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New 'trust development statements' reveal ministers' plan to shake up school structures across England
Lambeth primary school praised as 'warm and nurturing' over six years after its predecessor school was rated 'inadequate'
DfE sets out criteria for its latest trust capacity funding round
Review pledges to explore 'greater use' of intervention powers to tackle underperformance in academy trusts
The review was launched in June last year to 'future proof' the role of academy trusts
Findings 'demonstrate the need for a more coherent system', say council chiefs, but trusts say schools still needed
DfE issues termination warning notice to University Collegiate School in Bolton
Review will will aim to create resources on how to improve trusts and publish a report
Most trusts under government scrutiny froze or slashed pay last year – but others handed out significant rises
