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As a Father of two young sons, I want young people in Suffolk to get access to a great education. I will work with Suffolk County Council to get a better funding deal from the Department for Education, and make sure we invest in our SEND offer. I also want children in Suffolk to benefit from more time outside, more exercise and more extracurricular activities.

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A Fantastic Visit to Debenham High School

Last Friday, I had the pleasure of visiting Debenham High School and meeting with Headteacher Mr Martin to discuss the key issues facing the school. It was inspiring to see the enthusiasm of students, who were outstanding ambassadors for their school.

Visit to Suffolk Rural

Last week, despite the icy weather, I had the privilege of visiting Suffolk Rural’s Otley Campus, where I met with Principal Alan Pease and his dedicated team.

Visiting Heath Primary School

It was a pleasure to visit Heath School in Kesgrave, where sustainability is at the heart of their ethos.

Discussing the Upcoming Child Poverty Strategy

In Parliament yesterday, I raised an important question with the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions about her forthcoming Child Poverty Strategy. Tackling child poverty is crucial for ensuring every child has the opportunity to thrive, including those in Central Suffolk and North Ipswich.

Visit to Claydon High School

Thank you to Claydon High School for the warm welcome! I met with Head Teacher, Mark Ismay to discuss their positive progress and ethos at the school.  The highlight was meeting Year 8 and Year 11 students and taking part in a Q&A session with them.

World Mental Health Day and the work of YANA

#WorldMentalHealth Day provides the opportunity to talk about mental health and raise awareness of organisations who are providing help and support across our local community.YANA offers mental health support for those working in agriculture and rural businesses across East Anglia.

Visit to Framlingham College

Framlingham College believes in the individual, with a commitment to preparing every pupil for the world of work.I was pleased to meet their Headteacher Louise North and Chair of Governors Charles Packshaw for an update on the school term and discuss key issues such as VAT on independent school fees

Visit to Claydon Primary School

A happy way to start Friday with a visit to Claydon Primary School! It was fantastic to meet students across all year groups and have a tour of the school from Deputy Head Vici Morris. During my visit I received an update on school preparedness and challenges around SEND provision.