Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson highlighted the importance of consistent school attendance, urging parents to prioritize their children's education following significant declines since the Covid-19 pandemic. She expressed that this responsibility extends beyond individual families, impacting the broader school community. Phillipson also defended reforms to the school inspection system despite criticism from unions, asserting that her focus is on enhancing student outcomes and ensuring that parents understand the proposed changes. Ultimately, she conveyed a message that every school day matters and that parental involvement is crucial.
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.
It's not just about your responsibility to your own child, but about the responsibility you have to the whole school community and wider society.
The decisions you take as an individual parent not to send your children to school impact the education of all children in the class.
There's been a lot of discussion about how I, as secretary of state, am apparently in hock to the trade unions, she said.
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