tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications from The Rt Hon Bridget Phillipson MP 2026-05-18T11:27:10+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/education-secretary-speech-at-education-world-forum 2026-05-18T11:27:10+01:00 Education Secretary speech at Education World Forum In her speech, Bridget Phillipson called on global leaders to join an International Alliance to deliver opportunity for all children with SEND. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-international-alliance-to-support-children-with-send 2026-05-18T11:27:03+01:00 New international alliance to support children with SEND Education Secretary calls on global leaders to join International Alliance to deliver opportunity for all children with SEND. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-commissioners-appointed-to-ehrc 2026-05-12T23:59:00+01:00 New commissioners appointed to EHRC Six new commissioners appointed to the Equality and Human Rights Commission tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/pm-vows-to-tear-up-status-quo-that-failed-young-people-on-apprenticeships-and-skills 2026-05-11T22:30:01+01:00 PM vows to tear up “status quo” that failed young people on apprenticeships and skills The Prime Minister will meet with apprentices to underline the Government’s drive to overhaul the apprenticeship system, break down barriers to opportunity for young people and ensure the economy works for people in every pa… tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-missions-to-transform-childhoods-of-most-disadvantaged 2026-05-10T00:01:00+01:00 New missions to transform childhoods of most disadvantaged New education missions launched to open doors for children in the most under-served communities tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/families-to-save-up-to-1000-as-childrens-reforms-become-law 2026-04-30T11:03:34+01:00 Families to save up to £1,000 as children’s reforms become law Cost-of-living measures become law, including free breakfast clubs, expanded free school meals and limits of branded uniforms tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-powers-to-protect-vital-free-speech-at-universities 2026-04-20T17:08:55+01:00 New powers to protect vital free speech at universities New complaints scheme introduced by the Education Secretary for the next academic year to raise concerns about suppression of freedom of speech. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-practical-advice-for-families-to-get-children-school-ready 2026-04-16T12:30:18+01:00 New practical advice for families to get children school ready New government guidance and practical advice launched on primary school offer day to help families get children ready for school, backed by language support. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-scraps-high-sugar-food-from-school-menus 2026-04-12T22:30:00+01:00 Government scraps high-sugar food from school menus   High-sugar and deep-fried food taken off the menu in new plans to overhaul school dinners amid health crisis facing children, helping to tackle obesity. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/hundreds-of-best-start-family-hubs-open-nationwide 2026-03-30T13:12:00+01:00 Hundreds of Best Start Family Hubs open nationwide More parents can save hundreds of pounds through free services, as over 200 Best Start Family Hubs open nationwide this week, helping with the cost of living. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-joint-chief-executives-of-office-for-students-to-steer-sector 2026-03-30T11:35:52+01:00 New joint Chief Executives of Office for Students to steer sector Ruth Hannant and Polly Payne have been appointed joint CEOs of the higher education regulator. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-screen-time-guidance-for-parents-of-under-5s 2026-03-26T22:30:00+00:00 New screen time guidance for parents of under-5s Government answers parents’ calls for support on screen time with new evidence-backed guidance. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-school-nurseries-to-help-cut-childcare-costs-in-poorest-areas 2026-03-22T22:30:00+00:00 New school nurseries to help cut childcare costs in poorest areas Over 300 schools to open or expand nurseries, creating thousands of places, targeting areas childcare gaps and helping families £8,000 a year on average. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/working-families-saving-thousands-on-childcare-costs 2026-03-18T12:51:00+00:00 Working families saving thousands on childcare costs Research shows that government-funded childcare has cut childcare costs for families in half. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/education-secretary-speech-at-ascl-conference 2026-03-13T14:30:59+00:00 Education Secretary speech at ASCL Conference In a wide-ranging address at the ASCL conference in Liverpool today, the Education Secretary set out her vision for a new era of education. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-tool-for-families-and-schools-to-cut-stigma-of-child-poverty 2026-03-13T00:01:00+00:00 New tool for families and schools to cut stigma of child poverty Support for parents and teachers to help with important conversations about poverty in schools and at home. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/first-v-levels-subjects-revealed-as-part-of-landmark-reforms 2026-03-10T00:01:03+00:00 First V Levels subjects revealed as part of landmark reforms First students to do V Levels from 2027 as part of ambitious reforms to post-16 system that will prepare them for future jobs. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/education-secretarys-speech-at-the-rise-inclusion-conference 2026-03-09T18:30:01+00:00 Education Secretary's speech at the RISE inclusion conference Education Secretary's key note speech at the South East RISE inclusion conference. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/students-given-stronger-protections-against-extremism-on-campus 2026-03-08T11:23:12+00:00 Students given stronger protections against extremism on campus Increased support for universities to tackle extremism and intimidation tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-launch-antisemitism-review-into-schools-and-colleges 2026-03-04T17:33:14+00:00 Government launch antisemitism review into schools and colleges Sir David Bell appointed to lead an independent review into antisemitic incidents in England's schools and colleges with recommendations due Autumn 2026.