Adult education
Adult education news from UK Parliament.
Value of lifelong learning debated in the Lords
Members discuss positive impact of ongoing education on social, economic and personal wellbeing. Catch up
07 February 2025
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
Lords debates bill on Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education
Members discuss draft law on abolition of IfATE as part of government plans to establish Skills England. Catch up
23 October 2024
Aspiration and specialist support are key to young disabled people thriving in the workplace
Public Services Committee publishes its report 'Think Work First: the transition from education to work for young disabled people'
14 October 2024
Four short debates in the Lords
Members discuss International Widows’ Day, graduate workers in trade unions, heat and power in Great Britain and Sino-British relations. Catch up
07 July 2023
Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill completes passage through Parliament
Members accept Commons changes. Catch up
12 May 2023
Professional Qualifications Bill completes passage through parliament
Members consider Commons changes on consultation with devolved authorities. Catch up
06 April 2022
Minister for Apprenticeships and Skills, Gillian Keegan MP, questioned
Apprenticeships and Skills Minister Gillian Keegan will face questions from MPs during an accountability session with the Education Committee.
12 May 2021
PM pressed to address “inflexible” levy to boost creative industry apprenticeships
Committee writes to the Prime Minister on the Apprenticeship Levy
05 October 2020
Committee Chair Robert Halfon comments on Prime Minister’s speech on the Lifetime Skills Guarantee
Comments come in response to Prime Minister's speech outlining greater access to education and skills training, irrespective of age, in light of the impact of Covid-19 and technological changes on the economy
29 September 2020
Statement on Autumn opening of education settings
Education Secretary makes statement on wider opening of education and early years settings
02 July 2020
Lords debates educational opportunities
Members focus on children from working class backgrounds
06 March 2020
Lords debates government support for neighbourhood services
Members discuss local authority services
25 October 2019
Lords debates workplace opportunities for young people
Peers discuss the Apprenticeship Levy
05 July 2019