A response has been sent to the letters dated 2 April, 1 May, 28 May and 25 June 2020, from the hon. Member for Basildon and Billericay.

The Government have announced a universal catch-up premium of £650 million which will be shared between all state-funded primary, seconda

The Government’s plan is for all pupils, in all year groups, to return to school full-time from the beginning of the autumn term.

One-to-one instruction, including in music, can take place in school and home environments, as long as the relevant guidance is followed.

The Government has committed over £100 million to support children in England to access remote education and online social care services,

The Government has been clear that our plan is for all pupils, in all year groups, to return to school full-time from the beginning of th

The Government has been clear that our plan is for all pupils, in all year groups, to return to school full-time from the beginning of th

A dance school which operates for fewer than 18 hours per week would generally be considered to be an out-of-school setting.

It is our intention for all pupils, in all year groups, to return to school full-time from the beginning of the autumn term.

On 2 July we published guidance to help schools plan for a full return of all children in September.