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Bridget Phillipson MP @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social · 10d

We can’t fight Reform if we’re busy fighting ourselves.

As Deputy Leader, with a seat in Cabinet, I’ll unite our party, deliver change and take the fight to Reform.

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Bridget Phillipson MP @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social · 18d

I’m really proud to be backed by these mayors, who are delivering day in, day out for the people they represent.

As Deputy Leader, I’d speak up for every Labour Member, nation and region from my seat at Cabinet.

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'Labour must put tackling child poverty at the heart of our future - that’s why we back Bridget Phillipson' - LabourList

Five of Labour's devolved mayors on why they are backing Bridget Phillipson for deputy leader of the Labour Party.

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Back Bridget @backbridget.bsky.social · 24d

‘My message to Labour members is simple: I want to unite our party to deliver change so we can beat Reform at the next Election and get a second Labour term.’

- @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social writes for the Mirror

www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...

'Divided parties don’t win elections - we can't afford to hand Farage advantage'

Education Secretary and Labour deputy leadership contender Bridget Phillipson writes for The Mirror saying she will be a 'strong voice at Cabinet table' for members

www.mirror.co.uk

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Back Bridget @backbridget.bsky.social · 24d

This is why @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social is running to be Deputy Leader of the Labour Party👇

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Stephen Morgan MP @stephenmorganmp.bsky.social · Sep 7

Some news 👇🏻

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Jon Severs @jonsevers.bsky.social · Sep 7

Stephen will be much missed in the sector - he has built great relationships, genuinely listened and treated the profession with respect at all times.

Stephen Morgan MP @stephenmorganmp.bsky.social · Sep 7

Some news 👇🏻

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Bridget Phillipson MP @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social · Sep 4

30 government-funded hours wasn’t the end. Today Labour’s announcing another 300 school-based nurseries.

Accessible, affordable, convenient early years education for working families – saving time on the drop-off & saving money on childcare.

Labour’s Plan for Change in action.

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Bridget Phillipson MP @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social · Aug 14

Congratulations to students collecting results today! 🎉

You’ve worked so hard and should be proud, as should all your brilliant teachers, staff & parents.

Whichever path you want to take, we’re creating more opportunities for you through our Plan for Change. #Results25

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Bridget Phillipson MP @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social · Aug 11

We’ve spent our first year fixing the foundations in our schools: turning the tide on attendance & teacher recruitment.

Now I’m turning to the thorny, generational issues of our time, like driving up educational outcomes for white working class children.
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Far too many white working class kids don't get results they need says minister

Bridget Phillipson vowed to tackle the 'thorny' challenge of British white working-class kids falling behind their classmates ahead of A-level results day

www.mirror.co.uk

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headsroundtable.bsky.social @headsroundtable.bsky.social · Jul 12

A week ago we had the privilege of hosting panels and presenting at @educationfest.bsky.social thanks to @shanemann.bsky.social and team.
Huge thanks to all who engaged with us and made it such a special experience.

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Dan Morrow @moremorrow.bsky.social · Jul 8

Superb article
From @jonnyuttley.bsky.social highlighting the huge opportunities from BSiL

www.tes.com/magazine/ana... Why the Best Start in Life strategy is good for schools | Tes

Why ‘Best Start’ is a fresh start in tackling disadvantage

The government’s updated Sure Start approach should be embraced by schools as the right way to address educational inequality, argues Jonny Uttley

www.tes.com

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Sam Gibbs @samgibbs.bsky.social · Jul 8

‘We know, in our heads & our hearts, that early gaps widen into a lifelong gulf. It doesn’t have to be this way, and it damn well shouldn’t be.’ Love this from @jonnyuttley.bsky.social on why Best Start will tackle poverty & disadvantage - a Tory legacy & national shame.
www.tes.com/magazine/ana...

Why ‘Best Start’ is a fresh start in tackling disadvantage

The government's updated Sure Start approach should be embraced by schools as the right way to address educational inequality, argues Jonny Uttley

www.tes.com

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The Guardian @theguardian.com · Jul 11

‘High aspirations’: the school that embodies Labour’s hopes for special needs

A mainstream London school with a high number of children with EHCPs has effectively set up a mini special school within its walls

www.theguardian.com

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Andrew O’Neill @andrewoneill.bsky.social · Jul 4

The Old Apartment is a good one from this….

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Sam Gibbs @samgibbs.bsky.social · Jun 2

Absolutely delighted that my friend @andrewoneill.bsky.social has been appointed to this important role. He’s one of the most credible, inspirational leaders I’ve known, a thoroughly decent & kind person, always championing others. It gives me huge hope for the sector that he will advise the SoS.

John Dickens @johndickenssw.bsky.social · Jun 2

Breaking: Maintained school headteacher @andrewoneill.bsky.social has been appointed as a new 'school leader adviser' to education secretary Bridget Phillipson

Story here:

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Maintained school head lands new DfE adviser role

Andrew O'Neill will deliver 'frontline expertise directly into the heart of policy-making', government says

schoolsweek.co.uk

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Jon Severs @jonsevers.bsky.social · Jun 2

Congratulations to @andrewoneill.bsky.social

Here is his recent writing on policy for @tesmagazine.bsky.social

www.tes.com/magazine/aut...

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Charlotte Santry @charlottesantry.bsky.social · Jun 2

Hugely important role - congrats @andrewoneill.bsky.social

DfE appoints new 'school leader advisor'

Headteacher Andrew O'Neill will take the role for 12 months and assist the government in creating and rolling out policy

www.tes.com

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John Dickens @johndickenssw.bsky.social · Jun 2

Breaking: Maintained school headteacher @andrewoneill.bsky.social has been appointed as a new 'school leader adviser' to education secretary Bridget Phillipson

Story here:

schoolsweek.co.uk/headteacher-...

Maintained school head lands new DfE adviser role

Andrew O'Neill will deliver 'frontline expertise directly into the heart of policy-making', government says

schoolsweek.co.uk

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Tracy Goodyear FCCT FRSA @missgoodyear.bsky.social · Jun 2

Really pleased to read about this appointment. This really is a brilliant move to bring his sector-level expertise to the heart of policy-making. He will give this role the deep,critical thought that our schools' challenges deserve. Fantastic!
schoolsweek.co.uk/headteacher-...

Maintained school head lands new DfE adviser role

Andrew O'Neill will deliver 'frontline expertise directly into the heart of policy-making', government says

schoolsweek.co.uk

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Simon Kidwell @simonkidwell.bsky.social · Jun 2

Great news!
Andrew is an innovative thinker and an authentic leader. His deep experience working directly with his school community will make him a powerful voice at the heart of education policy. schoolsweek.co.uk/headteacher-...

Maintained school head lands new DfE adviser role

Andrew O'Neill will deliver 'frontline expertise directly into the heart of policy-making', government says

schoolsweek.co.uk

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Chris Hillidge @chrishillidge.bsky.social · Jun 1

Incredible story. Incredible athlete from Greater Manchester.
Contender for #SPOTY surely?

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Andrew O’Neill @andrewoneill.bsky.social · May 31

This always happens with cycling. It’s so annoying.

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Andrew O’Neill @andrewoneill.bsky.social · May 31

Absolutely incredible, wasn’t it?

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Tracy Goodyear FCCT FRSA @missgoodyear.bsky.social · May 28

Fabulous to see @trustcpdleads.bsky.social getting a mention from @samgibbs.bsky.social in the TES this morning. Couldn't agree more and really sings to what we are aiming for in our free Forum-too much public money wasted on short-term, shiny fixes-we have to build capacity from within. Great job!

Andrew O’Neill @andrewoneill.bsky.social · May 28

This a fantastic piece from @samgibbs.bsky.social. It’s so important to look at the brilliant expertise from within rather than assuming that paying someone on the outside to deliver an off-the-shelf approach is going to be your silver-bullet. It isn’t.

Tes magazine @tesmagazine.bsky.social · May 28

‘We need to stop assuming that the most worthwhile professional learning always comes from outside the school’: @samgibbs.bsky.social‬ on why more teacher CPD should be delivered by teachers

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