Schools
Schools news from UK Parliament.
New law needed to protect children from sexual harassment and violence
Women and Equalities Committee says Government must do more to ensure schools are protecting children
29 November 2016
MPs debate role of grammar and faith schools
On 8 November MPs debated the role of grammar and faith schools
01 November 2016
Government inaction on careers provision failings is unacceptable
Education, Skills and the Economy Committee critical of Government response to careers education and guidance report
01 November 2016
Should schools do more to teach internet safety?
Communications Committee takes evidence on Tuesday 18 October at 4.30pm
18 October 2016
'Widespread' sexual harassment and violence in schools must be tackled
Women and Equalities Committee report exposes shocking scale of sexual harassment and violence
13 September 2016
Multi-academy trusts: academics and faith education providers questioned
Education Committee hears on faith-based MATs, Government plans for expansion and local authority powers
07 September 2016
Government must address incoherent approach to teacher training
Public Accounts Committee publishes report on the recruitment and training of new teachers
10 June 2016
Chamber debate on education funding in London
On Wednesday 4 May, MPs took part in a Chamber debate on a motion on education funding in London
27 April 2016
Young people's experiences of the transition to work: survey results
Social Mobility Committee publishes results of its youth survey
08 April 2016
Governments have failed a generation of young people, say Lords
Majority of 14–24 year olds are ‘overlooked and left behind' by Whitehall
08 April 2016
MPs debate educational attainment in Yorkshire and the Humber
Backbench Business debate on educational attainment in Yorkshire and the Humber on 18 April in the Commons Chamber.
24 March 2016
Multi-academy trusts inquiry launched
Education Committee launches inquiry into MATs performance, accountability and governance
18 March 2016
Business and education experts questioned on careers advice
Sub-Committee on Education, Skills and the Economy hears on current provision and improvement suggestions
08 February 2016
Holocaust education: more teachers should be trained report finds
Education Committee publishes report on Holocaust education
24 January 2016
RSCs: role should be clarified and accountability improved say MPs
Education Committee publishes report on the role of Regional Schools Commissioners
20 January 2016