Gavin Williamson won't rule out shorter school holidays to help kids catch up

Brian Austin Green and his girlfriendSharna Burgess looked happy in love as they hit the beach with his children after revealing the gender of their first child together on theirbabymoon in Oahu, Hawaii on Tuesday afternoon.While enjoying another glorious day in paradise together, the48-year-old Beverly Hills, 90210 alum and expectant Dancing with the Stars pro, 36, were seen packing on the PDA as they cozied up on a lounge chair.As they walked along the shore and looked at the ocean,Green wrapped one arm tenderly around his love, who displayed herburgeoning baby bump while strolling around in a light pink bikini. Brian Austin Green and his girlfriend Sharna Burgess looked happy in love as they hit the beach with his children after revealing the gender of their first child together on their babymoon in Oahu, Hawaii on Tuesday afternoonFor their outing, the actor, who was also spending time with his three sons Noah, eight, Bodhi, seven and Journey, four, with ex-wife Megan Fox, showed off his fit physique in a pair of blue board shorts.

Matthew McConaughey revealed recently that he's game for returning to the Magic Mike franchise ahead of the series' upcoming third entry.The 52-year-old Oscar winner admitted during a chat with Varietythat he hadn't heard anything about the film, which will be titled Magic Mike's Last Dance.He played a major supporting role in the 2012 original film as Dallas, a stripper-turned-club owner, though he opted not to reprise his role in the 2015 sequel Magic Mike XXL. The phone's not ringing: Matthew McConaughey, 52, admitted to Variety recently that he's interested in reprising his Magic Mike roll in the upcoming third film, but he hasn't been asked to yet; seen in February 2020 in NYCMcConaughey seems to be feeling more positive about the franchise ahead of it's third entry, which will see acclaimed filmmaker Steven Soderbergh returning to helm it after he vacated the director's chair on XXL.'Channing Tatum, call me, bro! I haven’t heard from ya!' the actor enthused after he was asked if he would be part of part three.

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Kaia Gerber and Austin Butler spent Valentine’s Day eating and walking around London. The new couple was captured grabbing some coffee and pastries wearing casual clothes to stay low profile and avoiding grabbing too much attention.According to E! News, an eyewitness said that the couple “looked really happy and very comfortable with one another.” Adding, “Austin had his hands across the table and it seemed they may have been holding hands while they waited,” the eyewitness said.

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Boris Johnson has left the door open to U-turning over the paltry 1% pay rise for NHS staff after fury from thousands of nurses.

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holidays and longer days, education secretary Gavin Williamson has confirmed.He told Sophy Ridge on Sunday the Government is considering a "whole range of different" proposals to help kids catch up after the pandemic.Williamson said: "We're looking at holidays, we're looking at lengthening the school day, we're looking at a whole range of measures."He told Sky News ministers were also considering "enhancing the support we give to teachers, supporting them in their professional development, making sure they can be the very best of themselves".The minister revealed Sir Kevan Collins, the government's education recovery commissioner, has been asked to "leave no stone unturned" in coming up with plans for a catch-up programme."We've got to look

The head of Ofsted has issued a sharp warning to Boris Johnson over plans for longer school days, shorter holidays and five-term years.

The Daily Star's FREE newsletter is spectacular! Sign up today for the best stories straight to your inboxTennis hero Tim ­Henman has been blasted for backing a campaign for kids to ditch face coverings in the classroom.The sporting favourite, 46, signed an open letter to Education Secretary Gavin Williamson calling for the Government to scrap official advice around face coverings for pupils as schools gear up to reopen tomorrow.It says: “We have significant concerns about Government guidance recommending that children wear masks in classrooms.”It adds: “There appears to have been little or no consideration given to any of the negative outcomes of facemasks being worn in classrooms all day.”Tim has been criticised on social media for

Summer holidays could be cut short and school years split into five terms under plans being looked at by ministers.

GOOD Morning Britain were hit by MORE Ofcom complaints - this time over Piers Morgan's "offensive language" and his row with Education Secretary Gavin Williamson. The ITV breakfast show received 75 complaints to British broadcast regulator on February 24 and 151 on February 23.

Pupils may not be back in the classroom within the week of March 8 as schools struggle to ramp up mass-testing.

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lockdown.Ministers announced on Wednesday an extra £400million of funding to help pupils catch up on lost learning, which comes on top of the £300million pledged in January.Secondary schools have been asked to deliver some summer teaching to counteract the months of classroom closures.The programme includes a one-off £302million "recovery premium" for schools to support disadvantaged pupils.It could include running additional clubs and activities in the summer.Most secondary schools will receive about £22,000 extra, while primary schools will get £6,000 extra.A further £200million will be available to secondary schools to deliver face-to-face summer schools.The Government has said pupils have missed about half a school year in classroom

direct to your inboxExam results will not be determined by algorithms this summer, the Education Secretary has vowed.Gavin Williamson said the Government was 'putting trust in teachers' rather than using an algorithm.Last summer Mr Williamson had to apologise after the algorithm system downgraded many results, and left young people worried about how their futures would be affected.The Government made a U-turn and said grades would be the result of teacher assessment.At today's Downing Street press briefing, Mr Williamson said there would be 'no algorithms whatsoever' used this summer.For just £3.99 you can turn your GCSE or A-level star into front-page news in the Manchester Evening News.You can also choose from our national titles

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Education Secretary Gavin Williamson is set to give a Downing Street coronavirus press conference at 5pm today.

direct to your inboxGood Morning Britain made an unusual change to the end of the show today in a dig at the government. Piers Morgan and Susanna Reid were back to host the ITV show on Wednesday with interviews from Jonathon Van-Tam and Gavin Williamson.

direct to your inboxSecondary schoolchildren will be able to get help catching up on lost learning due to the pandemic with summer schools.Schools will be given extra funding after the Prime Minister has pledged another £400 million as part of the government's education recovery plan.However Education Secretary Gavin Williamson has not ruled out that a proposal of lengthening the school day is under consideration to make up for months of closures.A variety of options were looked at by the government - including extended school days and shorter summer holidays – but neither proposal was included in the full details set out on Wednesday.Speaking to Sky News on Wednesday morning, Mr Williamson said: "We’ll be looking at how we can boost and