Weekly Bulletin.

The article presents information on parliamentary activities in Great Britain connected with education, children's services and training from 7 to 11 November 2005 and future activity planned beyond that. Various topics to be discussed are: the Childcare Bill, local government finance and special educational needs. The Education and Skills Select Committee has announced its inquiry into the schools White Paper, higher standards, better schools for all. It invited written submissions of evidence by November 30, 2005. The Education and Skills Select Committee will take evidence for its inquiry into special educational needs from Ian Coates, Divisional Manager--Special Educational Needs and Disability.