Dumbing down ‘is patronising to disadvantaged students’, universities watchdog says 

Dumbing down ‘is patronising to disadvantaged students’: Lowering standards and ignoring spelling and grammar errors does not help, universities watchdog says Office for Students reviewing practices that allegedly ignored spelling mistakes Universities accused of ordering lecturers to lower grades to be more ‘inclusive’ OfS Regulation Director said all students should receive a high-quality education By … Read more

Lady Sophie Windsor appeals for support for disadvantaged families homeschooling

Lady Sophie Windsor said disadvantaged families grappling with home schooling are in a ‘living hell’ and appealed for support to end the ‘silent pandemic’ sweeping the UK.  Peep Show actress Sophie Winkleman, 40, who is the wife of Lord Frederick Windsor, appeared on Lorraine today to raise awareness of charity School-Home Support, of which she is patron.  … Read more

Disadvantaged children will get a further 300,000 laptops and tablets

Disadvantaged children will get a further 300,000 laptops and tablets so they can study at home during Covid lockdown Disadvantaged children are set to get a further 300,000 laptops and tablets  Department for Education said it will also publish a remote education framework  Mr Williamson said: ‘I know just how difficult the past year has … Read more

Marcus Rashford sets up his own book club to encourage disadvantaged youngsters to read 

Marcus Rashford has launched his own book club to encourage disadvantaged children to read. The Manchester United star, 23, will help pick out books, with a diverse array of characters, which he feels will appeal to youngsters under the new initiative. The titles picked to be a part of the Marcus Rashford Book Club will be sold … Read more

Government tells universities to ‘prioritise disadvantaged pupils’ amid A-level grade chaos 

Universities minister Michelle Donelan wrote to vice-chancellors requesting their flexibility around admissions and asking them to honour all offers accepted The Government is asking universities to prioritise students from disadvantaged backgrounds for admission ‘where possible’ following the U-turn on A-level grades – meaning Middle-Class pupils may be forced to take gap years.  Universities minister Michelle … Read more

Oasis academy boss says opposing reopening schools is ‘middle class’ and harms disadvantaged pupils

Opposition to reopening schools is ‘middle class’ and harms disadvantaged children who miss school, says academy chief Oasis Charitable Trust founder Steve Chalke said opposition was ‘middle class’ Suggested disadvantaged children would be at greater risk if reopening delayed Teacher unions have threatened to sue school chiefs if teachers are ‘put at risk’ By Lydia … Read more