An article in The Telegraph looks at how susceptible children are to contracting coronavirus, with statistics to date indicating children are less likely to catch the disease than adults. By Helen Chandler-Wilde.

The paper also carries an article updating parents and teachers with the latest coronavirus information. By Patrick Sawer.

Schools Week reports a teaching union has written to the education secretary demanding guidance for schools on how to deal with racial attacks linked to coronavirus. By Freddie Whittaker.

The ISC has published useful information for schools, available on the ISC website.

A poll by The Student Room has found 56 per cent of students want a system of 'post-qualification applications', which would mean students apply to university after receiving their A-level results. By Will Hazell, iNews.

According to the 2020 QS World University Rankings, 13 of the 48 global subject tables were topped by a British institution. The University of Oxford has been named the world’s best university for eight subjects. By Rosemary Bennett, The Times.

Researchers have found an overlap between places in England with poor transport connections and places with failing secondary schools. By Sean Coughlan, BBC News.

Figures published today by the NSPCC show, on average, 67 children a day are receiving help for suicidal thoughts. By Gabriella Swerling, The Telegraph.

Leading doctors have warned child health in Britain is falling behind other European countries, with more than four million children now living in poverty. By Katie Gibbons, The Times.

Sally Peck argues World Book Day is a 'vital reminder' to parents to read with their children, rather than getting lost in the drama around fancy dress. The Telegraph.

Yvonne Williams, head of English and drama in a secondary school in the south of England, recommends five books that raise questions about how adults perceive and treat children. Tes.

Tes reports a government adviser has warned schools are wasting money applying for education health and care plans (EHCPs) for pupils when "they were not justified by the need presented". By Charlotte Santry.

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