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But experts warn methods are not a 'magic bullet'
Education secretary claims allocation is based on school feedback
The change means far fewer schools will be visited for inspection in the coming weeks
However the DfE has given schools the green light to proceed with sign-up
Many schools have introduced a 'recovery curriculum' to aid catch-up
The scheme was reintroduced last month amid rising rates
PM also revealed 12- to 15-year-olds can book in second jabs from Monday
More than 230,000 pupils were off due to Covid on December 9
One in 20 schools requested to defer an inspection between September and November
