The DfE has thrown everything but the kitchen sink at school reopenings. But the perennial problem is communication.

Up against the noisy unions, it’s struggled to convey the safety of schools compared to other environments.

Anne Milton: The Government must protect pupil choice when reforming qualifications

T Levels are a much-needed addition, but they should not be the only option for the 16-year-old not wishing to take A levels. Save the BTEC.

U-turn of the year – A Level results and the Government abandoning the Ofqual algorithm for predicted grades

August’s debacle has won this category – although other U-turns are not much further behind.

Why is Williamson fighting so hard to prevent schools breaking up early for Christmas?

The last week of term is scarcely critical. Is he trying to avoid letting Greenwich set a precedent – or just squaring off with the unions?

Jude D’Alesio: The Budget must be centred on young people

Lockdown has taken a significant toll on the younger generation, and we need help to make up for lost time.

Iain Dale: Davey is the new LibDem leader. But only 57 per cent of his party’s members could be bothered to vote.

Plus: Any Questions, Cross Question, why Williamson and Gibb should go – and why Johnson’s masks policy isn’t a U-turn.

Alison Cork: Entrepreneurs can lead Britain’s recovery if we help them

I believe this is a moment of opportunity, when we should become a nation that champions people who start a business.

Phil Taylor: When 88 per cent of students got their first choice university place on results day, was a U-turn really necessary?

Ofqual came up with a technical solution to a complex problem, and yet it was not able to convince the rest of the education sector to back its judgement.

Nick Gibb: Fair grades for A Levels and GCSEs, and congratulations to the students

We have worked with Ofqual to put in place the best possible system.