Tuesday
Private school scholarships ‘do little’ for inclusion
Most private school scholarships still require a ‘very substantial’ financial contribution from families, says report
Laptops target still unmet a month after pupils’ return
The DfE is still more than 4,000 devices short on delivering its target of free laptops for disadvantaged pupils
SNP to promise more help with cost of school day
Party will promise help with practical subject costs, school trips and school uniform
Warning of ‘vast inequality’ in school libraries
Government must put primary libraries ‘at the heart’ of Covid recovery, says children’s laureate
Friday
Exclusive: Academies reveal pupils hit by ‘stealth’ cut
Upwards of 1,500 pupils at three trusts will lose out on pupil premium funding owing to DfE policy shift, data suggests
£280m for SEND school places and improvements
DfE says every council is guaranteed £500,000 in capital funding for SEND and alternative provision
Wednesday
Pupil premium: how many children can schools support?
Schools are supporting families in crisis, says Michael Tidd – and the government has found a way to ensure funding doesn’t match need
Labour unveils free summer meals plan for all pupils
The SNP has committed to free meals year-round for primary pupils – but Labour’s summer scheme includes secondary
Covid catch-up: Only 21% of teachers see tutors as keyÂ
And 98% of teachers don’t see longer school days or changed term times as ‘worth considering’, NEU says after poll of 10k
