Research Briefing
Higher education student numbers
Overall student numbers reached record levels in the early 2020s, but progress has stalled in recent years and there are concerns about falling numbers of some groups of students.
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Debate Pack
Government support for healthy relationships
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 12 February on government support for healthy relationships. The subject for the debate has been chosen by the Backbench Business Committee and will be opened by Maya Ellis MP.
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Research Briefing
Teacher recruitment and retention in England
This briefing provides information on the recruitment and retention of teachers in England, including initiatives to improve recruitment and retention.
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Debate Pack
E-petition 729440 relating to play in the key stage 1 curriculum
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on play in the key stage 1 curriculum on Monday 26 January 2026, at 4:30pm. This debate will be led by Dr Roz Savage MP, and will last 90 minutes.
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Research Briefing
UK-EU reset: Agreement on UK participation in the EU Erasmus+ programme
The UK and EU have agreed that the UK will participate in the EU Erasmus+ programme from 2027
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Research Briefing
Relationships and Sex Education in Schools (England)
This House of Commons Library briefing provides an overview of the current rules and recent reforms to relationships and sex education in English schools.
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Research Briefing
Equality of access and outcomes in higher education in England
How do entry rates to higher education, outcomes at university and afterwards vary between different groups? What are the roles of government and universities?
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Research Briefing
The post-16 education and skills white paper
This briefing explains the government's proposals in the post-16 education and skills white paper and includes comment and reaction.
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Research Briefing
Chinese state threat activities in the UK
China has been accused of conducting state-threat activities in the UK such as industrial espionage, cyber-attacks, and spying on politicians. The UK Government has responded by passing new legislation to counter state threats, while still trying to pursue stronger economic relations with China.
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Debate Pack
E-petition 706513 relating to evacuation chairs in schools and colleges
There will be a debate on evacuation chairs in schools and colleges on Monday 1 December 2025 at 6pm in Westminster Hall. This debate is sponsored by Jacob Collier MP.
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Research Briefing
The school curriculum in England
Covers the 2025 curriculum and assessment review, planned reforms to the national curriculum, and looks at current requirements for schools in England.
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Research Briefing
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill 2024-26: progress of the bill
A briefing on the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill 2024-26 after House of Commons committee stage
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Debate Pack
International Men’s Day 2025
A debate on International Men's Day is scheduled to take place in the House of Commons Chamber on Thursday 20 November 2025. The debate was scheduled by the Backbench Business Committee and will be led by Josh Newbury MP.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Support for students from Ukraine in UK higher education
Find out what support is available for higher education students who have arrived in the UK from Ukraine.
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Debate Pack
Support for dyslexic pupils at school
There will be a debate on support for dyslexic pupils at school at 11:30am on Tuesday 11 November. This debate will take place in Westminster Hall. This debate will be led by Adam Dance MP and Juliet Campbell MP.
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