Championing Education

Shirebrook Academy

Our education services do a phenomenal job with our constituency but with no provision for post-16 and one of the highest computer illiteracy rates in the region more must be done to tackle both of these issues.

 

Mark Fletcher MP brings up Bolsover's lack of Post-16 Provision in the Chamber - 2nd March 2020
Today In the chamber, I asked ministers from the Department of Education what was is being done to bolster provisions for post-16 education in our constituency.

News

Mark Fletcher MP visits OUTSTANDING Pinxton School

This morning I had the absolute pleasure of meeting Anne Ingle, headteacher of Pinxton Village Academies, part of the Flying High Trust. I visited Longwood and John King Infant schools.

New Sixth Form coming soon to Bolsover

It's been a tremendous day in Bolsover following the announcement this morning that we will soon have post-16 education in the constituency ! I've spent the day in Bolsover, meeting with Matt Hall, Headteacher at Bolsover School, Tim Croft of Redhill Academy Trust, Kathryn Mitchell and Professor Ke

Mark speaks with Education Secretary about Bolsover's new Sixth Form

I am absolutely delighted to announce that after nearly four years of hard work and campaigning, the Government have accepted the 16-19 Free School application from The Bolsover School - meaning Post-16 education is returning to the Bolsover Constituency! 

Tibshelf Primary School Petition

Tibshelf Primary School Petition This is your last chance to sign our petition for a new, combined, primary school for Tibshelf. Both myself and local County Councillor, Cllr James Barron - Tibshelf Division, are in favour of these proposals but we need your support! That's why we're asking you

School Funding Announcement

Our schools will receive record funding in 24/25 with per pupil funding at around £6,000. Schools will now get more money for pupils than ever before. Every pupil in England is set to benefit.  More staff, Better classroom materials, School running costs covered.

Bolsover School bid for Post-16 Education

*We need YOUR support* The Redhill Academy Trust (RHAT), which runs The Bolsover School, has submitted an application to the Department of Education to open an age 16-19 mainstream free school in Bolsover.