** Update, 27 May 2016 ** In her response to the debate on the Queen's Speech, the Secretary of State for Education responded positively to my speech and announced that she hoped that the Committee would participate in consultation on …
When society takes an interest in the needs of children in care, the focus is more often on the physical, rather than the social and emotional needs. We know about poor outcomes for care leavers: we know that almost half …
I joined the Education Committee this month. It is my first time on a Select Committee since 1998, having been on the frontbench in the meantime. I was Minister of State for Schools in 2001-2002, and am looking forward to …
“I think the main purpose of my education is to get me a job”, said one of the young people featured in the launch video for our Purpose and Quality of Education in England inquiry. But what do you think the …
I was delighted with the turnout, enthusiasm and range of new ideas expressed at the joint seminar held on 5th November by the Education and Business, Innovation and Skills Committees on education, skills and productivity. The seminar marks the start …
By Pamela Birch, Member of the Headteacher Board for the North West and West Yorkshire, and Headteacher, Hambleton Primary Academy. On Wednesday 21st October 2015 I gave evidence to the Commons Select Committee for Education on “The Role of the …
Prior to the pre-appointment hearing of Anne Longfield, the Education Committee invited views on what the key priorities should be for the next Children's Commissioner with the hashtag #OCCIntray.
If you have ideas about a subject we're looking at, you might want to let us know what you think. We often invite contributions to our inquiries in the form of written submissions. Many people and organisations send in evidence and although all …
This blog is intended to be an open space where we hope a wide range of people with a stake in education and the wellbeing of children and young people will express their views and opinions on key issues.
