Supporting Local Schools

One of the best things about being an MP is getting out-and-about in the constituency. 

I frequently visit and support local schools across Stourbridge.
 
The pandemic has meant that the past few years have been incredibly challenging for young people. Yet at every school I visit, I am in awe of the tenacity and resilience shown by students and staff.
 
The young people I have met are a credit to their schools, families, and community and I am assured that the future is very bright!

I will continue to support our schools to ensure that they are delivering the highest quality of education to our young people. 

You can keep up-to-date with my work with and visits to local schools on this page.

News

First knife crime assembly

I joined with local campaigners at the first ever knife crime prevention assembly at Pedmore High School. I vowed to work with schools and the campaigners to make Stourbridge a knife free zone.  I was with Mark Brindley from the James Brindley Foundation and the father of Ryan Passey, Ade Pas

Visiting Ham Dingle Primary Academy

I went to Ham Dingle Primary Academy in Pedmore on Friday to congratulate it for a ‘Good’ Ofsted rating and to visit the forest school. Reception pupils were making toast and dream catchers when Suzanne arrived to meet them, their mums and staff, including assistant headteacher Cath Feane. Ot

Visiting King Edward VI College

I visited King Edward VI College to be interviewed by pupils for their student paper. I was asked lots of questions, including about my role as a government whip. Pupils also quizzed me on making Stourbridge a safe place and I talked about how I am lobbying for a police base in Stourbridge and a r

Q&A with OSH students

I visited Old Swinford Hospital school to speak with and answer questions from the Year 12 and 13 politics students. I was invited by teacher Andrew Hannah on Friday.

Visit to Dudley Wood Primary School

I was grilled by pupils at Dudley Wood Primary School when she took part in a Q&A session during afternoon assembly. I met with Headmaster Jon Beecham who introduced me to the students from years 3-6 for the event on Friday. I explained the history of parliament and what happens during the wee

World Book Day in Stourbridge

On World Book Day, I went to Greenfield Primary School to read to pupils. I went to the school to read chapter six and the interlude of The Legend of Podkin One Ear to year 4 children. The book by Kieran Larwood is a fantasy about a rabbit and his siblings. What a pleasure it was to go to this br

Pedmore High School and the School Rebuilding Programme

Congratulations to Pedmore High School on being selected for a major refurbishment through the Government’s School Rebuilding Programme. The school underwent a rigorous selection process to obtain funds.

Visit to Old Swinford Hospital School

It was great to be back at Old Swinford Hospital School today – which is now in its 355th year! Last year I met with the first cohort of girls admitted to the school.

Visit to Thorns Collegiate Academy

Today I met with the Headteacher of Thorns Collegiate Academy and the Chief Executive of its parent Trust - Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust - to discuss the academy's recent 'Inadequate' Ofsted rating.  I am pleased that the academy is taking a number of steps to alleviate parents' concerns

Sports Day at Colley Lane Primary Academy

I was delighted to attend Colley Lane Primary Academy's Commonwealth Games-themed Sports Day today.  It was great to watch the various events and join the pupils for hopscotch, football, and basketball!