---
title: "Delighted to welcome Secretary of State for Education Rt Hon Bridget Phillipson to discuss SEND provision"
url: "https://bccet.org.uk/news/2026-05-18-delighted-to-welcome-secretary-of-state-for-education-rt-hon-bridget-phillipson-to-discus"
school: "Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust"
---

# Delighted to welcome Secretary of State for Education Rt Hon Bridget Phillipson to discuss SEND provision

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On Friday, we were delighted to welcome Secretary of State for Education Rt Hon Bridget Phillipson to discuss SEND provision with our CEO, Director of SEND, and representatives of leaders across Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust.

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