Education Committee: The Work of the Department for Education
Committee hears from witnesses
The Education Committee will hold oral evidence sessions examining the overall work and performance of the Department for Education. This is a broad accountability inquiry into DfE operations, priorities, and outcomes across schools, further education, and skills policy.
Select Committee scrutiny of a major department is a key parliamentary check on executive power. This inquiry will examine how the DfE is delivering on Labour's education policies, managing the school funding settlement, and addressing pressures in early years, secondary education, and post-16 provision. The findings will inform parliamentary debate and potentially influence government policy direction.
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