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Schools will close from today. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 19 March 2020

Coronavirus: DfE reveals list of key workers as schools close

Parklands' head teacher shared the guidelines on social media. Picture: Chris Dyson

News 18 March 2020

Coronavirus: School praised over safeguarding plans for closure

Early Years leaders have called for more support for providers. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 18 March 2020

Coronavirus: Free childcare funding to continue

Around 1.5m children are eligible for free school meals. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 18 March 2020

Coronavirus: Calls for clarity over free school meals in event of closures

Ofsted has put inspections on hold.

News 17 March 2020

Coronavirus: Ofsted suspends inspections amid outbreak

The government has been urged to clarify advice for schools and children's services. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 16 March 2020

Coronavirus: PM urged to justify decision to keep schools open

Children's Society members visited Westminster to hear a debate on uniform costs. Picture: Children's Society

News 13 March 2020

Low income parents 'struggling to cope' with rising school uniform costs

Chancellor Rishi Sunak will announce his first Budget. Picture: Parliament UK

News 11 March 2020

Budget: Five key priorities to be addressed

NASWUT reported a spike in racist bullying over coronavirus. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 4 March 2020

Coronavirus: Illness sparks rise in racist bullying in schools

Sadiq Khan has called for all schools in London to ban sugary drinks

News 3 March 2020

Sadiq Khan calls for 'water-only' policy in schools to tackle obesity

Gaming features such as "loot boxes" risk normalising gambling behaviours, the report says. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 28 February 2020

Primary schools teach pupils about gambling risks

Education Secretary Gavin Williamson said he would "back heads and teachers on discipline". Picture: UK Parliament

News 28 February 2020

First schools sought for government behaviour hub programme

Coronavirus symptoms include a fever, cough and trouble breathing. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 26 February 2020

Coronavirus: Schools close amid fears over UK outbreak

Targeted interventions for struggling pupils should be a key part of any effective pupil premium strategy. Picture: Adobe Stock

Analysis 25 February 2020

How to achieve premium value

Concerns revealed by inspections include placement and workforce capacity in the children’s residential sector. Picture: Phil Adams

Features 25 February 2020

Five inspection trends