In light of the recent announcement from the Government that schools and colleges will have to fully reopen in September, teachers are being told to prepare for remote learning for students that have to self-isolate in the case of fresh outbreaks of Covid-19.

David Whyley explains why, in the return to school, a slow and steady pace is best, with gentler ways of assessment to understand the gaps in learning.

Students at Caterham School enjoyed an astonishing 23,320 live lessons, 5,830 live twice-daily form times, and 1,540 live sports sessions this summer as the school switched to virtual schooling on day one of lockdown. The school’s long-term focus on digital and innovation ensured the switch from on-campus to online schooling could begin immediately.

The digital divide has been a defining challenge of the COVID-19 crisis. In this article Microsoft explores how one instruction has made waves in its approach to equity.