Long awaited Schools White Paper brings major reforms Thursday, 5 March, 2026 It was a long time in the coming. You might expect a Schools White Paper to be published in the first few months after a change of government; this one has taken a year and a half. Some of what is proposed is sensible. Stating that school Trusts will be at the heart of the system brings some helpful clarity for the sector, although it is at odds somewhat with other government legislation that... Articles for the Herald and Post
Improving cycling provision locally 8th September 2020 Damian met with local councillors from Binsted Parish Council last week to discuss ideas on how to boost cycling in the local area, and how provisions for... Local News
Eat Out to Help Out boosts support for business 4th September 2020 The article below was written by Damian and published in the Herald group of papers on the 3rd September: "Even as the Eat Out to Help Out scheme entered its... Local News
Ahead of schools reopening tomorrow 2nd September 2020 Damian thanked everyone in East Hampshire schools - heads, teachers, support staff - for all they have been doing to be ready for the full return this week... Westminster News
Time to get back to school 31st August 2020 The article below was written by Damian and published in the Herald group of papers on the 27th August: "'Summer learning loss’ is the term academics give to... Local News
Celebrating VJ Day, 75 years on 24th August 2020 The article below was written by Damian and published in the Herald group of papers on 20th August: "Last weekend saw the 75th anniversary of victory over Japan... Local News
Visit to Connect4Summer event 14th August 2020 Today Damian visited Weyford Junior School to see this year's innovative Connect4Summer family holiday activities programme in action. Connect4Summer is part of... Local News
New focus on health and exercise 10th August 2020 This article was written by Damian and published in the Herald group of papers on the 6th August: "Ask someone what they think are the upsides to the pandemic... Local News
Disinformation: a lesson from America 3rd August 2020 This article was written by Damian and published in the Herald group of papers on the 30th July: "The long-awaited Russia Report from the Intelligence and... Local News
Celebrating the best of Hampshire 26th July 2020 The article below was written by Damian and published in the Herald group of papers on the 23rd July: "Last week the Hampshire flag was raised outside the... Local News
