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Ofsted news from UK Parliament.
Quality of early years education up for debate in the Lords
Members discuss importance of early years education since the Covid-19 pandemic. Catch up
01 December 2023
Can Ofsted inspections be improved? Education Committee launches new inquiry
The Education Committee today launches a new inquiry that will examine the way Ofsted inspects schools
13 June 2023
House of Lords Podcast: secondary education and integrating care
Find out why House of Lords committees are looking into education for 11- to 16-year-olds and integrating primary and community care.
27 March 2023
Committee questions Ofsted’s Chief Inspector
Education Committee examines the work of the regulator since its last accountability session
21 November 2022
Lords continues further scrutiny of Schools Bill at report stage
Members discuss making defibrillators available in schools and more as detailed examination continues. Catch up
19 July 2022
Three private members' bills in the Lords
Members discuss hereditary peers, cigarette health warnings and addition of environment to the national curriculum. Catch up
06 December 2021
Lords debates government policy on new teachers
Initial Teacher Training, recruitment and the supply of teachers on the agenda. Catch up
19 November 2021
Education Committee examines the state of teaching in England’s prisons
The Education Committee question Ofsted and teaching providers
17 September 2021
Lords debates private members’ bills at second reading
Members discuss proposed laws on employment rights for workers, state school assemblies and entry into the UK for refugee family members. Learn more
13 September 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
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
Private members' bills complete passage through Parliament
Bills await Royal Assent
27 April 2021
Awarding of student grades: Education Committee to question Nick Gibb and Ofqual
Minister for School Standards will take questions on the arrangements being put in place this summer to determine student grades
05 March 2021
Education Committee scrutinises the science behind school closures
Education explores the scientific evidence behind the decision to close schools during the latest national lockdown
15 January 2021
Statement on Autumn opening of education settings
Education Secretary makes statement on wider opening of education and early years settings
02 July 2020