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UTC turns the tables and comes to the aid of a MAT

A north-west England university technical college has become the latest of its type to move towards joining a multi-academy...

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Coronavirus: DfE will bus vulnerable and key worker pupils to other schools if theirs can’t stay open

It will be “impossible” for some schools to remain open for vulnerable pupils and children of key workers, the...

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Coronavirus: Government finally defines ‘key workers’ and vulnerable pupils

The government has finally set out which children will be eligible to continue to attend schools in England from...

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Coronavirus: List of ‘key workers’ delayed until Friday, says health secretary

A list of roles considered to be “key workers” will not be published until tomorrow, the health secretary has...

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Coronavirus: Schools may have to prioritise remaining pupils ‘according to need’, warns NAHT

Schools may have to “prioritise according to need” when admitting vulnerable pupils and the children of key workers next...

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Coronavirus: GCSEs and A-levels will be based on ‘moderated assessment’, says CST leader

GCSEs and A-levels grades will be awarded “on the basis of moderated assessment” this year following the cancellation of...

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Freddie Whittaker
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Coronavirus: Issue food parcels or supermarket vouchers to free school meals pupils, DfE tells schools

Schools should work with catering providers or local authorities to provide food parcels or send out supermarket vouchers to...

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Coronavirus: Schools to close from Friday and exams cancelled in England

The government has announced plans to close schools to almost all pupils from Friday afternoon. This year’s summer exam...

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Coronavirus: DfE extends helpline operation to weekends and will increase number of handlers

The Department for Education has extended the operation of its coronavirus helpline to weekends and said it is increasing...

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Freddie Whittaker