Sharon was responding to a debate called by David Blunkett MP on the provision of free meals in colleges and FE institutions.

Sharon spoke during a Westminster Hall debate on the Government's proposed new tax to claw back child benefit from couples with a high earner. 

Sharon took part in the 5th day of debate on the Queen's Speech. The theme of the debate was the cost of living.

Sharon was asked to deliver the keynote speech for the 10th National Sure Start Conference at the Lowry Centre in Manchester.

Sharon was asked to speak at the National Society for Education in Art and Design Conference at the Baltic Art Gallery in Gateshead.

Sharon is President of Washington Mind, and was asked to speak to their meeting.

Sharon responded on behalf of the Labour Opposition to a Westminster Hall debate on dyslexia.

Sharon responded to a debate on School Food called by Andrew Gwynne MP on behalf of the Opposition.

Sharon was invited to give a keynote speech to the Pre School Learning Alliance 50th anniversary conference at Hammersmith Novotel.

Sharon was responding as Shadow Minister for Children and Families to a debate on Family Policy called by Conservative MP Jessica Lee.