Sarah Sutton

Mum to two gorgeous girls, former Chair @steppingstoneds, love working with Hampshire Parent Carer Network, passionate about using sign language.

[Alex Brewer MP 🔶 @alexbrewer]

Today I spoke in Westminster Hall about the crisis in SEND provision in Hampshire.

The entire system needs an overhaul, including ensuring provision of appropriate and reliable transport for our rural communities.

[Sarah Sutton @peaponderer]

So according to Sir Christopher women can’t do a job and be a parent! 😡

[Alex Brewer MP 🔶 @alexbrewer]

Astonishing comments from a Conservative MP about his party's leadership contest.
I have long fought for equal representation in public life. Unfortunately, views like this are still held by some and only serve to damage women's prospects.
@5050Parliament @fawcettsociety

[Sarah Sutton @peaponderer]

@alexbrewer @5050Parliament @fawcettsociety Just wow!! Sounds like we haven’t moved on from the 1960s when women were expected to give up jobs to raise children and work in the home!

[Alex Duke @AlexDuke2000]

Sir Ed Davey told me he's "deeply worried" about SEND Provision.
"I know how tough it is for parents who are struggling to get an EHCP, struggling with their local authority"
Adds that local authorities themselves have struggled and have been let down by central government. 1/6

[Sarah Sutton @peaponderer]

@AlexDuke2000 Hearing someone talk about carers from real lived experience was very moving and made me feel seen.

[Sarah Sutton @peaponderer]

Parents of children and young people with SEND, special educational needs and disabilities, are thrown into an adversarial system where they have to fight LAs to get their child/yp's needs met. It's exhausting, dehumanising and it doesn't work for anyone involved.

[Greatest Hits Radio Surrey & East Hampshire News @GHRSurrey]

The leader of the Liberal Democrats has visited a charity in Fleet today, and told us there’s a “real crisis” in support for SEND children and their families. Sir Ed Davey told ⁦@AlexDuke2000⁩ that he’s concerned about SEND Provision.

[Sarah Sutton @peaponderer]

Being Zoe's Mum is a privilege, being her carer is a challenge. Being an optimist, I tend not to dwell on it. That means frequently people don't see it. Hearing someone describe my life is powerful, it hurts, it's being seen. So proud to call @alexbrewer my friend and my MP.

[Sarah Sutton @peaponderer]

😍 so fabulous to have Alex back at SSDS today!

[Alex Brewer MP 🔶 @alexbrewer]

Today, I was delighted to welcome Lib Dem leader @edwardjdavey to North East Hampshire and introduce him to @SteppingStoneDS where I have worked for the past 5 years.
Supporting family carers is a key priority for me and for the @libdems - we need better conditions for carers.

[Sarah Sutton @peaponderer]

@alexbrewer @EdwardJDavey @SteppingStoneDS @LibDems Read more about @SteppingStoneDS and our families’ stories here… https://t.co/A1bUFgmRUF

[Sarah Sutton @peaponderer]

@alexbrewer @EdwardJDavey @SteppingStoneDS @LibDems Thanks so much for coming to visit, lovely to have you back and to introduce Ed to our families!

[Ed Davey @EdwardJDavey]

Earlier today, I visited @SteppingStoneDS with @alexbrewer, who made a huge impact running it before entering Parliament. The work they do for children with Down syndrome and their families is inspiring.

Had a great time meeting the kids and speaking with their amazing staff.

[Sarah Sutton @peaponderer]

@EdwardJDavey @SteppingStoneDS @alexbrewer Thanks so much for coming to visit Ed, making our families feel seen and heard!

[Sarah Sutton @peaponderer]

@LewisFarnworth3 @EdwardJDavey @SteppingStoneDS @alexbrewer Thank you - you can read more about the families @SteppingStoneDS supports, including mine here https://t.co/A1bUFgmRUF

[Greatest Hits Radio Surrey & East Hampshire News @GHRSurrey]

The leader of the Liberal Democrats has visited a charity in Fleet today, and told us there’s a “real crisis” in support for SEND children and their families. Sir Ed Davey told ⁦@AlexDuke2000⁩ that he’s concerned about SEND Provision.

[Sarah Sutton @peaponderer]

@GHRSurrey @AlexDuke2000 Great job @AlexDuke2000 let's explore this some more!

[Sarah Sutton @peaponderer]

When your former CEO bring her new boss to visit!

[Greatest Hits Radio Surrey & East Hampshire News @GHRSurrey]

@EdwardJDavey is visiting a charity in Fleet today along with local MP Alex Brewer.
The Liberal Democrat leader is speaking to families and staff at Stepping Stones DS, who support children and young people with Down Syndrome.

[Sarah Sutton @peaponderer]

@DSAInfo We’ll let you know as soon as we do when it’s going to be on!

[Sarah Sutton @peaponderer]

Today Zoe interviewed actor, model, Vogue cover star and author Ellie Goldstein. The interview, which will be shown on @cbbc’s @BBCNewsround follows the publication of Ellie's inspiring picture book autobiography.

[Sarah Sutton @peaponderer]

@MatthewStadlen Don’t forget Ranil Jayawardena….

[Sarah Sutton @peaponderer]

@catecclesstour @mumof3amigos another prime example!