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Schools minister says ‘we do need to talk about world as it is’ on trans rights

Schools Minister Robin Walker has said schools must teach LGBT content and that there are no plans to “rule out” teaching about trans issues. He told the Commons’ Education Committee: “We do need to talk about the world as it is”, adding that trans ...

15 Mar 2022 at 13:25

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Exam regulators say students ‘will not be disadvantaged’ by Covid disruption

Everything will be done to ensure that students sitting exams this summer will not be disadvantaged due to the disruption caused by the Covid pandemic, exam chiefs have said. Giving evidence to the Stormont Education Committee, representatives ...

08 Mar 2022 at 20:33

Northern Ireland

Exam students ‘will not be disadvantaged’ by Covid disruption

08 Mar 2022 at 12:55

Give prisoners laptops so they can continue education inside, say MPs

Prisoners who are studying should be given laptops or other devices to ensure they can complete their education, according to a report from the Commons’ Education Committee. Inmates should also have access to online learning ...

17 May 2022 at 23:25

Do not deny pupils the chance to learn over masks issue, says minister

Schools Minister Robin Walker has said that pupils must not be denied the opportunity to learn if they refuse to wear masks. In the Commons’ questions on education, Conservative MP Bob Blackman thanked staff for keeping ...

31 Jan 2022 at 17:26

Scotland

MSPs to probe impact of Covid pandemic on children’s attainment

A Holyrood committee is to examine the impact the Covid-19 pandemic has had on children’s attainment – and how successful Scottish Government cash has been in closing the gap between youngsters from different ...

18 Jan 2022 at 14:26

Jonathan Gullis suggests he has taken on schools brief

Former teacher Jonathan Gullis has suggested he has taken on the schools brief in his new role as an education minister. The MP for Stoke-on-Trent North joined the Department for Education (DfE) as a ...

16 Sept 2022 at 23:44

Scotland

More than £11m paid out so far to victims of abuse in care, MSPs told

Scotland’s redress scheme for victims of abuse in care has paid out more than £11 million in its first year of operation. Deputy First Minister John Swinney said 277 people have received payouts ...

12 Jan 2023 at 11:04

Ofsted ‘must make changes in areas highlighted by Ruth Perry inquest’

Ofsted must make major changes to school inspections and action is needed particularly in areas of concern highlighted by the inquest into the death of headteacher Ruth Perry, the Education ...

29 Jan 2024 at 00:01

Introduction of financial education to national curriculum ‘counterproductive’

Introducing financial education to the national curriculum in England was “counterproductive” as schools lack the resources to deliver it, MPs have heard. The amount of resources provided ...

05 Mar 2024 at 17:21

Scotland

Education Secretary: Some Scottish secondary schools are too big

Some high schools in Scotland are too large, Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth has said, warning this can affect education and the relationship teachers have with students. Ms Gilruth, ...

20 Mar 2024 at 12:23

Schools dropping subjects because of teacher recruitment and retention – report

Teachers are taking classes outside their specialism and some schools are dropping subjects entirely because of teacher recruitment and retention issues, a report has found. The ...

17 May 2024 at 00:01

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