Speeches

Check against delivery. First delivered to a rountable event hosted by Jisc in March 2025. My Journey with Careers Education My maiden speech in Parliament in...

Check against delivery. First delivered via a webinar to Captiva Learning about using Apprenticeship Levy funds in schools. The Apprenticeship Levy: Unlocking...

Check against delivery. First delivered to the St Martin's Group report launch in June 2025. I. Introduction: Acknowledging St Martin's Group and Setting the...

Check against delivery. First delivered to the Leadership Matters conference in Birmingham in May 2025. Thank you for that kind introduction. It is an immense...

Check against delivery. First delivered to NET Academies Trust 10th Anniversary event in May 2025. One of my most enjoyable activities as former MP was visiting...

It was good to be on the opening panel of the Aptem conference in Birmingham on May 15th, with Ben Rowland , Dr Mandy Crawford-Lee FRSA , Karen Kelly and...

Check against delivery. First delivered to the Apprenticeship Awards at Nottingham Trent University in May 2025. Good evening. It is an honour to join you at...

Check against delivery. First delivered to a Power to Connect event in Battersea Park in April 2025. Introduction: The Power of Digital Connection Good evening...

Check against delivery. First delivery to the Reach for the Sky Metaverse at Stansted Airport College in March 2025. Distinguished guests, industry partners...