Bridget Phillipson, the new education secretary, has emphasized the complexity of issues in education and called for a reset in the relationship with the sector. In a letter to education staff at all levels, she announced plans to recruit 6,500 new teachers and restart the Every Lesson Shapes a Life campaign. Phillipson aims to elevate the status of teaching, addressing recruitment and retention challenges. Teaching unions welcomed her message but urged swift action on funding shortages, staffing issues, and workload concerns.
