Category Archives: Youth Issues

More exams will not reduce anxiety Nick

Posted on February 12, 2018 by ianchisnall

Over the last few days, national newspapers have reported on comments made by a Sussex MP and Government Minister in front of a group of MPs on Thursday. The MP in question is Nick Gibb who is MP for Bognor … Continue reading →

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At the STEM of the problem

Posted on February 7, 2018 by ianchisnall

A week last Friday (26th January) a Tory MP asked his Government a question regarding STEM issues, the question came from Andrew Percy who is the MP for Brigg and Goole. His question was “To ask the Secretary of State for Education, … Continue reading →

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Lets have a bit of honesty Anne

Posted on January 31, 2018 by ianchisnall

When Gordon Marsden, MP for Blackpool South and Shadow Minister for Education asked the current Government Minister for Education who is responsible for apprenticeships a question on Monday, the response was less than open and honest. His question was: “How … Continue reading →

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All youth services must be treated fairly

Posted on January 30, 2018 by ianchisnall

When the Minister responsible for Sport refuses to treat matters fairly, it is surely time to challenge her in a way that goes beyond being asked a few written questions? As this question from Labour MP, Steve Reed discloses, our … Continue reading →

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This Government intends to rob charities

Posted on January 29, 2018 by ianchisnall

Over several decades I have had the privilege of being involved in a range of charities from small neighbourhood based organisations to large regional charities and even a few national charities. Throughout that time there has been a significant level … Continue reading →

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The challenge of delivering STEM subjects

Posted on January 25, 2018 by ianchisnall

When Nicholas Soames MP chose to ask some question on the subject of STEM studies and education last week, he probably did not intend to embarrass his party as it resides in Government. However if they are not embarrassed as … Continue reading →

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The need for Parliament to listen to Frida

Posted on January 17, 2018 by ianchisnall

Last Wednesday in the Palace of Westminster, two important people from Sussex University appeared in front of the Joint Committee on Human Rights. Adam Tickell is the Vice Chancellor and Frida Gustafsson is the President of the Students Union. They … Continue reading →

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MPs need to focus on the MicroBiz details

Posted on January 11, 2018 by ianchisnall

Tomorrow is #MicroBizMatters Day. It is a day intended to focus on the importance of businesses that employ 0-9 people or turnover up to £2m. The Company I work for falls into the second of these categories although our workforce … Continue reading →

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We need Freedom of Speech in Parliament?

Posted on January 8, 2018 by ianchisnall

On Wednesday afternoon in Parliament the Joint Committee on Human rights has invited two important people from the University of Sussex to speak about Freedom of Speech at Universities. They are Frida Gustafsson, President of the Students Union and Adam … Continue reading →

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The Lesson that Toby gets to teach us all!

Posted on January 7, 2018 by ianchisnall

The guests on the Marr show earlier today included Theresa May and Jon Ashworth MP along with Fraser Nelson and Polly Toynbee who came along to help Andrew review the papers. Unfortunately one of the spaces on the sofa used … Continue reading →

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