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<p>The Department recognises, and continues to monitor, the educational attainment
gap between girls and boys. We do not design education policy that exclusively targets
certain groups of pupils based on gender. The Department is focused on providing world
class education and training for everyone, whatever their background.</p><p>The Government
recognises that extended school and college restrictions have had a substantial impact
on children and young people’s education and is committed to helping pupils catch
up. The Department has announced over £3 billion to support education recovery and
pupil premium is providing over £2.5 billion in the 2021/22 financial year targeted
at disadvantaged pupils.</p><p> </p>
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