Education & SEND

Every child deserves access to the highest quality education. However, I regularly hear from families across West Berkshire whose children aren’t getting the support they need to thrive.

As your MP, improving access to education and SEND provision are two of my key priorities. Here, you can find out how I am working to ensure that educators, children, and young people across West Berkshire have the resources and opportunities they deserve.

Local work on education

School Visits

I regularly visit schools in the constituency, hosting pupil Q&As, giving talks about my job, and meeting with staff to ensure their voices are heard in Parliament.

Attending Events

Education goes beyond academics, which is why I champion organisations offering youth employment opportunities and apprenticeships.

Visiting SEND groups

Improving SEND provision is one of my key priorities, and I often meet with parents and carers to ensure your experiences help positively shape policy.

Hosting Roundtables

I regularly invite representatives from local SEND or education-related bodies to participate in roundtable discussions about the issues that matter.

Would you like me to visit your school, company or SEN support group?

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Latest news on education

SEND Matters Coalition: Keeping Parents Voices at the Heart of SEND Reforms

Last week I met SEND Matters Coalition to discuss upcoming SEND reforms and why parent’s concerns must be central to any change.

We Must Go Further on Social Media Safety for Our Children

The Government’s proposed social media ban for under-16s shows progress, but it risks missing the root cause. To truly protect young people, we must hold tech companies accountable and make platforms safer by design.

Families Must Continue to be Heard as SEND Reforms Approach

Following Dingley’s Promise SEND roundtable, families’ concerns around EHCP reforms, early intervention, and support must continue being heard.

Navigating the SEND system

Parents and carers of young people with SEND regularly contact me for support with accessing the support their children need. As an MP, I'm limited on what I can do. However, I prepared this short guide to explain what I can and can't do, and where to turn at each stage of the process.

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Parliamentary Work on Education

In Parliament, I’ve consistently voted to protect our schools from additional taxation and funding cuts. I was proud to vote against a proposal that would have imposed a tax on educational institutions, a move that would have undermined the ability of schools and colleges to provide top-tier education. Outside of this, I pushed for a U-16 social media ban and backed a legal ban on smartphone use in schools.

I have also publicly criticised the Government’s freeze on

student loan repayment thresholds, a stealth tax that is locking graduates into decades of debt.

Resources for schools in West Berkshire

UK Parliament Week

UK Parliament Week is an annual event that encourages people of all ages to learn more about Parliament, democracy and how they can get involved in shaping the issues that matter to them.

Schools can sign up to receive an activity pack to help engage pupils in politics and spark discussion.

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Stay in touch

If you have concerns about education or SEND provision in our community, I want to hear from you. Complete the form or reach out to me at lee.dillon.mp@parliament.uk.

Lee Dillon, MP for Newbury