17 h. ago ‘Generational shift’ in free childcare will give women freedom, says Phillipson

The expansion of funded childcare began being rolled out in England in April last year for working parents of two-year-olds.

Politics

22 h. ago Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson says the rollout of 30 hours of free childcare means women can now choose whether they want to have more babies

In an exclusive interview with the Daily Mail, Ms Phillipson said the roll-out would be 'a game changer' for families, but especially for working women.

Society

6 d. ago Girls and pupils at disadvantaged schools to benefit from maths funding

Ministers have announced around £8.2 million of funding as part of the advanced maths support programme.

Politics

9 d. ago School leaders call for urgent ‘sensitive’ guidance after gender ruling

Headteachers are being put in a ‘difficult’ position as they try to understand what the Supreme Court ruling means for pupils, the NAHT union said.

Politics

1 week ago Cringeworthy election night clash sees Labour's Bridget Phillipson slap down 'hostile' Tory

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson was left fuming at Tory MP Richard Holden in a fiery BBC panel clash, telling him to 'take it down a notch'

Politics

1 week ago BBC viewers fume at 'hostile' Tory MP as Bridget Phillipson tells him to 'take it down a notch'

In an excruciating BBC clash, Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson was left fuming at Tory MP Richard Holden, who she said was 'always so hostile'

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1 week ago Excruciating BBC clash as 'hostile' Tory MP slammed by fuming Bridget Phillipson

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson was left fuming at Tory MP Richard Holden in a tense BBC interview clash in which she told him to he was 'always so hostile'

Politics

2 w. ago Government will not be hurried on school guidance after gender ruling – minister

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson said it was important for the Government ‘to take stock’ after the Supreme Court ruling and Cass report.

Politics

2 w. ago Ruth Perry’s sister joins calls to halt proposed Ofsted reforms

The open letter, signed by a coalition of education professionals, has urged the Education Secretary to halt the rollout.

Politics

2 w. ago BBC Breakfast viewers sink claws into 'ridiculous and negative' Sally Nugent's treatment of guest

The TV host, 53, interviewed Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson on Tuesday's instalment of the BBC programme.

Politics

3 w. ago Huge schools change this week to save parents £450 is 'something the Tories would never do'

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson told the Mirror the Tories' only idea is giving private schools their tax breaks back - on the eve of free breakfast clubs opening at schools across England

Economics

3 w. ago Free breakfast clubs to open at 750 schools as teachers voice funding fears

Thousands of parents will be able to access half an hour of morning childcare on Tuesday.

Society

3 w. ago New website to help parents teach basic skills amid concerns over children’s school readiness

Education secretary Bridget Phillipson told The Independent new School Readiness website will teach skills such as going to the toilet and putting on a coat

Society

3 w. ago Parents to get help teaching children basics to be ready for school with new website

Education secretary Bridget Phillipson has spoken to The Independent about the new School Readiness website to teach basic skills like going to the toilet or putting on coats as parents learn which primary school their child will attend

Society