Backing our Schools

I am a strong advocate of good education and I am fighting for fair funding for our schools.

As well as visiting schools across the constituency, I have also met a number of pupils during school visits to the Parliamentary Education Centre.

Further details on how to book can be found here: https://www.parliament.uk/educationcentre

News

BBC Radio Leicester Interview on smartphones in classrooms

Wednesday, 20 June, 2018

Neil O'Brien, MP for Harborough, Oadby and Wigston was interviewed by BBC Radio Leicester on the 20th June 2018, to discuss the use of smartphones in classrooms.

The interview can be heard below:

Neil meets Robert Smyth pupils in Parliament

Monday, 18 June, 2018

Neil O'Brien, MP for Harborough, Oadby and Wigston met pupils from the Robert Smyth Academy during their recent visit to Parliament.

Pupils are currently undertaking work on a project concerning the suffragette's movement and the rights of women to vote.

Neil praises school’s new ‘community cuppa’ initiative

Friday, 4 May, 2018

Neil O’Brien, MP for Harborough, Oadby and Wigston, has praised Manor High School for their new community cuppa initiative, which he was invited to officially launch at the school.

Neil O'Brien MP - South Kilworth Primary School

Neil celebrates new school hall funding with South Kilworth Primary School

Thursday, 26 April, 2018

Neil O’Brien, MP for Harborough, joined South Kilworth Primary School recently, to celebrate the news of their funding award for the build of a new school hall. Following a tour of the school, Neil also met with pupils and their parents at the end of the school day.