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The cancellation of this year’s exams has prompted many to question the viability of GCSEs. But the qualification has a distinct advantage

Once again, Boris Johnson has won headlines for a schools plan lacking consultation and devoid of detail, writes William Stewart

Government says it doesn’t expect pupils will need to repeat the year because of Covid-19 – but heads can allow it

Prime minister says phased school reopening from 1 June ‘on track’ but admits it ‘may not be possible for all schools’

Years 10 and 12 to return in three weeks, says PM - but only a quarter of those students will attend at any one time

Government’s own scientific advisers cast doubts over its preferred date for reopening primaries as local authority rebellion grows