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 Hosts Assembly at Ducklington Primary School

Robert said: "I was delighted to host my first 'How Parliament Works' assembly of 2019 at Ducklington Primary School this morning.  Thoroughly impressed by the standard of debate amongst pupils combined with their enthusiasm for our democratic system."

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Robert's 2018 Highlights in 60 Seconds

2018 was a very busy year indeed with much to celebrate both locally and nationally. Here are just some of my highlights from last year - in 60 seconds!

Robert Courts MP

Robert Hosts Assembly at Standlake Primary School

Robert said: "I was delighted to host my interactive 'How Parliament Works' assembly at Standlake School.  The pupils were very enthusiastic about our democratic system and the level of debate was extraordinarily high.  I was really impressed by the positivity of everyone at the school; thank you

Robert teaches Hanborough Manor School about Parliament

Robert said, "It was a fantastic assembly at Hanborough Manor - I loved the enthusiasm of pupils, and they made some excellent points in our debate.  However, the Commons overruled the Lords and decided to pass a Bill which would scrap all lessons and only do P.E.

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Robert visits the Junior Citizen Trust

Robert said, "Today on my Communities Week, I visited the Junior Citizens Trust along with two West Oxfordshire primary schools - Wychwood Primary School and Enstone Primary School.

Robert holds assembly at Enstone Primary School

Robert said, "I greatly enjoyed visiting Enstone Primary School and I would like to thank staff and pupils for showing me around.  I was particularly impressed by the enthusiasm of pupils during my assembly, and he voted to dedicate two whole days to PE lessons!"

Robert visits Brize Norton Primary School

Robert held an assembly at Brize Norton Primary School, where he explained to pupils how a law is created.  The 'MPs' voted to replace all lessons with sport - a sentiment which, after a stage of 'ping-pong' , the 'Lords' agreed to, and sent the Bill for Royal Assent. However, the Queen disagreed