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.

Jess Brown-Fuller MP visited Bishop Luffa School last Friday to meet members of the school’s debating society and take part in a lively discussion on politics, public speaking, and current affairs. The visit is part of Jess’ ongoing work to inspire young people to engage with politics, debate, and public life. During the visit, Jess joined students in a mini debate on school uniform, giving pupils the opportunity to test their arguments and experience a real-world debatin

By Jess Brown-Fuller Hundreds of concerned families have been in touch with me over recent weeks to call for a social media ban for under 16s, using Australia’s recent move to restrict social media as the example. It’s a debate and a conversation that I’m very alive to; with two children of my own, including one who is approaching the teenage years, the prevalence of screens in our household and the addictive nature of shorts on YouTube is a regular conversation with my husba

On Friday 28 November, Jess Brown-Fuller MP visited The Prebendal School in Chichester for a Q&A with students. The morning consisted of a tour around the school, which is attended by children aged 2 to 13 years old, followed by a Q&A session with students. Questions ranged from what it is like to be a woman in Parliament to the skills needed to become a Member of Parliament. Other topics raised were local healthcare, improving Chichester’s high street for young people an