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Government’s Covid catch up fund ‘may not help most disadvantaged pupils’

3 mins read Education Coronavirus
The government’s £1bn Covid-19 catch up fund for schools may not reach the most disadvantaged pupils, education leaders have warned.
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson said schools should 'instil new behaviour expectations and discipline'. Picture: Parliament UK
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson said schools should 'instil new behaviour expectations and discipline'. Picture: Parliament UK

The government today announced further details of its catch-up fund for schools including  £650m ringfenced to help children’s education get back on track following months of school closures. 

The money will be allocated to schools based on pupils numbers in installments at the beginning of each term throughout the 2020/21 academic year, Education Secretary Gavin Williamson said.

Just £80 per pupil will be released to schools in the autumn term meaning a 1,000-pupil secondary school will receive £80,000, and a 200-pupil primary school £16,000. 

Headteachers will be encouraged to spend it on one-to-one help for struggling students.

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