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Delivering an Outstanding Education for Every Child

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madley brook
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As a father to two young children, and with a wife who is a governor at a local school, I know just how important it is to have superb 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 and standards have increased significantly in recent years - with 95% of our local schools now rated Good or Outstanding - but there is more to do as we work together to expand education opportunities for all.

Since being elected as your MP, I have visited most of West Oxfordshire's schools and am in frequent contact with all local headteachers about education issues. These key relationships enable me to understand the issues facing schools in detail and to make effective representations to Ministers on their behalf. I am delighted that these representations have secured a huge success for West Oxfordshire’s schools, with funding being levelled-up to ensure that every secondary school will receive a minimum of £5,000 per pupil, and at least £4,000 per pupil for primary schools. This major funding boost will also see our hard-working teachers get a pay rise, and more money invested to support pupils with special educational needs.

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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.

NLPS

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.

EYnsham

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.

AWC

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.

CC1

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.

CCC1

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.

CCC

Robert Congratulates Carterton Pupils on STEM Competition Success

Monday, 25 March, 2019

Robert said: "Great to meet Ella, Caitlin, Emily & Izzy from Carterton Community College to congratulate them on their success at the recent Oxford University Innovation Showcase.

WV

Robert Hosts Assembly at Windrush Valley School

Friday, 15 March, 2019

Robert said: "Fantastic visit to Windrush Valley School in Ascott-under-Wychwood for morning assembly, a very lively, happy school - and some truly brilliant questions!"

MB

Robert Visits Mulberry Bush School

Tuesday, 5 March, 2019

Robert has visited staff at the Mulberry Bush School in Standlake, which is a not-for-profit charity with a mission to provide services to meet the needs of emotionally troubled and traumatised young people and their families, enabling them to reach their full potential.

NAW

Robert Shows His Support for National Apprenticeship Week

Monday, 4 March, 2019

Robert said: "Delighted to be supporting National Apprenticeship Week 2019 to expand opportunities for young people and boost skills in our economy.

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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.

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