Safeguarding in English schools
Information on the safeguarding duties of English schools, governing bodies and staff, including during recruitment, and in dealing with allegations
On 12 July 2018, there will be a debate on The Practice of Forced Adoption in the UK, chosen by the Backbench Business Committee. The debate will take place in the Commons chamber.
The Practice of Forced Adoption in the UK (130KB PDF)
This debate refers to the period following the Second World War (primarily in the 1950s and 60s) in which many unmarried mothers were coerced into giving up their children for adoption.
This debate pack provides a brief background to the issue, along with a selection of news articles and Parliamentary material.
The Practice of Forced Adoption in the UK (130KB PDF)
Information on the safeguarding duties of English schools, governing bodies and staff, including during recruitment, and in dealing with allegations
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on 15 October 2026 on Support for unpaid carers. The debate will be led by Alison Bennett MP.
A General debate has been scheduled for 12 October on baby loss awareness week.