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Covid disruption has dented school transfers, but enthusiasm may also be limited among big and standalone trusts alike
Queen approves knighthood for minister sacked last year after heavy criticism of his handling of Covid in schools
Tory-led Swindon had proposed to convert all schools to academies by 2025 before a U-turn
The education secretary has already said goodbye to DfE staff, according to sources
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Scientists have warned the government’s back to school plans are “reckless” and allow the “mass infection of children”. An...
