Children and families
Children and families news from UK Parliament.

Lords debates impact of sport, recreation and the arts on society
Members discuss contribution of cultural activities to nation's wellbeing
20 December 2018

Ministers to face Committee's questions on intergenerational fairness
Select Committee on Intergenerational Fairness and Provision takes evidence on Tuesday 18 December at 11.25am
14 December 2018

Lords debates challenges facing young people
Peers discuss education, health, employment and 'generation rent'
14 December 2018

Health and Social Care (National Data Guardian) Bill: Lords third reading
Bill aims to establish national data guardian
13 December 2018

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

Lords debates global numbers of displaced children
Actions of UK government and international organisations on agenda
23 November 2018

How has housing policy impacted on intergenerational fairness? Lords ask
Select Committee on Intergenerational Fairness and Provision takes evidence on Tuesday 20 November at 11.40am
20 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

How can we empower communities to tackle unfairness between generations?
Select Committee on Intergenerational Fairness and Provision takes evidence on Tuesday 13 November at 11.40am
13 November 2018

Education sector representatives give evidence to Committee
The Committee will meet on Tuesday 13 November at 4.00pm
12 November 2018

First 1000 days of life: Children's Commissioner and experts questioned
Health and Social Care Committee session examines trends in health inequalities in childhood in England
06 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