England schools set for minimum week length in new rules
England schools set for minimum week length in new rules
All schools in England will have to open for at least 32.5 hours a week, under government plans due to be published this week.
The length of the school day is currently decided by the headteacher with the governing body in England.
The rule – which starts next September – will hit the 14% of schools thought to be open fewer than 32 hours a week.
Education secretary Nadhim Zahawi said he wanted “strong schools with great teachers for every child”.
Some 70% of schools are already open between 32 and 35 hours a week, with a further 9% open for longer.