Here we look at some common questions and answers about Free School Meals (FSM), school meal provision during the Covid-19 pandemic, and what the government is doing to end child poverty and holiday hunger.
It has been widely reported that 90% of pupils are in attendance at state-funded schools and 99.8% of those schools are open – but what has been less well reported is the rising proportion of children returning to early years …
This post was edited on 10 November to reflect the decision to cancel exams in Wales next year. On Monday 12 October we confirmed that exams will go ahead next year and most AS/A level and GCSE exams will be …
Statistics published yesterday show 90% all children in state funded schools were in attendance last week.
Today Ofsted has published reports looking at how schools are managing pupils’ return to education under the current COVID-19 guidelines.
Last week 99.9% of state funded schools were open with 87% of pupils in attendance.
As universities return for the autumn term and welcome back students, we understand that this may raise some concern about the risks of transmission of coronavirus. Below we answer some key questions.
During his press conference yesterday, the Prime Minister said that around 99 per cent of schools are open and the signs are that attendance has started well, describing the picture as “confidence in action”.
Helping pupils to catch up on the time they spent out of the classroom is important to make sure the long lasting effects of the pandemic are minimised. That’s why we have launched a £1 billion Covid catch up package …
Tonight’s episode of Panorama on BBC One looks at the support available to young people who have Education, Health and Care Plans and their families, including provision throughout the pandemic. We are increasing high needs funding to support children with …