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DfE committed to cross-government focus on tackling child poverty, Phillipson tells DCSs

New Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has committed to a cross-government focus on tackling child poverty.
Bridget Phillipson addresses delegates at the ADCS annual conference in Manchester. Picture: ADCS/Twitter
Bridget Phillipson addresses delegates at the ADCS annual conference in Manchester. Picture: ADCS/Twitter

Phillipson told local authority leaders through a video message at the Association of Directors Children’s Services (ADCS) annual conference in Manchester that the new government would “deliver a cross-government strategy on child poverty”.

She described the strategy as “the key to unlocking opportunity for us all”.

Phillipson also committed to “work tirelessly with local authorities” and “act decisively” to deliver improvements in early years education, services for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and in children’s social care.

She praised the work of those working in local authority children’s services, saying: “I recognise the difficult decisions you make and your tireless efforts for children and families.”

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