Research Briefing
This short briefing provides an overview of the position relating to parents taking their children on holiday during school term time in England, in light of the recent Supreme Court ruling.
Research Briefing
This House of Commons Library briefing provides an overview of the extensive reforms to GCSE, AS and A level qualifications undertaken by the Coalition and Conservative Governments.
Debate Pack
The debate, entitled "Schools Funding in London" and sponsored by Helen Hayes, will take place in Westminster Hall on Wednesday 29th March at 9.30am, lasting for 90 minutes.
Debate Pack
A debate on LGBT History Month, sponsored by Richard Arkless, will be held in Westminster Hall on Tuesday 28 February 2017 at 2.30pm. The debate will last for one and a half hours.
Research Briefing
This paper analyses the Children and Social Work [HL] ahead of Commons Report Stage. The Bill concerns children in care and care leavers, safeguarding children arrangements, powers for local authorities to test different ways of working, and the regulation of social workers among other matters.
Research Briefing
This Commons Library Briefing Paper provides background to the Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015 (Amendment) Bill 2016-17, and related issues.
Research Briefing
This Commons Library briefing looks at some of the basic ‘unknowns’ relating to Brexit. The unknowns cover areas such as a role for the UK Parliament and the devolved legislatures in the Brexit process, relations with the EU institutions, the economic impact on the UK, and changes to citizens’ rights.
Debate Pack
MPs will debate a motion on the role of grammar and faith schools on Tuesday 8 November in the House of Commons Chamber. This debate was scheduled by the Backbench Business Committee following a representation from Lisa Nandy. This House of Commons Library briefing provides some background information and a summary of the Government's proposals as well as recent press and parliamentary coverage.
Debate Pack
MPs will debate e-petition 129698, relating to school penalty fines and authorised absence from school in Westminster Hall on Monday 11 July 2016 from 4.30 to 7.30pm. Steve Double MP will lead the debate. This Commons Library briefing provides a summary of the issues and press and parliamentary coverage.
Research Briefing
This House of Commons Library briefing discusses the Government's proposals to convert all state-funded schools in England to academy status. It sets out the relevant proposals in the Education White Paper, the reaction that has followed the announcement, and also provides information on academy performance
Debate Pack
On Monday 18 April MPs will take part in a debate on educational attainment in Yorkshire and the Humber. This debate was scheduled by the Backbench Business Committee and will be opened by Jo Cox MP. This House of Commons Library debate pack provides statistics, briefing, reports and relevant press and parliamentary coverage of the issues.
Research Briefing
A summary of Budget 2016 and the Office for Budget Responsibility's forecasts for the economy and public finances.
Debate Pack
On Tuesday 15 March there will be a debate on Engineering skills and design and technology education in Westminster Hall at 9.30am. Michelle Donelan MP will lead the debate. This House of Commons Library Debate Pack provides a background briefing and statistics, press and parliamentary coverage of the issues and suggested further reading.
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