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Labour and Co-operative MP for Norwich North.
Promoted by Norwich Labour on behalf of Alice Macdonald @ St Marks Church Hall, Norwich, NR1 3HL

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𝗔 𝗳𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘄𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗝𝗼𝗯𝘀 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗿!
It was a real honour to welcome Alice Macdonald, MP for Norwich North, who took the time to visit our stand and speak with us about the support Nova Training provides to young people aged 16+ across the Dereham area.

We also discussed the opportunities available through our training programmes and were delighted that Alice agreed to take part in a video highlighting the support and opportunities available to young people in the local community.

Despite the heat, it was a busy and productive day. We spoke with a number of young people who are looking to join us shortly, as well as parents keen to find out more about the different options available and how Nova Training can help young people take their next steps.

𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗱 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀, 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁:
https://novatraining.co.uk/course-listing

𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗮 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗹𝘆:
https://novatraining.co.uk/training-centres

𝘼 𝙝𝙪𝙜𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙠 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙩𝙤 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙬𝙝𝙤 𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙥𝙥𝙚𝙙 𝙗𝙮 𝙩𝙤 𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙖𝙠 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙪𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙛𝙞𝙣𝙙 𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚.

And a special thank you to Zaradan Rumbelow and Michelle McCluskey from Job Fairs by The Bridge for putting on another successful Jobs Fair.

𝙄𝙩 𝙬𝙖𝙨 𝙜𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙚 𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙞𝙩!

#NovaTraining #Norwich #Dereham #JobsFair #YoungPeople Training Skills Apprenticeships StandOutFromTheCROWD

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It was an absolute pleasure to speak at the Fertility Matters at Work event with local Watford businesses. I strongly encourage all Watford businesses to join me in signing the Fertility Pledge, offering paid leave to employees undergoing fertility treatment and creating an environment of support and understanding in the workplace. This not only makes a massive difference to employees who are going through this process, but also significantly improves a company’s productivity and retention. Link in bio!

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They tried to stop this. They failed. 🌈

Norfolk Reform wanted to ban Pride displays in our libraries. When @terryjermymp, @alicemlabour and I challenged it, they backed down.

Today, Hethersett Library has done something small that will mean the world to someone discovering who they are.

A Pride display might seem like a little thing. But to a young person wondering if they belong, it can be the reassurance they need to know they do.

That’s what a warm, welcoming community looks like. And it’s something I’ll always stand up for.

#Pride #SouthNorfolk #Norfolk #LoveIsLove #Libraries

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I’m honoured to be one of the photographers taking part in The 40% Project. This is MP for Norwich North, Alice Macdonald, photographed by me earlier this year for the project.

More than 130 women photographers from across the UK have come together to photograph all 265 women MPs elected after the 2024 General Election, creating a unique visual record of the first Parliament in British history where women make up more than 40% of MPs.

This isn’t about politics—it’s about photography preserving a historic moment for future generations. If the Kickstarter is successful, these portraits will be published as a book and become part of the national published record, with a copy deposited in the British Library. We have just a week to go before it ends!

I’d love for you to be part of making that happen.

If you believe this story deserves to be preserved, please consider supporting our Kickstarter or sharing it with your friends and networks. Every pledge and every share brings us one step closer to turning this extraordinary collaboration into a lasting legacy.

https://emea01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kickstarter.com%2Fprojects%2Fiar%2Fthe-40-project&data=05%7C02%7C%7C1350fe8fbfc34f9495e508dee3467181%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C639198088909606158%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=t4a3wYbQLjHuxj%2BcUqXt3L0JEo3q9mDHqdk%2Frnk%2FZ6U%3D&reserved=0

#The40PercentProject
#40PercentProject
#Kickstarter
#SupportIndependentPublishing

#Photography
PortraitPhotography
DocumentaryPhotography
WomenPhotographers
RoyalPhotographicSociety

WomenInParliament
WomensHistory
RepresentationMatters
BritishHistory
HerStory
WomenInLeadership

@RoyalPhotographicSociety
@RPSWomenInPhotography

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Supporting teachers and school leaders through all paths to parenthood is essential.

Fertility, baby loss, IVF, adoption and surrogacy are all part of creating sustainable school cultures and inclusive workforces.

Across education, there are schools and trusts already beginning to take meaningful steps in this space through more compassionate policies, supportive leadership and open professional conversations.

Workforce wellbeing is not separate from recruitment, retention and long term culture. It is also not separate from ensuring that students receive the highest quality of education.

These conversations matter.

Not quietly behind closed doors, but openly, compassionately and above all, professionally.

Thriving teachers build thriving schools.

#Education #SchoolLeadership #TeacherWellbeing #Fertility #IVF

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This week Dr Sara Polo (pictured), Professor Ismene Gizelis, and Dr Brian Phillips met with @jack_manners_ of @alicemlabour’s office to discuss combatting violence against women — including non-sexual violence. The meetings were via @senseaboutscience at #EvidenceWeek. We look forward to continuing the discussion!

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I honestly never imagined we would still be here fighting this hard just for our child to access the education and support he is entitled to.

After months and months of tribunal proceedings, endless reports, thousands spent on professional evidence and constant stress, our hearing has now been vacated with less than 24 hours notice and pushed back until September.

Meanwhile, Oliver remains in a school placement that cannot meet his needs.

Every professional report points towards specialist provision. Even large parts of Sections B & F are now mostly agreed and clearly show the level of support he needs. Yet despite this, the Local Authority still haven’t suggested a suitable placement or properly worked with us to find one.

Instead, we’ve faced repeated missed deadlines, delays and silence while watching our son struggle.

What people don’t see behind tribunal cases is the impact it has on the child and the family. The anxiety. The exhaustion. The emotional breakdowns. The financial pressure. Rearranging life around hearings and reports. Trying to stay strong while watching your child slowly lose confidence in a setting that simply isn’t right for them.

Oliver is now moving into some of the most important years of his education leading towards GCSEs. He already lost years of stable schooling during Covid and time is slipping away while we continue fighting for the support he should already have.

We are not asking for luxury or special treatment. We are asking for appropriate education, support and a setting where our son can feel safe, understood and able to learn.

Right now, I feel exhausted, heartbroken and honestly desperate for help.

If anyone has been through SEND tribunal, delays with EHCPs or fighting for specialist placement and know who to contact to be heard.... please let me know! Families should not have to fight this hard just to get their children an education!!!

#SEND #EHCP #SENDTribunal #AutismSupport #SpecialEducationalNeeds

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Without jinxing it, it looks like the sun might actually stay out all day… which feels like a good sign ☀️

This is our final call to action.

.. And we really need you there. This is our chance to show how much this matters to us — how much we care about our profession, that we want to work, and that we believe in a workforce that’s safe, sustainable, and able to provide high quality care to women and families.

But we also want it to be enjoyable. It’s about taking a moment to acknowledge how hard we work every day, and to feel proud of what we do.

We’d love to see you there 🤍

City Hall, Norwich | 2pm

#norwich #norwichmums #newlyqualifiedmidwives #fundfuturemidwives

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4 days to go.

We’re hoping for a great turnout!

Bring friends, bring family.
Everyone welcome 🤝

📍 City Hall, Norwich
🗓️ 18 April
⏰ 2pm

#norwich #norwichmums #studentmidwives #midwives

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Standing in front of Big Ben… canes up… making a point.

I’m incredibly proud to have been part of the Life on Pause petition walk with @rnib and @canseecantsee_ 🙏🏼

This wasn’t just a walk.
This was a statement.

That blind and partially sighted people won’t accept being left behind.
That “life on pause” isn’t good enough.
That things need to change.

Standing there with Claire, raising our canes… that moment meant something.

I’m proud of everyone who helped make this happen.
Proud of the voices behind it.
Proud to play my part.

And we’re not done yet @wesstreeting @alicemlabour @visionnorfolk @retina_uk

#LifeOnPause #RNIB #BlindAwareness #AccessibilityMatters DisabilityRights

Image description:
Standing outside Big Ben in London, Claire and I are holding our white canes raised above our heads in a strong, defiant pose. I’m on the left wearing a light blazer and White, black & Red Nike Air Jordan trainers, smiling, while Claire stands on the right in a black jacket and gloves, also smiling. Our canes cross in the middle, creating a powerful visual of unity. A bright “POW!” graphic sits above us. The sky is grey, but the energy in the image is bold and confident, showing strength, visibility, and pride.

There is a bright orange and yellow sticker that says POW at the top right hand corner to emphasise the power of the moment.

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Newly qualified midwives deserve more than just a congratulations on qualification — they deserve job opportunities 💙

Join us as we stand together in support of the @fundfuturemidwivesuk campaign, to raise our voices, support our future midwives, and advocate for the care we need to care for others.

📍 City Hall, Norwich
📆 18 April, 2026
🕐 2pm

Because supporting midwives means supporting every family they care for.

#eastofengland #norfolkmidwives #MidwivesMatter #norwichmums #norwich

📸 @fundfuturemidwivesuk

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A truly inspiring day at the House of Commons, Westminster 🏛️

Grateful to have attended a roundtable discussion on the future policy asks of the Ruby Bishop Inclusive Physical Education and Equal Access to PE Act and to be part of important conversations driving change.📝

Proud to continue pushing my campaign to tackle discrimination within physical education lessons—because every young person deserves equal access to pe, the opportunity to feel included, and the chance to thrive without barriers.🧩

From not being invited to sports awards or represented within PE, to now helping shape conversations and future polices in Parliament… we’re only just getting started 💫

Thank you to @alicemlabour & @drmarietidball for the invite🙌🏻

Excited for what comes next.💭
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#disabilityawareness #education #physicaleducation

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