Katherine Sellgren

Some 1.2 million pupils - 15% of those enrolled in state schools - were in school last week.

Many parents struggle to meet their children’s needs during the pandemic, say researchers.

Education Secretary Gavin Williamson said this would help teachers to decide “deserved grades”.

As students digest the news that exams are cancelled, families prepare for more home-schooling.

Periods of repeated isolation have “chipped away” at pupils’ progress pupil , says the head of Ofsted.

Worries about overseas students, Covid and pensions are damaging university finances, says report.

Concepts like “white privilege” and “toxic masculinity” could further alienate them, say academics.

Universities minister says students should take fee complaints to universities or the adjudicator.

BTec students are confident about their careers despite Covid-19 disruption.

England’s Education Secretary Gavin Williamson tells children he is ‘incredibly sorry’ they have suffered.

The right to an education should take priority over pubs, England’s children’s commissioner says.

Changes to Student Loans Company’s website exaggerate outstanding loans, says money expert Martin Lewis.

Some parents have been reduced to tears over the strain of home-schooling, say campaigners.

Students will be able to sit a “full suite” of exams in the autumn if they don’t like their summer grades.

The life chances of children and young people risk being derailed over Covid-19, warn 146 charities.

School closures hit young carers hard, with a lack of routine increasing pressure at home, says study.

The apprenticeship system is failing disadvantaged youngsters in England, says Social Mobility Commission.

Teachers’ unions deny they have been “actively obstructive” over reopening schools in England.

While some parents are keen for schools to reopen, others are concerned about safety.

Daunted by many more weeks of home-schooling? Don’t panic, ask for help, say education professionals.