8 current inquiries
Inquiries allow committees to consider oral and written evidence on a particular topic. They usually result in the publication of a report.
Realising potential: Delivering the Child Poverty Strategy
Opened 23 June 2026
The use of Artificial Intelligence and EdTech in Education
Opened 22 June 2026
‘Every Child Achieving and Thriving’ White Paper
Written evidence:
Accepting
Deadline 30 July 2026
Opened 18 June 2026
Children and Young People's Mental Health
Opened 2 June 2026
Early Years: Improving Support for Children and Families
Opened 19 May 2026
Reading for Pleasure
Opened 23 November 2025
Higher Education and Funding: Threat of Insolvency and International Students
Report:
Published
On 12 May 2026
Govt. response:
Overdue
Since 12 July 2026
Opened 12 June 2025
Solving the SEND Crisis
Report:
Published
On 18 September 2025
Opened 20 December 2024
Non-inquiry work
Non-inquiry sessions
Non-inquiry sessions are brief packages of work that will not necessarily result in a report. They may be used to revisit previous inquiry topics or take evidence on a topical matter.
Pre-appointment hearings
People nominated to certain public offices may be examined by a committee to assess their suitability and plans for the role.
Latest news
“Long overdue” apology for historical forced adoption must be a turning point for survivors – Education Committee Chair
Responding to the government’s announcement of an apology for the state’s role in historical forced adoption practices
2 July 2026
Education Committee launches new inquiry on school reforms
Today the Education Committee launches a new inquiry on school reform, after the government announced major proposals for reform in February’s Schools White Paper.
18 June 2026
Government’s response on SEND reform published by Education Committee
Today the Education Committee publishes the government’s response to its report on special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) support reform.
17 June 2026
Upcoming events
Tuesday
14 July 2026
10:00am
Public
Realising potential: Delivering the Child Poverty Strategy - Oral evidence
14 July 2026
10:00am
- Olivia Bailey MP (Minister for Early Education at Department for Education)
- Rt Hon Dame Diana Johnson DBE MP (Minister for Employment at Department for Work & Pensions)
- James Wolfe (Director, Universal Credit, Families and Poverty, Lead Director for the Child Poverty Strategy at Department for Work & Pensions)
- Elaine Squires (Deputy Director for Income, Family and Disadvantage Analysis Lead Analyst for the Child Poverty Strategy at Department for Work & Pensions)
The Boothroyd Room, Portcullis House
Tuesday
14 July 2026
9:00am
Private meeting
14 July 2026
The Boothroyd Room, Portcullis House
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- Email: educom@parliament.uk
- Address: Education Committee, House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA