What happened: The UK government has announced a £132.5 million funding package to expand after-school clubs, including music, sports, and engineering activities. This comes alongside plans to introduce social media restrictions for under-16s.
Why it matters:
- Provides children with more opportunities for extracurricular engagement beyond screen time.
- Supports schools in offering diverse enrichment activities, potentially benefiting children's development.
MNN Take: The funding aims to encourage young people to participate in varied activities outside the classroom, complementing upcoming social media limits for younger users.
Sources: Guardian UK