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ASCL responds to guidance on full reopening of schools

Commenting on the government guidance about the full reopening of schools in the autumn, Geoff Barton, General Secretary of the Association of School and College Leaders, said...

Thursday, 2 July 2020 10:05

Jo Stevens on Royal Opera House struggles during the pandemic

Jo Stevens MP, Labour’s Shadow Culture Secretary, responding to reports that the Royal Opera House is struggling due to the coronavirus pandemic, said...

Thursday, 2 July 2020 09:49

DfE - Schools and colleges to reopen in full in September

Detailed plans have been unveiled for all children and young people to return to full-time education from September..

Thursday, 2 July 2020 09:47

ASCL comment on plans for 2021 exams

Commenting on the consultation published by Ofqual today about GCSEs, AS levels, and A levels in 2021, Geoff Barton, General Secretary of the Association of School and College Leaders, said...

Thursday, 2 July 2020 09:45

Comprehensive new funding package for councils to help address coronavirus pressures and cover lost income during the pandemic

Major new support package to help councils respond to coronavirus announced as part of comprehensive plan to ensure councils’ financial sustainability for the future...

Thursday, 2 July 2020 09:12

Ofqual launches consultation on 2021 exams and assessments

Our proposals for assessing general qualifications in 2021 and the direction ahead for vocational and technical qualifications...

Thursday, 2 July 2020 09:11

Redundancies at the Royal Exchange is the latest sign of a sector in crisis - Brabin

Tracy Brabin MP, Shadow Minister for Cultural Industries, responding to news of redundancies at the Royal Exchange Theatre in Manchester, said...

Thursday, 2 July 2020 08:57

Lords motion to approve the Direct Payments Ceilings Regulations 2020 - July 1

Lord Gardiner of Kimble moved that the draft Regulations laid before the House on 9 June be approved...

Thursday, 2 July 2020 08:54

Oral answer (Lords) on Covid-19: Mental Health - July 1

Lord Bradley asked the Government what action they are taking to address the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health...

Thursday, 2 July 2020 08:51

Oral answer (Lords) on China: Supply Chains - July 1

Lord Blencathra asked the Government what assessment they have made of the report by the Henry Jackson Society Breaking the China Supply Chain: How the ‘Five Eyes’ can Decouple from Strategic Dependency...

Thursday, 2 July 2020 08:48