Will Forster has been a vocal advocate for vulnerable children, particularly in the case of Sara Sharif. After her tragic death, he called for an urgent inquest to understand how authorities failed to protect her.
Will also raised the issue in Prime Minister’s Questions, pressing for a comprehensive review of the circumstances surrounding her death.
He continues to push for a full inquiry, emphasising the need for systemic reforms to protect children and prevent similar tragedies in the future.
Schools play a critical role not just in education, but in safeguarding and supporting children’s wellbeing. They are often the place where concerns about a child’s welfare are identified, and the support they provide extends far beyond the classroom.
Last week marked two years since the General Election. It’s been whirlwind, working to deliver change under an endlessly changing government. Despite the turmoil, I’m incredibly proud of what I’ve achieved in these two years.
Surrey has the third largest local authority spend on home-to-school transport in the country. Despite this, many parents and carers in Woking contact me because they are still struggling to get the home- to-school transport that their children need.
Protecting vulnerable children has been central to my work since being elected as Woking’s MP – whether that be improving child protection rules following the appalling murder of Sara Sharif or supporting children with special educational needs.
Woking MP Will Forster has demanded Surrey County Council reconsider its decision to end the free school meal holiday voucher scheme, warning that vulnerable children could lose an important safety net.
Will Forster, Liberal Democrat MP for Woking, has called for urgent government support for Woking High School and asked Sir Keir Starmer during Prime Minister’s Questions to visit the school to inspect the crumbling classrooms himself.