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GCSE and A-level exams have been cancelled for 2021. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 26 February 2021

Disadvantaged pupils' A-level grades 'could be under-predicted'

Nurseries remain open while schools have closed. Picture: Adobe Stock

Features 25 February 2021

Coronavirus: Latest guidance for early years, schools, social workers, youth and youth justice services

Tutoring and summer holiday schemes are among plans published by the government. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 24 February 2021

Disadvantaged pupils targeted in government’s £700m school catch up plans

Some children have said they feel self-concious learning while on camera. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 24 February 2021

#Chances4Children: Impact of online learning on children’s self-esteem in spotlight

The Turing Scheme aims to open doors for students. Picture: Christian Schwier/Adobe Stock

Analysis 23 February 2021

Turing Scheme: how young people can benefit from opportunities

Schools are exploring how techniques developed during lockdown could be used for anxious or excluded pupils. Picture: Mamika/Adobe Stock

Features 23 February 2021

Standards in remote education: Inspections Clinic

Stephen Lane, year head and teacher, Lichfield Cathedral School

Other 23 February 2021

Pastoral leadership

Children are likely to return to schools before Easter. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 22 February 2021

Pupils call for reduced school curriculum as PM set to announce reopening date

Some early years providers have been offered testing through their local authority. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 22 February 2021

Roadmap out of lockdown: Schools to reopen from 8 March with PVI nurseries included in mass testing

Schools must focus on supporting disadvantaged children, researchers say. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 18 February 2021

Education catch up plans across all UK nations 'do not go far enough'

Ombudsman Michael King called on the council to ramp up scrutiny of alternative education provision. Picture: LGO

News 18 February 2021

Cornwall Council to review alternative education provision after ombudsman warning

Outgoing children's commissioner for England Anne Longfield has made her final speech. Picture: Alex Deverill

News 17 February 2021

Children’s commissioner for England criticises officials ‘lack of understanding’ of vulnerable children

The House of Lords has warned many children are 'invisible to support services'. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 17 February 2021

Lords to examine 'increasing lack of support' for vulnerable children

Young people are more likely to say they would not get the vaccine, researchers said. Pictures: Adobe Stock

News 15 February 2021

#Chances4Children: Initiative to bust Covid vaccine myths launched in schools

Young children with SEND were less likely to hit age-related targets after lockdown, researchers found. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 11 February 2021

Disadvantaged children and those with SEND lost most learning in first lockdown, research shows