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Heads question guidance changes and end to free testing as Covid continues to disrupt schools
Education secretary says system is failing and reform is 'long overdue'
Changes to the way AP is funded and used by schools have been put forward by the government
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
