Education
Education news from UK Parliament.
Children and Families Minister questioned by Education Committee
Education Committee hold and Accountability hearing with the Minister
29 November 2021
Do post-16 qualifications prepare young people for the future world of work?
The Education Committee launches an inquiry into post-16 qualifications for young people
23 November 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
Cuts led to vulnerable children “crisis”: restore support to 2010 levels, peers tell ministers
Public Services Committee publish report on role of public services in addressing child vulnerability
19 November 2021
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
Elective home education: Education Committee publishes Government response to report
Education Committee publishes Government response to Elective home education report
04 November 2021
Ex-prisoners tell MPs how education in prisons should be improved
Education Committee examines how education and skills training could be better embedded in the prison system
29 October 2021
Education Committee to question Higher and Further Education Minister Michelle Donelan MP and university leaders
The Education Committee is to question Minister Michelle Donelan and leaders from the sector on the impact of Covid-19 on higher education.
22 October 2021
Deprived local areas and schools ‘hit hardest’ by DfE’s school funding changes
Public Accounts Committee publishes report on school funding
21 October 2021
MPs to debate petitions relating to university tuition fees
MPs to debate a petition relating to university tuition fees
20 October 2021
Improving the life chances of children in care – Education Committee to quiz experts
MPs to question charity leaders and a local authority Virtual School Head for its inquiry on Children’s Homes
14 October 2021
Education Committee examines the state of teaching in England’s prisons
The Education Committee question Ofsted and teaching providers
17 September 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