Working with our Schools

We have an incredible set of schools and colleges in our area. I regularly correspond with the teachers in our area to make them aware of new opportunities and ensure they have the resources they need. So far, our area has secured higher per-pupil funding, the Holidays, Activities and Foods Programme (after I rebelled to keep Free School Meals during holidays) and building renovations for multiple schools.

The offer is always open for schools to come and visit Westminster. Indeed, it has been a pleasure to welcome several youth groups to Parliament after the pandemic. Where they can't make it down to London, it has been really good to have been able to do Q&A sessions at several local schools, colleges and Scout groups.

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Welcoming North Lincolnshire Youth Council to Parliament

Last week, I welcomed North Lincolnshire Youth Council to Parliament as part of their trip to London. The Council are a group of fantastic young people who give a voice to youth in our area, and it was a pleasure to welcome them down for a tour of Westminster.

Visit to Bottesford Bunnies

Given their recent ‘outstanding’ Ofsted Report, I visited Bottesford Bunnies this morning to congratulate their team and have a look around the facilities and range of activities they have on offer. Scunthorpe has many things to be proud of and Bottesford Bunnies is one!

Question to Education Secretary on Constituent's University Admission

I have today asked the Education Secretary to review the university application of Scunthorpe resident Hannah Moat in Parliament. Hannah is an elite athlete that was due to study at Loughborough University, but her place was rejected due to a clerical error that her school made when inputting her centre-assessed grade.