Nadhim Zahawi vows to tackle persistent pupil absences ‘head on’ Disadvantaged children miss out most from not being in school, the education secretary says. Source
Covid: New parents still struggling to access support, MPs say The Commons Petition Committee wants the government to publish a "dedicated Covid recovery strategy". Source
Labour accuses Boris Johnson of recycling teacher payment scheme But Boris Johnson says the extra £3,000 will lure maths and science specialists to deprived areas. Source