Boarding schools in Scotland are hoping to extend their registration with the Care Inspectorate over the Easter break to enable them to look after pupils stranded in the UK by coronavirus. By Emma Seith, Tes. The article quotes John Edward, director of the Scottish Council of Independent Schools, and a spokeswoman from Gordonstoun.

ITV News reports pupils and teachers from Jersey College for Girls have gone into self isolation as a precautionary measure after returning from a school trip to Italy.

David James, deputy head (academic) of an independent school, writes in Tes praising the work of teachers in "not only educating students, but also in keeping the country working" amid the coronavirus outbreak.

An article in Tes answers some frequently asked questions regarding school closures. By Amy Gibbons.

Jennie Devine, principal of St Louis International School in Milan, details some of her key takeaways from having to turn to online learning after the coronavirus forced her school to close. Tes.

Jenny Brown, the head of City of London School for Girls, has suggested GCSEs should be abandoned, arguing they "constrain teachers, pupils and parents massively" and limit students' creativity. By Nicola Woolcock, The Times. The article quotes Nick Gallop, head of Stamford School, David James, deputy head at Bryanston School, and Helen Pike, master of Magdalen College School.

Alice Thomson writes in the paper arguing the coronavirus outbreak presents an opportunity to consider alternatives to A-levels and GCSEs.

Helen Pike, the head of Magdalen College School, writes in iNews arguing schools should teach teenage boys about sexual consent, adding many are unsettled by the "dire consequences" of getting things wrong.

According to a study carried out by the University of Bristol, pupils' genetic data cannot be used to accurately predict their future academic performance, and should therefore not be used to personalise their education. By Catherine Lough, Tes.

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