All exam result appeals to be free

All appeals of A and AS level and GCSE results will be free for schools and colleges this year.

Government launches back to school safely campaign

The government is launching a campaign to reassure parents and students that schools and colleges are ready for their return.

The Children's Society has started a campaign calling on the DfE to permanently extend free school meals to pupils from low-income migrant families with no recourse to public funds (NRPF).

A total of £60 million will be invested in Scotland's Youth Guarantee to give all young people access to work, training or education.

Scotland's teachers, nursery and school staff can now be tested for COVID-19 if they are concerned they have been at risk from infection, even if they show no symptoms.

ASCL has called on the government to review of A-Level results, following data which showed that almost 40 per cent of A-Level results were downgraded.

Figures have shown almost 40% of A-level results have been downgraded by at least one grade.

A record number of 18 year olds from the most disadvantaged backgrounds in England have been accepted into university – up 7.3% on last year’s results day.

The Education Minister for Wales has said if a student receives an A Level grade that is below that of their previous AS grade, then a revised grade will be issued automatically

Following the announcemnet that valid mock exams can be considered as part of an appeal, Ofqual has said it is working urgently to "operationalise this a fairly as possible"

The Welsh Government has updated its learner transport guidance so that local authorities and bus operators are clear on the steps they must take to ensure safe travel to school

Ofsted will be visiting some nurseries and childminders from September to make sure that standards are being maintained, although they will not result in an inspection grade

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