Children and families
Children and families news from UK Parliament.
Online safety and psychology experts give evidence
Communications Committee takes evidence on Tuesday 19 July at 3.30pm
18 July 2016
Too much information? Lords to investigate children and the internet
Communications Committee launches new inquiry into children and the internet
18 July 2016
Families must be assured of access when free childcare extended
Public Accounts Committee publishes report on the providing of 15 hours of free childcare
15 June 2016
Creation of social work regulator is matter for Parliament not ministers
Constitution Committee publishes report on the Children and Social Work Bill
09 June 2016
Sexual harassment and violence in schools discussed with experts
Women and Equalities Committee holds roundtable session with experts working in schools across the country
06 June 2016
Nick Boles questioned on pregnancy and maternity discrimination
Women and Equalities Committee examine the Government's commitment to tackling pregnancy and maternity discrimination
23 May 2016
Debate on the effect of universal credit on children
On 10 May MPs took part in a Chamber debate on the effect of universal credit on children
06 May 2016
DfE officials questioned on Government's social work reform
Education Committee questions Minister and Chief Social Worker
03 May 2016
Up to 21,000 pregnant women leave jobs because of safety risks
Women and Equalities Committee examines pregnancy and maternity discrimination, employees' rights and employers' responsibilities
25 April 2016
Government ministers give evidence on unaccompanied minors
EU Home Affairs Sub-Committee takes evidence on 20 April at 10.30am
14 April 2016
Pregnancy and maternity discrimination examined
Women and Equalities Committee questions charities on pregnancy and maternity discrimination
22 March 2016
Social work reform: children services and charity representatives questioned
Education Committee hears on the Government's strategy for children's social workers
21 March 2016
Ministers questioned on mental health and well-being of looked-after children
Education Committee questions foster carers, looked after young person and Ministers on children's mental health
03 February 2016
Sir Martin Narey questioned on children's residential care review
Education Committee hears from Sir Martin Narey on purpose, scope, and conduct of review
26 January 2016
What would encourage fathers to provide more childcare?
Women and Equalities Committee examines the impact of paternity leave on maternal pay
18 January 2016