Bridget Phillipson warns parents against ‘casual attitude’ over school attendance
Education secretary launches ‘new era of school standards’ while defending Ofsted inspection changesThe education secretary, Bridget Phillipson, has urged parents to ensure their children attend school consistently, warning of “a casual kind of attitude increasingly emerging” over attendance in England.She acknowledged that many families faced challenges, but said: “It’s not OK just to say, ‘It’s only a Friday, you don’t need to go to school today.’ Every day at school matters and parents have responsibilities, too.” Continue reading...
Education secretary launches ‘new era of school standards’ while defending Ofsted inspection changes
The education secretary, Bridget Phillipson, has urged parents to ensure their children attend school consistently, warning of “a casual kind of attitude increasingly emerging” over attendance in England.
She acknowledged that many families faced challenges, but said: “It’s not OK just to say, ‘It’s only a Friday, you don’t need to go to school today.’ Every day at school matters and parents have responsibilities, too.” Continue reading...
