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Ofsted chief inspector Amanda Spielman branded the review 'shocking'. Picture: Ofsted

News 10 June 2021

Sexual harassment ‘normalised’ in schools, Ofsted review finds

Shadow education secretary Kate Green tabled the motion. Picture: Parliament UK

News 10 June 2021

Key issues raised by MPs over children’s Covid-19 recovery

A coalition of school leaders and organisations is calling for a £13.5bn recovery fund. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 9 June 2021

Education recovery funding worth ‘little more’ than Eat Out to Help Out scheme, analysis finds

The pupil premium supports children eligible for free school meals. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 9 June 2021

Pupil premium extended to children with 'no recourse to public funds'

Education recovery tsar Kevan Collins is said to be behind the plan. Picture: Education Endowment Foundation

News 3 June 2021

Education recovery tsar quits over ‘half-hearted’ catch-up plan

Organisations supporting vulnerable children have described the package as "disappointing". Picture: Adobe Stock

News 2 June 2021

Government’s £1.4bn education catch-up package branded 'inadequate'

Education recovery tsar Kevan Collins is said to be behind the plan. Picture: Education Endowment Foundation

News 1 June 2021

School day ‘could be extended by 30 minutes’ as part of leaked Covid-19 catch-up plan, reports suggest

Amanda Spielman will hold the position until at least 2023. Picture: Ofsted

News 1 June 2021

Spielman reappointed as Ofsted’s chief inspector of education and children’s services

Research shows that summer-born children struggle more in education than older peers. Image: Ruth Fry

News 28 May 2021

More councils allow all summer-born children to delay school start

An additional 11,000 children each week became eligible for free school meals last year. Image: AdobeStock

News 26 May 2021

Over 400,000 more pupils eligible for free school meals amid pandemic, says Labour

Charlotte Ramsden says “placements must meet children’s needs”. Picture: Adobe Stock/Hero Images

Opinion 25 May 2021

Letters to the Editor: ‘Better regulation’ a must for residential care

John Pearce, corporate director for children and young people’s services, Durham County Council

Analysis 25 May 2021

How Durham aids young jobless

Perera: “Disadvantaged pupils more affected by virus”

Features 25 May 2021

Interview: Natalie Perera - EPI chief on what education catch up plans need to include

Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

Features 25 May 2021

How tutors help pupils to progress

Many children with SEND miss out on vital support. Picture: By Lordn/Adobe Stock

Features 25 May 2021

Legal Update: Issues SEND review must solve