Following the statement on the humanitarian situation in Gaza, James Sunderland seeks confirmation from the Government that everything possible is being done with the Israelis to ensure that non-combatants in Gaza are being supported and are not being inadvertently targeted or hit
James Sunderland urges the Government to release additional funding for Bracknell Forest Council to support the special education needs and disability (SEND) units at Sandhurst and Edgbarrow schools and to commit to fully funding the new SEND school in Crowthorne.
Following the Government statement on the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman’s investigation into the way that changes to the state pension age were communicated to women born in the 1950s, James Sunderland seeks a personal message from the Secretary of State to campaigners (WASPI women).
James Sunderland leads a debate on the Cadet Expansion Programme expanding the Combined Cadet Force into more and more state schools. He recalls his personal experiences and highlights the benefits of CCF, and other cadet and youth movements, not just to young people, but also the school and the local community.
James Sunderland speaks in a debate on SEND provision seeking easier access and better outcomes for pupils. He welcomes the Government’s ‘safety valve’ programme to provide real expertise to help authorities better use their resources and manage spending on SEND.
Following the Government statement on countering extremism and building greater national resilience and social cohesion, James Sunderland says politicians have a responsibility to dial down the rhetoric, not exploit divisions for political gain, and work together to achieve that.