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Every school bar one in Steve Brine's Winchester & Chandler's Ford constituency is ranked 'Good' our 'Outstanding' by Ofsted, an impressive feat and testament to the hard work of local teachers, parents and pupils. Watch Steve make this point at PMQs.

Local MP Steve Brine made supporting schools one of his top priorities from the moment he was elected and one of his energetic campaigns during his first term was to lead calls for much needed new primary school places in Winchester. He keeps close tabs on the position in Chandler's Ford where school place planning must stay ahead of demand.

Conservative-led Hampshire County Council responded to that campaign with a £10m plan to the relief of families across the city. This brought 420 new primary places online for September 2014 and included expansions at St Peter's, All Saints and Weeke plus the creation of Hampshire's first 'all-through' school at The Westgate. With a nursery on-site, young people can now experience education on the Westgate site from 4-16.

Steve has also championed the move to Academy status (where driven by local parents and governing bodies) at Perins School in Alresford and Thornden in Chandler's Ford. Both school are Outstanding and hugely popular; the Alresford school now being part of a MAT (Multi Academy Trust) bringing the previously failing Sun Hill Juniors in the town under its' wing. Steve opposed his own Government's muted plans to force all schools to academise in 2016.

The MP regularly visits local schools, often taking part in Q&A sessions with children and hosts visits to Westminster's Education Centre. Email the team if you would like Steve to visit or find out more about Visiting Westminster.

Steve also serves as a Trustee on the University of Winchester Academy Trust which will run the new school at Kings Barton.

The constituency also has some world renowned schools in the private sector - Winchester College, Twyford School, Sherborne House, Princes' Mead and St Swithuns - and Steve Brine maintains good relationships with each of them.

Steve is also Chair of the influential All-Party Group for Children & Early Years in Parliament and campaigns to address the serious challenges facing this sector.

Pictured; Steve brought the Premier League trophy to Weeke School in Winchester as part of their Primary Stars programme, chatting with parents at Harestock Primary School, meeting pupils at Oliver's Battery Primary School and addressing a public meeting on the need for new school places at The Westgate School shortly after being elected in 2010.

See below Steve's strong track record of work in this area ...

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Landmark sixth form report launched

Monday, 15 May, 2023

Local MP, Steve Brine, has attended a reception in the Houses of Parliament hosted by the Sixth Form Colleges Association to launch their new collection of works : "Sixth Form Matters'.

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Special coronation visit to Westminster Abbey for MP

Thursday, 11 May, 2023

Just days after the Coronation of King Charles III, Steve Brine MP had the special opportunity to see the Coronation Chair in place at Westminster Abbey.

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A visit to Pilgrims School

Friday, 28 April, 2023

Winchester MP, Steve Brine, paid a visit to The Pilgrims School today as part of his constituency Friday.

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MP welcomes record funding for local schools

Thursday, 27 April, 2023

Steve Brine has welcomed extra funding from the Government, providing schools in Winchester and Chandler’s Ford with £2,716,697 in extra funding across this year and next for primary schools and secondary schools in England.

MP raises cost of ‘free’ school meals for infant children

Tuesday, 25 April, 2023

Steve Brine MP has led a debate in the House of Commons on universal infant free school meals.

The experienced MP for Winchester & Chandler's Ford was joined by a number of cross-party MPs who shared their thoughts, and those from their constituencies, on the important subject.

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MP Visits Merdon Junior School To Boost Kids' Online Safety

Friday, 21 April, 2023

Steve Brine MP has visited Merdon Junior School in Chandler’s Ford to discuss online safety with the children in a special assembly.

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New Peter Symonds College building opened by ex-head

Friday, 21 April, 2023

A sixth-form college in Winchester has marked the official opening of its new building with the former principal it is named after returning to cut the ribbon. 

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End of term visit to Peter Symonds

Friday, 31 March, 2023

Steve Brine visited Peter Symonds College today as the end of term loomed.

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MP joins St Swithun Wells children for 'hot chocolate Friday'

Friday, 3 March, 2023

Steve Brine MP visited St Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School during a busy Friday in Chandler's Ford.

The MP used the chance to catch-up with new headteacher, Anne-Marie Jordan, as well as a number of other staff members during a walk around the school site.

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Itchen Abbas Primary School visit the House

Tuesday, 31 January, 2023

Children from Itchen Abbas Primary School came to the House of Commons today.

The Foxes class, made up of Year 5 and Year 6 students, made the trip up to Westminster with teachers Mr Bogan and Mr Robbins as well as some parent helpers.

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