Randstad, the for-profit contractor that runs the Government’s flagship National Tutoring Programme (NTP), has told the NTP's 56 tutoring organisations that they are “no longer required to ensure that 65 per cent of their tuition support is provided” to children receiving the pupil premium. By Samantha Booth, Schools Week.

As part of its Independent Schools Guide, The Scotsman features articles on the provision available within the independent sector in Scotland, advice for parents on how to financially prepare for fees, and a spotlight piece on Glenalmond College, which is celebrating its 175th anniversary this year.

Tes reports that applications to postgraduate teacher education programmes in Scotland have fallen by 28 per cent in a year. By Emma Seith.

According to The Times, there has been a breakthrough in a trial of an antibody injection designed to protect healthy babies from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), which accounts for around 80 deaths in children and adolescents a year in Britain. By Rhys Blakely.

The Times suggests 10 new children's books to read today on World Book Day, including 'Don’t Ask the Dragon' by Lemn Sissay and 'Elisabeth and the Box of Colours' by Katherine Woodfine. By Alex O’Connell.

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