The Latest Breaking News from Bridget Phillipson

Government ‘devoid of ideas’ for improving education, says Labour

Bridget Phillipson said the Government has ‘no plan’ to achieve its ambitions.

The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2022

Tories 'failing our children' as 'shocking' North-South divide in access to A-Levels revealed

A Northern Agenda investigation reveals the areas where there is no access to A-Level courses

Chronicle Live · Apr 10, 2022

Labour demand answers on £7m increase to Randstad contract

Stephen Morgan asked Robin Walker why the Government topped up Randstad’s contract by £7m when it was “failing”.

The Independent UK · Apr 5, 2022

Ministers to make school week minimum of 32.5 hours

Union says levelling-up plan ‘ a classic example of government trying to hit a target but missing the point’

The Independent UK · Mar 26, 2022

Length of school week to change to 32.5 hours in Government white paper proposal

There are some 'discrepencies' in the length of school weeks, according to the Department of Education

Chronicle Live · Mar 26, 2022

Covid made parents ‘more relaxed’ about unauthorised holidays – Ofsted

Chief inspector tells leaders the pandemic has ‘fractured the social contract between parents and schools’

The Guardian - UK · Mar 12, 2022

Labour condemns ‘shocking failure’ over tutoring

Labour says parents often do not understand Ofsted grades of their child’s school.

The Independent UK · Mar 12, 2022

Government rejects Labour accusations over apprenticeships target

Shadow education secretary Bridget Phillipson said 60% of Government departments had missed the deadline.

The Independent UK · Feb 6, 2022

Labour’s Bridget Phillipson: ‘Life should not come down to luck’

The shadow education secretary recalls how Labour’s investment in education helped her through school as a child in poverty

The Guardian - UK · Jan 29, 2022