Funding boost for ‘Every Child Can’ ahead of expected under-16 social media ban

Scotland’s Children’s Commissioner has said that evidence on banning social media for under-16s is ‘limited’ (Yui Mok/PA) -

The government has announced a £132.5 million funding boost for after-school clubs, ahead of an anticipated ban on social media use for under-16s. This investment aims to provide engaging activities for children, fostering new skills and keeping them occupied.

The programme will support diverse activities, from music groups and engineering clubs to debating societies and football clubs. The Department for Education confirmed Ofsted will consider a school’s enrichment offer as part of its personal development assessment.