Category Archives: Youth Issues

We need changes within the Government and well beyond it

Posted on October 26, 2020 by ianchisnall

At the end of last week one of the themes that was debated and voted on in the House of Commons was handled very badly by most Sussex MPs. We clearly need some changes to our democracy if we are … Continue reading →

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A major petition that requires a positive Government response

Posted on October 25, 2020 by ianchisnall

On the 15th October Marcus Rashford set out this petition onto the Government e-petition system. That was nearly a week before Parliament held their debate and a vote on the provision of free meals for children on low incomes through … Continue reading →

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As half term approaches, some educational items are missing

Posted on October 16, 2020 by ianchisnall

On the 19th June, the Department for Education led by Gavin Williamson and No. 10 Downing Street led by Boris Johnson claimed they were launching a Billion Pound Covid catch-up plan, including £350 million for a new National Tutoring Programme. They stated … Continue reading →

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Gavin Williamson appears to be deeply out of touch

Posted on October 15, 2020 by ianchisnall

An article in yesterdays Children and Young People Now magazine, written by Joe Lepper explains that Gavin Williamson, the Secretary of State for Education is referring to the challenge that according to his Departments data there are currently 2,400 children … Continue reading →

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Can Government get Apprentice training for small industries?

Posted on October 8, 2020 by ianchisnall

The latest answer on apprenticeships to a written Parliamentary question took place on Monday. Sadly its publication was too late to inform an online meeting session on Tuesday Morning organised by Sussex Chamber of Commerce. Had it arrived sooner it … Continue reading →

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The Department for Education has limited its offer

Posted on October 6, 2020 by ianchisnall

This press release that emerged last Thursday sounded very useful, particularly as the number of pupils being unable to attend school due to the impact of COVID has risen dramatically in the last few weeks since Schools reopened. In addition … Continue reading →

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Can the Government focus on the most important issues!

Posted on August 26, 2020 by ianchisnall

The U turn that the Government has made in the last few hours regards allowing Schools to determine if mask wearing can take place on their premises. This is very good but it has come far too late and makes … Continue reading →

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MPs be careful when you claim to understand the public!

Posted on August 25, 2020 by ianchisnall

Steve Brine is the Conservative MP for Winchester where he has been their MP since 2010. Prior to that he did spend some time as a journalist so his ability to listen to the public should be relatively competent. His … Continue reading →

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Today’s A level students and teachers are to be celebrated

Posted on August 13, 2020 by ianchisnall

It is very hard to avoid the challenge that our current educational situation is facing. However whatever the results the students and the teachers and administrative staff all deserve to be thanked for their hard work and their patience in … Continue reading →

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Please help small businesses to take on Apprentices

Posted on July 29, 2020 by ianchisnall

On Friday an MP raised a question with the Minister responsible for setting out the apprenticeship scheme. His question was about how many apprenticeships had taken place within their department. The current Minister has been in place for a year … Continue reading →

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