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The impact of COVID-19 on education and children’s services

Inquiry

The inquiry will look at how the outbreak of COVID-19 is affecting all aspects of the education sector and children’s social care system and will scrutinise how the Department for Education is dealing with the situation.

It will examine both short term impacts, such as the effects of school closures and exam cancellations, as well as longer-term implications particularly for the most vulnerable children.

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Unions questioned on the impact of Covid-19 on schools
The Education Committee examines the impact of Covid-19 on schools, pupils and teachers
9 July 2021
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Young people tell Committee impact of covid-19 on learning and wellbeing
The Education Committee held a session with children and young people to hear about their experiences of the covid-19 pandemic and the impact it has had on their futures.
31 March 2021
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Awarding of student grades: Committee writes to Secretary of State with concerns over the alternative arrangements for 2021
Committee writes to Gavin Williamson to raise concerns about the alternative arrangements being put in place for awarding grades this summer
25 March 2021
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Awarding of student grades: Education Committee to question Nick Gibb and Ofqual
Minister for School Standards will take questions on the arrangements being put in place this summer to determine student grades
5 March 2021
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Education Committee scrutinises the science behind school closures
Education explores the scientific evidence behind the decision to close schools during the latest national lockdown
15 January 2021
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Education Committee to question Education Secretary Gavin Williamson
The session follows the Government's announcement to close all schools.
8 January 2021
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Government responds to Education Committee questions on catch-up proposals
The Education Committee publishes a letter from the Minister of State for Schools
29 July 2020
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Education Committee holds evidence session on vulnerable children
The Education Committee looks into the effects of the Covid-19 outbreak on children in social care
17 July 2020
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Young people risk missing out on deserved results in this year's system for awarding grades, MPs warn
Education Committee publishes report on Covid-19: the cancellation of exams and 'calculated' grades
11 July 2020
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Students and apprentices discuss their experience of the lockdown
Education Committee hears from students and apprentices on the effects of the COVID-19 outbreak on their education
3 July 2020
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Committee to hold session on children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
Committee to hold session on children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
26 June 2020
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Education Committee to hold session on apprenticeships and skills
Education Committee to hold session on apprenticeships and skills
19 June 2020
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The reopening of schools so far and lessons learnt
Evidence session on the impact of COVID-19 on education and children's services
12 June 2020
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Committee holds session on cancelled exams and the calculated grades system
Education Committee considers the impact of exam cancellations and the fairness of the calculated grades system
5 June 2020
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Education Committee holds roundtable on learning catch up and the impact of school closures
Education Committee holds 'round-table' session to consider ideas and proposals
28 May 2020
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Schools Minister questioned on school closures and plans for reopening
Education Committee hears from Nick Gibb MP on how the DfE is protecting the most vulnerable children during the COVID-19 outbreak
22 May 2020
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Impact of COVID-19 on education and children's services examined
Education Committee considers implications of the shift towards online and remote tuition and assessment
15 May 2020
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Coronavirus: impact on children's services
Education Committee to hold evidence session on effect on vulnerable children
7 May 2020
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Committee holds session on health and wellbeing of young people
Committee holds session on health and wellbeing of young people
6 May 2020
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MPs to question Secretary of State for Education and Ofsted
Education Committee evidence sessions: MPs to question Secretary of State for Education and Ofsted
23 April 2020
Total results 22 (page 1 of 2)

Contact us

  • Email: educom@parliament.uk
  • Phone: 020 7219 2370 (general enquiries) | 020 7219 8895 (media enquiries)
  • Address: Education Committee, House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA