Category Archives: Education

Sally and Kim must work together, despite political differences

Posted on May 19, 2021 by ianchisnall

It was very sad to read some elements of the text from the contribution by Sally-Ann Hart in last weeks House of Commons debate on the theme of the Queens Speech. Clearly an MP represents their constituents and should want … Continue reading →

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Gavin Williamson seems unable to refer to Foodbanks

Posted on May 15, 2021 by ianchisnall

Gavin is not unique in the group of Government Ministers who are asked very specific questions and they choose to ignore the subject. Indeed in the current Government their leader is probably the most significant in the team of people … Continue reading →

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Can we find new approaches for engaging our Ministers

Posted on May 13, 2021 by ianchisnall

Yesterday afternoon as I was travelling to visit a client I was listening to the World At One and towards the end of the programme Nick Robinson focused on a discussion that had taken place involving a student who had … Continue reading →

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A Sussex MP who strongly supports SEND pupils and carers

Posted on May 9, 2021 by ianchisnall

A few weeks ago there was a very good statement made by Sally-Ann Hart, the MP for Hastings and Rye on the theme of how to support SEND pupils. There was a particular focus on Hastings and East Sussex as … Continue reading →

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We must work hard to protect young people and children

Posted on April 27, 2021 by ianchisnall

At the end of last week a new campaign was launched by WiSE which is part of the YMCA Downslink Group that is based in Hove but which covers the whole of Sussex and into parts of Surrey. The campaign … Continue reading →

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Sussex MPs please learn from our local Professor and respond

Posted on April 19, 2021 by ianchisnall

One of the numerous funerals that has taken place recently was the highest profile event for some time. Yet despite its profile, it was very modest compared to what we might have experienced 18 months ago. Although we had not … Continue reading →

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We need to find ways to improve our national conditions

Posted on April 1, 2021 by ianchisnall

These three tweets emerged this morning, although in the case of the citizens piece it was a retweet that emerged from yesterday during the day. However the two on the left are both very important in finding ways to improve … Continue reading →

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A very positive sounding inclusion service for Kent

Posted on March 31, 2021 by ianchisnall

One of my roles is to look out for work opportunities for our business and occasionally something emerges that looks very interesting, even though it is not in any way connected to what we do or what we can do. … Continue reading →

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How will Ministers like Baroness Barran grasp Erasmus

Posted on March 16, 2021 by ianchisnall

The image on the left of the photo of Baroness Diana Barran came from facebook back 3 days ago on the 13th March and it provides a very clear comparison between the provision of Erasmus and the proposed provision of … Continue reading →

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Sussex #InternationalWomensDay a few senior Women I know

Posted on March 8, 2021 by ianchisnall

Today is International Women’s Day which is celebrated in many countries and is an opportunity for all of us to acknowledge the huge achievements which women have made in our area. The UN website states it is a rallying point … Continue reading →

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