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Council intervenes in plan for secondary in neighbouring borough to increase its official capacity
White paper policies including 2030 academisation target and plans for council spin-off MATs have been dropped
Welsh government's offer, which also includes a 1.5% one-off payment, puts Keegan under further pressure to avert strikes
Analysis also shows poorer pupils were less likely to be in school, and academies were less likely to close
DfE officials noted this year had been 'challenging', with the government missing its own targets
Data shows take-up rates are 18 percentage points lower for year 8 girls than before the pandemic
Council offers staff a rise of just 2%, when the national deal was 10.5% for lowest earners and 4%...
DfE used to focus on those earning over £150k, but a new approach has been signalled
Union bosses warn strikes will continue without 'meaningful' proposals on pay and funding
