On Thursday 8th October, Jess Brown-Fuller, MP for Chichester, visited St Joseph’s CE Junior School in Chichester to join Chichester Children’s BookFest Patron, historical author and comedian Iszi Lawrence, for a school visit. Iszi gave a talk to pupils and presented each child with a signed copy of her historical fiction book, The Doomsday Cows. After the session, Jess took part in a Q&A with the school’s student ambassadors, answering questions about her work as an MP, her

Last week, I invited a group of parents and carers of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), to meet with Councillor Sam Raby, West Sussex County Council’s new Cabinet Member for Children and Young People. The event was a listening session to hear directly from families navigating a SEND system which too often feels exhausting, complex and adversarial. I am incredibly grateful to the parents who shared their experiences with us both and spoke honest

Jess Brown-Fuller MP has welcomed local students to Parliament for a dedicated work experience insight day.

Over the next few weeks, thousands of students will be heading off to universities across the country and feeling the excitement, uncertainty and opportunity that comes with Freshers Week. Many will be arriving here at the University of Chichester, and as a former Chichester student myself, I remember that bundle of nerves and anticipation all too well. Jess Brown-Fuller at the cross in Chichester I’d like to warmly welcome all those new students starting their university jou

MP for Chichester, Jess Brown-Fuller, has asked the Government what they are doing to ensure students can access post-16 education in rural and coastal areas. This issue has been raised at Jess’ regular advice surgeries and Q&A sessions and is a particular concern for families living on the manhood peninsula who have no access to post-16 courses unless they travel into the City. Jess raised the issue in relation to young people who are not in Education, Employment or Trai

Jess visited Compton and Up-Marden Primary School to speak to the Downland Village Schools Federation.

Jess visited Crimsham Farm in Pagham, to meet the team behind one of West Sussex's largest providers of alternative education.

Jess met with trustees of Chichester Children's BookFest, to hear about the charity's work bringing a love of reading to children.

Jess Brown-Fuller visited Chichester Free School, meeting with students and the school's leadership team to discuss her role as their Member of Parliament.

Jess Brown-Fuller visited Launchpad, an alternative provision based at the Lavant House site in Lavant, provided by Bishop Luffa School.

Jess Brown-Fuller has praised schools in Chichester for their success in achieving the School Games Mark Platinum and Gold Awards during the 2024/25 academic year.

Jess Brown-Fuller MP has welcomed local students to Parliament for a dedicated work experience insight day.

Jess Brown-Fuller spoke in Parliament about the issue of under-resourcing for SEND provision, citing a council overwhelmed to the point of stopping calls.

I have used many of my weekly columns since being elected to write about our broken Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) system, a system that is failing children, caregivers and teachers across the country. My inbox has always been inundated with parents describing an adversarial system that pits parents, teachers and local authorities against each other. But now it is full of parents concerned and confused about Government plans to fix it. That’s why, last we

Jess Brown-Fuller is hosting an online roundtable for parents and carers in Chichester to discuss SEND on 26 March.

Jess has praised Chichester High School for introducing lockable phone pouches to help curb mobile phone use during the school day.

Jess Brown-Fuller criticises the current state of the student loans system, highlighting soaring repayments disproportionately affect women and those who have caring responsibilities.

Jess Brown-Fuller raises concerns about teacher retention with the Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson, and highlights the University of Chichester’s inclusive teacher training programme.

Jess Brown-Fuller MP meeting parents navigating the SEND system.

Jess Brown-Fuller MP met with staff of the Special and Inclusive Education Department at the University of Chichester.