I’m deeply concerned by the Government’s decision to slash funding for the International Baccalaureate in state schools – and in my capacity as Schools Spokesperson, I’ve joined with Ian Sollom MP and 38 other Lib Dem MPs in writing to the Education Secretary calling for them to reverse this decision. This move was taken with no consultation or warning, throwing many schools, students, and families into limbo at the exact time when many sixth form colleges are holding their

Hospices are at breaking point, with staff being laid off, beds closing, and families and their loved ones paying the price.

Education is about far more than the grades a child receives. It is about empowering every child to become the absolute best they were born to be – ensuring they leave school equipped with the life skills, confidence, and resilience needed to lead a happy, healthy, and successful life.

Dementia is the leading cause of death in the UK, and while its scale is national, its impact is deeply local and personal. The condition is already widespread as our population ages, but sadly, that number is expected to rise sharply soon.

This week, Ofsted’s chief inspector and recently appointed chair appeared before the Education Select Committee to talk about the watchdog’s reforms to inspections. A new report card system will soon replace the old single-world judgements. Shortly after the announcement in February, Ofsted launched a consultation to gather views about its report card approach. This week, the watchdog revealed its final plan for the report cards. But the results of its consultation remain

The financial and emotional burden that farmers come under when bovine TB strikes is devastating. Farmers are under immense pressure already. With changes to inheritance tax and the scrapping of the sustainable farming incentive coming into force this year, many are already on the brink. Bovine TB threatens to tip some over the edge. I’ve had meetings with South Devon farmers where they’ve highlighted the considerable impact TB can have on their mental health, with their live