Schools
Schools news from UK Parliament.
Education Committee session to examine adequacy of children’s homes for children with special educational needs
The Education Committee continues its inquiry on Children’s Homes
11 November 2021
Applications open for schools to take part in youth engagement programme
The Committee has opened applications for schools and colleges to take part in its pioneering youth engagement programme.
08 November 2021
MPs to hold a general debate on the provision of school-based counselling services
MPs to hold a general debate on the provision of school-based counselling services
05 November 2021
Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty to give evidence to Education Committee on Covid vaccination of children
Professor Chris Whitty is to face questions from the Education Committee on the possible inclusion of children in the Government’s Covid-19 vaccination programme
13 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
Exams regulator and minister to face questions on summer results and plans for next academic year
Committee to question England’s exams regulator Ofqual
16 August 2021
Get joined-up to support vulnerable children and Family Hubs, Lords urge
A letter from the committee calls for ministers to get joined-up to support family services and tackle a lack of coordination of children’s policy nationally and locally.
10 August 2021
Four short debates in the Lords
Members debate student exchange, cadet forces, human rights and elections in Belarus. Catch up
22 July 2021
Lords debates private members’ bills
Members discuss elderly social care, organ tourism and environment education. Catch up
19 July 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
Education (Guidance about Costs of School Uniforms) Bill completes passage through Parliament
Bill will become law following Royal Assent
29 April 2021
Education Committee to question Ministers Nick Gibb MP and Baroness Berridge
Committee will question Schools Minister Nick Gibb MP and Minister for the School System Baroness Berridge during ministerial accountability session
28 April 2021
Private members' bills complete passage through Parliament
Bills await Royal Assent
27 April 2021
Education Committee questions RSCs and National Schools Commissioner
Committee to question the National Schools Commissioner and Regional Schools Commissioners (RSCs) in a session examining the role and responsibilities of RSCs
08 April 2021