Karin Smyth MP appalled by chaos unleashed by Government failure to open Oasis Academy
Karin Smyth, MP for Bristol South, is appalled by the news that the Oasis Academy is now not expected to […]
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“Education is an investment – it’s the interest that pays” – Karin Smyth MP calls on Government to support young people
Karin Smyth, MP for Bristol South, joined the Labour Party this week in triggering a vote to force the Chancellor […]
Read more →Weekly Round Up – 11 June 2021
The collapse of Greensill Capital and the subsequent revelations about its relationship with the Government and Whitehall have raised significant […]
Read more →OPINION: Karin Smyth MP on the role of local colleges in the Coronavirus recovery
While young people have not been the main victims of the virus itself, the younger generation will bear the brunt of this crisis for years to come.
Read more →OPINION: Karin Smyth MP on schools closures during the Coronavirus crisis
We needed a clear, informed strategy built on consensus but we got some vague, ill thought-out plan which shows little understanding of how schools actually operate.
Read more →OPINION: Karin Smyth MP on a fragmented post-16 education system
When you look at the bigger picture for education, from early years through to further and higher education and SEND provision, it’s clear that the problem is systemic. While it is important to tackle issues in each area, the overall picture will not change unless we look at education as a whole.
Read more →OPINION: Karin Smyth MP on apprenticeships as an alternative to university
This month, will see the fourth installment of the South Bristol Jobs and Apprenticeships Fair which I run with the City of Bristol College and Bristol City Council. I started the event after it became clear that people living south of the river were having to travel north for these type of events.
Read more →OPINION: Karin Smyth MP focus on education in Bristol South
I’ve met with headteachers and staff at most of Bristol South’s schools and while there are some shared issues – such as staff recruitment and retention – it’s clear that the challenges are varied.
Read more →OPINION: Karin Smyth MP on post-16 opportunities for young people in Bristol South
Closer links between City of Bristol College and the University of the West of England opens up opportunities for students to gain degree-level qualifications in Bristol South.
Read more →OPINION: Karin Smyth MP on Early Years education in Bristol South
(Newspaper column as seen in the September 2019 edition of The Pigeon) I’ve been a longtime supporter of Early Years education. […]
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