Education
Free meals are just a start for Britain’s poor children
As September approaches, when the majority of pupils will hopefully return, children who have had no learning throughout the lockdown will trail behind their peers.
UCL renames building and rooms named after prominent eugenicists
A series of recommendations were made to university bosses following an inquiry into the history of eugenics.
Primary school closed after members of staff tested positive for Covid-19
For children and staff who have not been in school since Monday 15 June, tests will be delivered to their home address, to avoid unnecessary journeys.
Malala to celebrate finishing Oxford degree with ‘Netflix, reading and sleep’
The 22-year-old studied philosophy, politics and economics.
Free internet to be rolled out to help disadvantaged children with home schooling
Boris Johnson called it a “crazed communist scheme” when it was proposed by Jeremy Corbyn last year.
Government should end ‘hostile bureaucracy’ facing overseas students
Calls for four-year post-study work visa to help universities overcome Covid-19 and Brexit.
Covid-19 – Two million children have done ‘hardly any schoolwork at home’
The findings come as ministers face pressure to get children back to school as soon as possible.
Pupils should be better educated about Britain’s role in slave trade
The Labour leader said children should know about the actions of people like Edward Colston, whose statue in Bristol was toppled by protesters.
All pupils in Wales to be back in school this month
It comes just hours after Education Secretary Gavin Williamson performed a dramatic u-turn over similar plans in England.