Education

Research institution protocol

Ian Murray is making a ministerial statement on research institution protocol. This appears to concern the governance, operational standards, or regulatory framework affecting UK research institutions, possibly including universities and research bodies. The statement will outline the government's position or new guidance on how these institutions should operate.

Access to education and training for young adult carers

This Westminster Hall debate examines barriers to education and training for young people who have caring responsibilities for family members. Young adult carers often struggle to access further education, apprenticeships, and skills training due to time constraints and financial pressures from their caring duties, and this debate seeks to highlight the issue and explore solutions.

Consideration of Lords Message to the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill

The Commons will consider amendments or objections sent from the House of Lords regarding the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill. This is a procedural stage where MPs must decide whether to accept, reject, or modify the Lords' proposed changes to the legislation before it can receive Royal Assent.

Work and Pensions Committee: The work of Skills England

The Work and Pensions Committee will hold an oral evidence session to scrutinise the work and effectiveness of Skills England, the government body responsible for coordinating skills development and training across the country. This inquiry examines how Skills England is delivering on its mandate to improve workforce skills and support economic growth.

Justice Committee: Children and Young Adults in the Secure Estate

The Justice Committee is conducting oral evidence sessions to investigate how children and young adults are treated within the secure estate — prisons, young offender institutions, and other detention facilities. The inquiry examines conditions, welfare, education, rehabilitation, and outcomes for this vulnerable population to assess whether the system is meeting their needs and protecting their rights.

Education Committee: Screen Time and Social Media

The Education Committee will hold an oral evidence session examining the effects of screen time and social media use on young people. The inquiry will explore the relationship between digital device consumption and educational outcomes, mental health, and child development, hearing from expert witnesses and stakeholders on this increasingly prominent policy concern.

Education (including Topical Questions)

This is a scheduled oral questions session on Education in the House of Commons. MPs will pose questions to the Education Secretary on current issues affecting schools, colleges, and universities. Topical questions allow MPs to raise urgent or timely matters that have emerged recently, providing an opportunity to scrutinise government education policy and performance.

Select Committee Statement on the Science, Innovation and Technology Committee’s inquiry on neuroscience and digital childhoods

The Science, Innovation and Technology Committee is presenting findings from its inquiry into how neuroscience research relates to children's digital technology use and development. The statement will discuss the impacts of screen time and digital platforms on child brain development, and likely recommend policy or practice changes to protect children's wellbeing in the digital age.

Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill

The Commons is considering amendments made by the House of Lords to the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill. This stage involves reviewing and deciding whether to accept, reject, or further amend the Lords' proposed changes before the bill can become law. The bill focuses on improving children's mental health, wellbeing, and school provision across England.

Culture, Media and Sport Committee: Children's tv and video content

The Culture, Media and Sport Committee is holding an oral evidence session to investigate children's television and video content. This inquiry will examine the quality, safety, and regulation of content consumed by young viewers across traditional TV and digital platforms, including issues around advertising, algorithm recommendations, and child protection.

Education Committee: SEND White Paper

The Education Committee is conducting oral evidence sessions on the government's Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) White Paper. This will examine the government's proposed policy reforms and improvements to the SEND system, which currently faces significant challenges including funding pressures, long assessment waiting times, and unmet needs across England's schools and local authorities.

Fourth Delegated Legislation Committee: The draft Buckinghamshire Council (Adult Education Functions) Regulations 2026

Parliament will debate three draft statutory instruments that transfer adult education functions from the Department for Education to three county councils: Buckinghamshire, Warwickshire, and Surrey. These regulations enable local authorities to take direct responsibility for planning and delivering adult education services in their areas.

Type 1 diabetes screening (children)

This Ten Minute Rule Motion calls for mandatory screening of children for Type 1 diabetes. The motion seeks to raise awareness of the need for early detection and diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes in children, potentially through school-based or NHS screening programmes, to prevent serious complications and improve health outcomes.

Debate on a motion on SEND provision and reform

This backbench debate examines provision and reform in the SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) system. The motion will likely scrutinise current support for children with additional needs, identify gaps in service delivery, and discuss potential reforms to improve outcomes and ensure schools and local authorities have adequate resources.