School fires have destroyed the equivalent of 1,100 classrooms in the last five years, according to analysis of Home Office data by Zurich Municipal.

Education Minister Kirsty Williams has announced a further £72 million to support learners as they return to school after closures caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Research from the Youth Sport Trust has found that more than two in three parents say they have seen their children’s physical activity levels decrease during lockdown.

A report from the Food Foundation found that free School Meal vouchers have represented a vital lifeline for families during Covid

The Education Secretary Gavin Williamson has said that shorter summer holidays, longer school holidays and extra support for teachers are all being considered as part of a Covid catch-up plan.

According to a survey by the ASCL, the most common problem headteachers have faced in providing Covid tests to pupils is obtaining parental consent.

The Addressing Bullying in Schools Act (NI) 2016 will bring renewed focus for schools on the issue and deliver greater consistency and impact in the treatment of all forms of bullying.

The government has announced a £79 million funding boost for mental health support for children and young people, which includes an increase in mental health support teams in schools.

The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) donates around 100 laptops to the Taunton Learning Partnership to support students with their learning.

Schools in Wales have the opportunity to welcome back learners in years 7, 8 and 9 before Easter.

79% of teachers and 70% of parents recognise that their school’s historic use of technology pre-Covid was insufficient for what is now required to deliver good educational outcomes

There was no extra funding for schools in the 2021 Budget beyond existing planned budget increases and catch-up schemes already announced.

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