Esther McVey MP speaks in a debate at the impact of VAT on private school fees for children with SEND Wednesday, 11 September, 2024 Esther McVey has warned more must be done to tackle the “unacceptable” long delays for children with special educational needs and disabilities to access care plans – with some in Cheshire waiting nearly a year for help. Councils have a legal limit of 20 weeks to issue an Education, Health, and Care Plan (EHCP) after the school or parent asks for it. The Tatton MP said all three councils covering... Speeches in Parliament
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'We must all do everything in our power to protect lives' - an article by Health Secretary Matt Hancock 14th March 2020 An article by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Rt Hon Matt Hancock MP. Published 14th March 2020. The coronavirus outbreak is the biggest... Articles
Esther's charity helps local students 3rd March 2020 Students who took part in an educational programme aimed at helping young girls reach for the stars have met the creator behind the idea – who happens to be... Local News
Esther asks Cheshire East to support Tatton bus routes 27th February 2020 An MP is demanding assurances from council chiefs her constituents will benefit from a Government cash injection to subsidise buses – after she was told routes... Local News
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