Education
GCSE student pays tribute to NHS doctor dad – who died from coronavirus
Taha, inspired by his beloved dad, wants to use his brilliant results to propel him into a future career as a doctor.
‘The Government has f up’ – Students demand Williamson resigns
“We are going to call them out on their racism, we are going to call them out on their classism and we are going to call them out on the fact they are doing everything to protect themselves when they should be protecting the people.”
‘Rushed reopening’ of schools could lead to next care home crisis
“So we have schools putting out measures that they have not consulted with their staff on."
Primary school believed to be first to insist pupils wear face masks
"If you are not taking Covid-19 seriously then we need to find you a school which better matches your view of the world. Maybe try Hogwarts."
Williamson was warned algorithm impacted on poorer pupils but Schools Minister denies it did
Kate Green, Labour’s shadow education secretary, said: “This latest chaos is totally unacceptable."
BTEC U-turn ‘unacceptable’ as Tory MP denies algorithm did disadvantage poorer pupils
Schools and colleges have been told not to issue BTEC results to students on Thursday following a last-minute U-turn on grading.
‘Surprised by the high levels of virus’ in children as schools due to reopen
As schools plan to reopen, understanding the potential role children play in the spread of the disease and the factors that drive severe illness in children is critical, experts say.
Refugee from Iraq earns place at Cambridge Uni & hopes to become NHS doctor
"He fully deserves both his grades and a place at Cambridge. Our NHS needs people like Buraq and I am truly delighted for him."
Gavin Williamson resists calls to resign over exam grades ‘mega-mess’ U-turn
Gavin Williamson has apologised to students affected by the Government’s handling of results.