Investing in schools and ensuring funding for a first-class education for all our children.

Schools

I am pleased that the Government has shown it has listened to Kent MPs, by announcing further funding for our schools. In 2024-25 the total national core schools budget will be at its highest ever level – a £5.7bn increase in the last two years.

News

Local MPs to Host Third Addition of Ground breaking Apprenticeship Fair

Helen Grant MP, Tracey Crouch MP, Helen Whately MP and Tom Tugendhat MP will be hosting the third annual Maidstone Apprenticeship Fair on Friday 7th February at Maidstone Leisure Centre.  The event will give year 11, 12 and 13 students from the local area the opportunity to meet with potential

Career Options

One of the most  enjoyable aspects  of my job is that I have the pleasure of visiting so many of our wonderful schools across Maidstone and the Weald. In recent weeks I have visited Barming Primary, to celebrate their ‘Good’ OFTSED rating, Brunswick House Primary, for a Q and A, and Maids

A Fairer Economy

Brexit is a vitally important, historic moment for our nation and it is therefore understandable that so much time continues to be devoted to it. However, our relationship with the European Union is not what inspired me to become an MP.

Apprenticeship Opportunities

The Apprenticeship Diversity Champions Network, which I am proud to Chair, is an employer led, action-focussed group whose members share my belief that someone's future should not be determined by their past.

Kent's Apprenticeships Prove a Hit with Local Students

Sixth form students from across West and Mid Kent descended upon Maidstone Leisure Centre last week for the second annual Maidstone Apprenticeship Fair. The Fair, which was organised and hosted by local MPs Tracey Crouch, Helen Grant, Tom Tugendhat and Helen Whately, brought together 1000 young peo

Local MPs to Host Apprenticeship Fair

Helen Grant MP, Tracey Crouch MP, Helen Whately MP and Tom Tugendhat MP are inviting the press and broadcast media to attend the Maidstone Apprenticeship Fair on Friday 8th February 2019 at Mote Park Leisure Centre.