Delivering an Outstanding Education for Every Child

As a parent, I know it's important to have great local schools to choose from, and how crucial education is to every child's development. This is never truer than in today's fast-changing, high-tech world.

Every child should have access to an outstanding school place, to ensure that they are equipped with the knowledge and skills to take themselves anywhere that their talent and enthusiasm can lead them. West Oxfordshire is lucky to have many outstanding schools - but there is more to do as we work together to expand education opportunities for all.

Since being elected as your MP, I have met over a third of West Oxfordshire schools and have had written contact with all headteachers about education issues.

I have also welcomed a number of local schools to Parliament to speak with them about the work of an MP and look forward to hosting many more.

News

Robert Discusses Climate Change with Marlborough School Sixth Formers

Friday, 13 September, 2019

Robert said: "I enjoyed a really insightful discussion with sixth form students at the Marlborough School in Woodstock recently on environmental issues.

Robert Celebrates Success of the Europa School

Tuesday, 6 August, 2019

Robert said: "I enjoyed a fascinating visit to the Europa School in Culham recently where I saw first-hand the incredible work done by teachers and staff to provide a multilingual education to young people in Oxfordshire.

Robert Speaks in Debate on Village Schools

Sunday, 21 July, 2019

Robert said: "Proud to speak up on behalf of West Oxfordshire's small and village schools in yesterday's Westminster Hall debate. Village schools are the heart and soul of rural life, ensuring our communities thrive and providing the next generation with high-quality local education.

Robert Pays Tribute to Local Schools Trust at PMQs

Wednesday, 10 July, 2019

Robert said: "The Oxford Diocesan Schools Trust (ODST) is an academy trust which operates across West Oxfordshire and the Prime Minister's constituency of Maidenhead.

Robert Presents Climate Petition to Parliament Signed by Over 1,000 Local School Pupils

Tuesday, 18 June, 2019

Robert has presented a petition to Parliament calling on the Government to make every effort to ensure the UK hosts the crucial COP26 Climate Change Summit in 2020.

Robert Presents North Leigh Primary School's Work to the Department for International Development

Monday, 17 June, 2019

Robert said: "Thank you to pupils of North Leigh Primary School for presenting me with the brilliant work you have completed in support of the Send My Friend to School campaign.

Robert Hosts Assembly at Eynsham Primary School

Friday, 7 June, 2019

Robert said: "Had a very lively and enjoyable assembly at Eynsham Primary School this morning. This wonderful, warm, friendly community school, led by Headteacher Mrs Ginny Bayliss, is rightly proud of their standing as a community school, at the centre of the Eynsham village community.

Robert Opens Abingdon & Witney College's New Livestock Technology Centre

Friday, 17 May, 2019

Robert said: "A real pleasure to officially open Abingdon and Witney College's important farm technology centre which will equip our young people with the agricultural skills West Oxfordshire will need in the years ahead.

Witney Gazette - RAF Brize Norton in STEM Link with Carterton Community College

Saturday, 20 April, 2019

RAF Brize Norton is hoping to inspire secondary school pupils to get involved in science and engineering through a new collaboration.

Robert Celebrates RAF Brize Norton-Carterton Community College Partnership

Thursday, 4 April, 2019

At Robert's suggestion, RAF Brize Norton has agreed to provide support for Carterton Community College to enrich their students’ school experience, with a particular focus on providing Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) support.

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Madley Brook

National Funding Formula

I fully agree with the principle behind the Government's proposals which aims to ensure ensure that every school and local area, regardless of location, are fairly funded according to need. However, due to the nature, of the area we live in, I am concerned about the impact this will have on West Oxfordshire's schools.

I have therefore been strongly lobbying for the creation of an essential funding level that will ensure all schools have the essential funding they need. All schools regardless of location, have these essential costs need they need funding for, regardless of location and number of pupils. Read more about this here.