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DfE also almost doubles academy trust growth funding for the next three years
DfE also to set out new maths and English target for secondary schools
Expectation is equivalent to a six and a half hour day, which most schools already provide
Despite pandemic surge in free school meals rates, grammars given expansion cash have fallen further behind
DfE seeks organisation to mentor pupils in disadvantaged areas as persistent absence remains high
Leaders' union boss will serve another five year term from September
Children of families subject to immigration control were temporarily given access to free meals in April 2020
Absences rose more than five-fold in first full year of the pandemic
But announcement contains no extra help for schools with rising energy bills
