved grades". → Read More
Cancelled exams are a 'big disappointment'
As students digest the news that exams are cancelled, families prepare for more home-schooling. → Read More
Covid-19 isolation 'detrimental for children'
Periods of repeated isolation have "chipped away" at pupils' progress pupil , says the head of Ofsted. → Read More
Universities and colleges face Covid funding shortfalls
Worries about overseas students, Covid and pensions are damaging university finances, says report. → Read More
'Elitist curriculum not serving white working classes'
Concepts like "white privilege" and "toxic masculinity" could further alienate them, say academics. → Read More
Minister rejects fee discounts for all students
Universities minister says students should take fee complaints to universities or the adjudicator. → Read More
Pupils get GCSE grades as BTec results are pulled
Thousands get their results after a disrupted academic year, but BTec students face further delay. → Read More
Pupils get record GCSE grades as BTecs are pulled
Thousands get their results after a disrupted academic year, but BTec students face further delay. → Read More