Education secretary Gavin Williamson has said he is "very" confident the Government has school reopenings under control, after more than 60 UK schools reported having coronavirus cases. By Freddie Whittaker, Schools Week.

New research findings suggest coronavirus presents differently in children compared with adults, with fatigue, headache and fever considered the most common symptoms. By Nicola Davis, The Guardian.

Sky News reports on the launch of a new campaign designed to help children and young people with their mental health, amid concern about the stress and anxiety many have experienced during lockdown. By Enda Brady.

A survey of 1,000 teachers has found six in 10 respondents are concerned about their pupils' safety online, after many became reliant on the internet to continue learning during lockdown. Tes.

Gavin Williamson has said some pupils may need to go in to school on Saturdays to catch up on their learning. By Hugo Gye, iNews.

Geoff Barton, general secretary of the Association of School and College Leaders, has called on the Government to develop "a robust contingency plan" for next year's exams. He has also criticised the response of the Government and Ofqual to this year's exams controversy, claiming they are "intent on blaming one another". By John Roberts, Tes.

New survey findings suggest the majority of UK adults do not trust computer algorithms to make decisions about their lives following issues with this year's grading system. By Rhiannon Williams, iNews.

According to a new report published today, the UK has slipped from first to fourth place out of Organisation for Education and Development (OECD) countries in the proportion of funds spent on education. By Catherine Lough, Tes.

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