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- The UK government aims to halve the attainment gap by 2029, per a forthcoming Schools White Paper.
- Funding will shift from free school meal eligibility to family income criteria.
- Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson urged targeted funding and support plans for pupils with special educational needs.
- New initiatives Mission North East and Mission Coastal will focus on regional improvements.
- Critics warn of funding limits and rising regional inequalities.
