Research Briefing
This House of Commons Library page provides information relevant to the Free School Meals (Automatic Registration of Eligible Children) Bill 2015-16, introduced by Rt Hon Frank Field MP.
Research Briefing
This briefing paper is produced prior to the Report Stage of the Psychoactive Substances Bill 2015-16.
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How academy schools developed under the last Labour Government
Research Briefing
This Commons Library Briefing Paper summarises debate and amendments to the Bill during its committee stage in the House of Commons.
Debate Pack
An e-petition entitled, ‘Make an allowance for up to 2 weeks term time leave from school for holiday ’ attracted over 100,000 signatures. The Petitions Committee agreed to schedule a debate on the motion “That this House has considered an e-petition relating to term-time leave from school for holiday” in Westminster Hall on Monday 26 October 2015 at 4.30 pm. Steve Double MP will lead the debate.
Research Briefing
This briefing provides background information on the ten topics that may be considered by Members of Youth Parliament (MYPs) at the November's Westminster sitting.
Research Briefing
This House of Commons Briefing Paper provides background to the Welfare Reform and Work Bill’s provisions; summarises the key measures; and includes relevant comment. The Bill is scheduled to receive its Second Reading on 20 July 2015.
Research Briefing
Information on the Pupil Premium, Free School Meals, and other initiatives to raise educational attainment for disadvantaged children.
Debate Pack
This page provides some background information for the Westminster Hall debate, Cost of school transport, on Thursday 25 June 2015. It shows the statutory guidance for local authorities regarding transport to school and a link to individual local authorities' policies.
Research Briefing
This is a report on the House of Commons Committee stage of the Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Bill.
Research Briefing
This special briefing paper has been produced to help Members of Youth Parliament (MYPs) prepare for the House of Commons sitting of the UK Youth Parliament which takes place on 14 November.
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The development of the Office of the Children’s Commissioner for England since its establishment in 2005, including the 2014 reforms.
Research Briefing
The Bill would consolidate existing legislation for adult social care in England into a single framework, and introduce reforms to the way care and support is accessed and funded. It also includes reforms to the regulation of health services and care standards, and would establish Health Education England (HEE) and the Health Research Authority (HRA) as statutory non-departmental public bodies. The final section of the Bill would enable the establishment of the Better Care Fund to promote joint working between the NHS and care and support services.
Research Briefing
This note provides an overview of Government childcare policies since 2010.
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