These pages only show information for this committee from the start of 2020 onwards. Earlier information can be found on the previous version of the UK Parliament website.
View previous Education Committee website6 current inquiries
Inquiries allow committees to consider oral and written evidence on a particular topic. They usually result in the publication of a report.
Accountability hearings
Opened 17 March 2020
The impact of COVID-19 on education and children’s services
Report:
Published
On 11 July 2020
Govt. response:
Published
On 24 September 2020
Opened 25 March 2020
Adult skills and lifelong learning
Report:
Published
On 19 December 2020
Opened 26 March 2020
Left behind white pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds
Opened 17 April 2020
Home Education
Opened 30 September 2020
Prison Education
Written evidence:
Accepting
Deadline 14 March 2021
Opened 19 November 2020
Non-inquiry work
Pre-appointment hearings
People nominated to certain public offices may be examined by a committee to assess their suitability and plans for the role.
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.
Latest news

Education Committee to hold evidence sessions on i) Covid catch-up plans and ii) Awarding of student grades
Committee to hear from the Government’s new education recovery commissioner, and Ofqual and the School Standards Minister
25 February 2021

Education Committee session on funding and financial management of schools
Committee to hold an evidence session examining the funding and financial management of schools
18 February 2021

Children in care homes: Education Committee to launch new inquiry
Committee launch new inquiry on Children in care homes
18 February 2021
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