Supporting education and Woking's schools

Jonathan Lord MP Speaking in the House of Commons Chamber

Ensuring that Woking has Good and Outstanding Schools for families in every corner of our constituency is a prime commitment. This also includes ensuring that our special educational needs and disability (SEND) sector meets the needs of local requirements and I am currently working with my Surrey colleagues to hold Surrey County Council to account. 

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Jonathan Congratulates Woking's Young Musician of the Year

I was recently delighted to attend the Woking Young Musician of the Year concert - a fantastic celebration of musical talent across Woking and the local area. Below is Leah, who gave an amazing performance and won one of the key prizes.

Jonathan Visits Westfield School

Jonathan was pleased to visit Westfield Primary School and meet with Headteacher, Mrs Hing, Deputy Headteacher Mrs McPhee to discuss the excellent work of Westfield School teachers, pupils and staff. Jonathan Lord MP said "I was delighted to once again visit Westfield Primary School and discus

Jonathan Lord MP meets with Surrey County Council to discuss SEND provision

On Wednesday afternoon, Jonathan Lord MP, together with his Surrey MP colleagues, met with Surrey County Council to discuss Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provision for children across the county and the challenges it has been facing.   Jonathan Lord MP commented, "A number

Old Woking Community Centre Secures Vital Funding

Surrey County Council's Cabinet will be asked to agree nearly £1 million from Your Fund Surrey towards the rebuilding of Old Woking Community Centre. The current building, while well-used and supported by the community, is a large and inefficient 1960s building.

Jonathan Lord MP raises BTEC qualifications with Boris Johnson at PMQ's

  Jonathan Lord MP today raised the matter of BTEC qualifications with Boris Johnson at Prime Minister's Questions.   Jonathan praised the outstanding work and successes of Woking College, and asked the Prime Minister whether he agrees that we should protect student choice.  

Jonathan Lord MP elected Vice Chairman of the APPG for Sixth Form Education

Jonathan Lord MP is pleased to have been elected Vice Chairman of the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Sixth Form Education.   Jonathan commented, 'I keep in very close touch with Woking College so this involvement with the APPG will help me to represent their interests even better wi