UK government announces £132.5m after-school clubs package
Summary
The UK government has announced £132.5 million funding to expand after-school clubs like music, sports, and debating. This move comes as ministers plan new rules to limit social media use for children under 16, aiming to improve young people's mental health and offer alternatives to screen time.Key Facts
- The UK government is providing £132.5 million for after-school enrichment activities.
- Activities include music groups, sports, debating, engineering, and more.
- New social media rules are planned to restrict under-16s from using high-risk apps and certain features.
- Measures may include bans on “high-risk” platforms, curfews, and limits on addictive design elements.
- A large government consultation received over 116,000 responses with 90% of parents supporting an under-16 social media ban.
- Ofsted will consider a school’s extracurricular activities when assessing student development.
- Education officials say funding aims to ensure activities are accessible regardless of background or income.
- School leaders warn about financial and staffing pressures making it hard to deliver new programs.
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