Education
Education news from UK Parliament.
Unions questioned on the impact of Covid-19 on schools
The Education Committee examines the impact of Covid-19 on schools, pupils and teachers
09 July 2021
Committee to hold pre-appointment hearing with Government’s preferred candidate for Ofqual Chief Regulator
Committee to hold a pre-appointment hearing with Jo Saxton, the Government’s preferred candidate to become the next Chief Regulator of Ofqual
02 July 2021
ASau i edrych ar addysg uwch wedi Brexit
Committee to hold a one-off evidence session with representatives from Welsh universities on how UK Government policies have affected higher education in Wales
30 June 2021
Post-Brexit higher education in Wales to be explored by MPs
Committee to hold a one-off evidence session with representatives from Welsh universities on how UK Government policies have affected higher education in Wales
30 June 2021
Lords debates private members’ bills
Members discuss wellbeing, whistleblowing and cheating services for students. Learn more
28 June 2021
MPs to debate petition relating to Black history and cultural diversity in the curriculum
MPs to debate petition relating to Black history and cultural diversity in the curriculum
24 June 2021
Former Education Recovery Commissioner questioned on the Government’s Covid catch-up plans
The Education Committee also hears from the Education Policy Institute, OECD and European Federation of Education Employers
23 June 2021
‘Forgotten’ White working-class pupils let down by decades of neglect, MPs say
The Education Committee publishes report on the forgotten: how White working-class pupils have been let down, and how to change it
21 June 2021
Committee questions the Secretary of State
The Education Committee continues its ongoing scrutiny of the Department for Education
18 June 2021
Minister questioned on children in poverty
The Work and Pensions Committee looks at how best to measure child poverty
18 June 2021
Lords debates levelling up of opportunities for children
Members debate the education and health of children of the UK affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Catch up
18 June 2021
Teachers and doctors must be equipped for the digital world
The COVID-19 Committee has written to the Secretaries of State for Health and Education about the lack of IT equipment and training for GPs and teachers.
18 June 2021
Gavin Williamson MP and Ofsted give evidence in accountability hearings
Secretary of State Gavin Williamson and Ofsted’s Chief Inspector of Schools Amanda Spielman give evidence.
10 June 2021
Experts give evidence on prison education
Education Committee to question charities, governors’ association and Open University on learning in custody
28 May 2021
Prison education inquiry: Education Committee evidence session on employability, skills and training
The session will explore what is being done to help prisoners undertake education and training whilst in prison and move into jobs on release from custody
20 May 2021