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One million laptops and tablets for disadvantaged children and young people
Schools and councils have received over 560,000 devices this year to support remote education
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20 December 2020
Over one million devices will now reach schools, colleges and councils, helping ensure students have access to high-quality remote education if they need it, the Government has announced today.
Almost 70,000 pupils are also now confirmed to have enrolled in the National Tutoring Programme, as the government continues to step up work to support young people.
The Government is also confirming today that, amidst unprecedented global demand, over 560,000 devices were delivered to schools and councils in 2020. The further purchase of more than 440,000 devices means that over one million will now be provided to help schools and colleges throughout the pandemic – making the programme one of the largest of its kind in the world.
Ofqual chair steps down after difficult summer
Roger Taylor hands in his notice, citing A-Level grades row
This summer s A-Level grades row sparked protests. Photo: Jacob King/PA Wire/PA Images
Ofqual chair Roger Taylor is stepping down after a “difficult summer”, with the hunt for his replacement set to begin next year.
Taylor, who has chaired the qualifications regulator since December 2016, handed in his two weeks’ notice this week, citing this summer’s events as the reason for his departure.
The regulator became embroiled in a major row after it used an algorithm to calculate students’ A-Level and GCSE grades after exams were cancelled because of Covid-19. Some students grades were lower than expected, causing them to lose out on university places and job offers, sparking protests.
New interim chair of Ofqual
Roger Taylor to step down at the end of the year
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15 December 2020
The Chair of Ofqual, Roger Taylor has today (15 December) informed the Secretary of State for Education that he will step down at the end of the year.
Mr Taylor was initially a member of the Ofqual board in 2012 before being appointed as Chair in December 2016.
He will be replaced by Ian Bauckham CBE, who has been appointed as interim Chair from January 2021, pending the appointment of a Chair for a fixed term period through fair and open competition.
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson said:
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