This briefing looks at the cancellation of public exams and the replacement systems for awarding grades in Summer 2021, in light of the pandemic. It also provides information on plans for summer 2022, and some historical information on what happened in summer 2020.
This briefing paper looks at the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on schools and pupils. It largely focuses on England, and has been updated following the wider reopening of schools in England from 8 March 2021.
The House of Commons will consider the estimates of public spending by the Department of Education.
Debate Pack
Read the Government’s response and arguments about the teaching of Black history and the compulsory cultural diversity of the school curriculum ahead of the debate on e-petition 324092
Research Briefing
The main recent policy developments regarding school meals in England, including the revised school food standards and provision of free school meals.
Research Briefing
This House of Commons Library briefing paper provides information about the number of informal carers in the UK and the issues they face. It also explains the rights, benefits and support available to informal carers as well as current and previous Government policy on caring.
Research Briefing
This Commons Library briefing paper discusses the Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities and provides related statistical and policy analysis.
Insight
How did the parties do across all elections, and what was the gender breakdown?
Research Briefing
This briefing paper examines suicide prevention policies and strategies throughout the UK. It outlines national and local approaches to prevention policy in England, as well as Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
Research Briefing
This House of Commons Library briefing sets out the system of support for children and young people in England aged 0-25 with special educational needs (SEN). The briefing provides an overview of the new system introduced in 2014, the transitional arrangements, and how the new system differs from that which preceded it. It also includes a brief history of the movement towards reform that preceded the 2014 changes, and information on the impact of the new system available to date.
Insight
For the majority of the 2021 spring term, only children of critical workers and vulnerable children could attend school. A phased reopening began from 8 March.
Research Briefing
This note provides an overview of the curriculum in state-funded schools in England. It outlines what schools have to teach and at what ages. It also provides historical information on the development and revision of the national curriculum since its inception.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate on the ‘Science and Discovery Centres’ support for education in science and careers in STEM subjects’ has been scheduled for Wednesday 24 March 2021 from 2:30pm. The debate has been initiated by Dr Ben Spencer MP.
Research Briefing
This briefing paper provides an overview of how places are allocated at state-funded mainstream schools in England. It's been updated in light of changes to admissions appeals during the Coronavirus pandemic, and a DfE consultation on the School Admissions Code.
Research Briefing
This House of Commons Library Briefing Paper provides an overview of policy on the Pupil Premium since its introduction in 2011, including funding levels, eligibility criteria, and accountability.
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