Local authorities, working closely with their schools, will utilise the funding to provide digitally excluded learners with repurposed school devices and 4G MiFi connectivity

A group of Northern MPs have said that without the funding, the attainment gap, which affects Northern children even more than most, will get even bigger.

Gavin Williamson has given evidence to the Parliamentary education committee this morning on how schools can re-open after the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in school closures for the majority of pupils.

The government has confirmed that supply teachers can be furloughed for periods which include school holidays, provided they meet the eligibility criteria

The Education Minister will set out five guiding principles which will determine when and how schools will return to providing education for most school pupils

The LGA said difficulty in delivering support set out in Education, Health and Care (ECHP) plans has led to many councils finding themselves challenged by parents.

Speaking by video link to the Parliamentary education committee this morning, Ofsted's chief inspector Amanda Speilman said they would not be judging schools on how schools have responded to the coronavirus.

One in seven of all children in England have a social worker at some stage during their schooling and are behind educationally by at least 30% by the age of 16 compared to their peers, according to new Nuffield-funded research .

Ofqual is seeking views on the arrangements it has set out for awarding vocational and technical qualifications, and general qualifications, following the cancellation of exams.

Technical support to access Google and Microsoft’s education platforms, along with free training on how to use them effectively, will be available for schools immediately.

Vulnerable children most at risk of neglect, violence or exploitation will benefit from extra support to keep them safe during the Coronavirus outbreak.

Testing will allow teachers and people they live to know whether their symptoms are caused by coronavirus and if they are well enough to return to work.

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