Bridget Phillipson

Plot twist: books are still iconic. 📖💅 From childhood favourites to sharing stories, The GC and Bridget Phillipson are backing the National Year of Reading and encouraging everyone to fall in love...

We’re expanding free school meals to half a million more children, to tackle child poverty and boost children’s life chances.

Not every education journey looks the same ✨ The GC and Bridget Phillipson discuss their love of learning and the ways the government is helping every young person find a qualification and career ...

This Labour government is focussed on tackling the cost of living for you and your family. Here are just a few of the important steps we’re taking.

Nothing I love more than a walk with Maisie in our local green spaces.🐾🌳 Elemore Park is looking even more lovely in this sunny weather!

We are spending billions to help families with childcare and we’ll take action to stop them being denied the full benefit. My op-ed for @guardian ✍️

What a fantastic opportunity to showcase our brilliant city with Radio 1’s Big Weekend over the past few days. The incredible atmosphere, talent, creativity and warm Sunderland welcome. A massive...

Every child deserves the chance to thrive through sport, wherever they grow up. 🏃⚽🏊 That’s why we’re investing over £1 billion in PE and school sport over the next three years. We’re levelling th...

If @gemmacollins were Education Secretary, what would she do? Bring the glamour and get things done, of course 💅👩🏼‍🏫 From hard work and confidence to showing up unapologetically as yourself, The ...

Our Best Start school-based nurseries are making childcare more accessible and affordable, so parents aren’t priced out of the support they deserve and children get the best start in life.

When two education leaders meet... 🤝 @Malala Yousafzai met with @bridgetphillipsonmp , the Education Secretary, to discuss the power of education in changing girls’ lives around the world 🌍. Ev...

It was a pleasure to celebrate another landmark moment in the UK-Ukraine 100-Year Partnership, as I met with Ukrainian Education Minister Yehven Kudriavets to discuss how we can continue strengthen...

The GC quizzes Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson on her GCSEs and much, much more 👑 Find out more about how we’re transforming post-16 education so every young person can gain the knowledge ...

The GC and Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson chat maths, pi, and what we’re doing to make sure there’s ‘always an opportunity out there for everyone’ ✨ Link in bio.

Gemma Collins is in the building and she’s got questions. Coming soon 👀

Our SEND Reform consultation has now come to a close after three months – thank you to everyone who has taken part, but the conversation isn’t over. We will continue to work with anyone who wants ...

@bridgetphillipsonmp's message on SEND is clear: • We can't have a strong and inclusive society without a strong and inclusive education system. • The chronic underperformance of these childre...

This is a reminder of what politics is really about. A Labour government delivering for working people and making sure all of our children get the best start in life.

I’m so excited for BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend to begin right here in Herrington Country Park next week. For any residents who may be worried about how the event will affect our area, I’m always her...

At Gillas Lane Primary, the new free breakfast club is delivering calmer classrooms, higher standards and happier children. A huge thanks to the staff at Gillas Lane for all your amazing work mak...