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ISC Daily News Summary 27 April 2021

Coronavirus: Study reveals impact of lockdown on children's language skills

General education

Research from the Education Endowment Foundation suggests the past year of lockdowns has had a negative impact on young children's speech and language development. By Branwen Jeffreys, BBC News.

Secondary schools in England can now bid for summer school funding from the Government, primarily targeted towards incoming Year 7 students who have experienced the most disruption to their learning during the pandemic. Tes.

The Times reports a surge in demand for online learning contributed to a boost in Pearson's underlying sales in the first quarter. By Emily Gosden.


Chloé Zhao was endlessly curious and determined at school, says teacher

General education

The Times features an article on Chloé Zhao's education at Brighton College, following her landmark win at this year's Academy Awards. By Jack Malvern. The article quotes Alison Withers, Zhao's "surrogate parent" at the school.


Gavin Williamson challenged over "stealth cut" to pupil funding

Funding

Education secretary Gavin Williamson has accused Kate Green, his shadow Labour counterpart, of 'moaning and complaining', after she called on him to explain a "stealth cut" to pupil premium funding. Tes.


Government earmarks £1.8bn for school building improvements

Funding

The Government has announced £1.8 billion of funding for school building improvements this year, a 20 per cent increase on last year's fund. By Amy Gibbons, Tes.


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