Families sue UK government over ‘little or no education’ for their children

DfE failed to ensure access to online learning by providing laptops and wifi, lawyers say

Four families who say their children have received “little or no” education since schools in England were closed to most pupils have started legal action against the government.

Lawyers acting for the families say their intention is to sue the government over its failure to ensure access to the online learning that has largely replaced classroom teaching since March, because the four are unable to afford laptops or internet connections.

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