Labour calls on government to cancel BTEC exams to prevent unfair grades
Labour has called on the government to cancel Business and Technology Education Council (BTEC) exams this year in…
Education
The Labour Academic Network is here to offer a reliable reservoir of experts
Solid expertise and a sound grasp of the evidence has never been more important than now. Although this…
Close nurseries to all except vulnerable and key worker children, urges UNISON
UNISON has called on the government to close nurseries to all except vulnerable children and those of key…
How the government’s approach to schools unravelled over three weeks
If a week is a long time in politics, I’m not sure how to describe the last three.…
Lockdown returns and schools close as PM performs another U-turn
Blaming the new, faster-spreading variant, Boris Johnson last night announced a third national lockdown in England and a return to…
Boris Johnson announces third national lockdown and U-turns on schools
Boris Johnson has U-turned on the reopening of schools, cancelled exams and announced that England will enter its…
Nicola Sturgeon announces national lockdown in Scotland
Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed that the Scottish government is introducing a legal requirement to stay at home from…
Unions release joint statement slamming “chaotic” schools reopening
Six trade unions have released a joint statement on the safe reopening of schools and slammed the government…
Labour lockdown would control virus and keep children in class, says Green
Kate Green, the Shadow Education Secretary, has offered further details on the fresh national lockdown proposed by Keir…
Sunday shows: Covid tiers “probably about to get tougher”, says Johnson
Sky’s Sophy Ridge on Sunday has not yet returned after the festive break, but Andrew Marr did return…
