Educators have had long enough to create a consistent online learning program that doesn’t leave so many students behind It was 11.30am on a school day, and I was still in my pyjamas. I’d had enough and was feeling overwhelmed and deflated. I walked away from my kids and the Read more…
Helen Parker says brilliant teachers of all ages are ground down by the numbers and by administrators who lack imagination, courage and leadership As a recently retired head of department who taught English for years beyond retirement age, I wanted to agree with the idealism and conviction that emerged in Read more…
The UK government has decided to let the virus spread among young people. Paediatricians are split over how much harm it will cause Few issues seem to provoke such a range of opinions among experts as Covid-19 and children. When the WHO-China Joint Mission first reported on the virus in Read more…
Cardinal Pole Catholic School, east LondonThe artist has handed over the canvas to give schoolkids from around the world an outlet for their adolescent rage. The problem is, they’re not all rebels like him Adults are not schoolchildren and – as all good teachers know – you’re deluding yourself if Read more…
Study warns of ‘double hit’ to prospects after Covid crisis disrupted learning and affected wellbeing Children experiencing poor mental health are three times less likely than their peers to pass five GCSEs including maths and English, according to a study. Related: Schools in England to eschew summer ‘catch-up’ and put Read more…
Making sure children have fun is a challenge. Here’s how… our guide to keeping them busy on a budget The school summer holidays are here and with them come days of adventure and freedom for children – and headaches for parents who need to keep their offspring busy on a Read more…
From group bubbles to virtual classrooms, it was a strange year to be starting out in school. How did they cope? It is nearly a year since the Guardian met three newly qualified teachers entering the classroom for their first full-time jobs. Excited, nervous, idealistic, all three saw teaching as Read more…
New reported cases are down despite rise in ONS figures, but effects of 19 July easing and school holidays yet to be seen Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage The recent drop in new daily reported Covid cases in the UK has led some scientists to hope Read more…
Judge calls decision not to revoke academy order ‘irrational’, as inspections halted during pandemic A primary school in Sandwell, West Midlands, has become the first school to win a high court appeal against being forced to turn into an academy, arguing it could not demonstrate its improvement because Ofsted inspections Read more…
Sending bubbles home after contact with Covid cases no better than testing to stop infection spreading, say scientists Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Scientists have recommended daily tests for students who come into contact with Covid cases at secondary schools and colleges after finding that it Read more…