Committees

Left behind white pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds

Inquiry

The Education Committee is to investigate the issues faced by disadvantaged groups, with an initial inquiry into the educational underachievement of white pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds including white working class pupils.

This inquiry will examine the extent of the achievement gap between this group and their peers and how it is measured, alongside a consideration of the effects of the COVID-19 outbreak. It will also look at what the priorities should be for tackling this issue.

Read the call for evidence for more detail about the inquiry.

Read an interactive summary of our report published on 22 June 2021.

Upcoming events

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Past events

Formal meeting (oral evidence session)
19 May 2021 - 9:30am to midday
Virtual meeting
Formal meeting (oral evidence session)
9 February 2021 - 9:30am to midday
Virtual Meeting
Formal meeting (oral evidence session)
26 January 2021 - 9:30am to midday
Virtual meeting
Formal meeting (oral evidence session)
7 January 2021 - 9:30am to midday
Virtual Meeting

Contact us

  • Email: educom@parliament.uk
  • Phone: (General Enquiries) 020 7219 2370 / For all media inquiries please contact Owen Sheppard sheppardo@parliament.uk / 020 7219 8895
  • Address: Education Committee, House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA