3 current inquiries
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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
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
Education Committee’s verdict following Office for Students Chair pre-appointment hearing
The Education Committee has endorsed the Government's preferred candidate, Professor Edward Peck, as the new Chair of the Office for Students (OfS).
7 March 2025
‘Schools Bill’ should auto-enrol children for free school meals – Education Committee report
The Education Committee has told the Government it should use its Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill to remove the requirement to apply for free school meals for eligible children from low-income families.
28 February 2025
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25 March 2025
9:30am
Oral evidence session
25 March 2025
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Tuesday
18 March 2025
10:00am
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Children’s social care - Oral evidence
18 March 2025
10:00am
- Janet Daby MP (Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Minister for Children and Families) at The Department for Education)
- Fran Oram (Portfolio Director for Children’s Social Care Reform at Department for Education)
The Wilson 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