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Teachers news from UK Parliament.
Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bills receives Royal Assent
Members consider outstanding issue on child use of social media. Catch up
29 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
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
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
Lords debates supply of modern foreign language teachers
Members discuss use of visa waivers to sustain language learning in schools and universities. Catch up
09 January 2026
Safeguarding in early years sector: Education Committee launches new call for evidence
The Education Committee has expanded its ongoing inquiry into the early years sector to examine how safeguarding can be strengthened in nurseries, for childminders and other early years settings.
17 December 2025
Education Committee publishes Govt’s response to landmark SEND report
The Education Committee has published the Government’s response to its report ‘Solving the SEND crisis’.
11 December 2025
Can a university still function if it becomes insolvent? MPs write to Minister
The Education Committee has today published a letter to the Higher Education Minister, Baroness Jacqui Smith, seeking clarification on the Government’s stance on what should happen if a university becomes insolvent.
10 December 2025
Education Committee publishes Govt’s response to FE and Skills report
The Education Committee has published the Government’s response to its report into FE and Skills which made recommendations on strengthening the sector.
09 December 2025
Education Committee comments on Curriculum and Assessment Review and Govt’s response
The Chair of the Education Committee Helen Hayes MP has commented on the Government’s response to the Curriculum and Assessment Review report. Both documents were due to be published on 5 November.
05 November 2025
Lords concludes committee stage of Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill
Members finish their detailed examination of the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill at committee stage. Catch up
19 September 2025
Education Committee launches new inquiry into early years sector
The Education Committee has today launched an inquiry into the early years sector, looking at issues around the sustainability of its workforce, families’ access to services and the quality of outcomes for young children.
03 September 2025
Teacher shortage: PAC report tells govt to look at pay and flexible working arrangements
Lack of clarity over delivery of 6,500 additional teachers pledge as report highlights impact of workforce shortfalls in disadvantaged areas
08 July 2025