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Ensuring everyone has the opportunity of a great education

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Supporting local schools and colleges

We have amazing schools in Runnymede and Weybridge, and I believe that every child deserves a great education from nursery to university.

The covid pandemic has placed unprecedented pressures on schools, students and their families. It is essential we work to ensure no child is left behind and all have the opportunity for a great education.

I will:

  • Engage with our nurseries, schools, colleges and university, supporting them to deliver high quality education
  • Advocate on their behalf to the Department for Education, Ofsted, Ofqual and any other relevant body
  • Work with Surrey County Council as our Local Education Authority and other community organisations to ensure co-ordinated support for our schools
  • Support Further Education and the importance of vocational qualifications and apprenticeships
  • Lobby for a long term plan for education to ensure children and schools receive the support to catch up on what they have missed
  • Work to increase schools and college funding
  • Encourage opportunities for enrichment and engagement

News

Surrey SEND travel assistance policy consultation: Response from Dr Ben Spencer MP

Consultation Response Highlights the Need to Ensure Early Years Support in Surrey's SEND School Travel Assistance Policy

Thursday, 31 March, 2022

I have today submitted my response to Surrey County Council's consultation on proposed changes to SEND school travel assistance provision. 

SEND Review and Green Paper published

Improving SEND Provision: SEND review and Green Paper Published

Tuesday, 29 March, 2022

One of the key issues raised with me when I visit our schools or meet with our school leaders is the need for clear and consistent support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), and the schools who support them.

Schools White Paper: Supporting Our Schools to Deliver Further Improvements in Education

Monday, 28 March, 2022

Today’s publication of the School’s White Paper sets out the Government’s ambitious plans to further improve education and opportunities for children.

Dr Ben Spencer MP attending COP-26

Tackling Climate Change - Science, Skills and Future Workforce 

Friday, 31 December, 2021

While much focus is given to the Covid crisis right now, we must not take our eye off the looming challenges that climate change will pose. So as we come to the end of the year I wanted to take a look back at COP-26 and the huge step taken forward with its agreements from global leaders and their

Presenting the winning certificate at the Grange Infant School

A Christmas Celebration at The Grange Community Infant School

Saturday, 18 December, 2021

It was an absolute delight to visit The Grange Community Infant School yesterday and not only meet the winner of my Christmas Card competition, but see the amazing creativity and talent of the whole school. 

Meeting Year 6 Student Leadership Team at Chertsey High School

Visit to Chertsey High School 

Thursday, 16 December, 2021

I was delighted to visit Chertsey High School and meet their inspirational staff and students last week. 

Meeting Secondary School Leaders

Supporting our schools through this winter

Tuesday, 26 October, 2021

It was a delight to meet our local school and college leaders last week. Ensuring our schools and colleges have the resources, information and support they need to deliver the best education is essential, and it is an absolute priority of mine to deliver this.

Runnymede and Weybridge School Benefiting from Early Years Support

Runnymede and Weybridge Schools Benefiting from Early Years Support

Friday, 25 June, 2021

The importance of a great start in life cannot be underestimated, and I am therefore delighted that many schools across Runnymede and Weybridge are benefitting from the Nuffield Early Language Intervention (NELI).

Campaigns

  • Better protection from flooding
  • Greener and more sustainable infrastructure
  • Ensuring everyone has the opportunity of a great education
    • Science and Discovery Centres
  • Improving physical and mental health care and treatment
  • Celebrating and strengthening our communities
  • Supporting local jobs and businesses

Dr Ben Spencer MP for Runnymede and Weybridge

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