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‘Ambiguous’ guidance leaves leaders playing Covid guessing game as tests return
Pupil absences 'remain stubbornly high' as exam season approaches
The watchdog found schools struggling with staff shortages, unclear Covid measures and identifying learning gaps
New banning powers would also apply to ex-teachers and those in online schools
Dr Jo Saxton says the measure was 'really exciting'
Lower energy and exam costs saved schools millions during lockdowns
Jonathan Slater had just eight months left in post, but was pushed out in spate of perm sec departures
But the 2021 NRT suggests a 'surprising' lack of Covid impact on English performance
Exams watchdog says schools should 'guard' against 'over-assessment' of students
