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Ex-permanent secretary says academisation has left school system 'more centralised than it should be'
Hearings would also be allowed to continue with just two panelists if one withdraws
Councils question plans to open new 16 to 19 free schools, while leaders warn expansion could affect existing provision
Boards are trying to prevent misinformation spreading online
Calls come as new data shows poorer pupils are the least likely to be vaccinated
DfE wants 'successive' 'requires improvement' and 'inadequate' schools moved into MATs
Harris Federation chief Sir Dan Moynihan to step down
School receives unannounced visit following complaints from parents
Shake-up of school condition allocation grants will leave trusts, councils and dioceses tens of millions worse-off
