The Observer view on Labour’s plans to reform education The government needs to go further on pay and workload if it is to retain high-quality teachers in schools The Guardian - UK · Dec 21, 2024
Teachers should be allowed more flexible working, Bridget Phillipson says Education secretary says move to marking and preparation out of classroom would help stem retention crisis The Guardian - UK · Dec 21, 2024
Labour’s new bill for children: What parents need to know Changes to homeschooling and academies come in Labour’s landmark bill The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2024
MPs warned large providers of children’s homes could ‘game’ a profit cap A sector leader said private providers have become a ‘political target’ because of the conduct of some offshore companies. The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2024
Sara Sharif murder shows danger of homeschooling vulnerable children – judge Her kills had life sentences were imposed just as the Government introduced a new Bill to Parliament, promising to strengthen safeguards for children. Evening Standard · Dec 17, 2024
Judge says Sara Sharif’s brutal murder shows danger of homeschooling Homeschooling her allowed the abuse at the hands of her father Urfan Sharif The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2024
Pressure grows on PM over China national security threat amid claims 'spy' was Prince Andrew's 'money man' The Government fears that significant action could have severe economic and political effects Evening Standard · Dec 17, 2024
New legislation will keep children safe but no smacking ban, says Phillipson Campaigners have long called for an end to the legal defence of ‘reasonable chastisement’ in England. Evening Standard · Dec 17, 2024
Nigel Farage and Nick Candy say they met Musk at Mar-a-Lago to discuss doing ‘great things together’ – as it happened Farage and Reform UK treasurer met Musk at Donald Trump’s Florida home, party says The Guardian - UK · Dec 17, 2024
‘No plans’ to ban smacking children despite concerns over Sara Sharif case, education secretary says Despite Sir Keir Starmer in 2022 calling for a smacking ban in Wales to be extended throughout the UK, Bridget Phillipson said the government has ‘no plans to legislate’ to do so The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2024
Education Secretary says proposed new law ‘seminal moment for child protection’ The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill is being introduced in the Commons on Tuesday. The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2024
The Guardian view on reforming special needs education: a demanding test for ministers Editorial: The system has been stretched to breaking point. The government needs to come up with a plan The Guardian - UK · Dec 15, 2024
Rachel Reeves’ Budget ‘a recipe for total disaster’ for nurseries, Tories claim Shadow education minister Neil O’Brien said up to four in 10 early years providers are expected to close as a result of the NI increase. Evening Standard · Dec 9, 2024
Schools in England to get extra £740m for pupils with special needs Education secretary Bridget Phillipson says extra funding for mainstream schools will help break down barriers The Guardian - UK · Dec 4, 2024
Evening Standard · Nov 27, 2024 Fact check: Petition data shows how many people in MP’s constituency have signed An X user claimed both Sir Keir Starmer and Bridget Phillipson signed a petition calling for a general election multiple times.
The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2024 Families to get 30 minutes of free childcare with school breakfast clubs trial State primary schools in England can apply to join the trial before the Government’s national rollout of funded breakfast clubs.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 18, 2024 The Guardian view on children’s homes: cap profits and don’t stop there Editorial: Private sector reform is overdue, but councils need funding if young people are to have the chances they deserve
The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2024 Education Secretary ‘will not hesitate’ to cap profits in children’s social care Firms that provide care for children on behalf of councils face a profit cap if they do not curb their gains, Bridget Phillipson said.
The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2024 Families may miss out on girls-only education due to VAT on private school fees Donna Stevens, chief executive of the Girls’ Schools Association, has called Labour’s private school policy a ‘step backwards for equality’.
The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2024 PM reiterates no pressure on assisted dying vote after Streeting criticised Health Secretary Wes Streeting has been accused of crossing a line by stating his opposition to the assisted dying proposals.
Evening Standard · Nov 18, 2024 Assisted dying: More Cabinet members reveal how they will vote Bridget Phillipson and Louise Haigh are the latest in Sir Keir Starmer’s top team to indicate how they will vote next week.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 18, 2024 Keir Starmer says he wants ‘serious and pragmatic’ relationship with China – as it happened Prime minister says he wants to ‘be clear about issues we do not agree on’ after meeting Chinese president Xi Jinping at G20
The Guardian - UK · Nov 18, 2024 Phillipson likely to vote against assisted dying bill as Starmer warns ministers PM confirms he will vote on bill but stresses importance of government neutrality before free vote
Evening Standard · Nov 18, 2024 UK stresses 'full' backing for Ukraine as Joe Biden lets Kyiv fire US long-range missiles into Russia The move comes as Donald Trump claims he can end the Ukraine conflict in a day
The Guardian - UK · Nov 18, 2024 Overhaul of children’s social care in England will crack down on firms’ profiteering Government says reforms will end ‘neglect’ in system that leaves young people behind