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Education secretary says she'll be 'as constructive as possible', with more crunch talks planned
Leaders' union considers re-balloting members after majority of those voting support action, but turnout falls short
Union announces seven days of teacher strike action in February and March
Introduction of new SEND inspection framework means revisits clock has been reset
Former president faces union's deputy general secretary in election to replace Dr Mary Bousted and Kevin Courtney
Officials have been asked to make the process more human and less bureaucratic
Education committee intervenes after persistent absence soared to 23.5 per cent post-pandemic
It follows votes in favour of industrial action over pay, pensions, jobs and redundancy terms last year
Nine in 10 voted in favour of strikes, but turnout was 42%, below the legal requirement
