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Education Committee
The Education Committee scrutinises the work of the Department for Education, covering children’s social care, schools, colleges, the early years and higher education. The Committee also holds regular hearings with DfE’s arms-length bodies, including Ofsted, Ofqual and the Children’s Commissioner. Follow us on social media: Bluesky | Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | Reddit | X | YouTube Subscribe to the Committee Corridor newsletter for a weekly round-up of news, inquiry updates and reports from House of Commons committees.
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Who is on it
| Member | Party | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Helen Hayes | Labour | Chair |
| Caroline Voaden | Liberal Democrat | Member |
| Darren Paffey | Labour | Member |
| Dr Caroline Johnson | Conservative | Member |
| Jess Asato | Labour | Member |
| Jodie Gosling | Labour | Member |
| Manuela Perteghella | Liberal Democrat | Member |
| Mark Sewards | Labour | Member |
| Peter Swallow | Labour | Member |
| Rebecca Paul | Conservative | Member |
| Sureena Brackenridge | Labour | Member |
Latest reports
5th Report - Life lessons: PSHE and SRE in schools · 17 Feb 2015
Source: Committees API · Updated 4 Oct 2026