The NAO's investigation will set out the facts about the free school meals voucher scheme, covering the scheme’s performance, forecast and actual costs.

A return to school in September and keeping schools open after that should be prioritised by the government as it manages the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report by DELVE

Twenty colleges have been successful in applying for the College Collaboration Fund and will receive a total of £5.4 million between them.

Children in Scotland under the age of five who are displaying potential coronavirus symptoms are now eligible for testing, now that childcare settings have re-opened.

The impact of air quality in schools will be examined as part of £3 million research project from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).

The COVID-19 Committee has produced new discussion packs to help schools and community groups have their say.

Vulnerable girls missing from school exclusion figures

Girls were found to be much less likely than boys to experience formal exclusions but more likely to experience ‘informal’ exclusions from school.

Majority of children struggled to continue learning at home

A majority of British children struggled to continue learning at home during the lockdown, mainly due to a lack of motivation.

£50 million to support Welsh universities and colleges

The Welsh Government has announced additional funding for universities and colleges.

GCSE and A-level results to be higher this summer

Ofqual has revealed that GCSE and A-level results in England will be higher this summer, with exam boards set to be more lenient.

The Summer Reading Challenge has been launched in Wales by the Education Minister and the Deputy Minister for Culture, Sport and Tourism.

The government has announced more details on its £1 billion catch up fund, which includes a one-off £650 million catch-up premium and the £350 million National Tutoring Programme.

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