Bridget Phillipson7 days agoMinister meets parents and teachers over Send reformThe education secretary holds a discussion in Birmingham about the overhaul of Special educational needs provision.7 days ago7 days agoParents of under-fives to be offered screen time guidanceChildren who spend the most time on devices or in front of screens find conversation and learning harder, the government says.7 days ago8 Jan 2026Minister blames 'slow' watchdog for trans guidance delayThe EHRC has urged Bridget Phillipson to speed up her approval of the guidance, which was submitted in September.8 Jan 20264 Dec 2025Call for CCTV in nurseries after 'sickening case'Chan pleaded guilty to 26 charges of sexually abusing young children in his care in north London.4 Dec 202528 Nov 2025Minister defends 'pragmatic' U-turn on workers' rightsBridget Phillipson told the BBC the climbdown would enable wider benefits to be delivered quickly.28 Nov 202521 Nov 2025Trans people could be barred from services based on appearanceThe new code of practice on access to single-sex services cannot gain legal force until it gets sign-off from ministers.21 Nov 202528 Oct 2025Phillipson accuses Reform of 'Victorian era' planBridget Phillipson responds to a Reform council's plea over the distances pupils walk to school.28 Oct 202525 Oct 2025Who is new deputy Labour leader Lucy Powell?A Labour activist since the age of nine, the Manchester MP has promised to be a voice for party members.25 Oct 202515 Oct 2025Watchdog urges Phillipson to speed up trans guidanceThe equalities watchdog says updated guidance on single-sex spaces needs to be approved quickly.15 Oct 2025...
