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Children's Commissioner wants all pupils back in schools in September

Posted by: Media Officer, Posted on: 5 August 2020 - Categories: Coronavirus
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Children’s Commissioner Anne Longfield has said children must be at the heart of planning for any future coronavirus lockdowns, including by making sure all children are back in school in September. She has also called for schools to stay open …

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Gavin Williamson on why cancelling exams will not hold students back

Posted by: Media Officer, Posted on: 5 August 2020 - Categories: Coronavirus, GCSE, GCSE results, Ofqual
Gavin Williamson, Education Secretary

Writing in the Sun, Education Secretary Gavin Williamson explained why the cancellation of GCSE and A level exams due to the Covid-19 pandemic will not hold students back

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