William Harbage, for the prosecution, quizzed Dunkley about internet searches recovered from his computer.

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Mr Dunkley said the council was the co-sponsor of three academies in East Sussex.

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Its president Matt Dunkley said once these were taken into account, the numbers of children finding a suitable stable placement were rising.

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