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But top civil servant says department 'does not hold formal joint responsibility for the policy areas in the inquiry'
Union leaders write to ministers after warnings that schools face funding shortfalls 'of £70,000 or more'
Education secretary criticised for launching faith reforms at school with fewer pupils on free school meals
DfE should also fund 'graduated stepdown programme of support for all year 11 leavers'
Leaders warn the move may lead to parents 'withdrawing their children from schools'
Time limits on placements, new national standards and a council-run quality-assurance process proposed by the DfE
It follows the announcement of £105m capital cash at the spring budget
Ministers say unregistered provision should be 'an intervention, not a destination'
Permanent secretary says government is 'seeing some really good progress from councils'
