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Children's commissioner also calls for an extended school day to address gaps in provision for older children
Increase in bursaries in shortage subject represents tacit admission slashing support last year was a mistake
The former New Schools Network chief left his government role last month after less than a year
But EEF urges caution over findings on government-approved Ruth Miskin phonics scheme as trial hit by problems
Council plans seen by Schools Week will boost ministers’ hopes for 'orphan' schools
The latest official estimates put attendance rates nationally at 94.6 per cent in the week from September 12
Critics accuse ministers of 'levelling down', particularly in areas such as London
Gullis said he feared some schools spend the £2.6bn grant 'in ways that the funding is not intended'
'Poor children are a particular source of distress for educators, it hits teachers in a way that little else...
