Category Archives: Youth Issues

British Sign Language needs a public response

Posted on July 29, 2021 by ianchisnall

On Monday there was a response from Nick Gibb to a written question set out by Daisy Cooper who is the Liberal Democratic Education spokesperson. The question related to British Sign Language (BSL) in education settings. Although that question did … Continue reading →

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Some Sussex MPs support Water Safety and Foreign Aid

Posted on July 19, 2021 by ianchisnall

Last Monday there was a Parliamentary debate which responded to a public petition that called for improved education to protect children in water settings. A few of the opening words from Catherine Mckinnell, the MP from Newcastle expressed very clearly … Continue reading →

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A very important debate this afternoon with local connections

Posted on July 12, 2021 by ianchisnall

This afternoon there will be a discussion in Westminster regarding the tragic death of a young man called Dylan Ramsay who drowned in a quarry on the 3rd July 2011. Dylan was swimming with two friends near his home. According … Continue reading →

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Face coverings and other factors need attention

Posted on July 6, 2021 by ianchisnall

Many of us found the idea of wearing a face mask far from easy and in some situations the removal of masks could be seen as a very positive element. However far too many settings are high risk already and … Continue reading →

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Two Sussex MPs take part in Black Lives Matter debate

Posted on July 5, 2021 by ianchisnall

Monday is a great day to reflect on what MPs and Councillors have done in the previous week as well as to call for them to work together to improve our situations in the future. It is of course much … Continue reading →

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The unifying football success

Posted on July 4, 2021 by ianchisnall

I am really proud of the result in yesterdays football game and as the England team approaches the semi final it is fantastic that our football players are committed to a unified nation that is proud to be playing with … Continue reading →

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Can Vicky Ford read Kevan Collins resignation letter?

Posted on June 17, 2021 by ianchisnall

Last Wednesday in the House of Commons, the opposition day began with this piece that was set out by Kate Green who is the Labour Shadow Education Minister and the title of the debate was “Investing in Children and Young … Continue reading →

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Night Time Economy will be discussed in Parliament on Tuesday

Posted on June 5, 2021 by ianchisnall

The political interest in Night Time Economy is not very high, based on the number of times the theme gets raised and the amount of time a debate is about to be allocated. On Tuesday next week there will be … Continue reading →

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The loss of Kevan Collins and destruction of the biggest priority

Posted on June 3, 2021 by ianchisnall

The decision by the Government to cut a proposed £10bn- £15bn a few days ago to £1.4bn yesterday for educational funds to assist Schools in raising the response from COVID-19 is deeply concerning. My conversations with a senior teacher indicated … Continue reading →

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This Half Term is set out for “Support for children’s education”

Posted on May 31, 2021 by ianchisnall

The end of an educational period is often an opportunity for parents, pupils and teachers to reflect on what has gone well and plan for the near future. The half term and even term breaks may be less reflective than … Continue reading →

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