Tory Covid exam adjustments “bake in fundamental inequities”, says Labour
Kate Green has slammed the government over arrangements for 2021 A-Level and GCSE exams on the basis that…
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Labour demands “credible” exams plan as 8m children face entering Tier 2 or 3
Labour has demanded that the government bring forward a “credible plan” for GCSE and A-Level exams taking place…
Government decision to pull LGBT+ anti-bullying funding “callous”, says Labour
Labour frontbencher Tulip Siddiq MP has criticised the decision by the government to pull funding for projects tackling…
Government must let schools “go online to rescue Christmas”, says UNISON
UNISON has urged the government to “rescue Christmas” by allowing schools to switch to an online format for…
Education unions threaten action as schools set to remain open in lockdown
Multiple trade unions representing teachers and support staff in schools have said that they are preparing members to…
We want the best for children. Right now, that means schools must close
This week, England will plunge once more into a national lockdown. Like in the spring, hospitality and ‘non-essential’…
“Get a grip,” Labour tells Tories as attendance plummets for poorer pupils
Kate Green has demanded that the government “urgently get a grip” as new analysis has revealed that students…
Defy Johnson over free school meals, Labour urges Tory backbenchers
Labour has called on backbench Tory MPs to defy Boris Johnson’s government and vote with Labour to support…
Sunday shows: “I would do anything to protect low-paid workers,” says Burnham
The Andrew Marr Show Labour mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham explained why he and other leaders in the…
Delay “necessary but not enough to make exams fair for all”, says Labour
Kate Green has declared that the delay to A-Level and GCSE exams announced by the Education Secretary for…
