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The article reports on debates on education in the House of Commons and the House of Lords. This article presents information on education early day motions and education statutory instruments, along with answers to written questions from the parliament. Member of the parliament Charles Clarke made an oral statement on the Government's Green Paper Every Child Matters. The advocate general for Scotland was asked about the legality of an act of the Scottish Parliament. The Conservatives devoted one of their Opposition Day debates to criticising the Government over the teacher shortage and the problems caused by a lack of adequate funding following changes to the system of local government grant.

The article provides information on Westminster reports on debates in the British House of Commons and the House of Lords from November, 3 to 7, 2003. The debate titled, Children's Play, in Westminster Hall covered a range of issues and Government departments around child's play, this report focuses on those aspects of the debate that concerned education. The debate was opened by Paddy Tipping, the Labour MP for Sherwood in Nottinghamshire. The debate on the schools in Hackney, centered on the decision of Labour MP for Diane Abbott, to send her child to the independent City of London school rather than a state school in her own constituency. Junior Education & Skills Ministers Ivan Lewis introduced a short debate on vocational education in Government time. The debate followed the publication earlier in the year of the White Papers on skills and on higher education.

The article reports a selection of written parliamentary questions on education from the Great Britain House of Commons and the House of Lords. It excludes questions where the answer is given in statistical form by LEA, LSC, university or constituency. It includes questions from the Department for Education and Skills and the Department for Transport. The ASC information is a snapshot as at the third Thursday in January of each year. The ILR is a snapshot as at 1 November of each year. In both these data sources, information is collected on all the qualifications a student is studying for. However students often combine qualifications.

The article presents information on a selection of written parliamentary questions on education from the House of Commons of Great Britain and the House of Lords of Great Britain. Questions are listed alphabetically within departmental and date order. Answers with an asterisk after the title are oral questions not reached and therefore answered as written questions. One question includes what guidance has been issued to schools on tackling bullying via mobile phone. Another question is related to further education in England.

This article reports that debate in Parliament was dominated all week by the Queen's speech. Both houses devoted several days to this, with the Great Britain's Houses of Commons covering education last Friday and the Lords debating it on Monday.

The article covers all answers to written questions on education from the British House of Commons and House of Lords where the answer is given as a statistical table with data by local education authority, local learning and skills council, region, university or constituency. The table shows all the recurrent and capital allocations provided to the education and library boards for the period 1995-96 to 2003-04. The Education and Library Boards are also responsible for provision of both the Public Library Service and the School Library Service but do not purchase any Braille books, and none is held in stock.

The article provides information about educational parliamentary activities in Great Britain from 28 June to 2 July 2004 and future activity planned beyond that. The article consists of reports of debates, full lists of education early day motions and education statutory instruments, along with answers to a cross-section of written questions. During one of the sessions in Great Britain's House of Commons, Department for Culture Media and Sport raised the issue of the disposal of playing fields.

The article focuses on several issues related to education and schools that have been debated in the British Parliament between January 16 to 20, 2006 in Great Britain. The House of Commons Public Account Committee (PAC) on Improving School Attendance, School Closures and Surplus Places, and School Milk are the issues that have been discussed in the House of Commons. There are other issues, such as prison (education), and Education in Schools, which have been discussed in the House of Lords. The PAC published its report on improving school attendance. The PAC noted that the Great Britain Department for Education and Skills has had two targets to reduce unauthorized absence in schools and has missed both targets. Unauthorized absence in maintained schools remained static for years, before increasing in 2004-05.

The article presents information on various events in the Great Britain House of Lords. On Wednesday 9 June, the opposition would be debating. The Conservative Party has five hours of debate allocated, though subjects to be debated have not yet been announced. It is possible that education could feature during the debates. On Thursday 22 July, the House of Lords will rise for the summer recess and return on Tuesday 7 September. On Thursday 16 September, the House of Lords will rise for the party conference season recess and return on Monday 11 October.

The article presents various parliamentary questions and answers on education asked in the Great Britain House of Commons and the House of Lords. One of the questions was asked to the Secretary of State for Education and Skills about what child protection checks a teacher is expected to undergo. The Department for education and Skills' guidance "Child Protection: Preventing Unsuitable People from Working with Children and Young Persons", provides comprehensive advice on the pre-appointment checks employers should undertake on teachers and other prospective employees. Another question asked to the Secretary of State for Education and Skills on what criteria are used to determine the eligibility of teachers for key worker funding for affordable homes. For the education sector the Department for Education and Skills recommends that teachers with Qualified Teacher Status working in the maintained sector can apply for assistance.

The article reports on issues related to education and schools that have been debated in the Great Britain House of Commons and the Great Britain House of Lords from January 30 to February 3, 2006. The issues related to school community activities, local education authorities, and bullying in schools have been discussed in the House of Commons. Some other issues, such as higher and further education and school admissions, have been debated in the House of Lords. The unintended consequences of the school community activities rules for charitable organisations, which have adversely affected a number of schools and colleges, were the subject of a short debate in Westminster Hall.

Great Britain's government is committed to embedding the five outcomes identified by children into their programme for change to improve the well-being of children and young people. This includes the recognition that, in each local area, young people need opportunities for personal development, learning and recreation outside school hours, including access to sport, art and cultural activities. The Children Bill seeks to reflect these outcomes legislatively — providing a context to ensure work by all parties is clearly based on what children and young people have told that it is important.

The article reports a selection of written parliamentary questions on education from the Great Britain House of Commons and the House of Lords. It excludes questions where the answer is given in statistical form by LEA, LSC, university or constituency. Questions are listed alphabetically within departmental and date order. Answers with an asterisk after the title are oral questions not reached and therefore answered as written questions. The period covered by this report is from 21 to 24 March 2005. It includes answers to questions put to the Department for Education and Skills, and the Northern Ireland Office in the House of Commons.

The article details of early day motions (EDMs) on education tabled in the Great Britain House of Commons during the session, from November 23, 2004. Part 3 lists those EDMs that have been listed in previous weeks. After the number and title of the EDM, five lines of information are given that provides a picture of the progress of the motion over its active life. The name, party and constituency of the proposer are followed by the date on which the motion was tabled. The third line of information gives the number of new signatures added each week. After three weeks of no new signatures, the EDM is no longer considered active and no further data is added to this line.

The article reports a selection of written parliamentary questions on education from the Great Britain House of Commons and the House of Lords. It includes answers to questions put to the Department for Education and Skills, the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and the Northern Ireland Office in the House of Commons and HMG in the House of Lords. It excludes questions where the answer is given in statistical form by LEA, LSC, university or constituency. Questions are listed alphabetically within departmental and date order.

The article reports on debates in the Great Britain House of Commons and the Great Britain House of Lords from September 13-17, 2004. The full text of each debate is available electronically as part of the journal's Research for All service. Some of the debates are Children Bill House of Commons Debate, Student Fees (Approved Plans) Regulations 2004 House of Commons Debate, Higher Education House of Commons Debate, Down's Syndrome (Education) House of Commons Debate, the Future of Education in Southend House of Lords Debate and many others.

The article presents information on a selection of written parliamentary questions on education from Great Britain's House of Commons and the House of Lords. It excludes questions where the answer is given in statistical form by LEA, LSC, university or constituency. The period covered by this report is from July 19 to 23, 2004. It includes answers to questions put to the Department for Education and Skills, the Department for Culture Media and Sport, the Northern Ireland Office and the Wales Office in the House of Commons, and to HMG in the House of Lords.

The May 4, 2004 issue of EPM Weekly Statistics covers all answers to written questions on education from Great Britain's House of Commons and the House of Lords where the answer is given as a statistical table with data by local education authority, local learning and skills council, university or constituency. The period covered by this report is between April 26 to 30, 2004. The number of children in residential care in each local authority at March 31, 2003 is shown in the table presented in the article.

EPM Weekly gives details of early day motions (EDM) on education tabled in Great Britain's House of Commons from April 26 to 30, 2004. Entries show the EDM number, the subject with the date the EDM was tabled on the right hand side of the page. The total number of members of parliament signing the EDM is given under the date. Members tabling the EDM is given in bold, followed by initial supporters and then the list of names of other members who have signed the motion. EDM that have not had any change in the number of members signing for more than three consecutive weeks are listed in section A.

Westminster reports a selection of written parliamentary questions on education from Great Britain's House of Commons and the House of Lords. It excludes questions where the answer is given in statistical form by local education authority, Learning and Skills Council, university or constituency. These are listed in EPM Weekly Statistics — Westminster. Questions are listed alphabetically within departmental and date order. Answers with an asterisk after the title are oral questions not reached and therefore answered as written questions.

This article focuses on a selection of written parliamentary questions on education from the Great Britain House of Commons and the Great Britain House of Lords. The period covered by this report is from March 1, 2004 to March 5, 2004. One question is related to asking the Great Britain Secretary of State for Education and Skills whether children's trusts will be given responsibility for implementing Social Care for Deaf-blind Children and Adults Local Authority Circular. Another question concerns asking the Secretary of State for Education and Skills how much has been spent on the Excellence in Cities programme in each year since 1998-99.

This article presents information about various early day motions (EDMs) on education tabled in the Great Britain House of Commons during March 1-5, 2004. It also focuses on MPs tabling the EDMs, followed by their initial supporters and then the list of names of other MPs who have signed the motion. There were four new education early day motions tabled last week. One concerned the health of children, and is included here as part of our widening coverage of children's agenda issues. EDM 311 on the LSC survey of further education college students may reach 100 signatures next week.

The article provides information on the May 19, 2005 issue of the "EPM Weekly Bulletin," which covers educational parliamentary activity from November 3 to 7, 2003, in Great Britain, and future activity planned beyond that. It includes reports of debates, full lists of education early day motions and education statutory instruments, along with answers to a cross-section of written questions, are contained in the series of reports circulated with this Weekly Bulletin or soon after its publication. The article also shows the list of new items added for the first time to the "Forthcoming" sections, which includes debate on child's play, education questions, and vocational guidance.

The article reports on a selection of written parliamentary questions on education from the British House of Commons and the House of Lords. It excludes questions where LEA, LSC, university or constituency gives the answer in statistical form. Questions are listed alphabetically within departmental and date order. The period covered by this report is from June 23-27, 2003. It includes questions from the Department for Education and Skills, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and the House of Lords.

The article reports a selection of written parliamentary questions on education from the Great Britain House of Commons and the House of Lords. The article excludes questions where the answer is given in statistical form by LEA, LSC, university or constituency. Questions are listed alphabetically within departmental and date order. The period covered by this report is during June 9-13, 2003. It includes questions from the Department for Education and Skills, the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, the Department of Health, the Lord Chancellor's Department, the Northern Ireland Office, the Department of Trade and Industry, the Wales Office, the Department for Work and Pensions and the House of Lords.

The article reports a selection of written parliamentary questions on education from the House of Commons and the House of Lords of Great Britain. It excludes questions where the answer is given in statistical form by local education authority, learning and skills council (LSC), university or constituency. John Harwood is retiring after three successful years as chief executive of the LSC. He has been a key figure in building a new learning system which will support a prosperous economy and an inclusive society. Harwood will continue to drive forward LSC business until a successor has been appointed, and the LSC will be advertising for this post shortly.

The article reports on the selection of written parliamentary questions on education from Great Britain's House of Commons and the House of Lords. It excludes questions where the answer is given in statistical form by local education authority (LEA), learning and skills council, university or constituency. Framework contracts provide for general management consultancy and consultancy support for LEA interventions. Information on the use and value is not held centrally. The education department is facilitating on-going discussions with a range of partners, including the LGA and Employers' Organization, on developing a new shorter entry training route for educational psychologists.

This article reports on debates in the House of Commons and the House of Lords from June 20 to 24, 2005. The proposed reorganization of primary schools in west Swindon was the subject of the first adjournment debate initiated by the new Member of Parliament (MP) for South Swindon, Anne Snelgrove. She had concerns both about the manner of the consultation and also about the outcome. In another debate, on June 21, the Labour Party MP for Falkrik, Eric Joyce, opened a debate on education in the Great Lakes region of Africa.

The article focuses on various parliamentary debates that took place in the British Parliament during December 4-8, 2006. In the House of Commons, legislator David Cameron opened a debate on the quality of national reading tests during 2006. British Prime Minister replied him saying that there is an improvement in the test. In the House of Lords, legislator Baroness Sharp opened a debate on what kind of extra support is being provided to primary schools to help their students.

The article presents information on written parliamentary questions on education from the House of Commons and the House of Lords in Great Britain, excluding the questions with statistical answers. In the House of Commons, one member asked the Secretary of State about the free school meals for ethnicity students. Another member asked about the future of centres for vocational education. Another member asked about the number of students enrolled on teacher-training courses in Northern Ireland.

The article reports on some written statements related to education, training and children's services, issued by ministers in the British House of Commons and the House of Lords during November 20-24, 2006. Jim Knight, the Minister for Schools reported the results of the valuation of the Teacher's Pension Scheme, and the reforms related to it. Bill Rammell, the Minister for Higher Education and Lifelong Learning, discussed issues related to higher education and vocational education.

The article presents information on the debates on health and education held in Westminster, England, during November 15-17, 2006. In the House of Commons, David Evernett, a former teacher talked about the problems related to education, and the need for job-related skills in education. Ian Taylor talked about the problems related to the funding of higher education. Helen Jones talked about job security, and the lack of skills in people in today's job market.

The article reports on all written statements by Ministers in Great Britain's House of Commons and House of Lords concerning education, training and the wider children agenda published between 19 and 23 June 2006. Department for Constitutional Affairs published written statement on Parentage Tests. Minister of State, Department for Constitutional Affairs Harriet Harman said that the department was responsible for maintaining a list of accredited bodies able to carry out court-directed scientific tests for parentage in accordance with a direction made by a court pursuant to section 20 of the Family Law Reform Act 1969.

The article focuses on a selection of written parliamentary questions on education from the House of Commons and the House of Lords of Great Britain. Questions were addressed to the Secretary of State for Education and Skills. Questions were based on the issues such as sex pre-school child care, higher education, and children's services. Labour Member in Parliament Barry Sheerman asks the Secretary of State for Education and Skills about the steps that are taken to ensure the installation of appropriate safety equipment within schools, with particular reference to steps taken at the construction stage.

The article presents parliamentary questions and answers on education from the House of Commons and the House of Lords. One person asks the Secretary of State for Education and Skills about the guidelines issued to local education authorities on students wearing jewelry with religious significance. Another person asks the Secretary of State for Education and Skills about his plans to repeat the Student Income and Expenditure Survey 2002-03. Another person asks the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government about the number of libraries that have been closed in the last two years, and the number of libraries likely to be closed in 2006.

The article presents information on various meetings of Ministers in the Great Britain House of Commons and House of Lords concerning education and the wider children agenda during May 15-19, 2006. An informal meeting of Education Ministers was held on March 17. An information meeting of Youth Ministers was held during March 29-31. The Department for Constitutional Affairs met on May 17 to discuss issues related to child care.

The article reports on the written parliamentary questions on education that were discussed at the House of Commons and the House of Lords in Great Britain from March 20 to 24, 2006. A question was asked regarding the outcome of the meeting of the Ministers to tackle homophobic bullying in schools. The concerned Minister answered that the Department for Education and Skills has been leading on work across Government to counter homophobia in the schools. Another question was asked related to the support extending to deprived parents for the promotion of their child's learning and study skills.

The article presents a report on selection of written parliamentary questions on education from the House of Commons and the House of Lords in England. The period covered by this report is 13 to 17 March, 2006. The Questions answered are from the Department for Education and Skills, the Northern Ireland Office and HMG in the House of Lords. It excludes questions where the answer is given in statistical form. The questions included the issues of child protection, education maintenance allowance, school admission code, skills passport scheme, social segregation report, deaf children education, foundation schools, racism, school capital funding, sporting academies and more.

The article presents reports on written parliamentary questions on education from the Welsh Assembly, the Great Britain House of Commons and the Great Britain House of Lords. Written questions in Wales are answered in weekly batches. The article includes some questions on the amount spend per NHS trust on academic teaching session and the provision for school-based Dental Checks.

The article presents information about education, children's services and training debates in the Welsh Assembly, the British House of Commons and the British House of Lords from January 23, 2006, to January 27, 2006. In the Welsh Assembly, member Janet Ryder requested a statement on the foundation phase. First Minister Hon Rhodri Morgan stated it was "a distinct curriculum for three to seven-year-olds, which is currently being piloted in 41 settings. Ryder noted that assessment of the pilot schemes demonstrated that it is the quality of the professional teacher that delivers the benefits of the foundation phase and requested a guarantee that the roll-out of the pilot scheme would be delivered through qualified teaching staff.

The article presents information about written parliamentary questions on education from the Welsh Assembly, the British House of Commons and the British House of Lords. Leanne Wood, Member of Welsh Assembly, sought answers to four questions from the Minister for Education and Lifelong Learning. The first question was how many secondary schools and primary schools are attended by Muslim school children. The second question was how many secondary and primary school canteens offer Halal food to their pupils. The third question was what percentage of Muslim school children are provided with Halal food at their school canteen. The final question was about the percentage of school children are registered as practising Muslims.