The LGA has urged for school-based counselling to be available and fully funded in all state funded secondary schools and academies.

Children in more than a thousand schools are now enjoying next-generation internet speeds and lightning-fast gigabit broadband.

Graduates applying to train as teachers in high-demand subjects will receive thousands of pounds in tax-free cash bursaries.

Labour is calling for urgent action on ventilation following a 67 per cent increase in the number of children out of school due to coronavirus.

The government and Lawn Tennis Association have announced a £30 million package to refurbish more than 4,500 public tennis courts.

New data released by NHS Digital has shown that the mental health of children and young people has not improved since last year's lockdown.

Thousands of pupils will benefit from an expanded programme that provides two free pairs of glasses to improve reading and writing.

Pupils will benefit from a trained senior mental health lead tasked with identifying those who need support and improving access to specialist services.

Action for Children has warned that 4.3 million parents are missing out on or struggling to access essential children's services.

The NDNA has reported that government funding for three and four-year-olds is not even covering costs for most childcare settings.

The NAHT has warned that support for pupils who have special needs is ‘beyond crisis’ and ‘sucking money from budgets’ for all children.

The government is providing funding for training to help two to four year-olds with language and mathematic skills, as part of early years recovery investment.

Vulnerable young people at risk of being drawn into crime will benefit from a funding boost to help them stay engaged with their education.

Young children across Liverpool will be taught the value of good air quality in their communities after being granted access to a free learning platform.

From 1 September, schools will have greater flexibility to offer high-quality, 15-hour tutoring courses that meet the needs of their pupils.

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