Category Archives: Education

The Blair Government invested heavily in early years education and the Cameron Government began well by promising to retain childrens centres. That has become one more piece of this Governments hyperbole at best. The truth was that Blairs reforms did not go far enough and now the ground is being moved from under our childrens feet. No stone should be left unturned as we protect the future of our next generation.

Kent MP asks more questions about Brighton & Hove


On Tuesday 18th February the Sevenoaks in Kent Conservative MP, Laura Trott, asked the Government about Brighton & Hove Schools, which I published here last week. I subsequently read that Laura asked several other questions on Monday 24th February is … Continue reading

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A Kent MP asks about Brighton & Hove Schools


On Tuesday last week there were several questions asked by MP’s and one of them was published by Laura Trott, the Conservative Kent MP for Sevenoaks. Her request was to the Minister of State (Education), Catherine McKinnell and the response … Continue reading

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STEM discussed in Parliament during December 2024


During December 2024 there were many significant debates in the House the commons. The most recent item was on the 30th December in the House of Lords, created by Baroness Smith of Malvern who referred to a question from the … Continue reading

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MPs debate new review at Gatwick Airport


In the days leading up to the holiday period in Parliament two e-Petitions were arranged for the 16th December “Israel and Palestine” with 653509 “For the United Kingdom to recognise the state of Palestine immediately” with 283,669 signatures and item … Continue reading

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A focus on Special Needs Schools in House of Lords


On Thursday 24th October in the House of Lords referred to Educational need. The opening comment was “That this House takes note of the contribution that special needs schools and specialist education colleges make to the education sector.” Several people … Continue reading

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The House of Lords “Schools: Absenteeism”


Last Tuesday the 22nd October the subject of “Schools: Absenteeism” was debated. The Bishop of Leeds who is Nick Baines, Baroness Bull who is Deborah Bull and the Labour Lord Brooke of Alverthorpe who is the Clive Brooke from West … Continue reading

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Sheffield Bishop questions Education Arts & Humanities


Back on the 1st May 2024 the House of Lords focused on a session called “Higher Education: Arts and Humanities – Question“. The Earl of Clancarty, Nicholas Trench, opened the discussion and several people contributed to it including The Bishop of … Continue reading

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The Southwark Bishop focused on Independent Schools


On Thursday 5th September a debate took place in the House of Lords that was listed as “Independent Schools: VAT Exemption – Motion to Take Note“. The session was opened by Lord Lexden, a Conservative member of the House of Lords … Continue reading

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Lord of Horsham refers to Brighton College


On Thursday 5th September a debate took place in the House of Lords that was referred as “Independent Schools: VAT Exemption – Motion to Take Note“. The session was opened by Lord Lexden, a Conservative member of the House of Lords … Continue reading

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Janet Whitaker raises questions about School Attendance


Janet is a significant member of the House of Lords as she frequently publishes questions for the Government to respond. She is eighty-eight years of age, is based in East Sussex and was a Labour MP in London from 1966-1970. … Continue reading

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