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 Prime Minister's February 2021 announcement of the wider reopening of schools in England from 8 March 2021.
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.
The cancellation of exams including GCSEs and A Levels in summer 2020 led to a highly controversial process for issuing grades to students. This paper looks at plans for awarding qualifications in summer 2021. Updated to reflect Ofqual's January 2021 consultation.
Debate Pack
On Monday 18 January 2021, there will be an Opposition Day Debate on access to remote education and the quality of free school meals. This landing page highlights some of the available data and also provides links to existing Library and other briefings on these issues.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate on the ‘Support for pupils' education during school closures’ has been scheduled for Wednesday 13 January 2021 from 9.30-11.00am. The debate has been initiated by Matt Western MP. This debate pack sets out current policy on support for pupils, statistical information, recent parliamentary proceedings and related news.
Debate Pack
On Monday 11 January 2020 there will be a Westminster Hall debate on an e-petition relating to the rollout of Covid-19 vaccinations. Tonia Antoniazzi MP will open the debate.
Research Briefing
This House of Commons Library briefing provides an overview of the UK Government’s policies to support care leavers in key areas.
Debate Pack
This briefing provides background information in support of the Backbench Business Committee debate on International Men's Day UK
Debate Pack
On Wednesday 21 October 2020, there will be an Opposition Day Debate on Free School Meals.
Debate Pack
On Thursday 15 October 2020 at 1.30pm, there will be a Westminster Hall Debate on a "Disability inclusive Covid-19 response". The debate will be led by Dr Lisa Cameron MP.
Research Briefing
This short briefing paper looks at educational trajectories for Black pupils and students in England.
Research Briefing
This Commons Library briefing paper discusses the Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities and provides related statistical and policy analysis.
Debate Pack
On Wednesday 9 September 2020, there will be an Opposition Day Debate on the subject of “The personal role and involvement of the Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Education in this summer’s exams fiasco”. This will take place in the House of Commons.
Research Briefing
University Technical Colleges (UTCs) are schools introduced by the Conservative-Liberal Democrat Coalition Government, originally for 14-19 year olds, that work alongside employers and universities to deliver technical education and core curriculum subjects. This briefing sets out their conception, introduction, performance, and future direction.
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.
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