Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson’s education reforms have been branded a “wrecking ball” by shadow secretary Laura Trott, as the Tory minister vowed to “not give up” in having the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill overturned.
Following a Curriculum and Assessment Review, Phillipson will develop a “reformed curriculum” that will be taught in all state schools. The bill will also give councils the power to open all types of schools, not just academies.