Island MP Bob Seely has received written confirmation that Island schools will receive a significant increase in funding for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
MP Bob Seely is calling on the Island’s business community for their reaction to budget steps announced on Wednesday (11 March) to mitigate against the effects of Coronavirus.
Island MP Bob Seely says he has been assured by Island health bosses that plans are in place on the Isle of Wight to tackle any cases of coronavirus, or COVID-19, as it is now termed.
MP Bob Seely has reiterated to Government Ministers that the Island has additional costs to bear when it comes to healthcare, because it is separated from the mainland.
Children and Families Minister – Vicky Ford - confirmed to Island MP Bob Seely that the Isle of Wight would benefit from nearly £850,000 of funding for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Island MP Bob Seely underwent a round of questioning by children from Carisbrooke Primary’s Pupil Parliament when he visited the school today (14 February).
Island MP Bob Seely has today (10 February) asked a Home Office Minister for details of the number of additional police officers Hampshire Constabulary can expect to receive during this parliament.
