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BLOG: Concerns about Hasland Hall Community School

BLOG: Concerns about Hasland Hall Community School

There has been considerable concern recently following the news that staff at Hasland Hall School had gone on strike in protest at behaviour and disciplinary standards at the school. I was already pursuing and responding to complaints from parents and staff concerning the school’s approach to Special Needs education and behaviour. I am a strong […]

Toby visited a IDP (Internally Displaced Peoples) camp

BLOG: My visit to Kurdistan

As the constituency Member of Parliament for Chesterfield, my primary daily responsibility will always be to represent Chesterfield. Alongside this, the 650 MPs also have an opportunity to discuss and influence policy around both specialist areas of knowledge or around Britain’s global role in the world. There are a great deal of Parliamentary delegations coming […]

Toby taking part in a speed-stacking challenge

MP bowled over by school’s approach to sport

Sporty students at Brockwell Junior School marked the Youth Sport Trust’s 2019 National School Sport Week by inviting local MP, Toby Perkins, to watch them and compete against them in a range of sporting activities. Toby said, “At a time when there is huge pressure on school budgets and more of a focus on league tables […]

Toby at the monthly social meeting of the YNA group

Derbyshire mental health group lets people know that support is always available

A peer-to-peer support group for people with mental health issues, ‘You’re Never Alone – Mental Health Awareness (YNA)’, invited local MP Toby Perkins to attend their monthly meeting to learn more about the group and the issues facing mental health sufferers. The group was co-created by Chesterfield resident, Mark Sims, and provides advice, support and […]

Toby Perkins following his meeting with local Police in Inkersall

BLOG: ‘Both carrot and stick are needed to tackle rising antisocial behaviour amongst young people’

Feeling safe and happy in our homes and communities is essential to us leading happy lives. Antisocial behaviour, even less serious kinds such as noise nuisance or graffiti, can have a massive impact on people’s daily lives and make them feel unsafe. But when it spills over into vandalism and violence it is time for […]

Toby challenging the Prime Minister to make changes to the SEN funding formula

Chesterfield MP challenges Prime Minister over funding for special educational needs

Chesterfield’s Brampton Primary School was praised in Parliament for their “exemplary record in special educational needs” by Toby Perkins MP as he also challenged Theresa May to change the funding formula to ensure every child with special educational needs receives the support they need. Toby said, “I have met with the head teachers and school […]

Toby accepting the Pub Parliamentarian of the Year Prize

Parliamentary Beer Group nominates Chesterfield MP as Pub Parliamentarian of the Year

17 July 2019

Last week, the 25th Annual Beer Awards was held by the All-Party Parliamentary Beer Group to celebrate the efforts of people in the brewing and pubs industry. All-Party Parliamentary Groups – or APPGs for short – are cross-party groups run by MPs to try and bring attention to a particular issue. At the Beer APPG […]

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BLOG: Concerns about Hasland Hall Community School

BLOG: Concerns about Hasland Hall Community School

15 July 2019

There has been considerable concern recently following the news that staff at Hasland Hall School had gone on strike in protest at behaviour and disciplinary standards at the school. I was already pursuing and responding to complaints from parents and staff concerning the school’s approach to Special Needs education and behaviour. I am a strong […]

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Versus Arthritis; "Working it Out" Reception; House of Commons, Westminster; 2nd July 2019. © Pete Jones pete@pjproductions.co.uk

Chesterfield-based Versus Arthritis event leads to MPs call for better support to keep people with arthritis in work

10 July 2019

Toby Perkins MP joined people living with arthritis at a Parliamentary event in Westminster on Tuesday 2nd July. Toby heard firsthand about the impact the chronic pain associated with the condition can have on the ability to remain in employment and how to ensure every person with arthritis who wants to work has the support […]

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RNIB event attended by Chesterfield MP highlights importance of emotional support for blind and partially sighted people

09 July 2019

Chesterfield MP Toby Perkins met with the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) last week at a parliamentary reception to hear about the charity’s Sight Loss Advice Service and the vital work that Eye Clinic Liaison Officers (ECLOs) carry out. Statistics show that calls to RNIB focused on emotional support are set to triple, […]

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Toby visited a IDP (Internally Displaced Peoples) camp

BLOG: My visit to Kurdistan

08 July 2019

As the constituency Member of Parliament for Chesterfield, my primary daily responsibility will always be to represent Chesterfield. Alongside this, the 650 MPs also have an opportunity to discuss and influence policy around both specialist areas of knowledge or around Britain’s global role in the world. There are a great deal of Parliamentary delegations coming […]

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Toby taking part in a speed-stacking challenge

MP bowled over by school’s approach to sport

08 July 2019

Sporty students at Brockwell Junior School marked the Youth Sport Trust’s 2019 National School Sport Week by inviting local MP, Toby Perkins, to watch them and compete against them in a range of sporting activities. Toby said, “At a time when there is huge pressure on school budgets and more of a focus on league tables […]

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Toby at the monthly social meeting of the YNA group

Derbyshire mental health group lets people know that support is always available

04 July 2019

A peer-to-peer support group for people with mental health issues, ‘You’re Never Alone – Mental Health Awareness (YNA)’, invited local MP Toby Perkins to attend their monthly meeting to learn more about the group and the issues facing mental health sufferers. The group was co-created by Chesterfield resident, Mark Sims, and provides advice, support and […]

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Guide Dogs Mass Lobby leads to MPs call for new equalities legislation

25 June 2019

Toby Perkins MP supported a campaign to tackle discrimination against guide dog owners at an event in Parliament organised by the charity Guide Dogs. On Wednesday, 19 June, more than a hundred guide dog owners from across the country converged on Westminster Hall in Parliament to share their experiences of being turned away by businesses […]

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