by Catherine McKinnell | Sep 27, 2024 | Schools Minister, Latest
Catherine attended this year’s Labour Conference in Brighton, where she spoke at several events about how the Government is working hard to break down the barriers to opportunity for every child. Catherine took part in a number of panels as Minister for School...
by Catherine McKinnell | Sep 19, 2024 | Newcastle North, Latest
Last week, Catherine visited 90 year old Ken Weetch, who was the MP for Ipswich from 1974-1987, and now lives in Gosforth. Over tea and scones, they discussed the defining events of Ken’s time in Parliament, including the Falklands War and Miners’ Strike, and...
by Catherine McKinnell | Sep 17, 2024 | Schools Minister, Latest
Catherine visited Barmston Village Primary School in Washington to see how the government’s new music education programme will support children from disadvantaged backgrounds and with SEND to access music. The government’s Music Opportunities Pilot, delivered in...
by Catherine McKinnell | Sep 6, 2024 | Schools Minister, Latest
Catherine spoke about the Labour government’s plans to get to grips with the SEND education system and enable more support for children and young people with SEND, in three Westminster Hall debates this week. Responding to questions in three Westminster Hall debates...