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Tag Archives: Nick Gibb
Just wait 5 years and we’ll have a solution
When politicians are asked questions in Parliament, particularly questions that they have been asked many times before, in written form, there seems to be no excuse for the answer to be poorly researched or only partial in its content. These … Continue reading
Posted in Economics, Education, Parliament and Democracy, STEM
Tagged Big Bang, Henry Smith, Nicholas Soames, Nick Gibb, STEM, STEM Ambassadors
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We must reverse decline into real growth
According to this report on the Coastal West Sussex Local Enterprise Partnership website, “the numbers of West Sussex students choosing Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) topics at GCSE and A-Level [is] declining” It is with this in mind that … Continue reading
Robert deserves a proper answer
This year has been designated in the UK as ‘2018 – The Year of Engineering’. Yesterday I had the privilege of visiting the University of Kent at Canterbury to speak to a group of 3rd year Electronic Engineering Students to … Continue reading
More exams will not reduce anxiety Nick
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
Posted in Education, Parliament and Democracy, Youth Issues
Tagged Education, Nick Gibb
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At the STEM of the problem
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
The challenge of delivering STEM subjects
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
Posted in Education, Parliament and Democracy, Youth Issues
Tagged Nicholas Soames, Nick Gibb, Professor John Perkins, Sam Gyimah
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What will the new Politics look like?
In the last two days I have seen postings from two well known commentators calling for a new form of Politics. The call from Chris Patten on Newsnight follows on from the call by Gary Lineker on twitter. They both … Continue reading
Posted in Parliament and Democracy
Tagged Chris Patten, Gary Lineker, Nick Gibb, Paul sanderson
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Lessons from Bognor and Littlehampton
I spent several hours yesterday knocking on doors in the Wick area of Littlehampton. It is the home neighbourhood of Paul Sanderson who is standing as the Independent candidate in the General Election on 8th June. Paul is new to … Continue reading
A general election integrity assessment
As the General Election campaign attempts to resume its rhythm following the tragic events of Monday, some integrity issues have emerged. Beginning with the positives, yesterday I had the pleasure of chairing a hustings in Brighton to which all parties … Continue reading
Could do much better
According to a disturbing report from Parliaments Public Accounts Committee, the Government does not have a plan to ensure that our Schools have enough teachers or the right types of specialists needed to teach our children. The challenge of matching the … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Parliament and Democracy
Tagged Nick Gibb, Public Accounts Committee, Teacher Training, Teachers
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