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.
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
On Thursday 6 May 2021 the third elections for Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) took place in 39 PCC areas in England and Wales.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate on 'e-petition 554276, relating to child food poverty' has been scheduled for Monday 24 May 2021 from 4.30pm. The debate has been initiated by Catherine McKinnell MP.
Research Briefing
This paper provides statistics on household food insecurity, food bank usage and free school meals in the UK, and tracks the impact of coronavirus.
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.
Research Briefing
This House of Commons Library Briefing Paper provides information on the recruitment and retention of teachers in England, including the Government's recently published Teacher Recruitment and Retention Strategy. It also gives an overview of attempts to reduce teacher workload.
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 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.
Insight
How did Covid-19 affect pupils in state-funded schools in England during autumn term 2020?
Research Briefing
This briefing includes latest figures on the proportion of women in Parliament and elected bodies across the UK and throughout the world, as well as information on women in UK public life.
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.
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