Public meeting on proposed changes to SEND support
From listening to residents across the constituency, I know reform of the system of support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) is a topic that really matters. And as your Member of Parliament, that means it matters to me. So many families of children with SEND have told me that they have […]
Visit to The Tynings New School-based Nursery
This is the second new Government funded nursery to open in our area. The school have done a great job getting everything ready over the summer and the nursery looks fantastic. The children love it, and they’re surrounded by green space. Best of all, it’s free, and saves families hundreds of pounds a month!
Visit to Avanti Gardens’ New School-based Nursery
The new pre-school at Avanti Gardens School in Fishponds is now open. This is part of the Government’s new nursery programme. I visited this lovely school earlier in the year and was impressed to see how quickly they’ve put the new nursery together. Parents I spoke to are really happy. They love the ethos and […]
Visit to Avanti Gardens
I was so impressed with my tour of Avanti Gardens in Fishponds from their Head, Mr Penny. Beautiful setting and noticed the children were really focused and engaged in their work. The school’s spiritual ethos and values shine through. There were lovely touches like all the food being made fresh on-site, focus on reading and […]