On Friday I visited Babington Academy to hear about the great work to help all children aspire and achieve, especially after the last year. It was particularly good to see them supporting young carers at the school, and recognising the unique challenges they face. Thank you to headteacher Sara […]
On Wednesday I attended a meeting set up by Year 4 pupils at Braunstone Frith Primary School with local councillors, school governors and representatives from the city council to discuss the problems of traffic around the school. The pupils did a fantastic presentation which made some very important points, and […]
I recently had the chance to visit the PlayFit after-school club at Manor House Community Centre. After-school clubs are so important for children, and they help parents balance work and family life – thanks for the great work you do!
I recently visited Braunstone Community Primary School and Caldecote Community Primary School – two of our wonderful Leicester West primary schools. We spoke about how teachers and pupils are managing during coronavirus, and how important it is that students can bounce-back after their learning has been impacted so much over […]
On Friday I visited both Fosse Primary School and Barley Croft Primary School to catch up with the headteachers, discussing the challenges the pandemic has caused. I also saw how much fun children at Fosse Primary were having on their TT (times table) Rock Stars – acting head Ms Tuffey […]
Today, I visited Imperial Avenue Infant School. I caught up with headteacher Libby Smith, who told me about the incredible work her team are doing to help children achieve their potential, despite Covid-19. The last year has been especially challenging for teachers and pupils. While it is good news that […]
In this month’s Leicester Mercury column, I talk how we must build a brighter future for our children as we emerge from this pandemic. Education must be top of the agenda. Right now, the Government’s National Tutoring Programme won’t even reach every pupil on Free School Meals, and the extra […]
Today I met with some of the amazing Primary & Secondary School Heads in Leicester West to discuss the achievements of our children & young people during Covid-19, as well as what more support they need to succeed & thrive in future. This was such a positive and inspiring […]
So many parents are currently dealing with the pressure of home schooling. To help with this, Fosse Road Little Library are hosting ‘virtual visits’ for children with different people in Leicester. This week was my turn, so if you wanted to know more about what being an MP is like, […]
In recent weeks I have visited two of our fantastic schools, New College and Parks Primary in the New Parks area, to see what measures they have put in place to protect students and staff as well as ask what more I can do to help and support them. You […]
Thinking of everyone in my constituency & across the country who are getting their results today. It has been such a difficult year, you should be proud of everything you’ve achieved, despite it all. Your hard work and talent gives us hope for the future. Keep going! #ResultsDay — Liz […]
I was recently contacted by Educ8, an organisation which provides alternative education for secondary school pupils both nationally and in Leicester West. The organisation supports pupils who for a wide range of reasons thrive in a non-mainstream educational setting, or may have complex needs. While the Government has asked schools to […]