It’s exactly 12 months since schools were told to shut their gates to virtually all pupils and move to remote teaching as the nation went into lockdown. Back then, there was a sense that the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic couldn’t possibly last long - but today, the teaching profession is still recovering from the shock of a year of uncertainty, U-turns and upheaval.

In this special issue, Tes looks back at the experiences of school staff, pupils and their families one year into the pandemic, and considers what has been learned from the most challenging period for education in living memory.

Covid closures: 10 days that shook the education world

Covid by numbers: how schools have borne the brunt

Keep calm and carry on: staff in school during lockdown

Covid closures: how teachers adapted to working remotely

Covid: There’s been no ‘off’ switch for school leaders

Is it helpful to talk about ‘lost learning’?

Covid has opened teachers’ eyes to SEND possibilities

‘Catch-up’ is not in our AP school’s vocabulary

What toll has Covid taken on teachers’ mental health?

Covid: Should we get rid of exams for good?

EYFS: Why catch-up shouldn’t put pressure on parents

Behaviour: Why buy-in beats laying down the law

How schools can support ‘class of Covid’ NQTs

Why our colleges will come out of Covid stronger