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<p>The Government is committed to improving outcomes for all pupils no matter their
gender, and raising attainment is a priority. The Government has successfully driven
up standards over the past decade. In 2010, only 68% of schools were rated good or
outstanding compared to 87% today.</p><p>Following the COVID-19 pandemic, evidence
from the Education Endowment Foundation, Star Assessments and Renaissance Learning
shows attainment for all pupils, including boys, has fallen compared to pre-pandemic
levels. In response to this, the Department is taking action to support schools, increasing
core schools funding in the Autumn Statement 2022. The additional funding will mean
that the core schools’ budget is a net £2 billion higher than published at the Autumn
Budget and Spending Review 2021 in each of 2023/24 and 2024/25.</p><p>The Department
continues to deliver the proposals set out in the Schools White Paper, which aim to
improve outcomes for all pupils, including boys. This includes providing an excellent
teacher for every pupil, securing high standards in curriculum, behaviour and attendance,
and providing targeted support for every pupil who needs it.</p><p>For teachers, the
Department remains committed to delivering £30,000 starting salaries to attract and
retain the very best teachers. In addition, the Department will deliver 500,000 teacher
training and development opportunities by the end of 2024 and has recently announced
a £181 million incentive package for Initial Teacher Training. This package of support
will secure more high quality teaching, which is the single most important in school
factor on attainment.</p><p>The Department continues to promote the use of phonics
and supports schools to offer a high quality, knowledge rich curriculum, both of which
are critical to ensuring boys are able to achieve well in later life. In addition,
the Government has established the Oak National Academy, setting aside up to £43 million
over the next three years to support it to provide high quality resources to schools.</p><p>The
Department continues to support schools through the Pupil Premium, National Tutoring
Programme and Recovery Premium. More than £1 billion is available to support tutoring
up to 2023/24, with a further £1 billion of Recovery Premium funding in the 2022/23
and 2023/24 academic years.</p><p>The Government remains committed to raising overall
attainment, and reducing the number of pupils in underperforming schools, by creating
a stronger and fairer school system. The Department will continue to support schools,
trusts and authorities to deliver excellent outcomes for every pupil.</p>
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