The Department for Education has said that the free school meals national voucher scheme will recommence on Monday 18 January and will be run by the same supplier Edenred.
There have been calls to improve the quality of food parcels for children eligible for free school meals after images of inadequate parcels were shared on social media
Research by specialist insurer Ecclesiastical has found that the majority (85%) of teachers who conducted online lessons during the first lockdown found it challenging.
Ofsted has published advice for leaders and teachers, aimed at helping them develop their remote education offer, following the guidance already given from the government on remote education expectations.
The Scottish Government has announced expectations for college and university student returns, given the current status of coronavirus, reality of new strain, and rise in cases in recent weeks.