Education

“We know from our own experience that for many families their only online access is via a parent’s phone. And we’ve designed our learning material to cope with that. But in secondary schools where the work is more interactive, these children really need to use a laptop and in many cases they can’t,” Buchanan said. … [Read more...] about UK councils face lawsuits over access to education in lockdown

There is a hugely compelling central performance from Varun Raj as Mushy, while Oliver Longstaff as Mr Burton and Medhavi Patel as Mushy’s mother, Ammi, are both spirited. Under Ameet Chana’s resourceful direction, the latter two double up in a variety of roles and give the impression of a bigger cast. … [Read more...] about Mushy: Lyrically Speaking review – smart musical about Educating Yorkshire star

"There's obviously discussions going on in terms of some of the detail within the NDNA agreement and whether that can be taken forward in the short term or perhaps longer term," he said. … [Read more...] about Extra £427m for education in Northern Ireland requested

She added: "We're at a make or break point, make no mistake. For a few years we have been warning against the tightening fist of fiscal austerity in our schools". … [Read more...] about Education system ‘facing severe financial challenges’

"I am concerned that the EA was presented with its budget allocation for 2016-17 on 10 March 2016 and only formally advised six working days prior to the start of the financial year," he said. … [Read more...] about Education Authority criticised for £19m overspend