Petitions/Launch a public inquiry into how public funds are spent in education
StatusOngoing
Opened30 Mar 2026
Closes
Government response
Parliamentary debateNot eligible
Milestones

Call on the Minister for Education to launch a public inquiry under the Inquiries Act. We would like an independent group to assess the proportion of money that is allocated to education that reaches the front line, be it teachers, support staff or resources provided to APs, virtual schools etc.

We are highly concerned that money is being wasted and before any more investment, we think it wise for the Government to determine where this money is best spent. We believe Multi-Academy Trusts are wasting money on complex back-office staffing structures. It has been reported that many private companies are making large profits from the public sector. It has also been reported that private SEND schools charging in excess of £100k, and that taxi firms are making large profits driving SEND children to school. Supply agencies providing teachers and tutors are making profit.

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Constituency engagement ranking

Laura Kyrke-Smith
1Laura Kyrke-Smith MP
Aylesbury
2
Tom Hayes
2Tom Hayes MP
Bournemouth East
2
Jessica Toale
3Jessica Toale MP
Bournemouth West
2
Mr Connor Rand
4Mr Connor Rand MP
Altrincham and Sale West
1
Sam Rushworth
5Sam Rushworth MP
Bishop Auckland
1
Liz Twist
6Liz Twist MP
Blaydon and Consett
1
Barry Gardiner
7Barry Gardiner MP
Brent West
1
Dr Peter Prinsley
8Dr Peter Prinsley MP
Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket
1
Taiwo Owatemi
9Taiwo Owatemi MP
Coventry North West
1
Chris Philp
10Chris Philp MP
Croydon South
1