Education & Families

school

I committed to modern new schools for our communities. Alnwick’s Duchess High was first in 2016, there are more places at Morpeth’s KEVI, and I will campaign for the new school buildings needed for Berwick, while pushing for the delivery of the new school in Amble. I know that the 30 hours of free childcare places is also a great success and helping families get to work and support their loved ones.

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Anne-Marie visits DCHS Alnwick's politics class

The politics class at DCHS always impress with their insightful questions, and it was lovely to be able to answer them on my recent visit. Having studied different political factions as part of their course, it was my privilege to be able to help by discussing with them how this works in practice.

Anne-Marie visits Dr Thomlinson Middle School

Earlier this month, it was fantastic to visit one of the schools in our constituency taking part in the the third annual 'Let Girls Play' 'Biggest Ever Football Session'. 475,000 girls took part this year – and I know at least seven of our local schools participated.

Anne-Marie welcomes millions of pounds for Northumberland schools

Yesterday, the Department for Education announced £1.8 Billion to improve the condition of schools and sixth-form buildings. £205,920 – for 36 named schools in our constituency to spend on capital projects that meet their own priorities +£4.14 million – to maintain and improve the condition of s

Anne-Marie supports Ambitious about Autism's Employ Autism Pledge

It was a pleasure to support the Employ Autism Pledge in Parliament last week, hosted by Ambitious about Autism, aimed at helping more autistic young people enter in the workplace. 71% of autistic young people who are unemployed say they would like to be in work, but less than a third are confident

Anne-Marie visits Busy Bees Nursery in Seahouses

It was lovely to visit Busy Bees Nursery in Seahouses a few weeks ago, graded Outstanding – and enthusiastic – by Ofsted. Given its excellence, it’s unsurprisingly at full capacity, so I’ll be talking to Northumberland County Council about space and expansion, both there and across the rest of our

Anne-Marie promotes children's Summer Reading Challenge

The Summer Reading Challenge launches on Saturday 8th July – and The Reading Agency recently came to Parliament to promote it to MPs. 91% of public libraries are taking part Children set their reading goal, then read to collect special stickers, certificate and medal rewards. This year’s Summe

Anne-Marie visits Embleton Vincent Edwards C of E Primary School

It was a delight to visit Embleton Vincent Edwards C of E Primary School last week, including an insightful Q&A with the wonderful pupils from years 5 and 6. Earlier in the year, the school featured in the BBC Countryfile Magazine for their innovative ‘beach school’ where, once a week, pupils s

Berwick Schools Update

Further to my post in February, I am so pleased to see that Northumberland County Council has listened to the local concerns that I raised with them about Scremerston First School, and today published a recommendation that Scremerston NOT be closed! Instead, it will be extended to an age 4-11 prima