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Hub schools may increase the risk of spreading coronavirus, new government guidance has warned. The Department for Education said local cluster or hub models – where one school stays open to educate pupils from multiple schools – are already in place in some areas. Such arrangements are also being considered in other regions, with neighbouring […]

Exam boards will be left to decide which of the thousands of BTECs and other technical qualifications can be graded based on teacher assessments this summer. The exams regulator has launched a temporary “extraordinary regulatory framework”, which says that as the vocational and technical qualification (VTQ) landscape is “complex”, it requires awarding organisations to “determine […]

Academies have launched a national helpline to provide advice to “frazzled” parents and carers about home learning while schools are closed. Led by Star Academies, StarLine aims to offer parents access to qualified teachers, education and parenting experts. They will share tips, techniques and resources to help youngsters continue learning while schools are closed, and […]

The government has paused “all but the most essential data collections” to “help reduce the burden” on schools and councils amid the coronavirus outbreak. In an update published today, the Department for Education outlined which collections have been cancelled or paused (full list below). Those paused will remain that way until the end of June, […]

State schools that have private income streams such as catering, sports facilities lettings or boarding provision, can furlough these staff, the government has confirmed. In an update published this evening, schools were also advised to reinstate the contracts of any contingent workers, such as supply teachers, that were terminated because of the coronavirus, but only […]

The education select committee is to investigate the underachievement of white pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds. It will form the first part of a bigger inquiry into issues faced by pupils from “left behind groups”, and will run alongside the committee’s COVID-19 inquiry. The probe will look at the reasons behind difference in attainment of pupils […]

Ofqual is proposing pupils entered for exams in year 10 and below should now get calculated grades this summer. The exams regulator has launched a 14-day consultation today on proposals to award pupils a calculated grade after exams were cancelled because of coronavirus. The consultation covers several areas including now allowing pupils in year 10 […]