The Scottish government has published legislation to create a new national qualifications body and an independent inspectorate of schools and other educational providers.
The Digital Poverty Alliance (DPA) has launched Tech4Youth, an initiative aimed at addressing digital exclusion among young people in North West Leicestershire.
Wales' Attainment Champions pilot, designed to help tackle the impact of poverty on learner’s educational attainment, will be extended into a second phase to boost standards in schools.