Helen Hayes MP

Yesterday we welcomed Helen Hayes MP to the Department to deliver a thought-provoking Public Seminar on Solving the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Crisis.

Thank you Helen for delivering such an insightful seminar 💡

Watch the recording on YouTube: bit.ly/3KGOo5p

A screenshot of a Parliamentary written question to the Department for Transport, answered on 1st December. Helen Hayes MP asked the Secretary of State for Transport if she will take steps to ensure the recall of diesel vehicles found to use defeat devices. Simon Lightwood MP answered: The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency’s Market Surveillance Unit (MSU) is investigating cases of possible non-compliant diesel emissions in cars and vans. The investigations aim to ensure any non-compliance found is fixed as soon as reasonably possible, working together with manufacturers to achieve real-world impacts on air quality. Where an investigation into the emissions has identified emissions that do not meet the required standard, the MSU will work with the manufacturer to implement improvement plans and, where necessary, recall affected vehicles.

Thank you @helenhayes.bsky.social for asking this question about the recall of #Diesel vehicles fitted with defeat devices.

We're glad to have it confirmed by @simonlightwood.org.uk that the Market Surveillance Unit will recall vehicles where necessary.

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Helen Hayes MP with a World AIDS Day banner

Today is World AIDS Day, a poignant day for all who have lost loved ones to AIDS, but also a hopeful day because now people with HIV who are receiving treatment have normal life expectancy & with better awareness, prevention & access to treatment zero HIV transmissions can be achieved #WorldAIDSDay

Thank you to all who came to Tulse Hill today including @helenhayes.bsky.social MP & @carolinerussell.bsky.social AM & @bellribeiroaddy.bsky.social MP. If you haven't signed the petition to the Mayor @london.gov.uk calling for action on the gyratory please do: ipetitions.com/petition/a-cal…

On the sixth anniversary of the Fishmongers’ Hall terror attack, we remember Saskia Jones & Jack Merritt who tragically lost their lives.

They will remain in our thoughts, as will our emergency services & the Londoners who bravely put themselves in danger that day to help others.

Met with Education Committee Chair @helenhayes.bsky.social to raise the concerns I’m hearing from parents and schools about a SEND system at breaking point.

Families are facing long waits, transport issues and stressful tribunals.

UNISON team in front of Stars In Our Schools banner at Parliamentary event.

Helen Hayes MP with UNISON team at Stars In Our Schools parliamentary event.

Emma Lewell MP with Stars In Our Schools cut out cardboard frame.

UNISON team in front of Stars In Our Schools banner at Parliamentary event.

✨ In honour of #StarsinOurSchools day this Friday, UNISON held a parliamentary event to celebrate the incredible work of school support staff and give them the chance to share urgent school issues with MPs.

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Reading for pleasure – MPs launch new inquiry to explore how to keep joy of reading alive - Committees - UK Parliament Amid a worrying decline in the number of children reading for pleasure, the Education Committee has launched a new inquiry to understand how reading can be nurtured, and what its benefits are. 

We are delighted to hear that the Education Select Committee, chaired by @helenhayes.bsky.social, have launched an inquiry to explore how to keep the joy of reading alive.

We believe this starts in the earliest years of childhood. 🧵

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MP @helenhayes.bsky.social, Chair of Education Select Committee is the first keynote to address the #AEPConference2025, speaking on reform of the SEND system & recognising the vital role of EPs in delivering an inclusive education system to ensure the best support for all children and young people.

Cllr Nanda Manley-Browne, Florence Eshalomi MP, Helen Hayes MP and a member of the armed forces, at the memorial window in Lambeth Town Hall

The Celtic cross war memorial at St Stephen’s Church, South Dulwich

Helen Hayes MP at the African and Caribbean War Memorial on Windrush Square

Councillors and community members with Helen Hayes MP at the Vincennes memorial

A moving Remembrance Sunday across Dulwich & West Norwood: at Lambeth Town Hall, St Stephen’s South Dulwich, the African & Caribbean war memorial on Windrush Square and the Vincennes Estate.

In grateful remembrance of all who have served.

#WeWillRememberThem #LestWeForget

October saw our AGM, which was attended by our ambassador @helenhayes.bsky.social and, most importantly, our star volunteers. The work all our volunteers do is indispensable - whether assisting at groups, giving lifts, helping at our parties, befriending or delivering our newsletters.

Helen Hayes and Lucy Powell

Huge congratulations Lucy Powell, elected Deputy Leader of the Labour Party today.

I know Lucy will be a strong and collegiate voice for the whole of our Labour movement right across the UK 🌹

Helen Hayes and Lucy Powell

Helen Hayes and Lucy Powell talking to a member of the public on the doorstep

A group of Labour Party campaigners

Helen Hayes and Lucy Powell walking down a street

I was delighted to welcome Lucy Powell to Dulwich & West Norwood yesterday.

I’m proud to be supporting Lucy for Deputy Leader of the Labour Party.

If you are a Labour Party member your ballot should have arrived. Please vote for Lucy!

Great to join @helenhayes.bsky.social and members in Dulwich and West Norwood today to speak to voters and talk about my campaign.

We have crucial elections in London next May and we’ll only win by reuniting our broad voter coalition and the country.

Delighted to welcome Education Select Committee Chair @helenhayes.bsky.social to the launch of the 3rd cohort of @challengepartners.bsky.social pioneering #SEND Developmental Peer Review today. 1/3

@helenhayes.bsky.social thanks so much for visiting @thestrokeassoc.bsky.social stand at #Lab25 and supporting stroke. The UK's 1.4 million stroke survivors need as many parliamentary champions as possible👃

Helen Hayes warns unfair apprenticeship system is failing young people – LabourList A system "heavily weighted towards university" is letting down a generation of young people, chair of the education select committee Helen Hayes has warned. Speaking…

Helen Hayes warns unfair apprenticeship system is failing young people
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Thank you @helenhayes.bsky.social for speaking with us at #LabourConference about the issues currently faced by terminally ill people 💛

A panel of speakers sits at a long table in front of a packed audience during a discussion on curriculum and assessment reform. Banners for Cambridge OCR and the Education Policy Institute are visible, with a presentation slide displayed on a screen behind the panel

Packed room today for our discussion on curriculum and assessment reform with @helenhayes.bsky.social and @cambridgeocr.bsky.social

Great to connect with @helenhayes.bsky.social to discuss how we can keep driving progress on cancer outcomes. Thanks for stopping by our stand at #Lab25!

Mark with Helen Hayes MP and a sign saying end child poverty

Really good to catch up with House of Commons Education Committee Chair @helenhayes.bsky.social

Always love Helen’s commitment to improve children’s lives, and value her support for our work @childrenssociety.bsky.social

#Lab25

Helen Hayes MP holding a copy of the Solving the SEND crisis report

Helen Hayes MP being interviewed by a journalist and camera operator

Helen Hayes MP on a TV screen with a backdrop of Parliament

Helen Hayes MP being interviewed by a journalist and filmed

I’m delighted to launch the Education Select Committee’s report ‘Solving the SEND Crisis’ today

My thanks to everyone who submitted evidence to our inquiry, committee members & our team

Our recommendations set out a blueprint for SEND reform & we hope will inform the Government’s white paper

Helen Hayes MP and Candice James

Four people including Helen Hayes MP and the Mayor of Lambeth, one of whom is holding a large decorative fan

Two adults serving cake under a gazebo

Helen Hayes MP with three children one of whom is kicking a ball

I’ve enjoyed visiting some of our brilliant local holiday activities & food (HAF) programmes this summer

I’m really pleased that the government has confirmed further HAF funding for the next 3 years

It is vital for tackling poverty & delivering opportunity for our children

Very best wishes to children, teachers, support staff & everyone getting ready to start the new school & college year this week 📚✏️📖🖌️📐🎨🎵🏐 #NewTerm

Best of luck to everyone receiving A-level, T-level & BTEC results today 🤞

Congratulations on your achievements & all your hard work! 👏🤩🌟

Please don’t worry if you didn’t get the results you hoped for. There are many options open to you & this won’t define your future 🥰

Amazing Lionesses, inspiring us all. Congratulations! #Euros25 #LionessesBringingItHome #LionessesRoar 🏆🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿❤️

Thanks so much to @helenhayes.bsky.social for highlighting our #ReadingRights campaign with Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social in the House of Commons yesterday.

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Helen Hayes MP holding a copy of the Education Select Committee report on Children’s Social Care

Today the Education Select Committee publishes our report on Children’s Social Care

Current outcomes for care leavers are unacceptable & that has to change

Our recommendations seek to improve the care children receive & we call for a National Offer for care leavers. #childrenssocialcare

Ministers Must Tackle 'Moral Failures' In Care Leavers System, Says Committee A new education committee report has urged the government to tackle the “broken” children’s care system.

A new education committee report has urged the government to tackle the “broken” children’s care system

Committee chair Labour's @helenhayes.bsky.social said ministers must address the “moral failure” of children falling into homelessness and unemployment after leaving care