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A system of forced adoption stigmatised unmarried mothers. Many were separated from their babies without meaningful, informed consent. The Government must apologise to survivors.

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The Government must apologise for the state's role in a historical system of forced adoption. Education Committee.

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Mar 23

The Children’s Commissioner for England, @Rachel_deSouza and child poverty campaigners will give evidence to us and @CommonsWorkPen on the government's new Child Poverty Strategy. Tuesday 24 March, 10am Full session details and watch live: committees.parliament.uk/eve…

ALT Evidence session. Realising potential: Delivering the Child Poverty Strategy. Education Committee. Work and Pensions Committee.

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Mar 20

During this week's session examining Educational Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), we heard from Anna Bird of @contactfamilies and @DCPcampaign, about her concerns on the lack of health reform in the Schools White Paper 📄

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Mar 12

In the first panel of our session on Historical Forced Adoption, we spoke to members of the Movement for an Adoption Apology and members of the @AdultAdopteeMov. During the second panel, we heard from @educationgovuk Minister for Children, @JoshMacAlister ⬇️

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Mar 9

The @educationgovuk Minister for Children, @JoshMacAlister, will give evidence to us as we conclude our work on historical forced adoption. Also giving evidence are campaigners with experience of forced adoption. Tuesday 10 March, 10am 🕙

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Mar 9

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10 March 2026 - Historical Forced Adoption - Oral evidence - Committees - UK Parliament

09:30 - The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House

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Mar 5

Continuing our inquiry into reading for pleasure, we heard from children's author and teacher @onichum during our latest evidence session. Here, she explains the need for change in attitudes towards reading 📖

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Mar 5

What are you reading this World Book Day? We've been investigating what can be done to reverse the declining number of children reading for pleasure.

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Mar 5

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Reading brings a range of benefits to children, young people and their families, but the number of children reading for pleasure is declining rapidly. This inquiry will look at the reasons behind...

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Mar 2

Tomorrow at 10am, we will continue our inquiry into reading for pleasure among children and young people, exploring what could help reverse its decline with @Literacy_Trust, @Booktrust, @readingagency, @csjthinktank, @BDAdyslexia and children's author @onichum

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Feb 27

We heard from Prof Gordon Harold, @CamEdFac, during our session this week on historical forced adoptions. "That natural bond has been interrupted forcibly for decades." 💬 Watch the full session 👇 youtube.com/watch?v=JfXn9Ycb…

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Feb 26

How is AI reshaping learning? We're launching an inquiry into the role and impact of AI and EdTech in education 👇

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MPs will examine the role of artificial intelligence (AI) and EdTech in education, in a new inquiry launched today.

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Feb 23

The Government has announced sweeping reforms to special educational needs and disability provision in education. What will these changes include? Committee Chair, @helenhayes_, responds 💬 committees.parliament.uk/com…

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Solving the SEND crisis. The Government has announced major reform to special educational needs and disability provision. We must ensure this does not take away support from those already receiving it. Education Committee.

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Feb 23

Tomorrow at 10am, we'll hold a session on historical forced adoption. Academic experts will examine the social & legal context and lessons from other jurisdictions, while charities & adoption agencies will discuss access to records & support for mothers and adoptees.