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Coronavirus: Students' return could spark lockdown, say locals

Full-time residents of university cities in England fear local lockdowns as students return.

Coronavirus: Teacher writes about 'horrendous' Covid-19 battle

After six weeks in hospital, recalling every Covid-19 memory has helped one patient.

Schools in poorer areas lack catch-up cash

Schools in disadvantaged areas could be "badly placed" for funding, says Institute for Fiscal Studies.

Covid-19 death teacher 'forgotten' by government, says family

Alan Fitchett's family call for a public inquiry into the handling of the pandemic.

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Cyber threat to disrupt start of university term

The National Cyber Security Centre warns that universities face a rising wave of cyber-attacks.

Coronavirus: Swansea's Olchfa school sends home 455 pupils

One of Wales' biggest schools sends home most of its sixth form.

Staff blamed for Covid outbreak at Bacup primary school

The eight staff were "ill advised" to attend a party for a former colleague, the head told parents.

Williamson defends use of calculated exam grades

Education secretary tells MPs replacement grades was right idea, but system had too many errors.

Coronavirus: 'Booking a test is like getting Harry Potter tickets'

Facing "unsustainable" absences, teachers say the government has not kept its promises on testing.

Colleges' financial health 'fragile', says audit office

The financial sustainability of England's FE sector faces "significant challenges", audit office says.

Coronavirus: Cambridge college housed women escaping domestic abuse

St Catharine's College housed 23 women and children after students were sent home amid the pandemic.

Coronavirus testing: Education secretary defends system for schools

Schools in England can now order testing kits from the NHS directly, says the education secretary.

Heads warn of teacher shortages without Covid tests

Schools will face staff shortages and disruption unless Covid testing is improved, say head teachers.

Coronavirus: Teachers are isolating but still teach - by video

Lessons carry on in one Darlington primary, even if some classes are being taught by video-link.

School figures show 88% of pupils were back for start of term

Most parents sent their children back to school but now Covid test shortages threaten attendance.

Coronavirus: Can my child go to school with a cold?

Schools are adopting measures to reduce the spread of coronavirus and keep pupils safe.

Coronavirus: How it feels to be going back to school

The BBC speaks to parents to discover how they feel as they take their children back to school.

Coronavirus: What are the rules for face masks or face coverings?

The guidance on who should wear face coverings varies around the UK.

Coronavirus and schools: What are the risks with reopening?

BBC health correspondent Laura Foster explains what schools are doing to keep pupils safe.

Coronavirus: How are other countries getting children back to class?

Children are starting a new school year across Europe. What measures are being put in place?

Being a fresher during coronavirus

First year students describe their first impressions of university life, with Covid restrictions in place.

Housing crisis: The 59-year-old woman who lives in a van

Official figures undercount the real numbers waiting for social housing by 500,000, a study claims.

English spelling campaigners enlist the help of Hamlet

The English Spelling Society uses a speech from Hamlet to demonstrate other ways of spelling.

Coronavirus doctor's diary: Will universities be able to avoid spreading the virus?

US colleges had numerous Covid outbreaks when students returned last month. This will be a challenge for the UK too.

Coronavirus in Kenya: How it turned classrooms into chicken coops

Some Kenyan private schools have found new sources of income after they were forced to close.

Coronavirus: 'My dad built me a beauty salon in the garden'

Some parents have gone to great lengths in order to help their children start a career in a pandemic.

Coronavirus: The story of the big U-turn of the summer

The Department of Education and Ofqual will face public scrutiny to explain the exam confusion, the colossal U-turn and resignations. What went wrong?

BTec Nationals and Firsts: What went wrong with the grades?

The BTec First grades have been delayed. What caused the problems with the results?

Can I appeal my GCSE results? And other questions

Are you concerned about your GCSE results? Experts answer some of your questions.

10 charts on what happens after GCSEs

At 16, teenagers face a number of training or education choices - but how have these decisions changed over time?

GCSEs 2020: The 9-1 grading system explained

As teenagers receive their GCSE results, BBC News explains the 9-1 grading structure in England.

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