3 current inquiries
Inquiries allow committees to consider oral and written evidence on a particular topic. They usually result in the publication of a report.
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
Skills England chiefs to face Education Committee on shaping the workforce
The Education Committee will question the leaders of Skills England about progress with establishing the Government agency, which Ministers hope will increase the take up of apprenticeships, tackle skills shortages in key sectors and drive economic growth.
17 April 2025
MPs investigate financial pressures facing universities
The Education Committee will take a deep dive into the state of the higher education (HE) sector as a growing number of UK universities face financial difficulties.
4 April 2025
Education Committee announces session on higher education funding
Education Committee Chair Helen Hayes MP has today announced a deep dive evidence session examining funding issues in the higher education sector.
14 March 2025
Upcoming events
Tuesday
29 April 2025
10:00am
Public
Solving the SEND Crisis - Oral evidence
29 April 2025
10:00am
- Ms Marie Gascoigne (speech, language and communication policy expert, advisor and consultant at Better Communications CIC)
- Sarah Walter (Director, ICS Network at NHS Confederation)
- Alison Stewart (Head of SEND at South West London Integrated Care Board)
11:00am
- Lisa O’Connor (Vice President at Association of Educational Psychologists)
- Professor Ian Kessler (Professor of Public Policy and Management at Kings College London)
- Derek Munn (Director of Policy and Public Affairs at Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists)
TBC
Wednesday
23 April 2025
10:00am
Public
Further Education and Skills - Oral evidence
23 April 2025
10:00am
- Phil Smith CBE (Chair at Skills England)
- Sir David Bell (Vice Chair at Skills England)
- Sarah Maclean CBE (Joint CEO at Skills England)
- Tessa Griffiths CBE (Joint CEO at Skills England)
11:00am
- Ben Rowland (Chief Executive at Association of Employment and Learning Providers (AELP))
- Dr Katerina Kolyva (Chief Executive at Education and Training Foundation (ETF))
- Emily Rock (Chief Executive at Association of Apprentices)
- Jane Hadfield (Co-Chair, The St Martin’s Group and National Lead, Apprenticeships at NHS England)
The Grimond Room, Portcullis House
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- Email: educom@parliament.uk
- Phone: 020 7219 2370 (general enquiries) | 020 7219 8895 (media enquiries)
- Address: Education Committee, House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA