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Coronavirus: Scientists question school closures impact
Countries should now question whether keeping schools shut is justified, says one team of scientists.
Coronavirus: 'I was asked for £430 a month for my shut nursery'
Many nurseries are closed, but some are still asking parents to continue to pay a monthly fee
Free school meal vouchers to continue over Easter holidays
Teacher unions say the move will help alleviate the risk of children going hungry in the holidays.
Families in lockdown feeling the strain
When families are locked down together what are the pressures on relationships?
Coronavirus: 'I know my life will not be saved in this pandemic'
Lucy Watts has a life-limiting condition and fears her life will not be saved if there is a shortage of ventilators.
Coronavirus: Domestic abuse calls up 25% since lockdown, charity says
The figures follow warnings victims could find it harder to escape their abusers during lockdown.
Teachers to grade students for cancelled exams
Teachers' predictions will be used for grades in exams stopped by the coronavirus outbreak.
Coronavirus: Worst-hit communities to receive charity boost
A trust set up after the Grenfell fire aims to raise millions for the communities worst-hit by the virus.
BBC offers biggest online education push 'in its history'
Schoolchildren will be offered online videos, quizzes, podcasts and articles on core subjects.
Coronavirus: Big Issue sellers struggle for cash in lockdown
With street sales banned, the homeless magazine's sellers have lost their income.
Coronavirus: Special needs parents in 'survival mode'
Tim Clarke, whose daughter Molly has complex needs, describes the impact of lockdown on his family.
