Schools
Schools news from UK Parliament.
June heatwave: Urgent action needed on “silent killer” of extreme heat
As a record-breaking heatwave hits parts of the UK this week, the Chair of the Environmental Audit Committee has pushed the government on what it is doing to tackle the “silent killer” of extreme heat.
25 June 2026
Public Services Committee launches inquiry into falling primary school rolls
Falling primary school rolls inquiry launched by Public Services Committe
20 May 2026
Schools and youth groups invited to sign up for democratic engagement and votes at 16 discussion packs for parliamentary inquiry
Schools and youth groups invited to sign up for democratic engagement and votes at 16 discussion packs for parliamentary inquiry.
15 May 2026
Committee responds to SEND consultation
Today the Education Committee has responded to the government’s consultation on reforms to special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) support.
30 April 2026
Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bills receives Royal Assent
Members consider outstanding issue on child use of social media. Catch up
29 April 2026
Government responds to MPs’ report on RAAC and school estate
Today the cross-party Education Committee publishes the Government’s response to its ‘Foundations of learning’ report on improving the school estate.
20 April 2026
Short debates in the Lords
Members discuss the curriculum in England, health and social care access for those with learning disabilities, and the welfare of former Indian Prime Minister Imran Khan
27 March 2026
Numeracy for Life Committee launch call for evidence
Call for evidence launched for Numeracy for Life Committee
17 March 2026
New inquiry: MPs to examine child poverty in Wales
The Welsh Affairs Committee is to examine child poverty in Wales, in a new inquiry launched today.
16 March 2026
AI and EdTech: MPs launch new inquiry examining technology’s role in education
MPs will examine the role of artificial intelligence (AI) and EdTech in education, in a new inquiry launched today.
26 February 2026
SEND reform: Education Committee Chair responds to Schools White Paper
Responding to the Government’s reforms to SEND support announced in the Schools White Paper today.
23 February 2026
England’s fragile school estate needs permanent solutions despite progress on RAAC, MPs say
Despite government progress towards removing RAAC from schools, significant concerns remain about the condition of England’s school estate, MPs warn today.
11 February 2026
Lords completes examination of Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill
Bill has final stage in the Lords. Find out more
10 February 2026
Lords asks government to reconsider on Children's bill
Members vote on admission numbers, allergy policies and smartphone bans as report stage concludes. Catch up
04 February 2026
International Development Committee Chair urges Foreign Secretary to act over UNRWA restrictions
The Chair of the House of Commons International Development Committee has called for Israel to face “meaningful and effective” consequences if it does not rescind new restrictions on NGOs in Palestine.
08 January 2026