The Government intends that all pupils, in all year groups, will return to school full-time from the beginning of the autumn term.

The first opportunity for schools to submit a claim to be reimbursed for specific exceptional costs closed on 21 July.

The Government Property Agency (GPA) does not currently have funded plans for the installation of solar panels and wind turbines on Depar

As of 4 July, providers offering out-of-school activities to children, including private music teachers, have been able to open for both

The Government has announced a catch-up package worth £1 billion, including a ‘Catch-Up Premium’ worth a total of £650 million, to suppor

Standards are rising in England’s schools, to the benefit of all pupils.

On Monday 20 July we announced more details about how the catch-up funding will be distributed to schools, available here:

Schools have continued to receive their budgets as usual, regardless of any periods of partial or complete closure.

Both building improvements for schools and teacher recruitment are key priorities for the Department.

The Government has developed plans for the next academic year to ensure that children and young people can return to nurseries, schools,