Tes reports the Government's National Tutoring Programme, a scheme designed to help pupils catch up on their education, will not begin until "the second half of the 2020/21 autumn term". By John Roberts. A separate article in Tes reports Teach First has been given over £6 million in government funding to recruit academic mentors to work in schools as part of the programme. By John Roberts and Amy Gibbons.

The Telegraph features an article on the Invicta Summer Academy, an online summer school set up by parents in response to the widespread disruption to education. By Luke Mintz.

South Korean researchers have warned the reopening of schools could contribute to the spread of coronavirus, after they found evidence to suggest those aged between 10 and 19 are just as able to infect others with the virus as adults. By Didi Tang, The Times.

Stephen McCabe, joint chair of the Scottish Government's education recovery group, has warned schools in Scotland may not be able to reopen fully until unions' concerns about safety measures are resolved. By David McCann, The Times.

BBC News reports the closure of Welsh school hubs over the summer holidays has left some key workers struggling to find childcare. By Lucy Ballinger.

An article in The Guardian explores the experiences of some independent schools which have moved into the state sector. By Melissa Benn.

Schools Week reports a six month independent review will investigate the response of the education technology sector to the coronavirus pandemic. By Samantha Booth.

According to a Tes investigation into the Government's free laptops scheme, at least 13 councils have received fewer devices than they requested, amounting to a shortfall of at least 4,000 devices. By Amy Gibbons.

iNews features a spotlight piece on Zane Powles, an assistant headteacher who has walked more than 550 miles to deliver over 7,500 free school meals to children during lockdown. By Jenn Selby.

Prime minister Boris Johnson has announced a £2 billion funding package for state schools in England next year, with per pupil funding in primaries and secondaries expected to rise to £4,000 and £5,150 respectively. By Anna Mikhailova, The Telegraph.

Nick Hillman, director of the Higher Education Policy Institute, has warned of the financial implications for British universities if China bans its students from studying in the UK. By Dean Kirby, iNews.

The Sunday Times reports St Mary's School in Dorset has closed after a Chinese education company rescinded its offer of a rescue package. By Shanti Das.

The Sunday Telegraph reports the Government's decision to prohibit parents from withdrawing their children from new "relationships education" lessons from September faces judicial review. By Phoebe Southworth.

Findings from University College London suggest Year 11 boys have more ambitious university plans than their female counterparts, even when they attend the same school, come from similar backgrounds and achieve the same exam results. By Nicola Woolcock, The Times.

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