WATCH: Bridget Phillipson reveals plans to 'give young people some grit': 'life has ups and downs'

Gabrielle Wilde

By Gabrielle Wilde


Published: 16/05/2025

- 13:27

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson and Health Secretary Wes Streeting have announced plans to help children develop resilience to prepare them for life's "ups and downs" in the classroom

ducation Secretary Bridget Phillipson faced pointed questioning from Stephen Dixon over the government's new initiative to teach children "grit" to tackle growing mental health issues in schools.

The exchange came after Phillipson and Health ESecretary Wes Streeting announced plans to help children develop resilience to prepare them for life's "ups and downs" in the classroom.

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