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7 June 2023 - The transition from education to employment for young disabled people - Oral evidence

Committee Public Services Committee
Inquiry The transition from education to employment for young disabled people

Wednesday 7 June 2023

Start times: 3:00pm (private) 3:00pm (public)


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Looking at access to public services for younger disabled people

On Wednesday 7 June, the Public Services Committee will hear evidence for its new inquiry, Access to public services for young disabled people, from the Cabinet Office’s Disability Unit; and from the Department for Education.

This is the first evidence session of an inquiry that is expected to run until the Autumn. Amongst other topics, tomorrow’s session will examine the questions below.  

Meeting details

At 3:00pm: Oral evidence
Inquiry The transition from education to employment for young disabled people
Director, Special Education Needs Disability and Alternative Provision at Department for Education
Deputy Director, Disability Unit at Cabinet Office
Director, Equality Hub at Cabinet Office

Possible questions

  • What are the Disability Unit’s priorities for the next three years? What specific work is being done to support young disabled people?
  • Why are some mainstream schools unable to deliver inclusive education to some disabled young people, and how is this being addressed?
  • What are the main transition points for young disabled people in their experience of school (eg moving from primary to secondary and further education?)
  • How is the Government supporting young people with disabilities as they leave secondary education?
  • How are Departments ensuring that the voices of young disabled people are heard in the design and delivery of public services and strategies?

Location

Room 4, Palace of Westminster

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