Consideration of Lords messageWednesday, 22 April 2026

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.

This bill shapes how schools support children's mental health, wellbeing, and educational outcomes across England. The Lords' amendments could affect how schools implement safeguarding, pastoral care, and support services, making this a crucial moment to determine the final scope and obligations placed on schools and local authorities.

Education Social Care

Interested MPs

Munira WilsonLiberal Democrats

Twickenham

Prior Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill engagement: 14 debate(s) (40pts); Spoken on education, social-care (163 times, 40pts); Known positions: education: questioning, education: supportive, education: opposed (30pts)Voting record

Ian SollomLiberal Democrats

St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire

Prior Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill engagement: 8 debate(s) (40pts); Spoken on education, social-care (73 times, 40pts); Known positions: education: opposed, education: supportive, education: questioning (30pts)Voting record

Olivia BaileyLabour Party

Reading West and Mid Berkshire

Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Department for Education) — portfolio topic overlap (35pts); Spoken on education, social-care (46 times, 40pts); Known positions: education: supportive, social-care: supportive, education: opposed (30pts)Voting record

Stephen MorganLabour Party

Portsmouth South

Prior Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill engagement: 10 debate(s) (40pts); Spoken on education, social-care (84 times, 40pts); Known positions: education: supportive, education: opposed, education: neutral (30pts)Voting record

Amanda MartinLabour Party

Portsmouth North

Prior Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill engagement: 10 debate(s) (40pts); Spoken on education, social-care (71 times, 40pts); Known positions: education: supportive, education: questioning, social-care: supportive (30pts)Voting record

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

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