Children and families
Children and families news from UK Parliament.
How does financial exclusion affect the young?
Financial Exclusion Committee takes evidence on Tuesday 11 October at 10.40am
11 October 2016
Fostering in England inquiry launched
Education Committee launches inquiry into foster carers support and treatment, and care places availability
07 October 2016
Children's charities and internet crime prevention experts discuss online safety
Communications Committee takes evidence on Tuesday 13 September at 3.30pm
13 September 2016
MPs debate domestic abuse victims in family law courts
On 15 September MPs took part in a Chamber debate on domestic abuse victims in family law courts
07 September 2016
MPs debate the missing Chibok schoolgirls in Nigeria
On 8 September MPs took part in a Westminster Hall debate on the missing Chibok schoolgirls in Nigeria.
01 August 2016
Unaccompanied child migrants failed by EU Member States
EU Home Affairs Sub-Committee published report on unaccompanied migrant children on 26 July 2016
26 July 2016
Online safety and psychology experts give evidence
Communications Committee takes evidence on Tuesday 19 July at 3.30pm
18 July 2016
Too much information? Lords to investigate children and the internet
Communications Committee launches new inquiry into children and the internet
18 July 2016
Families must be assured of access when free childcare extended
Public Accounts Committee publishes report on the providing of 15 hours of free childcare
15 June 2016
Creation of social work regulator is matter for Parliament not ministers
Constitution Committee publishes report on the Children and Social Work Bill
09 June 2016
Sexual harassment and violence in schools discussed with experts
Women and Equalities Committee holds roundtable session with experts working in schools across the country
06 June 2016
Nick Boles questioned on pregnancy and maternity discrimination
Women and Equalities Committee examine the Government's commitment to tackling pregnancy and maternity discrimination
23 May 2016
Debate on the effect of universal credit on children
On 10 May MPs took part in a Chamber debate on the effect of universal credit on children
06 May 2016
DfE officials questioned on Government's social work reform
Education Committee questions Minister and Chief Social Worker
03 May 2016
Up to 21,000 pregnant women leave jobs because of safety risks
Women and Equalities Committee examines pregnancy and maternity discrimination, employees' rights and employers' responsibilities
25 April 2016