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.