The proudest day of my life

The new Education Secretary has been appointed today. Bridget Phillipson states her vision that she and the DfE will need to fulfill. More details in the School's Week article.

'Education secretary says she has 'greatest job in government', but warns of 'scale of the challenge ahead'

• giving all of our children the best start in their early years
• delivering breakfast clubs and excellent maths teaching in every primary school
• expanding speech and language support
• more teachers, stronger training for staff and leaders alike,
• a comprehensive review of curriculum and assessment,
• a reformed Ofsted alongside regional improvement teams in the Department,
• professional careers advisors and compulsory work experience,
• a new skills landscape and reforms to the existing Levy,
• and improving mental health support for all of our children.

Wonders will never cease!