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<p>A world-class education system that works for everyone is the surest way to spread
opportunity across the country. That is why we are investing over £7 billion more
in our schools by 2022-23 than in 2019-20, plus additional funding to cover pension
costs. This means schools around the country can continue to raise standards to give
all children the skills and knowledge they need to succeed. Schools continue to receive
additional funding through the pupil premium – worth around £2.4 billion annually
– to help them support their disadvantaged pupils.</p><p>During the pandemic, the
Government is investing over £400 million to support access to remote education and
online social care services, including securing 1.3 million laptops and tablets for
disadvantaged children and young people.</p><p>This Government has also delivered
an unprecedented package of support to protect jobs and businesses and, for those
in most need, injecting billions into the welfare system. The new Covid Winter Grant
Scheme builds on that support with an additional £170 million for local authorities
in England, to support families with children and other vulnerable people with the
cost of food and essential utilities this winter. Our long-term ambition is to level
up across the country and continue to tackle child poverty through our reformed welfare
system encouraging parents to move into and progress in work wherever possible.</p>
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