House of Commons Urgent Question: Keeping schools open 15th December 2021 Mr Speaker, thank you for granting this Urgent Question. Despite the heroic efforts of teachers and support staff who have worked tirelessly to keep students... Speeches
Estimates Day Debate: Education recovery 29th June 2021 I do not intend to detain the House for too long with my remarks, given what, as you have just reminded us, Mr Deputy Speaker, is happening not long after this... Speeches
Westminster Hall debate: White working-class report 24th June 2021 Thank you Chair, and can I start by thanking the Backbench Business Committee for providing me with this opportunity to make a statement on my Committee’s... Speeches
Opposition Day Debate: Catch-up funding 15th June 2021 I welcome the debate, although I find it a bit mystifying that we are debating the same subject two weeks in a row. I wonder whether the decision is more about... Speeches
Opposition Day Debate: Investing in catch-up 9th June 2021 I welcome the debate. I begin by paying tribute to all the teachers and support staff in my constituency of Harlow and the villages for all their work to try to... Speeches
Adult skills and lifelong learning report statement 15th April 2021 I beg to move, That this House has considered the Third Report of the Education Committee, “A plan for an adult skills and lifelong learning revolution”, HC 278... Speeches
Four pillars of a long-term plan for education: FED Summit 4th March 2021 It is a pleasure to join you for the FED National Education Summit, in what has been a year like no other for education. I extend my thanks to all the teachers... Speeches
Response to Anne Longfield 's final speech as Children's Commissioner: An educational route map out of Covid-19 17th February 2021 More than any other event in my time, Covid-19 has laid bare the damning truth about our educational divide. It has exposed how many children lack basic digital... Speeches
