Labour has said that next year's A-level and GCSE exams in England should be pushed back to mid-summer to help cope with the impact of coronavirus.
Shadow Education Secretary Kate Green said that there was ‘a mountain to climb’ for students beginning Year 11 and 13 this month, having missed months of schooling. To help students, she said that exams scheduled for May should happen as late as July to allow more catch-up teaching time.
GCSEs and A-level exams are expected to take place as normal next year, but the government said it would consider its approach.
Paul Whiteman, general secretary of school leaders' union NAHT, said Labour's plan was ‘worthy of serious consideration’, but warned that a consequential delay to the publication of results would put pressure on higher education providers such as universities and colleges, as well as employers.
The Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) has published its annual statistics about the social housing sector.
The new Bus Bill has become law, aimed at making it easier for local leaders to take control of their buses.
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has set a 2029 timeline for the removal of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) from all schools an
Awaab's Law has come into effect today in a bid to ensure safer housing for tenants.
The government has announced new emergency measures to tackle the current housebuilding crisis in London and unlock tens of thousands of homes.
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Join us for the landmark 10th Anniversary of the London Build Expo, the UK’s largest and most influential construction and design show.
Retail Supply Chain & Logistics Expo returns to Excel London across 12-13 November, once again bringing together the world of logistics, supply chain, eCommerce and retail innovation for two dynamic days of opportunity.
Every sport, from grassroots football to world-class tournaments, depends on one constant: high-quality playing surfaces and well-maintained green spaces.
Bauder marked a major milestone in its UK expansion with the official handover of a brand
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The British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc) and the Cleaning & Support Services Association (CSSA) have successfully completed a groundbreaking project aimed at exploring the future of cleaning. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the cleaning industry, reflecting a shared commitment to embracing innovation with confidence.
The Crown Commercial Service’s (CCS) new framework on Language Services (RM6302), dealing with translation, transcription and interpreting, is live, running from 7th May 2025 to 6th May 2028.
