Child care
Child care news from UK Parliament.

Lords debates digital technology and young people
Members discuss impact on children's health and wellbeing
18 January 2019

Lords debates Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse
Peers discuss remit of inquiry and handling of evidence
21 December 2018

Lords debates increase in violent crime
Youth services to combat gang culture under spotlight
30 November 2018

Special educational needs and disabilities roundtable discussion
Education Committee holds roundtable discussion on special educational needs and disabilities
20 November 2018

Children Act 1989 (Amendment) (Female Genital Mutilation) Bill: Lords third reading
Draft law aims to update child protection orders
20 November 2018

First 1000 days of life: charities, professional bodies and providers questioned
Health and Social Care Committee hears from professional bodies speaking on behalf of families, children and frontline services
13 November 2018

Lords debates impact of welfare cuts on families
Peers discuss reductions to tax, housing and child benefits
02 November 2018

Lords debates early intervention in children's lives
Members consider welfare and social mobility initiatives
02 November 2018

Lords debates NHS and healthcare data
Peers discuss use of data to improve public health
05 September 2018

Ministers questioned on evidence-based early-years intervention
Science and Technology Committee hears from Nadhim Zahawi MP and Jackie Doyle-Price MP
01 May 2018

Early years intervention examined with social services and public health
Science and Technology Committee looks at the opportunity local authorities see in early intervention
17 April 2018

Children and Families Minister questioned
Education Committee hears from Nadhim Zahawi MP
14 March 2018

Are employers supporting fathers to balance work with childcare responsibilities?
Women and Equalities Committee examines how employers support fathers in the workplace
19 April 2017

Fostering: research and innovation examined
Education Committee examines recently published figures which show fall in number of applications
19 April 2017

Are fathers being failed in the workplace?
Women and Equalities Committee examines whether fathers are getting support needed to care for their children
22 March 2017