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Covid era prompts push to ditch one-size-fits-all approach in favour of skills and independent thinking
Local authorities call on ministers to allow vouchers to cover February half term
Guidance from Gavin Williamson looks at externally set papers for teachers to mark
Outrage over quality of provision for children prompts action from Harris Federation and apology from Chartwells
Bulk-buying of laptops and improved training means teachers are better prepared than in March but problems remain
Williamson announces ‘range’ of contingencies after schools told to switch to home learning
Cancellation of GCSEs and A-levels means uncertainty for pupils and teachers over future grading
Three crucial pieces of information delivered to UK prime minister on Monday morning forced schools rethink
Anger and relief among parents and teachers on what was to be first day of term
Ministers review whether tier 4 measures will be enough to control spread of virus
Ministers under pressure to extend shutdown amid surge in Covid cases across England
Classes in areas with highest rates of virus will not fully restart until at least January 18
Ministers to speak to headteachers as pressure grows to delay start of new term
Headteachers are to set up rapid diagnostics programme for first week pupils return
Move comes as Greenwich council reverses decision to shut schools after legal action by education secretary
Government tries to allow for disparities in learning during pandemic
Ofsted report details dramatic drop in referrals to child protection services during Covid lockdown
Cash prizes up for grabs for 14-19 year olds in the FT’s annual contest
Offers after A-level results under consideration to ‘remove unfairness’
The pandemic has opened up new opportunities for teachers to experiment with blended learning
Move increases pressure on England to change policy on going ahead with GCSEs and A/S and A-levels
Government U-turn on funding crucial in tackling food poverty but still only ‘sticking plaster’, warn campaigners
Think-tank calls for action to ensure pupils do not miss out in event of Covid disruption
Footballer Marcus Rashford’s campaign pushes Tory U-turn on support in school holidays
Government rebuffs pleas from teaching unions as fears rise over level of coronavirus infections
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