Hayes, who is a Labour Party MP for south London’s Dulwich and West Norwood constituency, was elected following a secret ballot yesterday (11 September).
She was shadow early years minister from September 2021 until the general election was called in May.
Following her election as committee chair, Hayes said she was “honoured” to take on the roll.
“Working cross-party, this committee will continue to champion the interests of children, young people and parents in every corner of England and from every background, as well as adults who seek to retrain and learn new skills.
“Over the course of this parliament, we will scrutinise the policies of this government and bodies such as Ofsted and Ofqual, and always be led by the evidence we receive,” she said.
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