Chris Whitty warns MPs it is ‘inevitable’ unvaccinated children will catch Covid

Chief medical officer says transmission in England highest among 12- to 15-year-oldsCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe rapid spread of Covid makes it “inevitable” that children will be infected and have their education disr…

Children in most deprived areas suffered greatest loss of learning during lockdowns – ONS

Office for National Statistics cite internet access and less communication with teachers as factorsThe youngest primary school children and those in the most deprived areas suffered the greatest loss of learning during the pandemic lockdowns that close…

Marcus Rashford to be included in GCSE media studies course

Pupils will learn about footballer’s use of social media to highlight social and race issues he cares aboutMarcus Rashford’s much-lauded use of social media to pursue his campaign against child food poverty and persuade the UK government to expand fr…