On Friday, I went to Esher College to talk to a full theatre of students at Esher College, including over 100 politics students. I spoke to the pupils about why I went into politics, my optimistic vision of a post-Brexit Britain and ways to make the economy work for everyone, including raising the national insurance […]
Read MoreToday, I visited Cobham Free School headteacher Michaela Khatib and Chair of Governors, Howard Morris at their new site in Cobham. They talked me through their plans to introduce the Sixth Form to the site this September, and gave me a tour. I share their frustration at the length of time it is taking to […]
Read MoreThis week, I was delighted to learn that 10 of our great local primary schools in Esher and Walton have seen an increase in the proportion of pupils achieving the expected standard (or above) in reading, writing and mathematics at Key Stage 2 level (Year 6). These great results are a testament to the hard […]
Read MoreLast Friday, I went to Claygate Primary School to help pupils plant five saplings which were donated as part of the Queens Commonwealth Canopy initiative. The Queens Commonwealth Canopy is a collaborative effort, set up by Frank Field MP, Sainsbury’s and The Woodland Trust to establish a network of forest conservation projects across the Commonwealth, […]
Read MoreLast week, I met with local community group Elmbridge CAN, who are helping refugees to find their feet in Elmbridge. The group has supported the resettlement of five Syrian families in the borough, including nine children. I was impressed how people from across the community have come together to offer their support, helping with donations […]
Read MoreThis morning, I went along and spoke to Year 5 pupils at Hurst Park Primary School in West Molesey. I spoke to the class, who have been learning about democracy, about the role of an MP and what I do as Minister in the government. I then took some questions from the engaged youngsters on […]
Read MoreThis morning, I visited the new Three Rivers Academy in Walton, where I was given a tour of the new £32 million site which includes a dance studio, theatre and state-of-the-art, modern teaching facilities. The School’s Head, Mrs Payne, says that the new building maximises opportunities for young people to develop academically and socially in […]
Read MoreYesterday, I was given a useful update on progress towards delivering the new Heathside-Walton School, which will be a high quality secondary state school in the Walton/Molesey area. I heard from the Elm Way Trust, which is sponsoring the new school, Anne Cullum the principal at Heathside School in Weybridge (on which the new school […]
Read MoreOn 22 November the Chancellor made a key announcement for first time buyers in the Autumn Budget. To make housing more affordable, the Chancellor abolished stamp duty for first time buyers on properties up to £300,000, and on the first £300,000 on properties up to £500,000. Nationally, the move will save 80% of first-time buyers […]
Read MoreThis morning, I visited Grovelands School in Walton-on-Thames. I sat down with Susan Foster, Chair of Governors, and Chris Hodges, the Interim Executive Headteacher, and Bethan Chadda, Deputy Headteacher. We discussed the school’s new interim leadership as well as their ambitions for the school’s future and how I can support them going forward. The school […]
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