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Simon Parkin

Education Correspondent

simon.parkin@archant.co.uk
@SimonParkinEDP

Simon is based in Norwich and writes about key issues affecting education in Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire, including decisions made at both national and local government levels. He also covers news from the hundreds of schools in our region and keeps on top of local results.

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Latest figures show coronavirus cases are below the national average in Norfolk. Picture: Andrew Mil

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Which new Covid tier could Norfolk be in?

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Shops will reopen as part of the post-lockdown Covid Winter Plan. Picture: PA Images

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Lockdown is ending - but what are the new Covid rules?

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Prime Minister Boris Johnson appears via video link from 10 Downing Street to make a statement to th

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Shops, gyms, pubs reopen and fans back into football as PM says lockdown...

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Health Secretary Matt Hancock during a media briefing in Downing Street. Picture: Trevor Adams/Daily

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Health secretary starts vaccine approval process for ‘New Year roll-out’

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People are being urged to stick to self-isolation despite being 'weary of restrictions. Picture: Get

‘Don’t just nip to shops’ - health boss reiterates isolating message to...

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Rules on pupils self-isolating have led to some confusion amongst parents. Picture: PA Images

Q&A: What are the rules if your child is sent home from school to...

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Almost a quarter of Norfolk schools have introduced measures to deal with current cases of coronavir

Covid cases at 106 Norfolk schools as more close to all pupils

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Parents faced coronavirus visiting restrictions in the neonatal intensive care unit at the Norfolk a

‘I still feel like crying’ - Parents on how Covid restrictions limited...

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Norfolk researchers are to lead a £2m project to support UK dementia carers. Picture: Getty Images

Norfolk leads £2m project to support those caring for people with dementia

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