Education
Education news from UK Parliament.

Torri swyddi Caerdydd yn arwydd cynnar o ddyddiau tywyll o’n blaenau, meddai Cadeirydd y Pwyllgor
Mae Cadeirydd y Pwyllgor Materion Cymreig wedi ymateb i'r newyddion bod Prifysgol Caerdydd yn bwriadu torri 400 o swyddi llawn amser.
31 January 2025

Four short debates in the Lords
Members discuss levels of rape prosecution, copyright and artificial intelligence, the Office for Students' 2025-2030 strategy, and glorification of terrorism in four short debates. Catch up
31 January 2025

Lords debates Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill
Members discuss draft law to introduce new multiplier standards and remove relief rates from charitable private schools. Catch up
30 January 2025

Cardiff job cuts “canary in the coalmine”, Committee Chair says
The Chair of the Welsh Affairs Committee has responded to news that Cardiff University is to cut 400 full-time jobs.
28 January 2025

Free schools and academies focus of Lords debate
Members of the House debate merits of free schools. Catch up
24 January 2025

SEND emergency: Unviable system will end in lost generation of children without reform
With outcomes for children stalled, families’ confidence undermined and two-fifths of local authorities staring down bankruptcy, PAC report issues urgent warning
15 January 2025

Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill: call for evidence
Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill: call for evidence
13 January 2025

Solving the SEND crisis – Education Committee launches major inquiry
The Education Committee has launched a major new inquiry focused on finding solutions to the crisis in special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) provision.
20 December 2024

Education Committee’s verdict following Ofqual chief pre-appointment hearing
The Education Committee has stated its approval of the Government’s wish to appoint Sir Ian Bauckham as the new Chief Regulator of Ofqual.
13 December 2024

Don’t defund BTECs, Education Committee tells Govt
The Education Committee has written to the Education Secretary and the Minister for Skills urging them not to withdraw funding from post-16 Applied General Qualifications, including BTECs and Tech level qualifications.
04 December 2024

MPs to hold a debate on financial sustainability of higher education
On Thursday 5 December in Westminster Hall, MPs will hold a debate on financial sustainability of higher education.
02 December 2024

Phone-free schools debated by members
House of Lords discusses the increasing interest in mandating that schools ban mobile phones. Catch up
29 November 2024

Lords concludes detailed check of apprenticeships bill
Members consider changes on public body engagement and employer approval on final day of committee stage. Catch up
27 November 2024

Lords considers new report by Universities UK
Members discuss recommendations outlined in 'Opportunity, growth and partnership: a blueprint for change', published on 30 September. Catch up
15 November 2024

Contribution of special needs schools to education sector focus of Lords debate
The role of specialist education colleges debated by members. Catch up
25 October 2024