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MP for Mid Dorset & North Poole

I asked the Government to create a fairer system for SEND school places

I asked the Government to create a fairer system for SEND school places

I asked the Government to create a fairer system for SEND school places

Mar 20 min read

Academy trust CEO to retire as staff cuts loom

Academy trust CEO to retire as staff cuts loom

Academy trust CEO to retire as staff cuts loom

The chief executive of a multi-academy trust that is making cuts to its teaching staff has announced her retirement. Initio Learning Trust is restructuring Queen Elizabeth (QE) School in Wimborne and Corfe Hills School in Corfe Mullen. Continue reading here

Feb 261 min read

I challenged the Government on academy trust executive pay and school cuts

I challenged the Government on academy trust executive pay and school cuts

I challenged the Government on academy trust executive pay and school cuts

Feb 230 min read

SEND debt forces council to consider extra tax rise

SEND debt forces council to consider extra tax rise

SEND debt forces council to consider extra tax rise

People living in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole could face a 7.5% rise in their council tax in April. BCP council forecasts it will face a £10.5m bill for the interest on borrowing needed to provide support and education to children with extra needs. Continues here

Feb 31 min read

I asked what support Ministers will give schools to fund vital inclusive environment upgrades

I asked what support Ministers will give schools to fund vital inclusive environment upgrades

I asked what support Ministers will give schools to fund vital inclusive environment upgrades

Dec 1, 20250 min read

I spoke in the Parkinson’s debate calling out the severe shortages in specialists

I spoke in the Parkinson’s debate calling out the severe shortages in specialists

I spoke in the Parkinson’s debate calling out the severe shortages in specialists

Nov 17, 20250 min read

I urged the Government to reverse cuts to creative teacher training bursaries

I urged the Government to reverse cuts to creative teacher training bursaries

I urged the Government to reverse cuts to creative teacher training bursaries

Nov 5, 20250 min read

SEND Debate "early identification can transform lives"

SEND Debate "early identification can transform lives"

SEND Debate "early identification can transform lives"

Oct 15, 20250 min read

The SEND crisis is destroying the life chances of children

The SEND crisis is destroying the life chances of children

The SEND crisis is destroying the life chances of children

Sep 14, 20250 min read

I called for better education to help neurodivergent people into employment

I called for better education to help neurodivergent people into employment

I called for better education to help neurodivergent people into employment

Sep 8, 20250 min read

Every Child Deserves a Place in School

Every Child Deserves a Place in School

Every Child Deserves a Place in School

Millie College School may be out for summer, but for many families, the worry continues. As I raised in Parliament last month, not every...

Aug 5, 20252 min read

Dorset MP and charity CEO tackle triathlon for Julia's House

Dorset MP and charity CEO tackle triathlon for Julia's House

Dorset MP and charity CEO tackle triathlon for Julia's House

An MP and a charity CEO are set to tackle a triathlon-style challenge to raise funds for Julia’s House children's hospice. An MP and a...

Aug 4, 20251 min read

Vikki Slade criticises private SEND providers profiteering

Vikki Slade criticises private SEND providers profiteering

Vikki Slade criticises private SEND providers profiteering

Mid Dorset and North Poole MP Vikki Slade has criticised the “profiteering” of private Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)...

Aug 2, 20251 min read

Every Child Deserves a Place in School

Every Child Deserves a Place in School

Every Child Deserves a Place in School

School may be out for summer, but for many families, the worry continues. As I raised in Parliament last month, not every child is...

Jul 31, 20252 min read

I spoke in the disabled bus pass debate

I spoke in the disabled bus pass debate

I spoke in the disabled bus pass debate

Jul 18, 20250 min read

I challenged the Government on support for children with speech delays

I challenged the Government on support for children with speech delays

I challenged the Government on support for children with speech delays

Jul 6, 20250 min read

BBC, my call to the Deputy PM to act for Axel and 640 other SEND children without a school place

BBC, my call to the Deputy PM to act for Axel and 640 other SEND children without a school place

BBC, my call to the Deputy PM to act for Axel and 640 other SEND children without a school place

Jul 1, 20250 min read

ITV, my call to the Deputy PM to act for Axel and 640 other SEND children without a school place

ITV, my call to the Deputy PM to act for Axel and 640 other SEND children without a school place

ITV, my call to the Deputy PM to act for Axel and 640 other SEND children without a school place

Jun 27, 20250 min read

I asked the Deputy PM where will the 640 SEND children with no school place go this September?

I asked the Deputy PM where will the 640 SEND children with no school place go this September?

I asked the Deputy PM where will the 640 SEND children with no school place go this September?

Jun 26, 20250 min read

I challenged the Chancellor on the lack of clarity around funding for special needs education

I challenged the Chancellor on the lack of clarity around funding for special needs education

I challenged the Chancellor on the lack of clarity around funding for special needs education

Jun 11, 20250 min read

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