Wales: 14 schools to add hour a day to help pupils catch up after lockdowns

Trial could lead to a longer school day being introduced permanently

A number of schools in Wales are extending their day by an hour to try to help youngsters catch up after Covid lockdowns.

The Welsh government will invest up to £2m on the trial, allowing 14 primaries and secondaries across south Wales to open for groups of children for an extra five hours a week.

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