Education
Education news from UK Parliament.
Education (Guidance about Costs of School Uniforms) Bill completes passage through Parliament
Bill will become law following Royal Assent
29 April 2021
Education Minister responds to Petitions Committee request for more information on diversity in the curriculum
Nick Gibb MP has responded to the Petitions Committee’s request for more information on the Government’s position on diversity in the curriculum
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
Universities Minister Michelle Donelan MP to appear before Education Committee
Minister for Universities Michelle Donelan will face questions from MPs during an accountability hearing with the Education Committee.
22 April 2021
Education Committee to question Dame Sally Coates in inquiry’s first oral evidence session
Committee to question Dame Sally Coates
16 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
Young people tell Committee impact of covid-19 on learning and wellbeing
The Education Committee held a session with children and young people to hear about their experiences of the covid-19 pandemic and the impact it has had on their futures.
31 March 2021
Westminster Hall to hold a general debate on the Third Report of the Education Committee, A plan for an adult skills and lifelong learning revolution
MPs to hold a general debate on the Third Report of the Education Committee, A plan for an adult skills and lifelong learning revolution
26 March 2021
Awarding of student grades: Committee writes to Secretary of State with concerns over the alternative arrangements for 2021
Committee writes to Gavin Williamson to raise concerns about the alternative arrangements being put in place for awarding grades this summer
25 March 2021
Decisions of the Petitions Committee, 23 March 2021
The Committee considered all e-petitions which had, before 18 March 2021, reached over 10,000 signatures and received a Government response. The Committee also considered petitions which had reached over 100,000 signatures, and agreed debates for a number of petitions with over 100,000 signatures that were awaiting debate.
24 March 2021
Black history and cultural diversity campaigners nominated for Petition Campaign of the Year
The nominees for the inaugural Petition Campaign of the Year Award have been announced.
24 March 2021
Future of land-based education: Committee to raise concerns with Government
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee raises concerns about national delivery of education for agriculture and the environment
24 March 2021
Benefits of educating children at home examined
The Education Committee explores how children are supported in their learning in the home environment
19 March 2021
Robert Halfon MP comments on postcode lottery of special educational needs provision
Education Committee Chair comments on a report from the Education Policy Institute on identifying pupils with special educational needs and disabilities
19 March 2021