Improving services for children and young people

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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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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.

Department for Education questions

Telling teachers to stop teaching times tables would have a huge and negative impact on children across #Suffolk. Today I asked the Secretary of State for Education to rule out any plans this Government has to take times tables off the national curriculum.

Visit to Kesgrave

Friday’s first visit was to Kesgrave where I met with Stuart Lawson, Manager of Kesgrave War Memorial Community Centre, Rod Gibson, Trustee of KWMCC and Jo Abbott, Clerk to Kesgrave Town Council to hear about the great work taking place to support the local community. We discussed KWMCC’s plans to