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Daily check-ins and four hours’ work a day – DfE to update remote learning expectations

Schools should provide four hours of work a day for self-isolating pupils, with teachers expected to check in daily...

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DfE to consult on post-qualification admissions as Williamson signals ‘radical change’

Education secretary Gavin Williamson has signalled plans to “radically change” the university admissions system which is “letting down” the brightest...

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Pupils in hard-hit regions face exams ‘Covid penalty’

Pupils face a “covid penalty” unless Ofqual takes geographical differences into account when awarding grades next year, a leading...

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Private schools can partially opt-out of Teachers’ Pension Scheme from spring

Private schools will be allowed a “phased withdrawal” from the Teachers’ Pension Scheme from spring next year, the government...

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Charity claims after-school sports clubs CAN now go ahead after government climbdown

A controversial new lockdown rule banning after-school sports clubs unless they were for childcare has been ditched, the government...

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DfE seeks views on ‘undervalued’ level 2 and below quals market

The Department for Education has launched a call for evidence to find out what is “working well” with post-16...

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Academy trusts to face tougher financial checks

Academy trusts can expect tougher checks on their finances as auditors sharpen up following high-profile auditing scandals – and...

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National reference test future ‘not in doubt’, says Ofqual

The exams regulator has restated its commitment to running a national reference test, despite delaying a decision over the...

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Ofqual chief makes case for ‘more generous’ grades in 2021 and beyond

Ofqual’s chief regulator has told ministers she wants to compensate pupils for the pandemic’s “baleful” impact on their schooling...

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