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Coronavirus: the pros and cons of keeping schools closed
In Depth Scientists warn against reopening schools after new evidence about the infectiousness of children
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School closures: the inequality problem
In Depth The coronavirus pandemic will have a lasting impact on children in the UK and around the world
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Coronavirus: Denmark’s ‘children experiment’ offers end to lockdowns
In Depth Scandinavian country reopens schools for younger students
By Gabriel Power, The Week UK Last updated
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Should GCSEs be scrapped?
In Depth Cancellation of exams as schools shut has fuelled debate about whether testing at 16 should be ditched for good
By James Ashford Published
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Coronavirus school closures: tips to keep kids busy at home
In Depth Parents will need ways to keep their children learning, happy and healthy
By Gabriel Power, The Week UK Last updated
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UK schools to close until further notice over coronavirus
In Depth Exams are cancelled, but provision will be made for children of key workers
By William Gritten Last updated
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Coronavirus: when will schools close?
In Depth Government sparks confusion after urging people to limit contact with others while refusing to close schools
By Gabriel Power Last updated
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Should unconditional university offers be scrapped?
Speed Read Education leaders call on watchdog to reform system, citing oversubscription to courses
By Gabriel Power Last updated
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General Election 2019: what is in Labour’s manifesto?
In Depth A final look at the opposition party’s manifesto
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Polling station row risks Christmas disruption
Speed Read With many public buildings already booked up, election officers are struggling to find alternative polling station venues
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Can you teach ‘mental toughness’?
In Depth Schools have a considerable interest in fostering such positive attributes, argues psychology professor
By The Week Staff Published
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What’s behind the surge in homeschooling?
Speed Read Number of children being educated at home has risen by 27% to almost 58,000
By James Ashford Last updated
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Children born in summer ‘should get test scores boost’
Speed Read October babies 30% more likely to go to secure Oxbridge place than their younger peers
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Why are so many pupils leaving school without basic qualifications?
Speed Read Report from children's commissioner reveals 28% rise in teens failing to achieve five good GCSE grades
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