£257 million to save 1385 theatres, arts venues, museums and cultural organisations across England
More than 1,300 arts and cultural organisations are benefitting from a share of £257 million as part of a vital financial boost from the Government’s £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund, Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden has announced...
Monday, 12 October 2020 14:22
NASUWT responds to plans for 2021 examinations
Commenting on the statement delivered by Education Secretary Gavin Williamson today on changes to the arrangements for exams in 2021, Patrick Roach, General Secretary of NASUWT-The Teachers’ Union, said...
Monday, 12 October 2020 14:02
Kate Green comments on the government announcement that A-Levels and GCSEs will be delayed
Kate Green MP, Labour’s Shadow Secretary of State for Education, commenting on the government announcement that A-Levels and GCSEs will be delayed, said...
Monday, 12 October 2020 13:54
Oral questions in the Lords today on Amazon
In the House of Lords today, Lord Leigh of Hurley (Conservative) asked the following question: To ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they are planning to take (1) to protect third party sellers from the dominance of Amazon...
Monday, 12 October 2020 13:38
NEU comments on 2021 exams announcement
Responding to the Department for Education’s announcement on next year’s GCSE and A level exams, Dr Mary Bousted, Joint General Secretary of the National Education Union, said...
Monday, 12 October 2020 13:31
Musicians Union quoted in Lords questions
During oral question time in the House of Lords today, Lord Berkeley of Knighton (Crossbench) commented that Musicians Union have said...
Monday, 12 October 2020 13:30
Ofqual welcomes DfE announcement on 2021 exams
Ofqual will continue to work closely with exam boards, unions and other stakeholders on contingencies for all possible scenarios..
Monday, 12 October 2020 13:12
ASCL responds to 2021 exams plan
Responding to plans for GCSEs and A-levels in 2021 outlined by the Secretary of State for Education today, Geoff Barton, General Secretary of the Association of School and College Leaders, said...
Monday, 12 October 2020 13:10
University and College Union response to exam delays
The University and College Union (UCU) has today (Monday) called on the government to implement a fairer assessment system for exams to ensure the chaos of the summer is not repeated...
Monday, 12 October 2020 13:09
Students and teachers set to be given more time to prepare for 2021 exams
Students now have more time to prepare for their exams next year, as most AS, A levels and GCSEs will be held three weeks later to help address the disruption caused by the pandemic...
Monday, 12 October 2020 12:39