The following witnesses gave evidence. Transcripts can be viewed on the inquiry publications page of the Committee’s website.
Jenny Coles, President, Association of Directors of Children’s Services; Cllr Lucy Nethsingha, Deputy Chair of Children and
Young People Board, Local Government Association; Mrunal Sisodia, Co-Chair, National Network of Parent Carer Forums; Jane Lowe,
Trustee, Home Education Advisory ServiceQ1–58
Victor Shafiee, Deputy Director, Unregistered and Independent Schools, Ofsted; Mrs Wendy Charles-Warner, Trustee, Education
Otherwise; Dr Amber Fensham-Smith, Lecturer in Childhood and Youth Studies, The Open University; Ellen Collier, Service
Manager, Education Welfare Service, Social Care and Education, Leicester City CouncilQ59–115
The Baroness Berridge, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for the School System, Department for Education; and
Stephanie Brivio, Director, Safeguarding and Children’s Social Care, Department for Education Q704–712
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