Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Complaints about schools in England
How parents may raise concerns about both state and independent schools in England.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Free school meals in England
Who is entitled to free school meals in England and how are they provided and funded?
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Research Briefing
School Exclusions in England
Exclusions from schools in England have been rising in recent years. This paper discusses the increase, some potential causes, and related government policy.
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Debate Pack
Attainment and engagement of boys in education
A debate on the attainment and engagement of boys in education is scheduled to take place in the House of Commons Chamber on Thursday 10 July 2025. The subject for the debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee, and the debate will be led by Sam Rushworth MP.
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Debate Pack
Future of music education
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the future of music education on Thursday 3 July 2025 at 1:30pm. The debate will be led by Bambos Charalambous MP.
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Debate Pack
Safeguarding children with allergies at school
A Westminster Hall debate on safeguarding children with allergies at school is scheduled for Thursday 3 July 2025 at 3pm. The debate will be led by Chris Bloore MP.
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Debate Pack
Water safety education
A debate on water safety education is scheduled to take place in the House of Commons Chamber on Thursday 19 June 2025. The subject for the debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee, and the debate will be led by Darren Paffey MP.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Holidays during school term-time in England
What are the rules on taking children out of school during term time for family holidays?
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Research Briefing
Autism policy and services: Education
Autistic people experience education inequalities. Find out about government policy and support in schools, colleges and higher education for autistic people.
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Research Briefing
Constituency casework: schools in England
This House of Commons Library briefing provides an introduction and reference guide to the key schools-related topics often raised with Members by constituents.
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Research Briefing
Free School Meals (Automatic Registration of Eligible Children) Bill 2024-25
The Free School Meals (Automatic Registration of Eligible Children) Bill 2024-25 is listed for second reading on 14 March 2025. The bill would require the automatic registration of all children eligible for free school meals in England.
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Research Briefing
Employment Rights Bill 2024-25: Progress of the bill
The second reading of the Employment Rights Bill 2024-25 took place on 21 October 2024. This briefing covers the bill's progress from second reading through to the end of its committee stage.
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Research Briefing
Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill 2024-25: progress of the bill
Information on the bill's second reading and committee stage in the Commons
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Research Briefing
Financial and enterprise education in schools
This note provides an outline of current arrangements relating to financial and enterprise education in schools, and recent reports on the quality of that education, in England
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Research Briefing
School attendance in England
An overview of school attendance rules in England, and concerns about increased persistent and severe absence since the Covid pandemic
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