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Departing union boss will lead effort to build blueprint for a 'national entitlement', as Labour plans speaking boost
Report from ex-children's commissioner also calls for government plan to support schools to reduce the impact of poverty
The government missed its targets for both primary and secondary last year
Law firms say mistake in government guidance could lead some schools to pay more than they should
Schools minister also says the 'option' of statutory mobile phone guidance remains
Three hubs lose their designation as high-profile trusts move in
Party needs 'much fuller understanding' of 'how chaotic the system has become and what needs to change'
Decreasing pupil numbers presents opportunity to make a 'world of difference to children and young people'
Politicians and commentators 'far too quick to take potshots at schools', says trust CEO John Camp
