Category: Education
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NHS appointment secured for Brotton student
25 March 2025 A deaf young person from Brotton has had his hospital appointment brought forward by five months after Luke Myer MP stepped in to help. Faith contacted Luke because her son was struggling with his hearing while studying at Redcar & Cleveland College. He needed medical evidence to…
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£478,000 Investment to Boost Engineering Training in Teesside
New training rig will help over 400 local workers gain skills for major energy projects A major investment of nearly half a million pounds will help train hundreds of workers in Teesside as the region moves forward with new energy projects. The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) has announced…
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Luke Myer MP welcomes rollout of free breakfast clubs in local primary schools
Pilot to save families up to £450 a year and give children the best start to the day 27th February 2025 The Government is rolling out free breakfast clubs to the first 750 schools from after the Easter break, including four primaries in Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland, saving working…
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Luke Myer MP backs call for Ukrainian GCSEs in Parliament following meeting with Teesside refugee
24th February A year after their first meeting, Luke Myer MP again met with Ukrainian-Teessider Olha Pavliuk on the third anniversary of Putin’s brutal invasion, to mark the continued contributions of Ukraine’s displaced communities and raise vital concerns on their behalf. Speaking in Parliament on 24 February, Luke highlighted the…
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Luke Myer MP Visits King’s Academy: Championing Excellence and Inclusive Education
Luke Myer MP recently visited King’s Academy in Coulby Newham, where he met with Principal Simon Reader, Trust CEO Mark Pike, and school governors Councillor David Branson and James Ruddock. During his visit, Luke had a tour of the academy, and noted the impressive facilities and learning environment on offer.…
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Local MP Luke Myer Visits Freebrough Academy and Meets Principal Michael Garthwaite
Luke Myer, Member of Parliament for Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland, recently visited Freebrough Academy in Brotton to meet with Principal Michael Garthwaite, staff, and students. Freebrough is Luke’s former school, and he was proud to return to discuss inclusive and high-quality education and students’ achievements. During the visit, Principal…
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The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill
“Today, after months of work, the Government has tabled the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill, a significant step towards enhancing our education and care system. This Bill introduces several key measures: Despite these vital provisions, the Conservative Party amendment seeks to refuse the Bill a second reading, effectively aiming to…
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Luke Myer MP Celebrates UK Parliament Week with Local Schools and Scouts
Luke Myer MP marked UK Parliament Week by visiting schools across the constituency to answer students’ questions and hear their incredible ideas for improving local communities. The day was packed with engaging discussions and inspiring conversations, showcasing the talents and enthusiasm of young people in the area. Luke began the…
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Luke Myer MP visits Highcliffe Primary School
Luke Myer MP visited Highcliffe Primary School this morning, where children were all dressed up for Children in Need – lots of families had brought in amazing cakes to sell, to help raise money for the cause! 🐻 A huge well done to their Eco Warriors and School Council, who…
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Former Student Luke Myer MP meets Prior Pursglove political students
It was a special return to Prior Pursglove College for local MP Luke Myer, who joined Politics students on the 8th November for a lively and engaging discussion. As an alumnus of the college, Luke relished the chance to connect with current students, answering their questions and exchanging views on…
