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New research project launched after analysis finds current evidence on how to boost attendance is 'weak'
Youngest pupils have been worst-affected by partial school closures, and show less signs of recovery
Katharine Birbalsingh says she doesn't see inspectorate as a 'force for good'
Shadow education secretary says parents don't always have a 'clear sense' of what school ratings mean
Decline in progression after 2014 reforms 'more pronounced' for part-time staff, DfE analysis finds
Ministers' submission includes analysis of the teacher recruitment and retention market, as well as staff pay trends
Union leader says it's time to 'strip back our national curriculum to its essential core'
Leaders describe new data as 'extremely worrying' as exam students remain worst-hit by absences
Starting salaries will rise, but more experienced teachers face 5% real-terms pay cut, warns think tank
