Help sixth-formers make up lost learning, say UK college leaders Students who have fallen behind during pandemic should get six months to a year to repeat studies, Association of Colleges recommends https://www.theguardian.com/education/2021/apr/13/let-sixth-formers-make-up-lost-learning-covid-pande...

Children’s laureates campaign for £100m a year to fix primary school libraries Current laureate Cressida Cowell leads demands to ringfence funds to renew ‘deteriorating’ facilities that fail to appeal to students https://www.theguardian.com/books/2021/apr/13/childrens-laureates-campaign-for-100m-a-y...

Returning pupils need a gold star, not ‘behaviour hubs’. Poor work, Mr Williamson Generosity of spirit can play a pivotal role in the classroom – perhaps someone should tell the education secretary https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/apr/11/returning-pupils-need-gold-star-gavin-williamson

Experts reject claim Covid has worsened behaviour in English schools
Education secretary announces ‘behaviour hubs’, saying some pupils out of control after lockdown

https://www.theguardian.com/education/2 ... sh-schools

One in three UK teachers plan to quit, says National Education Union survey Increased workload and diminishing respect for the profession are main reasons why 35% of teachers wish to leave within five years https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/apr/08/one-in-three-uk-teachers-plan-to-quit-says-na...

Experts reject claim Covid has worsened behaviour in English schools

Education secretary announces ‘behaviour hubs’, saying some pupils out of control after lockdown

https://www.theguardian.com/education/2 ... sh-schools

Teachers reject Covid catchup options of extended school day and shorter holidays Union survey in England, Wales and Northern Ireland also shows lack of enthusiasm for tutoring scheme https://www.theguardian.com/education/2021/apr/07/teachers-reject-covid-catchup-options-of-extended-school-day-and-s...

Culture of sexual abuse in schools toxic for teachers too, says union

NASUWT leader says some boys’ behaviour not acceptable and no women should feel unsafe in school

https://www.theguardian.com/education/2 ... says-union

'Very intimidating': teachers on sexual harassment by pupils
Teachers highlight toxic culture of sexual harassment and abuse they face in school

https://www.theguardian.com/education/2 ... -by-pupils

‘I miss school’: 800m children still not fully back in classes Rights groups warn that children across the world are being pushed into abusive situations, from early marriage to child labour https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2021/apr/05/schools-800-million-children-education-disrupted

School moves are adding to children’s trauma, psychotherapist warns
UK teachers urged to look out for children who struggle with move to secondary school during the pandemic

https://www.theguardian.com/education/2 ... pist-warns

Are single-sex schools the safe option after abuse scandal?
Harrowing testimonies may lead parents to opt for girls-only schools for their daughters

https://www.theguardian.com/education/2 ... se-scandal

Work pressure in Covid lockdown was shattering, say teachers

One in four teachers tell union they sought medical help because of pandemic impact

https://www.theguardian.com/education/2 ... y-teachers

Covid: Many students say their mental health is worse due to pandemic

Almost two-thirds of university students in the UK say their mental health is worse because of the Covid pandemic, a survey suggests.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-56570061

Teaching assistants 'unsung heroes' of pandemic, study shows
UCL Institute for Education finds 88% of TAs supported vulnerable and key worker children in school

https://www.theguardian.com/education/2 ... tudy-shows