Schools
Schools news from UK Parliament.
Expanding role and remit of schools commissioners examined
Education Committee questions Minister for Schools System
05 December 2017
Integrity of public examinations scrutinised
Education Committee questions Ofqual and independent and state sectors
28 November 2017
Education provision for pupils outside mainstream schools examined
Education Committee questions alternative education providers for young people
21 November 2017
Race Disparity Audit examined by Committee
Women and Equalities Committee examines how people of different ethnicities are treated across public services
06 November 2017
Citizenship education discussed by Committee
Citizenship and Civic Engagement Committee hears evidence on 18 October at 11.30am
18 October 2017
School standards at risk from significant financial pressures
Public Accounts Committee says department must prepare to intervene quickly if efficiency measures threaten damage
29 March 2017
Government is missing important opportunities to tackle childhood obesity
Health Committee calls for action on impact of discounting and price promotions
27 March 2017
The internet must be made a better place for children
Communications Committee report on child online safety published
21 March 2017
Education's role in children and young people's mental health examined
Health and Education Committees hear from psychologists, headteachers and campaigners
14 March 2017
MPs concerned about performance of multi-academy trusts
Education Committee concerned about performance, accountability and expansion of multi-academy trusts
28 February 2017
School teacher shortages worsening, Committee report finds
Education Committee publishes report on recruitment and retention of teachers
21 February 2017
Government must show new grammars close attainment gap
Education Committee publishes report on Government's case for creating new grammar schools
13 February 2017
Financial sustainability of schools discussed
Public Accounts Committee discuss pressures on schools for savings of £3 billion by 2019–20
23 January 2017
Primary assessment: accountability measures and impact examined
Education Committee hears from leading academics, Ofsted, NFER, and UCL Institute of Education representatives
18 January 2017
Children and young people's mental health – role of education
Health Committee launches inquiry into role of education in promoting emotional wellbeing in children and young people
01 December 2016