Children and families
Children and families news from UK Parliament.
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
This week in the Commons: 14-17 March 2016
A round up of this week’s business in the Chamber and Westminster Hall
18 March 2016
Statement on the Macur Review: 17 March 2016
Statement made by Secretary of State for Wales in the House of Commons
17 March 2016
Commons Private Members’ Bills: 11 March 2016
Debate began with Foreign National Offenders (Exclusion from the UK) Bill
11 March 2016
MPs consider Lords amendments to Welfare Reform and Work Bill
Welfare Reform and Work Bill returned to the Commons
02 March 2016
Youth Select Committee report on Young People’s Mental Health receives Government response
On Thursday 25 February the Government released its response to the Youth Select Committee’s report into Young People’s Mental Health.
25 February 2016
MPs considered Lords amendments to Education and Adoption Bill
Education and Adoption Bill returned to the Commons
23 February 2016