Millions of children in the UK returned to their schoolwork on Monday for the first day of the summer term. But for the first time in recent memory the majority did so from home.
Through videoconference classes, assigned written exercises and self-study, teachers have sought to ensure the coronavirus lockdown affects their pupils’ development as little as possible.
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Cafcass launches new telephone line for children involved in court proceedings
The government is to increase the funding rate for universal infant free school meals by just 7p a pupil, it was announced on Tuesday, a move immediately branded “inadequate” by the sector.
Infant free school meals funding rises by just 7p a meal in England
The government is to increase the funding rate for universal infant free school meals by just 7p a pupil, it was announced on Tuesday, a move immediately branded “inadequate” by the sector.
Government announces further £5.4 million funding of family mediation voucher scheme
The government has provided a further £5.4 million in funding to help families to resolve disputes such as contact arrangements for children out of court.
