Children's Wellbeing and School Bill

Education Committee Open Non-inquiry session
Opened: 21 Jan 2025 Parliament page
5 Recommendations
8 Conclusions
1 Report
1 Oral session
5 Letters
1 Event
Activity timeline 9 events
23 May
2025
Report published
6 May
2025
Correspondence
23 Apr
2025
Correspondence
18 Mar
2025
Correspondence
28 Feb
2025
Report published
4 Feb
2025
Oral evidence
4 Feb
2025
Correspondence
4 Feb
2025
Formal meeting (oral evidence session) · The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House
7 Jan
2025
Correspondence
Oral evidence sessions 1 session
4 Feb 2025
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Children's wellbeing and School Bill
Clare Canning · Broadleaf Home Ed Co-operative Councillor Bev Craig · Local Government Association (LGA) Daniel Kebede · National Education Union Dr Rebecca Montacute · Sutton Trust John Barneby · Oasis Community Learning Kate Anstey · Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) Lindsey MacDonald · Magic Breakfast Sam Freedman · The Institute for Government Thomas Brooke · Office of the Schools Adjudicator
Title HC No. Published Items Response
2nd Report – Scrutiny of the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bi… HC 732 28 Feb 2025 13 Responded
Recommendations & Conclusions
3 results
Clear
11 Conclusion Acknowledged
2nd Report – Scrutiny of the Child…
Government's new clause provides welcome additional clarity on teacher pay.
We welcome the additional clarity on teacher pay offered by the Government’s new clause and new schedule brought forward at Committee stage. (Conclusion, Paragraph 47)
Government Response
The government acknowledges the Committee's feedback regarding the clarity provided on teacher pay measures in the Bill.
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13 Conclusion Acknowledged
2nd Report – Scrutiny of the Child…
Committee conducted urgent scrutiny of Children's Wellbeing Bill under government timetable constraints.
We have worked at pace on the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill to contribute to fulfil our scrutiny role within the parameters set by the Government’s timetable and increase transparency for the benefit of the House and, we hope, those … Read more
Government Response
The government expresses gratitude for the Committee's support, engagement, and the contributions of policy experts and stakeholders, acknowledging their work on the Bill and looking forward to further engagement.
Department for Education
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14 Recommendation Acknowledged
2nd Report – Scrutiny of the Child…
Consider Chair's tabled New Clauses and amendments to address witness concerns and recommendations.
We draw the Government’s attention to the New Clauses and amendments tabled in the name of our Chair which seek to offer practical ways to meet the concerns and put into effect the recommendations we have heard in evidence from … Read more
Government Response
The government acknowledges the Committee's work and the Chair's welcomed assurances on the tabled amendments, expressing gratitude for engagement and looking forward to further discussions as the Bill progresses.
Department for Education
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Government Response AI assessment · 13 of 5 classified
Accepted 2
Accepted in Part 1
Acknowledged 3
Not Addressed 4
Rejected 3
Total 5 recs + 8 conclusions
Correspondence 5 letters
6 May 2025 To committee Letter from Minister for School Standards on Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill 01.05.25 -
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23 Apr 2025 From committee Letter to Minister for Schools Standards on Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill dated 10.04.25
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18 Mar 2025 To committee Letter from Minister for School Standards on Scrutiny of the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill, dated 6 March 2025
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4 Feb 2025 CWS 05 - Written evidence from Broadleaf Home Ed Co-operative to Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill
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7 Jan 2025 Correspondence with Minister for School Standards on Children’s Wellbeing Bill, dated 17.12.24; 18.12.24 and 27.12.24
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