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Ofsted news from UK Parliament.

Committee questions Ofsted’s Chief Inspector
Education Committee examines the work of the regulator since its last accountability session
21 November 2022

Lords continues further scrutiny of Schools Bill at report stage
Members discuss making defibrillators available in schools and more as detailed examination continues. Catch up
19 July 2022

Three private members' bills in the Lords
Members discuss hereditary peers, cigarette health warnings and addition of environment to the national curriculum. Catch up
06 December 2021

Lords debates government policy on new teachers
Initial Teacher Training, recruitment and the supply of teachers on the agenda. Catch up
19 November 2021

Education Committee examines the state of teaching in England’s prisons
The Education Committee question Ofsted and teaching providers
17 September 2021

Lords debates private members’ bills at second reading
Members discuss proposed laws on employment rights for workers, state school assemblies and entry into the UK for refugee family members. Learn more
13 September 2021

Lords debates levelling up of opportunities for children
Members debate the education and health of children of the UK affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Catch up
18 June 2021

Gavin Williamson MP and Ofsted give evidence in accountability hearings
Secretary of State Gavin Williamson and Ofsted’s Chief Inspector of Schools Amanda Spielman give evidence.
10 June 2021

Private members' bills complete passage through Parliament
Bills await Royal Assent
27 April 2021

Awarding of student grades: Education Committee to question Nick Gibb and Ofqual
Minister for School Standards will take questions on the arrangements being put in place this summer to determine student grades
05 March 2021

Education Committee scrutinises the science behind school closures
Education explores the scientific evidence behind the decision to close schools during the latest national lockdown
15 January 2021

Statement on Autumn opening of education settings
Education Secretary makes statement on wider opening of education and early years settings
02 July 2020

MPs to question Secretary of State for Education and Ofsted
Education Committee evidence sessions: MPs to question Secretary of State for Education and Ofsted
23 April 2020

Lords debates educational opportunities
Members focus on children from working class backgrounds
06 March 2020

Lords debates equal opportunities for young people
Members consider quality of life
17 May 2019