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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 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: https://t.co/OiGAbJ1XlJ

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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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Watch the session in full: https://t.co/GKB2r80rsS

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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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Full session details: https://t.co/J2Los6gAQ7

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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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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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Follow the inquiry 📖 https://t.co/uUCyRIhV1Z

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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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Watch live on YouTube 🔴 https://t.co/Z6q7ZCmTa7

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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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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 👇
https://t.co/OYoZNTPh5M

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Share your views 📲 https://t.co/IwDZ13pfhJ

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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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The Government has announced sweeping reforms to special educational needs and disability provision in education. What will these changes include?

Committee Chair, @helenhayes_, responds 💬

https://t.co/4dM9kXAVQ4

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Find out more: https://t.co/wOeZ7ac8Mv

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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.

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Watch the session live on YouTube 🔴
https://t.co/VyCEhKufZd