Education
Education news from UK Parliament.
Headteachers and experts questioned on low uptake of physics and maths by girls
Science and Technology Committee examines why certain groups of children are underrepresented in STEM subjects
13 May 2022
Racial harassment in Higher Education: MPs ask how Government can address inequality
MPs will explore the effect of direct and indirect racism on university students and staff
13 May 2022
MPs investigate Government’s proposed changes to post-16 education
Education Committee examine the future of post-16 qualifications
22 April 2022
Lords debates multi-academy trusts
Members consider impact on the education of young people. Catch up
07 April 2022
Professional Qualifications Bill completes passage through parliament
Members consider Commons changes on consultation with devolved authorities. Catch up
06 April 2022
Lords debates five private members’ bills
Members discuss pensions, British Sign Language, game birds, glue traps and approved premises for substance testing. Catch up
28 March 2022
First session of post-16 education inquiry to investigate how UK compares to other OECD countries
Committee to take evidence from their inquiry on the future of post-16 qualifications
25 March 2022
MPs to investigate lower post-university employment rates for lower-income students
Education Committee questions key higher education stakeholders
18 March 2022
School Standards Minister questioned on Government support for Gypsy, Roma and Traveller pupils
Education Committee examine education challenges facing children and young people from Gypsy, Roma and Traveller backgrounds
11 March 2022
MPs explore diversity and inclusion in STEM education
Science and Technology Committee explore the underrepresentation of women, people from ethnic minority backgrounds and disabled people
11 March 2022
Disadvantaged pupils facing 'epidemic' of educational inequality
Education Committee publish report on the Government’s Catch-up programme
10 March 2022
Lords debates private members’ bills
Members consider careers guidance, disqualification from holding office in local government, taxi safety regulations and the creation of an Office for Demographic Change. Catch up
07 March 2022
Children’s minister to face MPs on children’s care homes
Minister questioned on Government’s support for children in care homes
24 February 2022
Education Committee launches new inquiry on careers education in schools
It will explore whether current careers advice provides young people with sufficient guidance about employment, training, and education.
27 January 2022
Ministers questioned on prison education
Education Committee questions Prisons Minister Victoria Atkins, MoJ, and Skills Minister Alex Burghart from DfE
13 January 2022