Schools
Schools news from UK Parliament.
School safeguarding under spotlight in Lords debate
Members discuss importance of keeping pupils safe at school. Catch up
08 December 2023
Quality of early years education up for debate in the Lords
Members discuss importance of early years education since the Covid-19 pandemic. Catch up
01 December 2023
Education Committee launches inquiry into strengthening financial education
Committee launches inquiry into strengthening financial education
16 November 2023
Education Committee publishes Government response to landmark childcare report
The Education Committee has published the Government’s response to its report on supporting the childcare and early years sector
18 October 2023
Tackle school absence crisis with better mental health and SEND support and urgent legislation, says Education Committee
The Education Committee has proposed a range of measures to reverse the worrying trend of children’s absence from school
27 September 2023
How can the schools rebuilding programme incorporate net zero buildings?
How can the schools rebuilding programme incorporate net zero buildings?
14 September 2023
Raise aspiration and counter negative stereotypes by teaching young children about careers
Education Committee publishes report on Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance
29 June 2023
Committee Corridor: Select committee podcast returns with two new hosts and focus on equalities and democratic engagement
It is ‘morally correct’ that children’s voices are heard through the process of the UK’s Covid-19 inquiry, Children’s Commissioner for England, Dame Rachel de Souza tells Committee Corridor.
23 June 2023
House of Lords Podcast: secondary education and integrating care
Find out why House of Lords committees are looking into education for 11- to 16-year-olds and integrating primary and community care.
27 March 2023
How can we equip young people with the skills they need to thrive in our future economy?
The Education for 11–16 Year Olds Committee today publishes its call for evidence, inviting the public to give their views on a number of aspects of the secondary education system as part of its inquiry.
20 March 2023
Lords International Women's Day debate
Members discuss steps to support the education of women and girls in the UK and worldwide. Find out more
10 March 2023
Lords debates life chances of vulnerable teenagers
Members discuss educational prospects in light of new report by Commission for Young Lives. Catch up
27 January 2023
Four short debates in the Lords
Members discuss COP15, mortality rates, Oak National Academy, and Zimbabwe. Catch up
12 January 2023
Lords debates music education
Members discuss the National Plan for Music Education. Catch up
10 November 2022
Lords debates education
Members discuss The Times Education Commission report. Catch up
14 October 2022