The Education Committee will next week hold two public evidence
sessions. On Monday 27th April, the Committee
will hold an accountability session with Ofsted Chief Inspector
Amanda Spielman. A hearing with the Secretary of State for
Education MP will take place on Wednesday
29th April.
Ofsted
The Ofsted accountability session will be an opportunity for
Members to ask the Chief Inspector about the response to the
Covid-19 pandemic and the impact on inspections. Members could
also question her on a range of topical areas, including the new
Education Inspection Framework and their Annual Report.
Monday 27th April, 9.30am
-
Amanda Spielman, Her Majesty’s
Chief Inspector of Education, Children’s Services and
Skills
-
Matthew Coffey, Chief Operating
Officer, Ofsted
Secretary of State
The session with is likely to focus on the Department for
Education’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The Committee
could ask about current school closures and the impact on
disadvantaged groups, as well as the Government’s strategy for
reopening. There could also be questions on funding for higher
and further education providers.
The hearing will also be a chance to question the Secretary of
State on wider accountability issues, which could include special
educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and school funding.
Wednesday 29th April, 9.30am
-
Rt Hon MP, Secretary of State for
Education
