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Wednesday briefing: How Labour is handling the fallout from the equality act ruling

In today’s newsletter: The government has cancelled its women’s conference, citing legal uncertainty after the cupreme court ruling. As the EHRC delays full guidance, frustration and confusion grow

The Guardian - UK

EHRC says people could be asked for birth certificates to prove biological sex

The consultation period was extended from two weeks to six ‘in light of the level of public interest’, the Equality and Human Rights Commission said.

Evening Standard

UK to back global rules on AI in schools, says Phillipson

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson will tell a conference she aims to put Britain at the forefront of a ‘revolution’ in technology.

Evening Standard

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Protesters rally against Government’s ‘insane’ Schools Bill

Speeches were delivered by representatives from home education groups, religious organisations and children’s charities.

Evening Standard

‘Grit’ no substitute for better mental health funding for pupils in England, say experts

As education secretary unveils £49m for school-based support and calls for ‘grit’, charity says many children have significant treatment needs

The Guardian - UK

Labour to roll out new measures to teach children resilience in battle on mental health in schools

Building up children’s resilience is part of a number of measures being rolled out across schools to help tackle poor attendance and behaviour

The Independent UK

‘Much-needed grit’ to be fostered in England’s schoolchildren, say ministers

Increased mental health support for young people will give them resilience, say education and health secretaries

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Controversial ex-Ofsted chief warns against ‘vilifying’ public bodies

Baroness Amanda Spielman said it can be ‘easy’ to label decision-makers as ‘soulless and unfair’ in her maiden speech in the House of Lords.

The Independent UK

Free childcare has been expanded – here’s who is eligible and what it means

The scheme will see additional hours expended for babies from September

Evening Standard

Proposed changes to space requirements in nurseries ‘could lead to overcrowding’

The Government has launched a consultation on possible changes to the indoor floor space requirements per child in early years settings.

Evening Standard

Expansion of free childcare rolls out today – here’s who is eligible

The expansion of free childcare will continue later this year

The Independent UK

‘Generational shift’ in free childcare will give women freedom, says Phillipson

The expansion of funded childcare began being rolled out in England in April last year for working parents of two-year-olds.

Evening Standard

Universities must be more transparent with public money, skills minister says

It comes after reports that two in five universities and colleges in England expect to run at a deficit this year.

Evening Standard

Trans Labour councillor quits party and accuses Starmer of ‘throwing transgender people under a bus’

Dylan Tippetts said Labour no longer ‘supports his fundamental rights’

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Evening Standard

More than two in five universities in England face deficits this year – watchdog

Higher education institutions have announced redundancies and course closures over the past year as a result of growing financial pressures.

Evening Standard

Challenges present ‘grave risk’ to financial viability of universities, MPs say

The ‘breadth and diversity of opportunities’ available at UK institutions could be restricted, the education select committee has warned.

The Independent UK

Girls and pupils at disadvantaged schools to benefit from maths funding

Ministers have announced around £8.2 million of funding as part of the advanced maths support programme.

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Farage Shakes Up Westminster as Reform Surges and Voters Turn Their Backs on Labour and Tories

A deep sense of panic is creeping through the corridors of Britain’s political establishment.

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The Guardian - UK

Labour promised trans people dignity. I am not sure it knows the meaning of the word

The terror I felt after coming out as a trans woman was assuaged by the acceptance I encountered in the real world. Someone should let our policymakers know, says football writer and broadcaster Nicky Bandini

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“Always So Hostile”: Bridget Phillipson Explodes at Tory MP in Heated Live TV Clash

Things got seriously tense on live TV as Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson clashed with Tory MP Richard Holden in a fiery panel debate over the local elections.

The Guardian - UK

Labour’s pledge to hire 6,500 extra teachers in England will be a ‘challenge’, report says

Secondary school pupil numbers also likely to outpace government’s recruitment goals, watchdog warns

Evening Standard

Government will not be hurried on school guidance after gender ruling – minister

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson said it was important for the Government ‘to take stock’ after the Supreme Court ruling and Cass report.

The Guardian - UK

Ruth Perry’s sister joins calls to pause proposed Ofsted overhaul

Julia Waters accuses ministers of ignoring coroner’s findings on headteacher’s death after school-rating downgrade

The Guardian - UK

Credit where it’s due to Labour on academy schools

Letters: Bob Hudson highlights the education secretary’s proposals to curb academy freedoms. Plus a letter from Wendy Musson

The National (Scotland)

Legal campaign group to launch bid against Supreme Court’s judgment

THE Good Law Project has announced it intends to challenge the Supreme Court's judgment that sex is biological in UK law

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