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EnactedChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026

Proposed amendments

1496 amendments across 71 provisions · 1496 summarised

New clauses & schedules 124

New Clause 1#10017570No decisionNew clause / schedule

Implement the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse recommendations

Proposed new clause requiring the Government to implement the recommendations of the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse. Not considered by the House.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“Implementation of the recommendations of the Independent Inquiry into
Child Sexual Abuse
(1)
The Secretary of State must, within 6 months of the passing of this Act, take
steps to implement each of the recommendations made in the final report of
the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse.
(2)
The Secretary of State must, after a period of six months has elapsed from the
passing of this Act and at 12 monthly intervals thereafter, publish a report
detailing the steps taken by the Government to implement each of the
recommendations.
(3)
A report published under subsection (2) must include—
(a)
actions taken to meet, action or implement each of the
recommendations made in the final report of the Independent Inquiry
into Child Sexual Abuse;
(b)
details of any further action required to implement each of the
recommendations or planned to supplement the recommendations;
(c)
consideration of any challenges to full or successful implementation of
the recommendations, with proposals for addressing these challenges
so as to facilitate implementation of the recommendations; and
(d)
where
it
has
not
been
practicable
to
fully
implement
a
recommendation—
(i)
explanation of why implementation has not been possible;
(ii)
a statement of the Government’s intention to implement the
recommendation; and
(iii)
a timetable for implementation.
(4)
A report published under subsection (2) must be subject to debate in both
Houses of Parliament within one month of its publication.
(5)
In meeting its obligations under subsections (1) and (2), the Secretary of State
may consult with such individuals or organisations as they deem appropriate.”

“Implementation of the recommendations of the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc1
Marshalled no.
NC1
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced
New Schedule 1#10018700No decisionNew clause / schedule

Add a schedule amending the Education Act 2002 on academy teacher pay

New schedule making amendments to the Education Act 2002 on the pay and conditions of academy teachers.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Schedule—
Section (Pay and conditions of Academy
teachers)
“SCHEDULE
PAY AND CONDITIONS OF ACADEMY TEACHERS: AMENDMENTS TO THE EDUCATION ACT 2002
Part 8 of the Education Act 2002 (teachers’ pay and conditions etc) is
amended as follows.
In section 120(2) (School Teachers’ Review Body function: meaning of school
teacher), for the words from “the Secretary of State’s” to the end substitute
“section 122 or an Academy teacher for the purposes of section 122A.”
In section 121(2) (bodies to be consulted by School Teachers’ Review Body),
after paragraph (b) insert—
“(ba)
bodies
representing
the
interests
of
proprietors
of
Academies,”.
In the heading of section 122, after “conditions” insert “of school teachers
other than Academy teachers”.
After section 122 insert—
“122A Power to set minimum remuneration of Academy teachers etc
(1)
The Secretary of State may by order make provision requiring the
remuneration of an Academy teacher to be at least equal to the
amount specified in, or determined in accordance with, the order.
(2)
Subsection (3) applies where—
(a)
an order under this section applies to an Academy teacher,
and
(b)
the contract of employment or for services between the
Academy teacher and the relevant proprietor provides for the
teacher to be paid remuneration that is less than the amount
specified in, or determined in accordance with, the order.
(3)
Where this subsection applies—
(a)
the Academy teacher’s remuneration is to be determined and
paid in accordance with any provision of the order that applies
to the teacher;
(b)
any provision of the contract mentioned in subsection (2)(b)
or of the Academy arrangements entered into with the
Secretary of State by the relevant proprietor has no effect to
the extent that it makes provision that is prohibited by, or is
otherwise inconsistent with, the order.
(4)
A person is an Academy teacher for the purposes of this section in
any of the following cases.
(5)
The first case is where—
(a)
the person provides primary or secondary education under a
contract of employment or for services,
(b)
the other party to the contract is the proprietor of an
Academy,
(c)
the contract requires the person to carry out work of a kind
which is specified by regulations under section 133(1), and
(d)
the person—
(i)
is not prevented by regulations under section 133(1)
from carrying out that work, and
(ii)
is not of a description specified in regulations made by
the Secretary of State for the purposes of this
paragraph.
(6)
The second case is where the person—
(a)
serves as the principal of an Academy, and
(b)
is not appointed by the proprietor of the Academy as an
executive leader of the proprietor.
(7)
The third case is where the person would fall within section 122(5)
but for the fact that the other party to the contract of employment
or for services under which the person provides primary or secondary
education is the proprietor of an Academy (and not a party mentioned
in section 122(3)(c)).
(8)
Regulations under subsection (5)(d) may, in particular, specify a
description by reference to a person’s duties or to any provision for
a person’s remuneration to be determined otherwise than under this
section.
(9)
Where the proprietor of an Academy is also the proprietor of a 16
to 19 Academy, a person (“P”) is not an Academy teacher for the
purposes of this section to the extent that a contract of employment
or for services between P and the proprietor requires P to provide
secondary education at the 16 to 19 Academy.
(10)
In the application of subsections (2) and (3)—
(a)
it is immaterial whether someone other than the relevant
proprietor provides or is responsible for providing all or part
of a teacher’s remuneration;
(b)
it is immaterial whether someone other than the relevant
proprietor is treated wholly or partly as a teacher’s employer
for some or all purposes by virtue of an enactment.
(11)
In this section “the relevant proprietor”, in relation to an Academy
teacher, means the proprietor mentioned in subsection (5)(b), (6)(b)
or (7) (as the case may be).”
In section 122A (inserted by paragraph 5), after subsection (10) insert—
“(10A)
In determining the conditions of employment or service of an
Academy teacher, the relevant proprietor must have regard to any
provision of an order under section 122 that relates to conditions of
employment or service (and must also have regard to guidance under
section 127(1) that relates to such conditions).”
In section 123 (scope of section 122 orders)—
(a)
in the heading, after “122” insert “or 122A”;
(b)
after subsection (1) insert—
“(1A)
Subsection (1) applies in relation to an order under section
122A as it does in relation to an order under section 122 but
as if—
(a)
the reference in paragraph (a) to a local authority or
a governing body were to a proprietor of an Academy,
and
(b)
paragraphs (f) to (h) were omitted.”;
(c)
in subsection (2)(b), after “local authorities” insert “, teachers and
proprietors of Academies”;
(d)
in subsection (3), after “122” insert “or 122A”;
(e)
in subsection (4), after paragraph (c) insert—
“(d)
that a payment or entitlement of a specified kind is or
is not to be treated as remuneration for the purpose
of section 122A(1).”
In section 124 (supplementary provision), after “122”, in each place it occurs
(including the heading), insert “or 122A”.
In section 125(1) (requirement to refer matter before making order), after
“122” insert “or 122A”.
In section 126 (bodies to be consulted by the Secretary of State)—
(a)
after “122” insert “, 122A”;
(b)
after paragraph (b) insert—
“(ba)
bodies representing the interests of proprietors of
Academies,”.
In section 127 (guidance issued by the Secretary of State)—
(a)
after subsection (2) insert—
“(2A)
The Secretary of State may issue guidance about the
determination of whether, for the purposes of section 122A,
a person’s remuneration is at least equal to the amount
specified in, or determined in accordance with, an order under
that section.
(2B)
The proprietor of an Academy must have regard to guidance
under subsection (2A).”;
(b)
in subsection (3), after “(1)” insert “or (2A)”;
(c)
in subsection (4)—
(i)
after “(1)” insert “or (2A)”;
(ii)
after paragraph (b) insert—
“(ba)
bodies representing the interests of proprietors
of Academies,”.
After section 127 insert—
“127A References to “Academy” and “Academy arrangements”
(1)
In sections 121 to 127, a reference to an Academy—
(a)
includes a reference to a city technology college and a city
college for the technology of the arts, and
(b)
does not include a reference to a 16 to 19 Academy.
(2)
A reference in any of those sections to Academy arrangements
includes a reference to an agreement under section 482 of the
Education Act 1996 (city colleges).”
In section 210(6) (orders not subject to Parliamentary procedure), after “122”
insert “or 122A”.”

PAY AND CONDITIONS OF ACADEMY TEACHERS: AMENDMENTS TO THE EDUCATION ACT 2002

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
opc61
Marshalled no.
NS1
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced
New Clause 1#10019344No decisionNew clause / schedule

Free school meals: automatic enrolment of eligible children

Adds a new clause to automatically enrol children who are eligible for free school meals.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“Free school meals: automatic enrolment of eligible children
In section 512ZB of the Education Act 1996 (provision of free school lunches
and milk), omit subsection (2)(b).”

“Free school meals: automatic enrolment of eligible children

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc173
Marshalled no.
NC1
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee
New Schedule 1#10020387AgreedNew clause / schedule

Add a new Schedule listing relevant authorities

Inserts a new Schedule headed "RELEVANT AUTHORITIES".

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Schedule—
Section (Corporate parenting
responsibilities)
“SCHEDULE
RELEVANT AUTHORITIES
PART 1
LIST OF RELEVANT AUTHORITIES
The Secretary of State.
The Lord Chancellor.
The governing body of a maintained school in England.
(1)
(2) In sub-paragraph (1), “maintained school” has the meaning given by section
39(1) of the Education Act 2002.
The proprietor of a non-maintained special school in England.
(1)
(2) In sub-paragraph (1)—
(a)
“non-maintained special school” has the meaning given by section
337A of the Education Act 1996;
(b)
“proprietor” has the meaning given by section 579(1) of that Act.
The proprietor of—
(1)
(a)
an Academy (as defined by section 579(1) of the Education Act 1996),
(b)
a city technology college, or
(c)
a city college for the technology of the arts.
(2) In sub-paragraph (1), “proprietor” has the meaning given by section 579(1)
of the Education Act 1996.
The governing body of an institution in England within the further education
sector.
(1)
(2) In sub-paragraph (1)—
(a)
“institution within the further education sector” has the meaning
given by section 91(3) of the Further and Higher Education Act 1992;
(b)
“governing body” has the meaning given by section 90(1) of that
Act.
The proprietor of a special post-16 institution in England in relation to which
an approval under section 41(3) of the Children and Families Act 2014 has
effect.
(1)
(2) In sub-paragraph (1), “proprietor” and “special post-16 institution” have
the meaning given by section 83(2) of the Children and Families Act 2014.
His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Education, Children’s Services and Skills.
NHS England.
An integrated care board.
An NHS foundation trust.
An NHS trust.
The Care Quality Commission.
The Youth Justice Board for England and Wales.
PART 2
POWER TO MODIFY PART 1
The Secretary of State may by regulations made by statutory instrument
amend Part 1 of this Schedule by—
(1)
(a)
adding a person or description of persons,
(b)
removing an entry listed in it, or
(c)
varying an entry listed in it.
(2) A statutory instrument containing regulations under sub-paragraph (1) may
not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before and
approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.
Regulations under paragraph 15(1)(a) may not add a person or description
of persons to Part 1 unless the Secretary of State considers that the person
(1)
exercises, or (as the case may be) all persons of that description exercise,
functions of a public nature.
(2) Regulations under paragraph 15(1)(c) may not vary an entry listed in Part 1
so that it relates to a person who does not exercise functions of a public
nature or, in the case of a description of persons, so that the description
consists of or includes persons who do not exercise functions of a public
nature.
Regulations under paragraph 15(1)(a) may not add a person or description
of persons to Part 1 if the Secretary of State considers that the person or (as
the case may be) any person of that description—
(1)
(a)
exercises devolved functions only, or
(b)
exercises any devolved functions, unless the entry for that person or
description of persons provides that they are a relevant authority
only to the extent that they are exercising functions that are not
devolved functions.
(2) Regulations under paragraph 15(1)(c) may not vary an entry listed in Part
1—
(a)
so that it relates to a person who exercises devolved functions only,
or in the case of a description of persons, so that the description
consists of or includes any persons who exercise devolved functions
only, or
(b)
so that it relates to a person who exercises devolved functions, or in
the case of a description of persons, so that the description consists
of or includes any persons who exercise devolved functions, unless
the entry provides that they are a relevant authority only to the
extent that they are exercising functions that are not devolved
functions.
(3) In this paragraph, “devolved function” means a function that could be
conferred by provision that would be within the legislative competence of—
(a)
the Scottish Parliament, if it were contained in an Act of that
Parliament (see section 29 of the Scotland Act 1998),
(b)
Senedd Cymru, if it were contained in an Act of the Senedd (see
section 108A of the Government of Wales Act 2006), or
(c)
the Northern Ireland Assembly, if it were contained in an Act of the
Assembly, where the Bill for that Act would not require the consent
of the Secretary of State (see sections 6 to 8 of the Northern Ireland
Act 1998).”

RELEVANT AUTHORITIES

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
opc34
Marshalled no.
NS1
Decision
This amendment was agreed to.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee
New Clause 2#10017671No decisionNew clause / schedule

Provide free school lunches to all primary school children

Proposed new clause to extend free school lunches to every primary school child. Not considered by the House.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“Provision of free school lunches to all primary school children
(1)
Section 512ZB of the Education Act 1996 (provision of free school lunches and
milk) is amended as follows.
(2)
In paragraph (4A)(b), after "year 2," insert "year 3, year 4, year 5, year 6".
(3)
In subsection (4C), after “age of 7;" insert—
“Year 3” means a year group in which the majority of children will, in the
school year, attain the age of 8;
“Year 4” means a year group in which the majority of children will, in the
school year, attain the age of 9;
“Year 5” means a year group in which the majority of children will, in the
school year, attain the age of 10;
“Year 6” means a year group in which the majority of children will, in the
school year, attain the age of 11;””

“Provision of free school lunches to all primary school children

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc2
Marshalled no.
NC2
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced
New Clause 2#10019347No decisionNew clause / schedule

Review of the Act

Adds a new clause requiring a review of the Act.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“Review of the Act
(1)
The Secretary of State must from time to time—
(a)
carry out a review of the impact of the provisions of this Act; and
(b)
publish a report setting out the conclusions of the review.
(2)
A first report under subsection (1) must be published within 12 months of the
passing of this Act, with subsequent reports published at intervals not exceeding
5 years.
(3)
A report published under this section must, in particular—
(a)
set out the objectives intended to be achieved by the provisions of this
Act;
(b)
assess the extent to which those objectives are achieved; and
(c)
assess whether those objectives remain appropriate.”

“Review of the Act

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc174
Marshalled no.
NC2
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee
New Clause 3#10018273No decisionNew clause / schedule

Report on local authority performance on EHC plans

Proposed new clause requiring reporting on how local authorities perform on Education, Health and Care plans. Not considered by the House.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“Reporting of local authority performance regarding EHC plans
In the Children and Families Act 2014, after section 40 insert—
“40A Reporting of local authority performance
(1)
Local authorities must publish regular information relating to their
fulfilment of duties relating to EHC needs assessments and EHC plans
under this part.
(2)
Such information must include—
(a)
the authority’s performance against the requirements of this
Act and the Special Educational Needs and Disability Regulations
2014 relating to the timeliness with which action needs to be
taken by the authority in relation to EHC needs assessments and
EHC plans;
(b)
explanations for any failures to meet relevant deadlines or
timeframes;
(c)
proposals for improving the authority’s performance.
(3)
Information published under this section must be published—
(a)
on a monthly basis;
(b)
on the local authority’s website; and
(c)
in a form which is easily accessible and understandable.””

“Reporting of local authority performance regarding EHC plans

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc5
Marshalled no.
NC3
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced
New Clause 3#10019346Not calledNew clause / schedule

National Care Offer

Adds a new clause establishing a National Care Offer.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“National Care Offer
(1)
The Secretary of State must, within 18 months of the passing of this Act, publish
a document (the “National Care Offer”) which sets out the minimum standards
of information that local authorities must publish under section 2 of the
Children and Social Work Act 2017 (local offer for care leavers).
(2)
Before publishing or revising the National Care Offer, the Secretary of State
must consult with persons that appear to the Secretary of State to represent
the interests of care leavers.
(3)
Where a consultation under subsection (2) results in recommendations to be
made to the National Care Offer, the Secretary of State must—
(a)
make the recommended changes or otherwise implement the
recommendations; or
(b)
where not intending to make the recommended changes or otherwise
implement the recommendations, publish a response to the consultation
outlining the reasons for the Secretary of State’s decision and the action
that will be taken instead.”

“National Care Offer

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc176
Marshalled no.
NC3
Decision
The amendment was debated as part of a group of amendments, but not put to a vote.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee
New Clause 4#10019348Not calledNew clause / schedule

Health assessments to include a mental health practitioner

Adds a new clause requiring health assessments to include a mental health practitioner.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“Health assessments to include mental health practitioner
In regulation 7 of the Care Planning, Placement and Case Review (England)
Regulations 2010, after “practitioner” in paragraph (1) insert “and a registered
mental health practitioner”.”

“Health assessments to include mental health practitioner

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc177
Marshalled no.
NC4
Decision
The amendment was debated as part of a group of amendments, but not put to a vote.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee
New Clause 5#10018266No decisionNew clause / schedule

Provide free meals and activities during school holidays

Proposed new clause for free meals and activities during the school holidays. Not considered by the House.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“Provision of free meals and activities during school holidays
(1)
A local authority must—
(a)
provide; or
(b)
coordinate the provision of programmes which provide,
free meals and activities to relevant children during school holidays.
(2)
For the purposes of this section, “relevant children” means children in receipt
of free school meals.
(3)
The Secretary of State may, by regulations made by statutory instrument—
specify minimum standards for meals and activities during school
holidays;
(a)
(b)
specify criteria that organisations involved in the delivery of meals and
activities during school holidays must meet.”

“Provision of free meals and activities during school holidays

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc7
Marshalled no.
NC5
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced
New Clause 5#10019418No decisionNew clause / schedule

Safeguarding framework for requests for withdrawal from school

Adds a new clause creating a safeguarding framework for requests to withdraw a child from school.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“Safeguarding framework for requests for withdrawal from school
(1)
A local authority must assess any request from a parent or carer to withdraw
a child from school against a safeguarding framework which is aligned—
(a)
with the authority’s Continuum of Need document, or
(b)
relevant safeguarding thresholds.
(2)
The authority’s safeguarding framework must—
(a)
categorise risks as high, medium or low risk, and
(b)
provide information or guidance on how these risks are to be
ascertained and understood.
(3)
A request to withdraw a child from school must be categorised as medium or
high risk if any of the following conditions are met—
(a)
the child is subject to a current or previous Child Protection Plan, in
particular where the plan identified concerns related to the mental
health of the adult carer;
(b)
the child has a history of severe or persistent absence from school; or
(c)
there is documented evidence of the parent or carer refusing to engage
with professionals historically, including refusal to address safeguarding
concerns.
(4)
Where a request is categorised as medium or high risk—
(a)
the local authority shall conduct monthly unannounced visits to assess
the child’s welfare and ensure they are receiving an appropriate
education,
(b)
the findings of these visits shall be documented and made available to
relevant safeguarding professionals, and
(c)
the local authority shall maintain oversight of the child’s progress and
any emerging safeguarding risks.
(5)
The parent or carer of the child may not refuse or impede—
(a)
an assessment carried out under subsection (1); or
(b)
any action taken under subsection (4).
(6)
The Secretary of State must provide guidance to local authorities on criteria
for risk assessments.”

“Safeguarding framework for requests for withdrawal from school

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc180
Marshalled no.
NC5
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee
New Clause 6#10017827No decisionNew clause / schedule

Care leavers not to be treated as intentionally homeless

Proposed new clause providing that care leavers are not to be regarded as having made themselves homeless intentionally. Not considered by the House.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“Care leavers not to be regarded as becoming homeless intentionally
(1)
In section 191 of the Housing Act 1996 (becoming homeless intentionally)—
(a)
after subsection (1) insert—
“(1ZA)
But a person does not become homeless intentionally in a case
described in any of subsections (1A) to (1C).”;
(b)
in subsection (1A), for the words before paragraph (a) substitute “The
first case is where—”;
(c)
after subsection (1A) insert—
“(1B)
The second case is where the person is a relevant child within
the meaning given by section 23A(2) of the Children Act 1989.
(1C)
The third case is where the person is a former relevant child
within the meaning given by section 23C(1) of that Act and aged
under 25.”;
(d)
in subsection (3), in the words before paragraph (a), after “person”
insert “, other than a person described in subsection (1B) or (1C),”.
(2)
The amendments made by this section do not apply in relation to an application
of a kind mentioned in section 183(1) of the Housing Act 1996 made before
the date on which this section comes into force, except where the local housing
authority deciding the application has not yet decided the matters set out in
section 184(1)(a) and (b) of that Act.”

“Care leavers not to be regarded as becoming homeless intentionally

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
opc16
Marshalled no.
NC6
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced
New Clause 6#10019865No decisionNew clause / schedule

Establishment of a national school food monitoring scheme

Adds a new clause to establish a national school food monitoring scheme.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“Establishment of national school food monitoring scheme
(1)
Within 12 months of the passing of this Act, the Secretary of State must institute
a scheme for monitoring school food standards in England (‘the national school
food monitoring scheme’).
(2)
The purpose of the national school food monitoring scheme will be to
determine whether applicable food standards duties are being met in the
provision of all food in schools in England.
(3)
The national school food monitoring scheme may from time to time publish
reports containing such information as it sees fit relating to school food
standards in England.”

“Establishment of national school food monitoring scheme

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc182
Marshalled no.
NC6
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee
New Clause 7#10017831No decisionNew clause / schedule

Power to prescribe pay and conditions for teachers

Proposed new clause giving a power to set teachers’ pay and conditions. Not considered by the House.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“Power to prescribe pay and conditions for teachers
The Secretary of State must, within three months of the passing of this Act—
(a)
make provision for the power of the governing bodies of maintained
schools to set the pay and working conditions of school teachers to be
made equivalent with the relevant powers of academies;
(b)
provide guidance to all applicable schools that—
(i)
pay levels given in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions
Document are to be treated as the minimum pay of relevant
teachers;
(ii)
teachers may be paid above the pay levels given in the School
Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document.
(iii)
they must have regard to the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions
Document but may vary from it in the best interests of their
pupils and staff.”

“Power to prescribe pay and conditions for teachers

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc8
Marshalled no.
NC7
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced
New Clause 7#10019866No decisionNew clause / schedule

Registration of children for free school meals

Adds a new clause on the registration of children for free school meals.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“Registration of children for free school meals
After section 512ZA of the Education Act 1996 (power to charge for meals
etc.), insert—
“512ZAA Registration of children for free school meals
The Secretary of State must ensure that free school meals are provided
to—
(a)
all children in England who are eligible to receive free school
meals; and
(b)
all children whose household income is less than £20,000 per
year.””

“Registration of children for free school meals

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc183
Marshalled no.
NC7
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee
New Clause 8#10018117No decisionNew clause / schedule

Identify children eligible for free school meals

Proposed new clause to require identification of children who are eligible for free school meals. Not considered by the House.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“Identification of children eligible for free school meals
After section 512ZA of the Education Act 1996 (power to charge for meals etc.)
insert—
“512ZAA Identification of children eligible for free school meals
(1)
The Secretary of State must identify all children eligible for free school
meals in England.
(2)
A child’s eligibility for free school meals is not dependent on any
application having been made for free school meals on their behalf.
(3)
Where a child has been identified as eligible for free school meals, the
Secretary of State must provide for this information to be shared with—
(a)
the school at which the child is registered; and
(b)
the relevant local education authority.
(4)
Where a school has been informed that a child on its pupil roll is eligible
for free school meals, the school must provide that child with a free
school meal.
(5)
A local education authority must provide the means for a parent or
guardian of a child who has been identified as eligible for free school
meals to opt out of the provision of a free school meal under subsection
(4).””

“Identification of children eligible for free school meals

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc10
Marshalled no.
NC8
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced
New Clause 8#10019930Not calledNew clause / schedule

Abolition of common law defence of reasonable punishment

Adds a new clause abolishing the common law defence of reasonable punishment.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“Abolition of common law defence of reasonable punishment
(1)
The Children Act 2004 is amended as follows.
(2)
In section 58 (Reasonable Punishment: England), omit subsections (1) to (4).
(3)
After section 58, insert—
“58A Abolition of common law defence of reasonable punishment
(1)
The common law defence of reasonable punishment is abolished in
relation to corporal punishment of a child taking place in England.
(2)
Corporal punishment of a child taking place in England cannot be
justified in any civil or criminal proceedings on the ground that it
constituted reasonable punishment.
(3)
Corporal punishment of a child taking place in England cannot be
justified in any civil or criminal proceedings on the ground that it
constituted acceptable conduct for the purposes of any other rule of
the common law.
(4)
For the purposes of subsections (1) to (3) “corporal punishment” means
any battery carried out as a punishment.
(5)
The Secretary of State may make regulations for transitory, transitional
or saving provision in connection with the coming into force of this
section.
(6)
The power to make regulations under subsection (5) is exercisable by
statutory instrument.
58B Promotion of public awareness and reporting
(1)
The Secretary of State must take steps before the coming into force of
section 58A to promote public awareness of the changes to the law to
be made by that section.
(2)
The Secretary of State must, five years after its commencement, prepare
a report on the effect of the changes to the law made by section 58A.
(3)
The Secretary of State must, as soon as practicable after preparing a
report under this section—
(a)
lay the report before Parliament, and
(b)
publish the report.
(4)
The Secretary of State may make regulations for transitory, transitional
or saving provision in connection with the coming into force of this
section.
(5)
The power to make regulations under subsection (4) is exercisable by
statutory instrument.””

“Abolition of common law defence of reasonable punishment

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc185
Marshalled no.
NC8
Decision
The amendment was debated as part of a group of amendments, but not put to a vote.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee
New Clause 9#10018302No decisionNew clause / schedule

New clause: Requirement to provide information about bereavement services

Proposes a new clause requiring information about bereavement services to be provided.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“Requirement to provide information about bereavement services
(1)
The Secretary of State must by regulations establish a protocol for the collection
and dissemination of information relating to bereavement support services
for children and young people.
(2)
A protocol made under subsection (1) must—
(a)
define the bereavement support services to which the protocol applies,
which must include services provided by—
(i)
local authorities;
(ii)
NHS bodies; and
(iii)
charities and other third sector organisations;
(b)
place a duty on the Secretary of State to publish information, including
online, about services to which the protocol applies;
(c)
place a duty on specified public bodies and other persons to provide
information to children and young people about services to which the
protocol applies, including—
(i)
specialist services for children and young people;
(ii)
services provided online; and
(iii)
accessible services for deaf and disabled children and young
people;
(d)
where a duty under paragraph (c) applies, require the identification of
children or young people who may require a service to which the
protocol applies.
(3)
The Secretary of State must make regulations under this section by statutory
instrument.
(4)
A statutory instrument containing regulations under this section may not be
made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before and approved by
resolution of each House of Parliament.
(5)
The Secretary of State must lay before Parliament a draft statutory instrument
containing regulations under this section within 12 months of the passing of
this Act.”

“Requirement to provide information about bereavement services

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc11
Marshalled no.
NC9
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced
New Clause 9#10020034No decisionNew clause / schedule

Duty of school governing bodies regarding mental health provision

Adds a new clause placing a duty on school governing bodies regarding mental health provision.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“Duty of school governing bodies regarding mental health provision
(1)
Subject to subsection (3), the governing body of a maintained or academy
school in England has a duty to make arrangements for provision in the school
of a dedicated mental health practitioner.
(2)
In subsection (1), “education mental health practitioner” means a person with
a graduate-level or postgraduate-level qualification of that name earned
through a course commissioned by NHS England.
(3)
Where a school has 100 or fewer pupils, the duty under subsection (1) may be
satisfied through collaborative provision between several schools.
(4)
The Secretary of State must provide, or make arrangements for the provision
of, appropriate financial and other support to school governing bodies for
their purposes of facilitating the fulfilling of the duty in subsection (1).”

“Duty of school governing bodies regarding mental health provision

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc187
Marshalled no.
NC9
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee
New Clause 10#10018294No decisionNew clause / schedule

New clause: Abolition of common law defence of reasonable punishment

Proposes a new clause abolishing the common law defence of reasonable punishment.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“Abolition of common law defence of reasonable punishment
(1)
The Children Act 2004 is amended as follows.
(2)
In section 58 (Reasonable Punishment: England), omit subsections (1) to (4).
(3)
After section 58, insert—
“58A Abolition of common law defence of reasonable punishment
(1)
The common law defence of reasonable punishment is abolished in
relation to corporal punishment of a child taking place in England.
(2)
Corporal punishment of a child taking place in England cannot be
justified in any civil or criminal proceedings on the ground that it
constituted reasonable punishment.
(3)
Corporal punishment of a child taking place in England cannot be
justified in any civil or criminal proceedings on the ground that it
constituted acceptable conduct for the purposes of any other rule of
the common law.
(4)
For the purposes of subsections (1) to (3) “corporal punishment” means
any battery carried out as a punishment.
(5)
The Secretary of State may make regulations for transitory, transitional
or saving provision in connection with the coming into force of this
section.
(6)
The power to make regulations under subsection (5) is exercisable by
statutory instrument.
58B Promotion of public awareness and reporting
(1)
The Secretary of State must take steps before the coming into force of
section 58A to promote public awareness of the changes to the law to
be made by that section.
(2)
The Secretary of State must, five years after its commencement, prepare
a report on the effect of the changes to the law made by section 58A.
(3)
The Secretary of State must, as soon as practicable after preparing a
report under this section—
(a)
lay the report before Parliament, and
(b)
publish the report.
(4)
The Secretary of State may make regulations for transitory, transitional
or saving provision in connection with the coming into force of this
section.
(5)
The power to make regulations under subsection (4) is exercisable by
statutory instrument.””

“Abolition of common law defence of reasonable punishment

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc12
Marshalled no.
NC10
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced
New Clause 10#10020036No decisionNew clause / schedule

Establishment of a National Body for SEND

Adds a new clause to establish a National Body for SEND.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“Establishment of a National Body for SEND
(1)
The Secretary of State must, within 12 months of the passing of this Act,
establish a National Body for SEND.
(2)
The functions of the National Body for SEND will include, but not be limited
to—
(a)
national coordination of SEND provision;
(b)
supporting the delivery of SEND support for children with very high
needs; and
(c)
advising on funding needed by local authorities for SEND provision.
(3)
Any mechanism used by the National Body for SEND in advising on funding
under subsection (2)(c) should be based on current need and may disregard
historic spend.”

“Establishment of a National Body for SEND

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc190
Marshalled no.
NC10
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee
New Clause 11#10018274No decisionNew clause / schedule

Report on the benefits of outdoor education for wellbeing

Proposed new clause about the benefits of outdoor education to children’s wellbeing. Not considered by the House.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“Benefits of outdoor education to children's wellbeing
(1)
The Secretary of State must, within six months of the passing of this Act,
conduct a review on the benefits of outdoor education to children's wellbeing.
(2)
A report on the review must be published within six months of the conclusion
of the review.”

“Benefits of outdoor education to children's wellbeing

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc14
Marshalled no.
NC11
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced
New Clause 11#10020037No decisionNew clause / schedule

National Tutoring Guarantee

Adds a new clause establishing a National Tutoring Guarantee.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“National Tutoring Guarantee
(1)
The Secretary of State must, within six months of the passing of this Act, publish
a report outlining the steps necessary to introduce a National Tutoring
Guarantee.
(2)
A “National Tutoring Guarantee” means a statutory requirement on the
Secretary of State to ensure access to small group academic tutoring for all
disadvantaged children who require academic support.
(3)
A report published under this section must include an assessment of how best
to deliver targeted academic support from qualified tutors to children—
(a)
from low-income backgrounds,
(b)
with low prior attainment,
(c)
with additional needs, or
(d)
who are young carers.
(4)
In preparing a report under this section, the Secretary of State must consult
with—
(a)
headteachers,
(b)
teachers,
(c)
school leaders,
(d)
parents of children from low-income backgrounds,
(e)
children from low-income backgrounds, and
(f)
other individuals or organisations as the Secretary of State considers
appropriate.
(5)
A report under this section must be laid before Parliament.
(6)
Within three months of a report under this section being laid before Parliament,
the Secretary of State must take steps to implement the recommendations
contained in the report.”

“National Tutoring Guarantee

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc188
Marshalled no.
NC11
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee
New Clause 12#10018301No decisionNew clause / schedule

New clause: Residential outdoor education for children in kinship care

Proposes a new clause providing residential outdoor education for children in kinship care.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“Provision of residential outdoor education for children in kinship care
(1)
A local authority must take such steps as are reasonably practicable to ensure
that children living in kinship care receive at least one residential outdoor
education experience.
(2)
For the purposes of this section, children living in kinship care has the meaning
provided for by section 22I of the Children Act 1989 (as amended by this Act).”

“Provision of residential outdoor education for children in kinship care

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc15
Marshalled no.
NC12
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced
New Clause 12#10020033No decisionNew clause / schedule

VAT zero-rating for certain items of school uniform

Adds a new clause to apply VAT zero-rating to certain items of school uniform.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“VAT zero-rating for certain items of school uniform
(1)
The Secretary of State must, within 6 months of the passing of this Act, make
provision for certain items of school uniform to be zero-rated for the purposes
of VAT.
(2)
For the purposes of this section, “certain items of school uniform” means items
of school uniform for pupils up to the age of 16.”

“VAT zero-rating for certain items of school uniform

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc189
Marshalled no.
NC12
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee
New Clause 13#10018271No decisionNew clause / schedule

Foster carers’ delegated authority for children in their care

Proposed new clause on the delegated authority of foster carers over children in their care. Not considered by the House.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“Foster carers’ delegated authority for children in their care
(1)
Where a child (“C”) who is looked after by the local authority is placed with
a foster parent (“F”) by a local authority, F may make decisions on C’s behalf
in relation to the matters set out in subsection (2) where C’s placement plan
does not specify an alternative decision maker.
(2)
The matters referred to in subsection (1) are—
(a)
medical and dental treatment,
(b)
education,
(c)
leisure and home life,
(d)
faith and religious observance,
(e)
use of social media,
(f)
personal care, and
(g)
any other matters which F considers appropriate.”

“Foster carers’ delegated authority for children in their care

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc22
Marshalled no.
NC13
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced
New Clause 13#10020035AgreedNew clause / schedule

Review of adoption support offered by local authorities

Adds a new clause requiring a review of the adoption support offered by local authorities. Agreed.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“Review of adoption support offered by local authorities
(1)
The Secretary of State must, within 12 months of the passing of this Act, conduct
a review of the adequacy and effectiveness of adoption support services
provided by local authorities.
(2)
The review must include services provided by adoption agencies which have
been commissioned by local authorities.
(3)
The review must consider in particular—
(a)
any updates required to existing regulations and guidance relating to
adoption; and
(b)
the support needs of, and support services currently available or
provided to—
(i)
relevant parties in relation to birth family contact;
(ii)
young adult adoptees in relation to their transition to adulthood;
and
(iii)
adult adoptees.
(4)
Within six months of the completion of the review, the Secretary of State must
publish and lay before Parliament a report on the findings and conclusions of
the review.”

“Review of adoption support offered by local authorities

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc191
Marshalled no.
NC13
Decision
This amendment was agreed to.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee
New Clause 14#10018313No decisionNew clause / schedule

New clause: Funding for the National Wraparound Childcare Programme

Proposes a new clause on funding for the National Wraparound Childcare Programme.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“Funding for the National Wraparound Childcare Programme
The Secretary of State must, within 3 months of the passing of this Act, make
provision for the extension of funding for the National Wraparound Childcare
Programme beyond the 2025-26 financial year.”

“Funding for the National Wraparound Childcare Programme

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc42
Marshalled no.
NC14
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced
New Clause 14#10020038Not movedNew clause / schedule

Notification when a child is placed into temporary accommodation

Adds a new clause requiring notification when a child is placed into temporary accommodation.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“Notification when a child is placed into temporary accommodation
(1)
This section applies where a local authority is exercising its duty under Section
189B of the Housing Act 1996 (Initial duty owed to all eligible persons who
are homeless) to allocate temporary accommodation to a household which
includes a child.
(2)
A local authority must notify the following of the household’s homelessness
status—
(a)
the child’s school, and
(b)
the child’s registered GP practice.
(3)
The Secretary of State must issue guidance to schools and GPs on how to
safeguard and promote a child’s welfare and wellbeing following receipt of
a notification under subsection (2).
(4)
A local authority must, before issuing a notification under subsection (2),
request the consent of the household for the sharing of information relating
to the household’s homelessness status.
(5)
Subsection (2) does not apply if the household has not consented to the local
authority sharing information about it.”

“Notification when a child is placed into temporary accommodation

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc192
Marshalled no.
NC14
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee
New Clause 15#10018270No decisionNew clause / schedule

National statutory inquiry into grooming gangs

Proposed new clause to establish a national statutory inquiry into grooming gangs. Not considered by the House.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“National statutory inquiry into grooming gangs
(1)
The Secretary of State must, within 3 months of the passing of this Act, set up
a statutory inquiry into grooming gangs.
(2)
An inquiry established under subsection (1) must seek to—
(a)
identify common patterns of behaviour and offending between
grooming gangs;
(b)
identify the type, extent and volume of crimes committed by grooming
gangs;
(c)
identify the number of victims of crimes committed by grooming gangs;
(d)
identify the ethnicity of members of grooming gangs;
(e)
identify any failings, by action, omission or deliberate suppression, by—
(i)
police,
(ii)
local authorities,
(iii)
prosecutors,
(iv)
charities,
(v)
political parties,
(vi)
local and national government,
(vii)
healthcare providers and health services, or
(viii)
other agencies or bodies,
in the committal of crimes by grooming gangs, including by considering
whether the ethnicity of the perpetrators of such crimes affected the
response by such agencies or bodies;
(f)
identify such national safeguarding actions as may be required to
minimise the risk of further such offending occurring in future;
(g)
identify good practice in protecting children.
(3)
The inquiry may do anything it considers is calculated to facilitate, or is
incidental or conducive to, the carrying out of its functions and the achievement
of the requirements of subsection (2).
(4)
An inquiry established under this section must publish a report within two
years of the launch of the inquiry.
(5)
For the purposes of this section—
“gang” means a group of at least three adult males whose purpose or
intention is to commit a sexual offence against the same victim or group
of victims;
“grooming” means—
(a)
activity carried out with the primary intention of committing
sexual offences against the victim;
(b)
activity that is carried out, or predominantly carried out, in
person;
(c)
activity that includes the provision of illicit substances and/or
alcohol either as part of the grooming or concurrent with the
commission of the sexual offence.”

“National statutory inquiry into grooming gangs

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc50
Marshalled no.
NC15
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced
New Clause 15#10020273Not calledNew clause / schedule

Implementation of recommendations of the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse

Adds a new clause on implementing the recommendations of the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“Implementation of recommendations of the Independent Inquiry into Child
Sexual Abuse
(1)
The Secretary of State must, within 6 months of the passing of this Act, take
steps to implement the recommendations made in the final report of the
Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse listed below.
(2)
The recommendations are—
(a)
the establishment of a single core data set on child sexual abuse and
child sexual exploitation in England and Wales;
(b)
the establishment of Child Protection Authorities for England and Wales;
(c)
the creation of cabinet Ministers for Children in the UK and Welsh
Governments;
(d)
the commissioning of regular public awareness campaigns on child
sexual abuse;
(e)
the amendment of the Children Act 1989 to provide for court action
where there is reasonable cause to believe that a child in the care of a
local authority is experiencing or is at risk of experiencing significant
harm;
(f)
the creation of registration systems for care staff in children’s homes,
young offender institutions and secure training centres;
(g)
greater use of the barred list in relation to persons recruiting individuals
to work or volunteer with children on a frequent basis;
(h)
the improvement of compliance with statutory duties to notify the
Disclosure and Barring Service of the suitability of individuals to work
with children;
(i)
the extension of the powers of the Disclosure and Barring Service to
provide enhanced certificates to people working with children overseas;
and
(j)
the provision of specialist and accredited therapeutic support to child
victims of sexual abuse.
(3)
The Secretary of State must, after a period of six months has elapsed from the
passing of this Act and at 12 monthly intervals thereafter, publish a report
detailing the steps taken by the Government to implement each of the
recommendations listed above.
(4)
A report published under subsection (3) must include—
(a)
actions taken to meet, action or implement each of the
recommendations;
(b)
details of any further action required to implement each of the
recommendations or planned to supplement the recommendations;
(c)
consideration of any challenges to full or successful implementation of
the recommendations, with proposals for addressing these challenges
so as to facilitate implementation of the recommendations; and
(d)
where
it
has
not
been
practicable
to
fully
implement
a
recommendation—
(i)
explanation of why implementation has not been possible;
(ii)
a statement of the Government’s intention to implement the
recommendation; and
(iii)
a timetable for implementation.”

“Implementation of recommendations of the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc193
Marshalled no.
NC15
Decision
The amendment was debated as part of a group of amendments, but not put to a vote.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee
New Clause 16#10018307No decisionNew clause / schedule

New clause: Right to review school curriculum material

Proposes a new clause creating a right to review school curriculum material.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“Right to review school curriculum material
(1)
Subject to subsection (2), where requested by the parent or carer of a child on
the school’s pupil roll, a school must allow such persons to view all materials
used in the teaching of the school curriculum, including those provided by
external, third-party, charitable or commercial providers.
(2)
Schools may restrict access to curriculum materials where there are concerns
relating to commercial prejudice or commercial confidentiality.”

“Right to review school curriculum material

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc29
Marshalled no.
NC16
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced
New Clause 16#10020277No decisionNew clause / schedule

Spiritual, moral, social and cultural education in assemblies

Adds a new clause on spiritual, moral, social and cultural education in assemblies.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“Spiritual, moral, social and cultural education in assemblies
(1)
The School Standards and Framework Act 1998 is amended as follows.
(2)
In section 70 (requirements relating to collective worship)—
(a)
for subsection (1) substitute—
“(1)
Subject to section 71, each pupil in attendance at—
(a)
a community, foundation or voluntary school in Wales,
(b)
a foundation or voluntary school in England which is
designated with a religious character, or
(c)
an Academy in England which is designated with a
religious character,
must on each school day take part in an act of collective
worship.”
(b)
in subsection (2), for “community, foundation or voluntary school”,
substitute “school to which subsection (1) applies”.
(3)
After section 70, insert—
“70A Requirements relating to assemblies
(1)
This section applies to schools in England that are—
(a)
maintained schools without a religious character;
(b)
non-maintained special schools;
(c)
City Technology Colleges; and
(d)
Academies without a religious character.
(2)
Each pupil in attendance at a school to which this section applies must,
at least once during the school week, take part in an assembly which
is principally directed towards furthering the spiritual, moral, social and
cultural education of the pupils, regardless of religion or belief.
(3)
In relation to any school to which this section applies—
(a)
the local authority responsible for education (in the case of
maintained schools) and the governing body must exercise their
functions with a view to securing, and
(b)
the head teacher must secure,
that subsection (2) is complied with.””

“Spiritual, moral, social and cultural education in assemblies

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc194
Marshalled no.
NC16
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee
New Clause 17#10018277No decisionNew clause / schedule

Academy Conversion Support Grant

Proposed new clause creating an Academy Conversion Support Grant. Not considered by the House.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“Academy Conversion Support Grant
(1)
The Secretary of State must, within three months of the passing of this Act,
make provision for a scheme to provide specified funds (‘an academy conversion
support grant’) to eligible schools for the purposes of supporting the process
of converting to an academy.
(2)
For the purposes of this section—
(a)
“eligible schools” include—
(i)
schools which are part of a group of three or more schools
which—
(A)
have been approved to convert to an academy; and
(B)
intend to join the same academy trust; and
(ii)
special or alternative provision schools which have been approved
to convert to an academy—
(A)
as a single school; or
(B)
with one or more other school;
(b)
“specified funds” may be up to a maximum level specified by the
Secretary of State in regulations.
(3)
A school which receives an academy conversion support grant may only use
such funds for the purposes of supporting the process of converting to an
academy, which may include but may not be limited to—
(a)
obtaining legal advice;
(b)
transferring software licenses;
(c)
advice relating to human resources and compliance with the Transfer
of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations;
(d)
costs associated with re-branding; and
(e)
expenses incurred in setting up an Academy Trust.
(4)
The Secretary of State may, by regulations, amend the level of funds which
can form an academy conversion support grant.”

“Academy Conversion Support Grant

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc30
Marshalled no.
NC17
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced
New Clause 17#10020436No decisionNew clause / schedule

New clause: establishment of new schools — data protection

Proposes a new clause on data protection in relation to the establishment of new schools.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“Establishment of new schools: data protection
After section 30 of the Education and Inspections Act 2006 insert—
“30A Data protection
(1)
None of the provisions in or made by virtue of this Part (including
Schedule 2) are to be read as requiring or authorising the processing
of information which would contravene the data protection legislation
(but in determining whether the processing would do so, take into
account the duty imposed or the power conferred by the provision in
question).
(2)
In this section, “the data protection legislation” and “processing” have
the same meaning as in the Data Protection Act 2018 (see section 3 of
that Act).””

“Establishment of new schools: data protection

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
opc56
Marshalled no.
NC17
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee
New Clause 18#10018290No decisionNew clause / schedule

New clause: School Trust CEO Programme

Proposes a new clause establishing a School Trust CEO Programme.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“School Trust CEO Programme
(1)
The Secretary of State must, within three months of the passing of this Act,
make provision for the delivery of a programme of development for Chief
Executive Officers of large multi-academy trusts (“the School Trust CEO
Programme”).
(2)
The School Trust CEO Programme shall be provided by—
(a)
the National Institute of Teaching; or
(b)
a different provider nominated by the Secretary of State.
(3)
The purposes of the School Trust CEO Programme shall include, but not be
limited to—
(a)
building the next generation of CEOs and system architects;
(b)
providing the knowledge, insight and practice to ensure CEOs can run
successful, sustainable, thriving trusts that develop as anchor institutions
in their communities;
(c)
building a network of CEOs to improve practice in academy trusts and
shape the system; and
(d)
nurturing the talents of CEOs to lead and grow large multi-academy
trusts, especially in areas where such trusts are most needed.
(4)
The Secretary of State must provide the School Trust CEO Programme with
such funding and resources as are required for the carrying out of its duties.”

“School Trust CEO Programme

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc51
Marshalled no.
NC18
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced
New Clause 18#10020327No decisionNew clause / schedule

Add new clause: corporate parenting responsibilities

Inserts a new clause creating the core corporate parenting responsibilities duty.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“Corporate parenting responsibilities
(1)
It is the duty of every relevant authority when exercising its functions—
(a)
to be alert to matters which adversely affect, or might adversely affect,
the wellbeing of looked-after children and relevant young people;
(b)
to assess what services or support provided by the authority are or may
be available for looked-after children and relevant young people;
(c)
to seek to provide opportunities for looked-after children and relevant
young people to participate in activities designed to promote their
wellbeing or enhance their employment prospects;
(d)
to take such action as the authority considers appropriate to help
looked-after children and relevant young people—
(i)
to make use of services, and access support, provided by the
authority, and
(ii)
to access opportunities provided by the authority in pursuance
of paragraph (c).
(2)
The duty imposed by subsection (1)—
(a)
applies to a relevant authority only so far as compliance with the duty—
(i)
is consistent with the proper exercise of its functions, and
(ii)
is reasonably practicable, and
(b)
does not apply as mentioned in section (Cases in which duty under
section (Corporate parenting responsibilities) does not apply).
(3)
“Relevant authority” means a person listed, or within a description listed, in
Part 1 of Schedule (Relevant authorities).
(4)
“Looked-after child” means a person aged under 18 who is—
(a)
looked after by a local authority for the purposes of the Children Act
1989, the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 (anaw 4) or
the Children (Scotland) Act 1995, or
(b)
looked after by an authority for the purposes of the Children (Northern
Ireland) Order 1995 (S.I. 1995/755 (N.I. 2)).
(5)
“Relevant young person” means a person who—
(a)
is aged 16 or over but under 25, and
(b)
was a looked-after child on their 16th birthday or at any subsequent
time but is no longer a looked-after child.”

Corporate parenting responsibilities

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
opc18
Marshalled no.
NC18
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee
New Clause 19#10018293No decisionNew clause / schedule

New clause: Trust Capacity Fund

Proposes a new clause establishing a Trust Capacity Fund.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“Trust Capacity Fund
(1)
The Secretary of State must, within three months of the passing of this Act,
establish a Trust Capacity Fund.
(2)
The purpose of the Trust Capacity Fund will be to support the growth of
multi-academy trusts.
(3)
The Trust Capacity Fund may provide funding to maintained schools and
academy trusts which—
(a)
are considered by the Education and Skills Funding Agency to be of
sound financial health; and
(b)
have an eligible growth project that has been approved by the Secretary
of State.
(4)
The Secretary of State may, by regulations, specify applications for funding to
which the Trust Capacity Fund will give particular regard, which may include
applications from trusts—
(a)
taking on or formed from schools which have received specified
judgements in their most recent inspections; or
(b)
taking on or comprising schools in Education Investment Areas.
(5)
The Secretary of State must provide the Trust Capacity Fund with such funding
and resources as are required for the carrying out of its duties.”

“Trust Capacity Fund

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc52
Marshalled no.
NC19
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced
New Clause 19#10020314AgreedNew clause / schedule

Add new clause: when the corporate parenting duty does not apply

Inserts a new clause setting out the cases in which the corporate parenting responsibilities duty does not apply.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“Cases in which duty under section (Corporate parenting responsibilities)(1)
does not apply
(1)
The duty under section (Corporate parenting responsibilities)(1) does not apply
in relation to the exercise of—
(a)
any function of the Secretary of State in relation to immigration, asylum
or nationality, or
(b)
any general customs function of the Secretary of State.
(2)
In subsection (1)(b), “general customs function” has the same meaning as in
Part 1 of the Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Act 2009 (see section 1(8)
of that Act).
(3)
The duty under section (Corporate parenting responsibilities)(1) does not apply
in relation to—
(a)
the exercise of a function in or as regards Scotland to the extent that
the function could be conferred by provision that would be within the
legislative competence of the Scottish Parliament if it were contained
in an Act of that Parliament (see section 29 of the Scotland Act 1998);
(b)
the exercise of a function in relation to Wales to the extent that the
function could be conferred by provision that would be within the
legislative competence of Senedd Cymru if it were contained in an Act
of the Senedd (see section 108A of the Government of Wales Act 2006);
(c)
the exercise of a function in or as regards Northern Ireland to the extent
that the function could be conferred by provision that—
(i)
would be within the legislative competence of the Northern
Ireland Assembly if it were contained in an Act of the Assembly
(see section 6 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998), and
(ii)
would not, if it were contained in a Bill in the Northern Ireland
Assembly, result in the Bill requiring the consent of the Secretary
of State under section 8 of that Act.”

Cases in which duty under section (Corporate parenting responsibilities)(1) does not apply

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
opc40
Marshalled no.
NC19
Decision
This amendment was agreed to.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee
New Clause 20#10018278No decisionNew clause / schedule

Approved free schools and university training colleges in pre-opening

Proposed new clause about approved free schools and university training colleges in the pre-opening phase. Not considered by the House.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“Approved free schools and university training colleges in pre-opening
The Secretary of State must make provision for the opening of all free schools
and university training colleges whose applications were approved prior to
October 2024.”

“Approved free schools and university training colleges in pre-opening

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc53
Marshalled no.
NC20
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced
New Clause 20#10020328AgreedNew clause / schedule

Add new clause: corporate parenting duty and collaborative working

Inserts a new clause on collaborative working between relevant authorities in discharging the corporate parenting duty.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“Corporate parenting duty: collaborative working
(1)
Relevant authorities and local authorities in England must, so far as reasonably
practicable, collaborate with each other when performing their corporate
parenting duty where they consider that doing so would safeguard or promote
the wellbeing of looked-after children or relevant young people.
(2)
In subsection (1), “corporate parenting duty” means—
(a)
in the case of a relevant authority, the duty under section (Corporate
parenting responsibilities)(1);
(b)
in the case of a local authority in England, the duty under section 1(1)
of the Children and Social Work Act 2017.
(3)
Collaboration under subsection (1) may in particular include—
(a)
sharing information;
(b)
providing advice or assistance;
(c)
co-ordinating activities (and seeking to prevent unnecessary duplication).
(4)
Subsection (1) is not to be read as—
(a)
requiring or authorising the processing of information if the processing
would contravene the data protection legislation (but in determining
whether the processing would do so, take the duty under subsection
(1) into account);
(b)
requiring or authorising a disclosure of information which is prohibited
by any of Parts 1 to 7 or Chapter 1 of Part 9 of the Investigatory Powers
Act 2016.
(5)
In this section—
“local authority in England” has the same meaning as in section 1 of the
Children and Social Work Act 2017;
“processing” and “the data protection legislation” have the meaning
given by the Data Protection Act 2018 (see section 3(4) and (9) of that
Act);
“relevant authority”, “looked-after children” and “relevant young people”
have the same meaning as in section (Corporate parenting
responsibilities).
(6)
In section 1 of the Children and Social Work Act 2017, after subsection (4)
insert—
“(5)
See also section (Corporate parenting duty: collaborative working) of
the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2025, which requires local
authorities in England to collaborate with other bodies in performing
their respective corporate parenting duties.””

Corporate parenting duty: collaborative working

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
opc30
Marshalled no.
NC20
Decision
This amendment was agreed to.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee
New Clause 21#10018295No decisionNew clause / schedule

New clause: School attendance: general duties on local authorities

Proposes a new clause setting general duties on local authorities relating to school attendance.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“School attendance: general duties on local authorities
In Chapter 2 of Part 6 of the Education Act 1996 (school attendance), after
section 443 insert—
“School attendance: registered pupils, offences etc
443A School attendance: general duties on local authorities in England
(1)
A local authority in England must exercise their functions with a view
to—
(a)
promoting regular attendance by registered pupils at schools in
the local authority’s area, and
(b)
reducing the number and duration of absences of registered
pupils from schools in that area.
(2)
In exercising their functions, a local authority in England must have
regard to any guidance issued from time to time by the Secretary of
State in relation to school attendance.””

“School attendance: general duties on local authorities

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc58
Marshalled no.
NC21
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced
New Clause 21#10020323AgreedNew clause / schedule

Add new clause: duty to have regard to guidance

Inserts a new clause requiring relevant bodies to have regard to guidance on the corporate parenting duties.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“Duty to have regard to guidance
(1)
A relevant authority must have regard to any guidance given by the Secretary
of State as to the performance of the duty under section (Corporate parenting
responsibilities)(1).
(2)
Guidance for the purposes of this section may in particular include guidance
about—
(a)
how the duty under section (Corporate parenting responsibilities)(1)
applies in relation to a particular relevant authority or to relevant
authorities of a particular description;
(b)
outcomes which a relevant authority should seek to achieve in
performing the duty.
(3)
Before giving guidance, the Secretary of State must consult—
(a)
those relevant authorities to which the guidance relates, and
(b)
such other persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.
(4)
In this section, “relevant authority” has the same meaning as in section
(Corporate parenting responsibilities).”

Duty to have regard to guidance

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
opc41
Marshalled no.
NC21
Decision
This amendment was agreed to.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee
New Clause 22#10018328No decisionNew clause / schedule

New clause: School attendance policies

Proposes a new clause on school attendance policies.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“School attendance policies
In Chapter 2 of Part 6 of the Education Act 1996 (school attendance), after
section 443 insert—
“443A School attendance policies
(1)
The proprietor of a school in England must ensure—
(a)
that policies designed to promote regular attendance by
registered pupils are pursued at the school, and
(b)
that those policies are set out in a written document (an
“attendance policy”).
(2)
An attendance policy must in particular include details of—
(a)
the practical procedures to be followed at the school in relation
to attendance,
(b)
the measures in place at the school to promote regular
attendance by its registered pupils,
(c)
the responsibilities of particular members of staff in relation to
attendance,
(d)
the action to be taken by staff if a registered pupil fails to attend
the school regularly, and
(e)
if relevant, the school’s strategy for addressing any specific
concerns identified in relation to attendance.
(3)
The proprietor must ensure—
(a)
that the attendance policy and its contents are generally made
known within the school and to parents of registered pupils at
the school, and
(b)
that steps are taken at least once in every school year to bring
the attendance policy to the attention of all those parents and
pupils and all persons who work at the school (whether or not
for payment).
(4)
In complying with the duties under this section, the proprietor must
have regard to any guidance issued from time to time by the Secretary
of State in relation to school attendance.””

“School attendance policies

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc59
Marshalled no.
NC22
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced
New Clause 22#10020281AgreedNew clause / schedule

Reports by Secretary of State

Adds a new clause on reports by the Secretary of State. Agreed.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“Reports by Secretary of State
(1)
The Secretary of State must, after the end of each relevant three-year period,
lay before Parliament a report on how the Secretary of State has performed
the duty under section (Corporate parenting responsibilities)(1) during that
period.
(2)
In subsection (1), “relevant three-year period” means—
(a)
the period of three years beginning with the day on which this section
comes into force, and
(b)
each subsequent period of three years.”

“Reports by Secretary of State

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
opc29
Marshalled no.
NC22
Decision
This amendment was agreed to.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee
New Clause 23#10018292No decisionNew clause / schedule

New clause: Penalty notices: regulations

Proposes a new clause on regulations governing penalty notices.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“Penalty notices: regulations
In section 444B of the Education Act 1996 (penalty notices: attendance), after
subsection (1) insert—
“(1A)
Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (1), regulations under
subsection (1) may make provision in relation to England—
(a)
as to the circumstances in which authorised officers must consider
giving a penalty notice;
(b)
for or in connection with co-ordination arrangements between
local authorities and neighbouring local authorities (where
appropriate), the police and authorised officers.””

“Penalty notices: regulations

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc60
Marshalled no.
NC23
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced
New Clause 23#10020446No decisionNew clause / schedule

New clause: RSE and PSHE for under-18s at FE providers

Proposes a new clause requiring relationships and sex education and PSHE for under-18s at further education providers.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“Provision of relationships and sex education and PSHE to persons who have
not attained the age of 18 at further education providers
(1)
The Children and Social Work Act 2017 is amended as follows.
(2)
In section 34 (Education relating to relationships and sex)—
(a)
at the end of subsection (1)(b) insert “and
(c)
relationships and sex education to be provided to persons
who have not attained the age of eighteen and who are
receiving education at post-16 education institutions in
England”;
(b)
in subsection (2)(a), after “schools” insert “and further education
providers”;
(c)
in subsection (2)(b), after “schools” insert “and further education
providers”;
(d)
in subsection (2)(c), after “schools” insert “and further education
providers”.
(3)
In section 35 (Other personal, social, health and economic education)—
(a)
at the end of subsection (1)(b) insert “and
(c)
to persons who have not attained the age of eighteen
and who are receiving education at post-16 education
institutions in England”;
(b)
in subsection (2)(a), after “schools” insert “and further education
providers”;
(c)
in subsection (2)(b), after “schools” insert “and further education
providers”;
(d)
in subsection (2)(c), after “schools” insert “and further education
providers”.”

“Provision of relationships and sex education and PSHE to persons who have not attained the age of 18 at further education providers

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc211
Marshalled no.
NC23
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee
New Clause 24#10018284No decisionNew clause / schedule

Academies: regulations on granting leave of absence

Proposed new clause about regulations for granting a leave of absence in Academies. Not considered by the House.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“Academies: regulations as to granting a leave of absence
(1)
Section 551 of the Education Act 1996 (regulations as to duration of school
day etc) is amended as follows.
(2)
In subsection (1), for “to which this section applies” substitute “mentioned in
subsection (2)”.
(3)
In subsection (2), omit “to which this section applies”.
(4)
After subsection (2) insert—
“(3)
Regulations may also make provision with respect to the granting of
leave of absence from any schools which are Academies not already
falling within subsection (2)(c).””

“Academies: regulations as to granting a leave of absence

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc61
Marshalled no.
NC24
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced
New Clause 24#10020445No decisionNew clause / schedule

New clause: cap on new faith schools’ admissions

Proposes a new clause capping admissions at new faith schools.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“Cap on new faith schools’ admissions
(1)
Any school or academy established more than two months after the passing
of this Act which—
(a)
is of a religious character, and
(b)
is selective on the basis of faith,
must adopt admissions criteria which provide that, where the school is
oversubscribed, at least 50% of the places available each year are allocated
without reference to faith-based criteria.
(2)
Subsection (1) does not apply to an academy established as a result of a
maintained school being converted into an academy under section 4 of the
Academies Act 2010, except where the converted maintained school was—
(a)
of a religious character, and
(b)
selective on the basis of faith prior to conversion.”

“Cap on new faith schools’ admissions

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc212
Marshalled no.
NC24
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee
New Clause 25#10018268No decisionNew clause / schedule

Report on the impact of charging VAT on private school fees

Proposed new clause requiring a report on the effect of applying VAT to private school fees. Not considered by the House.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“Report on the impact of charging VAT on private school fees
(1)
The Secretary of State must, within two years of the passing of this Act, publish
a report on the impact of charging VAT on private school fees.
(2)
A report published under subsection (1) must include the following
information—
(a)
how many private schools have closed as a result of the decision to
charge VAT on private school fees;
(b)
how many pupils have moved school because of the decision to charge
VAT on private school fees;
(c)
an analysis, considering paragraphs (a) and (b), of the impact of the
decision to charge VAT on private school fees on maintained and
academy schools, including on—
(i)
the availability of school places nationally and in areas where
private schools have closed;
(ii)
the percentage of children which are placed at their first-choice
school; and
(iii)
the number of schools which have had to increase their Publish
Admissions Number.”

“Report on the impact of charging VAT on private school fees

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc62
Marshalled no.
NC25
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced
New Clause 25#10020442Not calledNew clause / schedule

New clause: kinship care leave

Proposes a new clause introducing kinship care leave.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“Kinship care leave
(1)
The Secretary of State must, by regulations, entitle an individual to be absent
from work on care leave under this section where—
(a)
the individual is a kinship carer, and
(b)
the individual satisfies conditions specified in the regulations.
(2)
Regulations made under subsection (1) must include provision for determining—
(a)
the extent of an individual’s entitlement to leave under this section;
and
(b)
when leave under this section may be taken.
(3)
Provision under subsection (2)(a) must secure that—
(a)
where one individual is entitled to leave under this section, they are
entitled to at least 52 weeks of leave; or
(b)
where more than one individual is entitled to leave under this section
in respect of the same child, those individuals are entitled to share at
least 52 weeks of leave between them.
(4)
An employee is entitled to leave under this section only if the eligible kinship
care arrangement is intended to last—
(a)
at least one year, and
(b)
until the child being cared for attains the age of 18.
(5)
For the purposes of this section, a “kinship carer” has the meaning given in
section 22I of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by section 5 of this Act.
(6)
Regulations made under this section may make provision about how leave
under this section is to be taken.”

“Kinship care leave

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc213
Marshalled no.
NC25
Decision
The amendment was debated as part of a group of amendments, but not put to a vote.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee
New Clause 26#10018269No decisionNew clause / schedule

Introduce kinship care leave

Proposed new clause creating an entitlement to kinship care leave. Not considered by the House.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“Kinship care leave
(1)
The Secretary of State must, by regulations, entitle an individual to be absent
from work on care leave under this section if the individual satisfies conditions
specified in the regulations relating to an eligible kinship care arrangement
with a child.
(2)
Regulations made under subsection (1) must include provision for determining—
(a)
the extent of an individual’s entitlement to leave under this section;
and
(b)
when leave under this section may be taken.
(3)
Provision under subsection (2)(a) must secure that—
(a)
where one individual is entitled to leave under this section, they are
entitled to at least 52 weeks of leave; or
(b)
where more than one individual is entitled to leave under this section
in respect of the same child, those individuals are entitled to share at
least 52 weeks of leave between them.
(4)
An employee is entitled to leave under this section only if the eligible kinship
care arrangement is intended to last—
(a)
at least one year, and
(b)
until the child being cared for attains the age of 18.
(5)
For the purposes of this section, an “eligible kinship care arrangement” means—
(a)
an arrangement where a child is adopted (within the meaning of
Chapter 4 of the Adoption and Children Act 2002) by a friend, relative
or extended family member;
(b)
an arrangement where—
(i)
a child is looked after by a local authority (within the meaning
of section 22 of the Children Act 1989), and
(ii)
a friend, relative or extended family member of that child is
approved by the local authority to be a foster carer for that child;
(c)
an arrangement created by a special guardianship order pursuant to
section 14A of the Children Act 1989;
(d)
an arrangement created by a child arrangements order pursuant to
section 8 of the Children Act 1989 where the court orders that a child
is to live predominantly with a friend, relative or extended family
member of that child;
(e)
an arrangement where a child is fostered privately (within the meaning
of section 66 of the Children Act 1989) by a friend or extended family
member); or
(f)
any other arrangement where a child is cared for, and provided with
accommodation in their own home—
(i)
by a relative of the child, other than a parent of the child, or by
a person who is not a parent of the child but who has parental
responsibility for the child; and
(ii)
where the arrangement has lasted, or is intended to last, for at
least 28 days.
(6)
Regulations made under this section may make provision about how leave
under this section is to be taken.”

“Kinship care leave

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc56
Marshalled no.
NC26
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced
New Clause 26#10020439Not calledNew clause / schedule

New clause: kinship care allowance

Proposes a new clause introducing a kinship care allowance.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“Kinship care allowance
(1)
A person is entitled to a kinship care allowance for any week in which that
person is engaged as a kinship carer in England.
(2)
For the purposes of this section, a “kinship carer” has the meaning given in
section 22I of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by section 5 of this Act.
(3)
A person is not entitled to an allowance under this section unless that person
satisfies conditions prescribed in regulations made by the Secretary of State.
(4)
A person may claim an allowance under this section in respect of more than
one child.
(5)
Where two or more persons would be entitled for the same week to such an
allowance in respect of the same child, only one allowance may be claimed on
the behalf of—
(a)
the person jointly elected by those two for that purpose, or
(b)
in default of such an election, the person determined by, and at the
discretion of, the Secretary of State.
(6)
Regulations may prescribe the circumstances in which a person is or is not to
be treated for the purposes of this section as engaged, or regularly and
substantially engaged, in caring for a child under an eligible kinship care
arrangement.
(7)
An allowance under this section is payable at the weekly rate specified by the
Secretary of State in regulations.
(8)
Regulations under subsection (7) may specify—
(a)
different weekly rates for different ages of children being cared for, or
(b)
different weekly rates for different regions of England.
(9)
Regulations under subsection (7) must specify a weekly rate that is no lower
than the minimum weekly allowance for foster carers published by the Secretary
of State pursuant to section 23 of the Care Standards Act 2000.”

“Kinship care allowance

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc214
Marshalled no.
NC26
Decision
The amendment was debated as part of a group of amendments, but not put to a vote.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee
New Clause 27#10018296No decisionNew clause / schedule

New clause: Kinship care allowance

Proposes a new clause to create a kinship care allowance.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“Kinship care allowance
(1)
A person is entitled to a kinship care allowance for any week in which that
person is engaged in caring for a child under an eligible kinship care
arrangement in England.
(2)
In this section, “eligible kinship care arrangement” means—
(a)
an arrangement where a child is adopted (within the meaning of
Chapter 4 of the Adoption and Children Act 2002) by a friend, relative
or extended family member;
(b)
an arrangement where—
(i)
a child is looked after by a local authority (within the meaning
of section 22 of the Children Act 1989), and
(ii)
a friend, relative or extended family member of that child is
approved by the local authority to be a foster carer for that child;
(c)
an arrangement created by a special guardianship order pursuant to
section 14A of the Children Act 1989;
(d)
an arrangement created by a child arrangements order pursuant to
section 8 of the Children Act 1989 where the court orders that a child
is to live predominantly with a friend, relative or extended family
member of that child;
(e)
an arrangement where a child is fostered privately (within the meaning
of section 66 of the Children Act 1989) by a friend or extended family
member; or
(f)
any other arrangement where a child is cared for, and provided with
accommodation in their own home—
(i)
by a relative of the child, other than a parent of the child, or by
a person who is not a parent of the child but who has parental
responsibility for the child; and
(ii)
where the arrangement has lasted, or is intended to last, for at
least 28 days.
(3)
A person is not entitled to an allowance under this section unless that person
satisfies conditions prescribed in regulations made by the Secretary of State.
(4)
A person may claim an allowance under this section in respect of more than
one child.
(5)
Where two or more persons would be entitled for the same week to such an
allowance in respect of the same child, only one allowance may be claimed on
the behalf of—
(a)
the person jointly elected by those two for that purpose, or
(b)
in default of such an election, the person determined by, and at the
discretion of, the Secretary of State.
(6)
Regulations may prescribe the circumstances in which a person is or is not to
be treated for the purposes of this section as engaged, or regularly and
substantially engaged, in caring for a child under an eligible kinship care
arrangement.
(7)
An allowance under this section is payable at the weekly rate specified by the
Secretary of State in regulations.
(8)
Regulations under subsection (7) may specify—
(a)
different weekly rates for different ages of children being cared for, or
(b)
different weekly rates for different regions of England.
(9)
Regulations under subsection (7) must specify a weekly rate that is no lower
than the minimum weekly allowance for foster carers published by the Secretary
of State pursuant to section 23 of the Care Standards Act 2000.”

“Kinship care allowance

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc57
Marshalled no.
NC27
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced
New Clause 27#10020444Not calledNew clause / schedule

New clause: extend pupil premium to kinship-care children

Proposes a new clause extending the pupil premium to children subject to a kinship care arrangement.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“Extension of pupil premium to children subject to a kinship care arrangement
(1)
The Secretary of State must, for the financial year beginning 1 April 2026 and
for each year thereafter, provide that an amount is payable from the pupil
premium grant to schools and local authorities in respect of each registered
pupil in England who is who is a child living in kinship care.
(2)
The amount payable under subsection (1) must be equal to the amount that
is payable for a pupil who is a looked after child.
(3)
In this section—
“a child living in kinship care” is to be interpreted in the same manner as given
in section 22I of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by section 5 of this Act.
“looked after child” has the same meaning as in the Children Act 1989;
”pupil premium grant” means the grant of that name paid to a school or a
local authority by the Secretary of State under section 14 of the Education Act
2002 (power of Secretary of State and Senedd Cymru to give financial assistance
for purposes related to education or children etc).”

“Extension of pupil premium to children subject to a kinship care arrangement

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc215
Marshalled no.
NC27
Decision
The amendment was debated as part of a group of amendments, but not put to a vote.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee
New Clause 28#10018320No decisionNew clause / schedule

New clause: Extension of pupil premium to children in kinship care

Proposes a new clause extending the pupil premium to children subject to a kinship care arrangement.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“Extension of pupil premium to children subject to a kinship care arrangement
(1)
The Secretary of State must, for the financial year beginning 1 April 2026 and
for each year thereafter, provide that an amount is payable from the pupil
premium grant to schools and local authorities in respect of each registered
pupil in England who is subject to an eligible kinship care arrangement.
(2)
The amount payable under subsection (1) must be equal to the amount that
is payable for a pupil who is a looked after child.
(3)
In this section—
“eligible kinship care arrangement” means—
(a)
an arrangement where a child is adopted (within the meaning
of Chapter 4 of the Adoption and Children Act 2002) by a friend,
relative or extended family member;
(b)
an arrangement where—
(i)
a child is looked after by a local authority (within the
meaning of section 22 of the Children Act 1989), and
(ii)
a friend, relative or extended family member of that child
is approved by the local authority to be a foster carer for
that child;
(c)
an arrangement created by a special guardianship order pursuant
to section 14A of the Children Act 1989;
(d)
an arrangement created by a child arrangements order pursuant
to section 8 of the Children Act 1989 where the court orders that
a child is to live predominantly with a friend, relative or extended
family member of that child;
(e)
an arrangement where a child is fostered privately (within the
meaning of section 66 of the Children Act 1989) by a friend or
extended family member; or
(f)
any other arrangement where a child is cared for, and provided
with accommodation in their own home—
(i)
by a relative of the child, other than a parent of the child,
or by a person who is not a parent of the child but who
has parental responsibility for the child; and
(ii)
where the arrangement has lasted, or is intended to last,
for at least 28 days;”
“looked after child” has the same meaning as in the Children Act 1989;
“pupil premium grant” means the grant of that name paid to a school
or a local authority by the Secretary of State under section 14 of the
Education Act 2002 (power of Secretary of State and Senedd Cymru to
give financial assistance for purposes related to education or children
etc).”

“Extension of pupil premium to children subject to a kinship care arrangement

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc88
Marshalled no.
NC28
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced
New Clause 28#10020441Not calledNew clause / schedule

New clause: admissions for looked-after and kinship children

Proposes a new clause on admissions arrangements relating to looked-after children and children in kinship care.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“Admissions arrangements relating to looked after children and children in
kinship care
(1)
For section 88B of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998 (admission
arrangements relating to children looked after by local authority) substitute—
“88B Admissions arrangements relating to looked after children and children
in kinship care
(1)
Regulations may require the admission authorities for maintained
schools in England to include in their admission arrangements provision
relating to the admission of children who are—
(a)
looked after by a local authority in England, or
(b)
living in kinship care as may be prescribed.
(2)
Regulations under subsection (1) may in particular include provision for
securing that, subject to sections 86(3), 86B(2) and (4) and 87, such
children are to be offered admission in preference to other children.
(3)
In this section, “children who are living in kinship care” is to be
interpreted in the same manner as given in section 22I of the Children
Act 1989, as inserted by section 5 of this Act.””

“Admissions arrangements relating to looked after children and children in kinship care

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc216
Marshalled no.
NC28
Decision
The amendment was debated as part of a group of amendments, but not put to a vote.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee
New Clause 29#10018327No decisionNew clause / schedule

New clause: Admissions for looked-after children and children in kinship care

Proposes a new clause on admissions arrangements relating to looked after children and children in kinship care.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“Admissions arrangements relating to looked after children and children in
kinship care
For section 88B of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998 (admission
arrangements relating to children looked after by local authority) substitute—
“88B Admissions arrangements relating to looked after children and children
in kinship care
(1)
Regulations may require the admission authorities for maintained
schools in England to include in their admission arrangements provision
relating to the admission of children who are—
(a)
looked after by a local authority in England, or
(b)
cared for under a kinship care arrangement as may be prescribed.
(2)
Regulations under subsection (1) may in particular include provision for
securing that, subject to sections 86(3), 86B(2) and (4) and 87, such
children are to be offered admission in preference to other children.
(3)
In this section, “kinship care arrangement” means—
(a)
an arrangement where a child is adopted (within the meaning
of Chapter 4 of the Adoption and Children Act 2002) by a friend,
relative or extended family member;
(b)
an arrangement where—
(i)
a child is looked after by a local authority (within the
meaning of section 22 of the Children Act 1989), and
(ii)
a friend, relative or extended family member of that child
is approved by the local authority to be a foster carer for
that child;
(c)
an arrangement created by a special guardianship order pursuant
to section 14A of the Children Act 1989;
(d)
an arrangement created by a child arrangements order pursuant
to section 8 of the Children Act 1989 where the court orders that
a child is to live predominantly with a friend, relative or extended
family member of that child;
(e)
an arrangement where a child is fostered privately (within the
meaning of section 66 of the Children Act 1989) by a friend or
extended family member; or
(f)
any other arrangement where a child is cared for, and provided
with accommodation in their own home—
(i)
by a relative of the child, other than a parent of the child,
or by a person who is not a parent of the child but who
has parental responsibility for the child; and
(ii)
where the arrangement has lasted,or is intended to last,
for at least 28 days.””

“Admissions arrangements relating to looked after children and children in kinship care

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc71
Marshalled no.
NC29
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced
New Clause 29#10020438Not calledNew clause / schedule

New clause: National Wellbeing Measurement Programme

Proposes a new clause establishing a National Wellbeing Measurement Programme.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“Establishment of National Wellbeing Measurement Programme
(1)
The Secretary of State must establish a national children and young people’s
wellbeing measurement programme.
(2)
A programme established under this section must—
(a)
conduct a national survey of the mental health and wellbeing of children
and young people in relevant schools in England;
(b)
support schools in the administration of the survey
(c)
make provision for parental and student consent to participation in the
survey, ensuring that participation is voluntary and that results are
handled confidentially; and
(d)
regularly publish the results of the survey and provide relevant data to
participating schools, local authorities and other public bodies for the
purposes of improving children and young people’s wellbeing.
(3)
A programme established under this section must—
(a)
be developed and piloted within two years of the passing of this Act;
(b)
be fully implemented in England no later than the start of the academic
year three years after the passing of this Act;
(c)
be reviewed as to its effectiveness by the Secretary of State every three
years.
(4)
Any review of the programme under subsection (3)(c) must be published and
laid before Parliament.
(5)
For the purposes of this section “relevant school” means—
(a)
an academy school,
(b)
an alternative provision Academy,
(c)
a maintained school,
(d)
a non-maintained special school,
(e)
an independent school, or
(f)
a pupil referral unit, other than where established in a hospital.”

“Establishment of National Wellbeing Measurement Programme

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc217
Marshalled no.
NC29
Decision
The amendment was debated as part of a group of amendments, but not put to a vote.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee
New Clause 30#10018326No decisionNew clause / schedule

New clause: Publication of details of preventative care and family support

Proposes a new clause requiring publication of details of preventative care and family support.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“Publication of details of preventative care and family support
(1)
Every local authority, must within six months of the passing of this Act, publish
details of all preventative care and family support available to people in their
area.
(2)
Information published under subsection (1) must be made available—
(a)
on the authority’s website, and
(b)
in all public libraries in the authority’s area.”

“Publication of details of preventative care and family support

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc74
Marshalled no.
NC30
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced
New Clause 30#10020512Not calledNew clause / schedule

New clause: Benefits of outdoor education to children's wellbeing

Proposes a new clause on the benefits of outdoor education to children's wellbeing.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“Benefits of outdoor education to children's wellbeing
(1)
The Secretary of State must, within six months of the passing of this Act,
conduct a review on the benefits of outdoor education to children's wellbeing.
(2)
A report on the review must be published within six months of the conclusion
of the review.”

Benefits of outdoor education to children's wellbeing

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc219
Marshalled no.
NC30
Decision
The amendment was debated as part of a group of amendments, but not put to a vote.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee
Sponsors · 2
New Clause 31#10018282No decisionNew clause / schedule

Set eligibility for free school lunches

Proposed new clause on eligibility for free school lunches. Not considered by the House.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“Eligibility for free school lunches
In section 512ZB of the Education Act 1996 (provision of free school lunches
and milk), before paragraph (a) insert—
“(za)
C’s household income is less than £20,000 per year;””

“Eligibility for free school lunches

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc64
Marshalled no.
NC31
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced
New Clause 31#10020517No decisionNew clause / schedule

Add guidance on admitting summer-born children with EHC plans

Inserts a new clause requiring guidance on the school admission of summer-born children who have an Education, Health and Care plan.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“Guidance on the admission of summer-born children with EHC plans
(1)
The Secretary of State must, within 12 months of the passing of this Act, publish
guidance for local authorities and school admissions authorities on the
admission of summer-born children with education, health and care plans.
(2)
Guidance published under this section must—
(a)
detail the factors which must be taken into account when considering
a request for a summer born child with an EHC plan to be placed outside
of their normal age group;
(b)
include a presumption that requests relating to the placement or
admission of summer-born children with EHC plans should be considered
on no less favourable terms than requests relating to summer-born
children without EHC plans; and
(c)
outline circumstances when it may, or may not, be appropriate for a
child who has been placed outside of their normal age group to be
moved to join their normal age group , with a presumption that such
a placement should be no less favourable terms than placements relating
to summer-born children without EHC plans;
(d)
detail how parents may object to the placing of their child with their
normal age group, and the process by which such objections will be
considered.
(3)
In developing guidance under this section, the Secretary of State must consult
with—
(a)
groups representing the interests of parents;
(b)
individuals and organisations with expertise in supporting children with
special educational needs and the parents of such children;
(c)
other such parties as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.
(4)
For the purposes of this section, “summer-born children” means children born
between 1 April and 31 August.”

Guidance on the admission of summer-born children with EHC plans

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc222
Marshalled no.
NC31
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee
New Clause 32#10018314No decisionNew clause / schedule

New clause: Local authority registration of children eligible for free school meals

Proposes a new clause requiring local authorities to register children eligible for free school meals.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“Local authority registration of children eligible for free school meals
After section 512ZA of the Education Act 1996 (power to charge for meals etc.)
insert—
“512ZAA Registration of children eligible for free school meals
(1)
A local authority must register for free school meals all children in its
area who are eligible to receive free school meals.
(2)
A local authority may make provision for children to be registered for
free school meals upon their parents demonstrating the child’s eligibility
through an application for relevant benefits.””

“Local authority registration of children eligible for free school meals

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc65
Marshalled no.
NC32
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced
New Clause 32#10020498No decisionNew clause / schedule

New clause: Collect and publish data on summer-born children

Proposes a new clause requiring collection and publication of data relating to summer-born children.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“Collection and publication of data relating to summer-born children
(1)
A local authority must collect and publish data on—
(a)
the number and proportion of summer-born children who started school
in the local authority’s area outside of their normal age group—
(i)
with EHC plans, and
(ii)
without EHC plans
(b)
the number and proportion of summer-born children—
(i)
with EHC plans, and
(ii)
without EHC plans
who started school in the local authority’s area outside of their normal
age group and who have been required to join their normal age group;
(c)
the number and proportion of summer-born children with EHC plans
who started school in the local authority’s area outside of their normal
age group and who have been required to join their normal age group
in a—
(i)
special school;
(ii)
mainstream school.
(2)
The Secretary of State must annually—
(a)
conduct a statistical analysis of, and
(b)
publish a report on the data collected by local authorities under
subsection (1).”

Collection and publication of data relating to summer-born children

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc223
Marshalled no.
NC32
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee
New Clause 33#10018321No decisionNew clause / schedule

New clause: Duty of school governing bodies on mental health provision

Proposes a new clause placing a duty on school governing bodies regarding mental health provision.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“Duty of school governing bodies regarding mental health provision
(1)
Subject to subsection (3), the governing body of a maintained or academy
school in England has a duty to make arrangements for provision in the school
of a dedicated mental health practitioner.
(2)
In subsection (1)—
“education mental health practitioner” means a person with a
graduate-level or postgraduate-level qualification of that name earned
through a course commissioned by NHS England.
(3)
Where a school has 100 or fewer pupils, the duty under subsection (1) may be
satisfied through collaborative provision between several schools.
(4)
The Secretary of State must provide, or make arrangements for the provision
of, appropriate financial and other support to school governing bodies for
their purposes of facilitating the fulfilling of the duty in subsection (1).”

“Duty of school governing bodies regarding mental health provision

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc66
Marshalled no.
NC33
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced
New Clause 33#10020447Not calledNew clause / schedule

New clause: national standards for children-in-need thresholds

Proposes a new clause setting national standards for children-in-need thresholds.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“National standards for children in need thresholds
(1)
The Secretary of State must, within a year of the passing of this Act, conduct
a review of the operation of section 17 of the Children Act 1989 (Provision of
services for children in need, their families and others).
(2)
The review must assess regional and national variation in the type, frequency,
and duration of support provided to children through child in need plans.
(3)
The recommendations of the review must include the setting of—
(a)
metrics in the Department for Education’s Children’s Social Care
Dashboard for assessing the progress of children with child in need
plans, and
(b)
national guidance for local authorities defining the thresholds of need
that children and families must meet to be offered children in need
support.
(4)
The national guidance issued under section (2)(b) must include—
(a)
national triggers for an automatic referral to children’s social care,
including when a primary care giver enters custody or inpatient mental
health provision, and when a child is arrested,
(b)
the Secretary of State’s expectations on how often children should
receive help,
(c)
the Secretary of State’s expectations on how frequently a child’s support
should be reviewed when they have a child in need plan, and
(d)
any other matters that the Secretary of State deems appropriate.”

“National standards for children in need thresholds

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc224
Marshalled no.
NC33
Decision
The amendment was debated as part of a group of amendments, but not put to a vote.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee
New Clause 34#10018300No decisionNew clause / schedule

New clause: National Tutoring Guarantee

Proposes a new clause establishing a National Tutoring Guarantee.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“National Tutoring Guarantee
(1)
The Secretary of State must, within six months of the passing of this Act, publish
a report outlining the steps necessary to introduce a National Tutoring
Guarantee.
(2)
A “National Tutoring Guarantee” means a statutory requirement on the
Secretary of State to ensure access to small group academic tutoring for all
disadvantaged children who require academic support.
(3)
A report published under this section must include an assessment of how best
to deliver targeted academic support from qualified tutors to children—
(a)
from low-income backgrounds,
(b)
with low prior attainment,
(c)
with additional needs, or
(d)
who are young carers.
(4)
In preparing a report under this section, the Secretary of State must consult
with—
(a)
headteachers,
(b)
teachers,
(c)
school leaders,
(d)
parents of children from low-income backgrounds,
(e)
children from low-income backgrounds, and
(f)
other individuals or organisations as the Secretary of State considers
appropriate.
(5)
A report under this section must be laid before Parliament.
(6)
Within three months of a report under this section being laid before Parliament,
the Secretary of State must take steps to implement the recommendations
contained in the report.”

“National Tutoring Guarantee

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc67
Marshalled no.
NC34
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced
New Clause 34#10020514No decisionNew clause / schedule

New clause: Free school lunches for all primary school children

Proposes a new clause providing free school lunches to all primary school children.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“Provision of free school lunches to all primary school children
(1)
Section 512ZB of the Education Act 1996 (provision of free school lunches and
milk) is amended as follows.
(2)
In paragraph (4A)(b), after "year 2," insert "year 3, year 4, year 5, year 6".
(3)
In subsection (4C), after “age of 7;" insert—
“Year 3” means a year group in which the majority of children will, in the
school year, attain the age of 8;
“Year 4” means a year group in which the majority of children will, in the
school year, attain the age of 9;
“Year 5” means a year group in which the majority of children will, in the
school year, attain the age of 10;
“Year 6” means a year group in which the majority of children will, in the
school year, attain the age of 11;”

Provision of free school lunches to all primary school children

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc225
Marshalled no.
NC34
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee
New Clause 35#10018324No decisionNew clause / schedule

New clause: VAT zero-rating for certain school uniform items

Proposes a new clause for VAT zero-rating of certain items of school uniform.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“VAT zero-rating for certain items of school uniform
(1)
The Secretary of State must, within 6 months of the passing of this Act, make
provision for certain items of school uniform to be zero-rated for the purposes
of VAT.
(2)
For the purposes of this section, “certain items of school uniform” means items
of school uniform for pupils up to the age of 16.”

“VAT zero-rating for certain items of school uniform

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc78
Marshalled no.
NC35
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced
New Clause 35#10020479Not calledNew clause / schedule

New clause: Extension of priority need status to under-25s

Proposes a new clause extending priority need status (for homelessness purposes) to those under 25.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“Extension of priority need status to under 25s
(1)
The Homelessness (Priority Need for Accommodation) (England) Order 2002 is
amended as follows.
(2)
In article (4), paragraph (1)(a), omit “twenty-one” and insert “twenty-five”.
(3)
In article (5), omit paragraph (1).”

Extension of priority need status to under 25s

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc226
Marshalled no.
NC35
Decision
The amendment was debated as part of a group of amendments, but not put to a vote.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee
Sponsors · 2
New Clause 36#10018275No decisionNew clause / schedule

Establish a National Body for SEND

Proposed new clause to set up a National Body for special educational needs and disabilities. Not considered by the House.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“Establishment of a National Body for SEND
(1)
The Secretary of State must, within 12 months of the passing of this Act,
establish a National Body for SEND.
(2)
The functions of the National Body for SEND will include, but not be limited
to—
(a)
national coordination of SEND provision;
(b)
supporting the delivery of SEND support for children with very high
needs;
(c)
advising on funding needed by local authorities for SEND provision.
(3)
Any mechanism used by the National Body for SEND in advising on funding
under subsection (2)(c) should be based on current need and may disregard
historic spend.”

“Establishment of a National Body for SEND

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc82
Marshalled no.
NC36
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced
New Clause 36#10020461Negatived on divisionNew clause / schedule

New clause: children’s wellbeing, mobile phones and social media

Proposes a new clause on action to promote children’s wellbeing in relation to mobile phones and social media.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“Action to promote children’s wellbeing in relation to mobile phones and social
media
(1)
Within 12 months of the passing of this Act, the Secretary of State must, for
the purposes of promoting the wellbeing of children—
(a)
direct the Chief Medical Officers of the United Kingdom (“the UK
CMOs”) to prepare and publish advice for parents and carers on the
use of smartphones and social media use by children,
(b)
publish a plan for research into the impact of use of social media on
children’s wellbeing, and
(c)
require all schools in England to have a policy that prohibits the use
and carrying of certain devices by pupils during the school day.
(2)
Any advice published under subsection (1)(a) must have regard to—
(a)
the paper published on 7 February 2019 entitled “United Kingdom Chief
Medical Officers’ commentary on 'Screen-based activities and children
and young people’s mental health and psychosocial wellbeing: a
systematic map of reviews'”, and
(b)
any scientific or other developments since the publication of that paper
which appear to the UK CMOs to be relevant.
(3)
Any policy implemented under subsection (1)(c)—
(a)
may provide for exemptions from the policy, or for an alternative policy,
for sixth form students, in so far as such exemptions or alternative
policies do not negatively impact upon the wider policy;
(b)
may provide for exemptions for medical devices;
(c)
is to be implemented as the relevant school leader considers appropriate;
and
(d)
may, where implemented by a boarding school or residential school,
include appropriate guidance for the use of certain devices during other
periods which their pupils are on school premises, subject to such policies
safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children in accordance with
relevant national standards.
(4)
For the purposes of this section—
“certain devices” means mobile phones and other devices which provide
similar functionality and whose main purpose is not the support of
learning or study;
“the Chief Medical Officers of the United Kingdom” means the Chief
Medical Officers for—
(a)
England,
(b)
Wales,
(c)
Scotland, and
(d)
Northern Ireland
“the school day” includes all time between the start of the first lesson
period and the end of the final lesson period.”

“Action to promote children’s wellbeing in relation to mobile phones and social media

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc229
Marshalled no.
NC36
Decision
This amendment was debated and rejected, following a vote.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee
New Clause 37#10018310No decisionNew clause / schedule

New clause: National examinations for children not in school

Proposes a new clause on arrangements for national examinations for children not in school.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“Arrangements for national examinations for children not in school
After section 436G of the Education Act 1996, as inserted by section 25 of this
Act, insert—
“436GA Arrangements for national examinations for children not in school
Where a child is eligible to be registered by the authority under section
436B, the authority must—
(a)
provide for the child to be able to sit any relevant national
examination; and
(b)
provide financial assistance to enable the child to sit any relevant
national examination;
where requested by the parent or carer of the child.””

“Arrangements for national examinations for children not in school

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc83
Marshalled no.
NC37
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced
New Clause 37#10020464Not calledNew clause / schedule

New clause: cessation of child protection plans

Proposes a new clause on the cessation of child protection plans.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“Cessation of Child Protection Plans
Where proceedings are initiated or a care and supervision order is issued under
section 31 of the Children Act 1989, any cessation of child protection plans for
children under five years old must be signed off by the relevant Director of
Children's Services or Head of Social Work Practice.”

“Cessation of Child Protection Plans

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc292
Marshalled no.
NC37
Decision
The amendment was debated as part of a group of amendments, but not put to a vote.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee
New Clause 38#10018317No decisionNew clause / schedule

New clause: Consultation on governance structures for local authority and academy schools

Proposes a new clause requiring consultation on the structures of governance for local authority and academy schools.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“Consultation on the structures of governance for local authority and academy
schools
(1)
The Secretary of State must conduct a public consultation on the current
structures of governance within both local authority and academy schools.
(2)
The consultation conducted under subsection (1) must consider—
(a)
the role of school governors;
(b)
the statutory duties of school governors;
(c)
ways to encourage people to become school governors; and
(d)
any other matters that the Secretary of State may see fit.
(3)
The Secretary of State must issue the consultation conducted under subsection
(1) within one year of the commencement of this Act.
(4)
The Secretary of State must, within three months of the consultation closing,
publish and lay before Parliament his response to the consultation.”

“Consultation on the structures of governance for local authority and academy schools

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc85
Marshalled no.
NC38
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced
New Clause 38#10020473No decisionNew clause / schedule

New clause: Power to prescribe pay and conditions for teachers

Proposes a new clause giving a power to prescribe pay and conditions for teachers.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“Power to prescribe pay and conditions for teachers
The Secretary of State must, within three months of the passing of this Act—
(a)
make provision for the power of the governing bodies of maintained
schools to set the pay and working conditions of school teachers to be
made equivalent with the relevant powers of academies;
(b)
provide guidance to all applicable schools that—
(i)
pay levels given in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions
Document are to be treated as the minimum pay of relevant
teachers;
(ii)
teachers may be paid above the pay levels given in the School
Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document;
(iii)
they must have regard to the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions
Document but may vary from it.”

Power to prescribe pay and conditions for teachers

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc280
Marshalled no.
NC38
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee
New Clause 39#10018319No decisionNew clause / schedule

New clause: Establishment of Child Protection Authority

Proposes a new clause establishing a Child Protection Authority.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“Establishment of Child Protection Authority
(1)
The Secretary of State must, within six months of the passing of this Act,
establish a Child Protection Authority for England.
(2)
The purpose of such an Authority will be to—
(a)
improve practice in child protection;
(b)
provide advice and make recommendations to the Government on child
protection policy and reforms to improve child protection;
(c)
inspect institutions and settings at some times and in such ways as it
considers necessary and appropriate to ensure compliance with child
protection standards; and
(d)
monitor the implementation of the recommendations of the
Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse and other inquiries relating
to the protection of children.
(3)
The Authority must act with a view to—
(a)
safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children;
(b)
ensuring that institutions and settings fulfil their responsibilities in
relation to child protection.”

“Establishment of Child Protection Authority

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc86
Marshalled no.
NC39
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced
New Clause 39#10020492No decisionNew clause / schedule

New clause: Approved free schools and university training colleges in pre-opening

Proposes a new clause on approved free schools and university training colleges in the pre-opening stage.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“Approved free schools and university training colleges in pre-opening
The Secretary of State must make provision for the opening of all free schools
and university training colleges whose applications were approved prior to
October 2024.”

Approved free schools and university training colleges in pre-opening

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc283
Marshalled no.
NC39
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee
New Clause 40#10018311No decisionNew clause / schedule

New clause: National offer for care leavers

Proposes a new clause establishing a national offer for care leavers.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“National offer for care leavers
In the Children and Social Work Act 2017, after section 2 insert—
“2A National offer for care leavers
(1)
The Secretary of State for Education must publish information about
services which care leavers in all areas of England should be able to
access to assist them in adulthood and independent living or in
preparing for adulthood and independent living.
(2)
For the purposes of subsection (1), services which may assist care leavers
in adulthood and independent living or in preparing for adulthood and
independent living include services relating to—
(a)
health and well-being;
(b)
relationships;
(c)
education and training;
(d)
employment;
(e)
accommodation;
(f)
participation in society.
(3)
Information published by the Secretary of State under this section is to
be known as the “National Offer for Care Leavers”.
(4)
The Secretary of State must update the National Offer for Care Leavers
from time to time.
(5)
Before publishing or updating the National Offer for Care Leavers the
Secretary of State must consult with relevant persons about which
services may assist care leavers in adulthood and independent living or
in preparing for adulthood and independent living.
(6)
In this section—
“care leavers” means—
(a)
eligible children within the meaning given by paragraph
19B of Schedule 2 to the Children Act 1989;
(b)
relevant children within the meaning given by section
23A(2) of that Act;
(c)
persons aged under 25 who are former relevant children
within the meaning given by section 23C(1) of that Act;
(d)
persons qualifying for advice and assistance within the
meaning given by section 24 of that Act;
“relevant persons” means—
(a)
such care leavers as appear to the Secretary of State to
be representative of care leavers in England; and
(b)
other Ministers of State who have a role in arranging
services that may assist care leavers in or preparing for
independent living.””

“National offer for care leavers

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc87
Marshalled no.
NC40
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced
New Clause 40#10020520No decisionNew clause / schedule

Require schools to report acts of violence against staff to the police

Inserts a new clause placing a duty on schools to report acts of violence against their staff to the police.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“Duty for schools to report acts of violence against staff to the police
(1)
Where an act listed in subsection (2) takes place which involves the use or
threat of force against a member of a school’s staff, the school must report
the incident to the police.
(2)
An act must be reported to the police where—
(a)
it is directed towards a member of school staff or their property; and
(b)
it takes place—
(i)
on school property; or
(ii)
because of the victim’s status as a member of a school’s staff.
(3)
The provisions of this section do not require or imply a duty on the police to
take specific actions in response to such reports.”

Duty for schools to report acts of violence against staff to the police

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc284
Marshalled no.
NC40
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee
New Clause 41#10018330No decisionNew clause / schedule

New clause: National school food monitoring scheme

Proposes a new clause establishing a national school food monitoring scheme.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“Establishment of national school food monitoring scheme
(1)
Within 12 months of the passing of this Act, the Secretary of State must institute
a scheme for monitoring school food standards in England (‘the national school
food monitoring scheme’).
(2)
The purpose of the national school food monitoring scheme will be to
determine whether applicable food standards duties are being met in the
provision of all food in schools in England.
(3)
The national school food monitoring scheme may from time to time publish
reports containing such information as it sees fit relating to school food
standards in England.”

“Establishment of national school food monitoring scheme

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc89
Marshalled no.
NC41
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced
New Clause 41#10020487No decisionNew clause / schedule

New clause: Right to review school curriculum material

Proposes a new clause giving a right to review school curriculum material.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“Right to review school curriculum material
Where requested by the parent or carer of a child on the school’s pupil roll, a
school must allow such persons to view all materials used in the teaching of
the school curriculum, including those provided by external, third-party,
charitable or commercial providers.”

Right to review school curriculum material

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc285
Marshalled no.
NC41
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee
New Clause 42#10018331No decisionNew clause / schedule

New clause: National Wellbeing Measurement Programme

Proposes a new clause establishing a National Wellbeing Measurement Programme.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“Establishment of National Wellbeing Measurement Programme
(1)
The Secretary of State must establish a national children and young people’s
wellbeing measurement programme.
(2)
A programme established under this section must—
(a)
conduct a national survey of the mental health and wellbeing of children
and young people in relevant schools in England;
(b)
support schools in the administration of the survey;
(c)
make provision for parental and student consent to participation in the
survey, ensuring that participation is voluntary and that results are
handled confidentially; and
(d)
regularly publish the results of the survey and provide relevant data to
participating schools, local authorities and other public bodies for the
purposes of improving children and young people’s wellbeing.
(3)
A programme established under this section must—
(a)
be developed and piloted within two years of the passing of this Act;
(b)
be fully implemented in England no later than the start of the academic
year three years after the passing of this Act;
(c)
be reviewed as to its effectiveness by the Secretary of State every three
years.
(4)
Any review of the programme under subsection (3)(c) must be published and
laid before Parliament.
(5)
For the purposes of this section “relevant school” means –
(a)
an academy school,
(b)
an alternative provision Academy,
(c)
a maintained school,
(d)
a non-maintained special school,
(e)
an independent school, or
(f)
a pupil referral unit,
other than where established in a hospital.”

“Establishment of National Wellbeing Measurement Programme

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc90
Marshalled no.
NC42
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced
New Clause 42#10020470No decisionNew clause / schedule

New clause: national statutory inquiry into grooming gangs

Proposes a new clause establishing a national statutory inquiry into grooming gangs.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“National statutory inquiry into grooming gangs
(1)
The Secretary of State must, within 3 months of the passing of this Act, set up
a statutory inquiry into grooming gangs.
(2)
An inquiry established under subsection (1) must seek to—
(a)
identify common patterns of behaviour and offending between
grooming gangs;
(b)
identify the type, extent and volume of crimes committed by grooming
gangs;
(c)
identify the number of victims of crimes committed by grooming gangs;
(d)
identify the ethnicity of members of grooming gangs;
(e)
identify any failings, by action, omission or deliberate suppression, by—
(i)
police,
(ii)
local authorities,
(iii)
prosecutors,
(iv)
charities,
(v)
political parties,
(vi)
local and national government,
(vii)
healthcare providers and health services, or
(viii)
other agencies or bodies,
in the committal of crimes by grooming gangs, including by considering
whether the ethnicity of the perpetrators of such crimes affected the
response by such agencies or bodies;
(f)
identify such national safeguarding actions as may be required to
minimise the risk of further such offending occurring in future;
(g)
identify good practice in protecting children.
(3)
The inquiry may do anything it considers is calculated to facilitate, or is
incidental or conducive to, the carrying out of its functions and the achievement
of the requirements of subsection (2).
(4)
An inquiry established under this section must publish a report within two
years of the launch of the inquiry.
(5)
For the purposes of this section—
“gang” means a group of at least three adult males whose purpose or
intention is to commit a sexual offence against the same victim or group
of victims;
“grooming” means—
(a)
activity carried out with the primary intention of committing
sexual offences against the victim;
(b)
activity that is carried out, or predominantly carried out, in
person;
(c)
activity that includes the provision of illicit substances and/or
alcohol either as part of the grooming or concurrent with the
commission of the sexual offence.”

“National statutory inquiry into grooming gangs

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc286
Marshalled no.
NC42
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee
New Clause 43#10018349No decisionNew clause / schedule

New clause: automatic enrolment for the Healthy Start scheme

Proposes a new clause to provide for automatic enrolment for the Healthy Start scheme.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“Automatic enrolment for the Healthy Start scheme
(1)
The Secretary of State must, within [X months/years] of the passing of this Act,
introduce a scheme to automatically enrol certain individuals for the purposes
of the Healthy Start scheme.
(2)
For the purposes of this section, “certain individuals” means people who are
eligible for the Healthy Start scheme on the basis of having a child under the
age of 4.
(3)
The scheme must provide the means for individuals to opt out of enrolment
for the Healthy Start scheme.”

Automatic enrolment for the Healthy Start scheme

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc91
Marshalled no.
NC43
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced
New Clause 43#10020506Not calledNew clause / schedule

New clause: Automatic enrolment for the Healthy Start scheme

Proposes a new clause providing for automatic enrolment in the Healthy Start scheme.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“Automatic enrolment for the Healthy Start scheme
(1)
The Secretary of State must, within 6 months of the passing of this Act,
introduce a scheme to automatically enrol certain individuals for the purposes
of the Healthy Start scheme.
(2)
For the purposes of this section, “certain individuals” means people who are
eligible for the Healthy Start scheme on the basis of having a child under the
age of 4.
(3)
The scheme must provide the means for individuals to opt out of enrolment
for the Healthy Start scheme.”

Automatic enrolment for the Healthy Start scheme

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc238
Marshalled no.
NC43
Decision
The amendment was debated as part of a group of amendments, but not put to a vote.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee
New Clause 44#10018500No decisionNew clause / schedule

Let schools opt out of following the National Curriculum

New clause giving schools flexibility not to follow the National Curriculum.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“Flexibility to not follow the National Curriculum
(1)
The Education Act 2002 is amended as follows.
(2)
In section 79(4), omit from “include” to the end of paragraph (a).
(3)
In section 80—
(a)
in subsection (1)(b), omit “known as” and insert “which may be, or
include,”;
(b)
after subsection (1), insert—
“(1A)
Any curriculum taught under subsection (1)(b) which is not the
National Curriculum for England must not be of a lower standard
than the National Curriculum for England.
(1B)
All curriculums must be assessed by the Chief Inspector to be of
high quality.”.
(4)
In section 88—
(a)
in subsection (1), omit from “that the” to “is implemented” and insert
“a balanced and broadly based curriculum”;
(b)
in subsection (1A), omit from “that the” to “are implemented” and
insert “appropriate assessment arrangements”.”

Flexibility to not follow the National Curriculum

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc119
Marshalled no.
NC44
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced
New Clause 44#10020457Not calledNew clause / schedule

New clause: contact with siblings for children in care

Proposes a new clause on contact with siblings for children in care.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“Contact with siblings for children in care
(1)
The Children Act 1989 is amended as follows.
(2)
In section 34(1), after paragraph (d) insert—
“(e)
his siblings (whether of the whole or half blood).”
(3)
In paragraph 15(1) of Schedule 2, after paragraph (c) insert—
“(d)
his siblings (whether of the whole or half blood).””

“Contact with siblings for children in care

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc256
Marshalled no.
NC44
Decision
The amendment was debated as part of a group of amendments, but not put to a vote.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee
New Clause 45#10018490No decisionNew clause / schedule

New clause: direct admission regardless of maintained or academy status

Proposes a new clause giving a power to direct admission without regard to whether a school is maintained or an academy.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“Power to direct admission not to have regard to maintained or academy status
In section 96 of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998 (direction to
admit child to specified school), after subsection (2) insert—
“(2A)
A direction under this section may not take into account whether a
school is a maintained school or an academy.””

Power to direct admission not to have regard to maintained or academy status

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc126
Marshalled no.
NC45
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced
New Clause 45#10020469Not calledNew clause / schedule

New clause: staying in a children’s home after adulthood

Proposes a new clause on arrangements for remaining in a residential children’s home after reaching adulthood.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“Arrangements for remaining in a residential children’s home after reaching
adulthood
(1)
The Children Act 1989 is amended as follows.
(2)
In section 23CZA (arrangements for certain former relevant children to live
with former foster parents), at the end of subsection (2) insert – “or by which
a person who is a former relevant child by virtue of section 23C(1)(b) continues
to live at the residential children’s home at which they were resident when
they were looked after.
(3)
In paragraph 19BA in Part 2 of Schedule 2 (local authority support for looked
after children)—
(a)
in sub-paragraph (1), after “parent” insert “or in a residential children’s
home”;
(b)
in sub-paragraph (3)(b), after “parent” insert “or residential children’s
home”.’”

“Arrangements for remaining in a residential children’s home after reaching adulthood

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc257
Marshalled no.
NC45
Decision
The amendment was debated as part of a group of amendments, but not put to a vote.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee
New Clause 46#10018491No decisionNew clause / schedule

New clause: let high-performing schools expand their PAN

Proposes a new clause allowing high-performing schools to expand their published admission number (PAN).

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“High performing schools to be allowed to expand PAN
In section 88D of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998 (determination
of admission numbers), after subsection (1) insert—
“(1A)
Where a school—
(a)
being a primary school, has over 60% of its pupils meeting the
expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined in
the Key Stage 2 national curriculum assessments,
(b)
being a secondary school, is performing above +0.5 on Progress
8,
wishes to increase its published admissions number, the admission
authority must reflect that wish in its determination.””

High performing schools to be allowed to expand PAN

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc128
Marshalled no.
NC46
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced
New Clause 46#10020485Not calledNew clause / schedule

New clause: Extend the ban on unregulated accommodation for 16- and 17-year-olds

Proposes a new clause extending the ban on unregulated accommodation to 16- and 17-year-olds.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“Extension of the ban on unregulated accommodation for 16- and 17-year-olds
(1)
In the Care Planning, Placement and Case Review (England) Regulations 2010—
(a)
in Regulation 27A (Prohibition on placing a child under 16 in an
unregulated setting), for “under 16” substitute “under 18”;
(b)
in Regulation 27B (Exception to the prohibition on placing a child under
16 in other arrangements), after paragraph (1), insert—
“(1A)
The Secretary of State shall ensure that all accommodation
provided to looked after children aged 16 and 17 meets the
standards of regulated children’s homes or other regulated
supported accommodation.””
(2)
In section 22C of the Children Act 1989 (Ways in which looked after children
are to be accommodated and maintained), after subsection (6) insert—
“(6A)
A local authority must not place a looked after child aged 16 or 17 in
unregulated accommodation that does not meet the requirements set
out in regulations made under subsection (7).””

Extension of the ban on unregulated accommodation for 16- and 17-year-olds

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc258
Marshalled no.
NC46
Decision
The amendment was debated as part of a group of amendments, but not put to a vote.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee
New Clause 47#10018485No decisionNew clause / schedule

New clause: limits on objections to changes to PAN

Proposes a new clause placing limits on objections to changes to a school's published admission number (PAN).

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“Limits on objections to changes to PAN
In section 88H of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998 (reference of
objections to adjudicator), after subsection (2) insert—
“(2A)
No objection may be referred to the adjudicator which—
(a)
objects to an increase in a school’s published admissions number;
or
(b)
objects to a school’s published admissions number remaining at
the same level.””

Limits on objections to changes to PAN

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc130
Marshalled no.
NC47
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced
New Clause 47#10020468Not calledNew clause / schedule

New clause: minimum standards for 16/17-year-olds’ accommodation

Proposes a new clause requiring minimum standards for accommodation provided to 16- and 17-year-olds in care.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“Requirement for minimum standards for accommodation provided to 16- and
17-year-olds in care
The Secretary of State must, within six months of the passing of this Act, lay
before Parliament regulations establishing national minimum standards for
accommodation provided to 16- and 17-year-olds in care, ensuring—
(a)
access to appropriate levels of support and supervision;
(b)
safeguarding protections equivalent to those in regulated children’s
homes; and
(c)
oversight by Ofsted or another appropriate regulatory body.”

“Requirement for minimum standards for accommodation provided to 16- and 17-year-olds in care

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc259
Marshalled no.
NC47
Decision
The amendment was debated as part of a group of amendments, but not put to a vote.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee
New Clause 48#10018472No decisionNew clause / schedule

New clause: ban on mobile phones and other devices in schools

Proposes a new clause to ban mobile telephones and other devices in schools.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“Ban on mobile telephones and other devices in schools
(1)
All schools in England, subject to subsection (4), must have a policy that
prohibits the use and carrying of certain devices during the school day.
(2)
A policy implemented under subsection (1)—
(a)
may provide for exemptions from the policy, or for an alternative policy,
for sixth form students, in so far as such exemptions or alternative
policies do not negatively impact upon the wider policy;
(b)
is to be implemented as the relevant school leader considers appropriate.
(3)
For the purposes of this section—
“certain devices” means mobile phones and other devices which provide
similar functionality and whose main purpose is not the support of
learning or study;
“the school day” includes all time between the start of the first lesson
period and the end of the final lesson period.
(4)
A policy under this section implemented by a boarding school or residential
school may include appropriate guidance for the use of certain devices during
other periods which their pupils are on school premises, subject to such policies
safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children in accordance with relevant
national standards.”

Ban on mobile telephones and other devices in schools

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc132
Marshalled no.
NC48
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced
New Clause 48#10020521No decisionNew clause / schedule

Require a review of the impact on home educators and of unnecessary reporting

Inserts a new clause requiring a review of the Bill's impact on home educators and the reduction of unnecessary reporting.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“Review of Impact on Home Educators and Reduction of Unnecessary Reporting
(1)
The Secretary of State must, within six months of the day on which this Act is
passed, conduct a review and report of the impact of clause 26 on home
educators in England.
(2)
The review must include an assessment of
(a)
the administrative and reporting requirements placed on home
educators as a result of clause 26;
(b)
the administrative and reporting requirements placed on local
authorities as a result of clause 26;
(c)
the extent to which such requirements are necessary for safeguarding
purposes; and
(d)
any data or reporting obligations that can be reduced or removed for
home educators where they are not essential for safeguarding.
(3)
The Secretary of State must lay a report before Parliament setting out the
findings of the review, including—
(a)
an analysis of the impact of clause 26 on home educators;
(b)
a clear outline of any data or reporting obligations that will no longer
be required from home educators; and
(c)
a timeline for the removal of unnecessary reporting obligations, which
must not exceed 12 months from the publication of the report.
(4)
In conducting the review, the Secretary of State must consult with
representatives of home educators and relevant stakeholders.
(5)
The report must be made publicly available.
(6)
The Secretary of State must ensure that any reporting obligations identified
as unnecessary under subsection (3)(b) are removed within the timeframe
specified in subsection (3)(c).”

Review of Impact on Home Educators and Reduction of Unnecessary Reporting

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc270
Marshalled no.
NC48
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee
New Clause 49#10018496No decisionNew clause / schedule

New clause: report on behaviour in schools

Proposes a new clause requiring a report on behaviour in schools.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“Report on behaviour in schools
(1)
The Secretary of State must publish an annual report on the behaviour of
pupils in mainstream primary and secondary state funded schools.
(2)
This report must—
(a)
consider evidence gathered and published by the National Behaviour
Survey;
(b)
include information about action taken by the Government to support
schools to create a culture of high expectations of behaviour.”

Report on behaviour in schools

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc136
Marshalled no.
NC49
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced
Sponsor
New Clause 49#10020499No decisionNew clause / schedule

New clause: Free meals and activities during school holidays

Proposes a new clause on the provision of free meals and activities during school holidays.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“Provision of free meals and activities during school holidays
(1)
A local authority must—
(a)
provide; or
(b)
coordinate the provision of programmes which provide,
free meals and activities to relevant children during school holidays.
(2)
For the purposes of this section, “relevant children” means children in receipt
of free school meals.
(3)
The Secretary of State may, by regulations made by statutory instrument—
(a)
specify minimum standards for meals and activities during school
holidays;
(b)
specify criteria that organisations involved in the delivery of meals and
activities during school holidays must meet.”

Provision of free meals and activities during school holidays

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc287
Marshalled no.
NC49
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee
New Clause 50#10018499No decisionNew clause / schedule

New clause: report on Alternative Provision

Proposes a new clause requiring a report on Alternative Provision.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“Report on Alternative Provision
(1)
Within one year of the passing of this Act, and annually thereafter, the
Secretary of State must publish a report on alternative provision commissioned
by schools or local authorities in England.
(2)
“Alternative provision” means that commissioned for—
(a)
permanently excluded pupils;
(b)
pupils educated out of school for reasons of illness or disability; and
(c)
other pupils who would not receive suitable education without such
provision;
and includes education provided in alternative provision academies and pupil
referral units.
(3)
A report published under this section must include the action the Government
has taken in the previous year to improve achievement, attendance and
behaviour in alternative provision settings.”

Report on Alternative Provision

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc133
Marshalled no.
NC50
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced
New Clause 50#10020462Not calledNew clause / schedule

New clause: establish a Child Protection Authority

Proposes a new clause establishing a Child Protection Authority.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“Establishment of Child Protection Authority
(1)
The Secretary of State must, within six months of the passing of this Act,
establish a Child Protection Authority for England.
(2)
The purpose of such an Authority will be to—
(a)
improve practice in child protection;
(b)
provide advice and make recommendations to the Government on child
protection policy and reforms to improve child protection;
(c)
inspect institutions and settings at some times and in such ways as it
considers necessary and appropriate to ensure compliance with child
protection standards; and
(d)
monitor the implementation of the recommendations of the
Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse and other inquiries relating
to the protection of children.
(3)
The Authority must act with a view to—
(a)
safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children;
(b)
ensuring that institutions and settings fulfil their responsibilities in
relation to child protection.”

“Establishment of Child Protection Authority

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc288
Marshalled no.
NC50
Decision
The amendment was debated as part of a group of amendments, but not put to a vote.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee
New Clause 51#10018484No decisionNew clause / schedule

New clause: duty for schools to report violence against staff to the police

Proposes a new clause requiring schools to report acts of violence against staff to the police.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“Duty for schools to report acts of violence against staff to the police
(1)
Where an act listed in subsection (2) takes place which involves the use or
threat of force against a member of a school’s staff, the school must report
the incident to the police.
(2)
An act must be reported to the police where—
(a)
it is directed towards a member of school staff or their property; and
(b)
it takes place—
(i)
on school property; or
(ii)
because of the victim’s status as a member of a school’s staff.
(3)
The provisions of this section do not require or imply a duty on the police to
take specific actions in response to such reports.”

Duty for schools to report acts of violence against staff to the police

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc134
Marshalled no.
NC51
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced
New Clause 51#10020523No decisionNew clause / schedule

Allow local circumstances to be taken into account when following the National Curriculum

Inserts a new clause giving flexibility to take local circumstances into account when following the National Curriculum.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“Flexibility to take into account local circumstances when following the National
Curriculum
In section 87 of the Education Act 2002 (establishment of the National
Curriculum for England by order), after subsection (1) insert—
“(1A)
In any revision to the National Curriculum for England, the Secretary of State
must ensure that the National Curriculum shall consist of—
(a)
a core framework; and
(b)
subjects or areas of learning outside the core framework that allow
flexibility for each school to take account of their specific
circumstances.””

Flexibility to take into account local circumstances when following the National Curriculum

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc289
Marshalled no.
NC51
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee
New Clause 52#10018495No decisionNew clause / schedule

New clause: bereavement policy in schools

Proposes a new clause requiring a bereavement policy in schools.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“Bereavement policy in schools
(1)
The governing body of a relevant school in England has a duty to develop and
publish a bereavement policy.
(2)
A policy developed under this section must include—
(a)
a process for supporting a pupil or staff member facing or following
bereavement;
(b)
details of how the school will incorporate opportunities to learn about
death and bereavement as part of life in its taught curriculum;
(c)
details of partnership arrangements with child bereavement services;
and
(d)
arrangements for staff training.
(3)
In developing a policy under this section, the governing body of the school
must consult with bereaved pupils and their parents or carers.
(4)
The Secretary of State must provide, or make arrangements for the provision
of, appropriate financial and other support to school governing bodies for
their purposes of facilitating the fulfilling of the duty in this section.
(5)
For the purposes of this section, “relevant school” means—
(a)
an academy school,
(b)
an alternative provision Academy,
(c)
a maintained school,
(d)
a non-maintained special school,
(e)
an independent school, or
(f)
a pupil referral unit.”

Bereavement policy in schools

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc135
Marshalled no.
NC52
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced
New Clause 52#10020449No decisionNew clause / schedule

New clause: parliamentary approval of National Curriculum revisions

Proposes a new clause requiring parliamentary approval of revisions to the National Curriculum.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“Parliamentary approval of revisions of the National Curriculum
In section 87 of the Education Act 2002 (establishment of the National
Curriculum for England by order), after subsection (3) insert—
“(3A)
An order made under this section revising the National Curriculum for England
shall be subject to the affirmative procedure.””

“Parliamentary approval of revisions of the National Curriculum

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc290
Marshalled no.
NC52
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee
New Clause 53#10018639No decisionNew clause / schedule

Exempt schools from the National Curriculum to improve standards

New clause allowing exemption from the requirement to follow the National Curriculum where this would help raise standards.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“Exemption from requirement to follow National Curriculum in the interests
of improving standards
In the Education Act 2002, after section 95 (Appeals against directions under
section 93 etc) insert—
“95A Exception in the interests of improving standards
Where the proprietor of an Academy school or a local authority
maintained school believes that the raising of standards in the school
would be better served by the school’s curriculum not including the
National Curriculum, any provisions of this Act or any other Act do not
apply so far as they require the school’s curriculum to include or follow
the National Curriculum.””

Exemption from requirement to follow National Curriculum in the interests of improving standards

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc140
Marshalled no.
NC53
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced
New Clause 53#10020486No decisionNew clause / schedule

New clause: Arrangements for national exams for children not in school

Proposes a new clause on arrangements for national examinations for children not in school.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“Arrangements for national examinations for children not in school
After section 436G of the Education Act 1996, as inserted by section 25 of this
Act, insert—
“436GA Arrangements for national examinations for children not in school
Where a child is eligible to be registered by the authority under section
436B, the authority must—
(a)
provide for the child to be able to sit any relevant national
examination; and
(b)
provide financial assistance to enable the child to sit any relevant
national examination; where requested by the parent or carer
of the child.””

Arrangements for national examinations for children not in school

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc297
Marshalled no.
NC53
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee
New Clause 54#10018644No decisionNew clause / schedule

Exempt schools from the National Curriculum where Ofsted approves their curriculum

New clause allowing exemption from the National Curriculum where Ofsted has approved the school's own curriculum.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“Exemption from requirement to follow National Curriculum where Ofsted
approves curriculum
In the Education Act 2002, after section 95 (Appeals against directions under
section 93 etc) insert—
“95A Exemption where Ofsted certifies curriculum as broad and balanced
Where—
(a)
the proprietor of an Academy school or a local authority
maintained school believes that the raising of standards in the
school would be better served by the school’s curriculum not
including the National Curriculum, and
(b)
His Majesty’s Chief Inspector has, within the previous ten years,
certified that the school provides its pupils with a broad and
balanced curriculum,
any provisions of this Act or any other Act do not apply so far as they
require the school’s curriculum to include or follow the National
Curriculum.””

Exemption from requirement to follow National Curriculum where Ofsted approves curriculum

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc141
Marshalled no.
NC54
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced
New Clause 54#10020509No decisionNew clause / schedule

New clause: Review of Free School Meal eligibility and Pupil Premium registration

Proposes a new clause requiring a review of Free School Meal eligibility and Pupil Premium registration.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
““Review of Free School Meal eligibility and Pupil Premium registration
(1)
The Secretary of State must, within six months of the day on which this Act is
passed, conduct a review of—
(a)
the number of children in England who are eligible for free school meals
but are not claiming them,
(b)
the number of children who are eligible for free school meals but are
not registered for the purposes of pupil premium funding,
(c)
the number of additional children who would be eligible for free school
meals if the income thresholds had been uprated in line with inflation
since 2018, and
(d)
the number of additional children who would be eligible for free school
meals if the income thresholds were set at £20,000 per annum after
tax.
(2)
A review under subsection (1) must include an assessment of—
(a)
barriers preventing eligible children from claiming free school meals;
(b)
disparities in take-up rates across different regions and demographics;
and
(c)
the financial and educational impact of under-registration on schools
and local authorities.
(3)
The Secretary of State must lay a report before Parliament setting out the
findings of the review, including any recommendations for improving
registration for and take-up of free school meals and pupil premium funding.
(4)
The review and report required under this section must be repeated annually.”

“Review of Free School Meal eligibility and Pupil Premium registration

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc295
Marshalled no.
NC54
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee
New Clause 55#10018645No decisionNew clause / schedule

Allow an independent review of orders under section 87(3)(b) of the Education Act 2002

New clause providing for an independent review in relation to orders made under section 87(3)(b) of the Education Act 2002.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“Independent review in relation to orders under section 87(3)(b) of the
Education Act 2002
In the Education Act 2002, after subsection (3) insert—
“(3A)
Where the Secretary of State proposes to make, revise or replace an
order under subsection (3)(b) for any subject included in the National
Curriculum, the Secretary of State shall appoint an independent review
body (“the National Curriculum Review Body”) to develop
recommendations for any such proposed order.
(3B)
The Secretary of State shall set the scope of the National Curriculum
Review Body’s review, which may include specifying the subjects or
programmes of study to be considered and the timescale for producing
recommendations.
(3C)
In preparing its recommendations, the National Curriculum Review Body
shall consult such persons as it considers appropriate, including (but
not limited to) teachers, school leaders, parents, professional bodies,
and subject experts.
(3D)
Where the National Curriculum Review Body submits recommendations
in accordance with subsection (3A), the Secretary of State must lay any
proposed order with a statement of any modifications the Secretary of
State proposes to make to the recommendations before Parliament.
(3E)
A statutory instrument laid under subsection (3D) shall be subject to
approval by resolution of each House of Parliament before it may come
into force.
(3F)
Any modifications made by the Secretary of State under subsection (3D)
to the recommendations of the National Curriculum Review Body shall
be subject to the same procedure for approval as set out in subsection
(3E).””

Independent review in relation to orders under section 87(3)(b) of the Education Act 2002

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc145
Marshalled no.
NC55
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced
New Clause 56#10018648No decisionNew clause / schedule

Require second-hand school uniform items to be available

New clause on the availability of second-hand school uniform items.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“School uniforms: availability of second-hand items
(1)
The appropriate authority of a relevant school must ensure that second-hand
items of school uniform are made available for sale to the parents of pupils
or prospective pupils.
(2)
Second-hand items of school uniform may be made available for sale so long
as the items—
(a)
comply with the school’s current uniform requirements;
(b)
are in an acceptable condition; and
(c)
can be purchased for significantly less than the cost of buying the same
item new.
(3)
The appropriate authority must make information on the purchase of
second-hand items of school uniform easily available on the school’s website.
(4)
In this section—
”the appropriate authority” means—
(a)
in relation to an Academy school, an alternative provision Academy or
a non-maintained special school, the proprietor;
(b)
in relation to a maintained school, the governing body;
(c)
in relation to a pupil referral unit, the local authority;
“relevant school” means a school in England which is—
(a)
an Academy school;
(b)
an alternative provision Academy;
(c)
a maintained school within the meaning of section 437(8) of the
Education Act 1996;
(d)
a non-maintained special school within the meaning of section 337(A)
of the Education Act 1996;
(e)
a pupil referral unit not established in a hospital.
“school uniform” means any bag or clothing required for school or for any
lesson, club, activity or event facilitated by the school.
”second-hand items” means items of school uniform which have previously
been owned by another pupil, subject to subsection (2).”

School uniforms: availability of second-hand items

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc146
Marshalled no.
NC56
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced
New Clause 57#10018697No decisionNew clause / schedule

Set pay and conditions for academy teachers

New clause on the pay and conditions of academy teachers.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“Pay and conditions of Academy teachers
Schedule (Pay and conditions of Academy teachers: amendments to the
Education Act 2002) amends Part 8 of the Education Act 2002 (teachers’ pay
and conditions etc) in relation to the pay and conditions of teachers at
Academies (other than 16 to 19 Academies).”

Pay and conditions of Academy teachers

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
opc59
Marshalled no.
NC57
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced
New Clause 58#10018722No decisionNew clause / schedule

Create a right to review school curriculum material

New clause establishing a right to review school curriculum material.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“Right to review school curriculum material
Where requested by the parent or carer of a child on the school’s pupil roll, a
school must allow such persons to view all materials used in the teaching of
the school curriculum, including those provided by external, third-party,
charitable or commercial providers.”

Right to review school curriculum material

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc148
Marshalled no.
NC58
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced
New Clause 59#10018717No decisionNew clause / schedule

Create a right to kinship care leave

New clause establishing a right to kinship care leave.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“Kinship care leave
(1)
The Secretary of State must, by regulations, entitle an individual to be absent
from work on care leave under this section where—
(a)
the individual is a kinship carer, and
(b)
the individual satisfies conditions specified in the regulations.
(2)
Regulations made under subsection (1) must include provision for determining—
(a)
the extent of an individual’s entitlement to leave under this section;
and
(b)
when leave under this section may be taken.
(3)
Provision under subsection (2)(a) must secure that—
(a)
where one individual is entitled to leave under this section, they are
entitled to at least 52 weeks of leave; or
(b)
where more than one individual is entitled to leave under this section
in respect of the same child, those individuals are entitled to share at
least 52 weeks of leave between them.
(4)
An employee is entitled to leave under this section only if the eligible kinship
care arrangement is intended to last—
(a)
at least one year, and
(b)
until the child being cared for attains the age of 18.
(5)
For the purposes of this section, a “kinship carer” has the meaning given in
section 22I of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by section 5 of this Act.
(6)
Regulations made under this section may make provision about how leave
under this section is to be taken.”

Kinship care leave

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc149
Marshalled no.
NC59
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced
New Clause 60#10018718No decisionNew clause / schedule

Create a kinship care allowance

New clause establishing a kinship care allowance.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“Kinship care allowance
(1)
A person is entitled to a kinship care allowance for any week in which that
person is engaged as a kinship carer in England.
(2)
For the purposes of this section, a “kinship carer” has the meaning given in
section 22I of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by section 5 of this Act.
(3)
A person is not entitled to an allowance under this section unless that person
satisfies conditions prescribed in regulations made by the Secretary of State.
(4)
A person may claim an allowance under this section in respect of more than
one child.
(5)
Where two or more persons would be entitled for the same week to such an
allowance in respect of the same child, only one allowance may be claimed on
the behalf of—
(a)
the person jointly elected by those two for that purpose, or
(b)
in default of such an election, the person determined by, and at the
discretion of, the Secretary of State.
(6)
Regulations may prescribe the circumstances in which a person is or is not to
be treated for the purposes of this section as engaged, or regularly and
substantially engaged, in caring for a child under an eligible kinship care
arrangement.
(7)
An allowance under this section is payable at the weekly rate specified by the
Secretary of State in regulations.
(8)
Regulations under subsection (7) may specify—
(a)
different weekly rates for different ages of children being cared for, or
(b)
different weekly rates for different regions of England.
(9)
Regulations under subsection (7) must specify a weekly rate that is no lower
than the minimum weekly allowance for foster carers published by the Secretary
of State pursuant to section 23 of the Care Standards Act 2000.”

Kinship care allowance

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc150
Marshalled no.
NC60
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced
New Clause 61#10018720No decisionNew clause / schedule

Extend the pupil premium to children in kinship care

New clause extending the pupil premium to children subject to a kinship care arrangement.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“Extension of pupil premium to children subject to a kinship care arrangement
(1)
The Secretary of State must, for the financial year beginning 1 April 2026 and
for each year thereafter, provide that an amount is payable from the pupil
premium grant to schools and local authorities in respect of each registered
pupil in England who is who is a child living in kinship care.
(2)
The amount payable under subsection (1) must be equal to the amount that
is payable for a pupil who is a looked after child.
(3)
In this section—
“a child living in kinship care” is to be interpreted in the same manner as
given in section 22I of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by section 5
of this Act.
“looked after child” has the same meaning as in the Children Act 1989;
“pupil premium grant” means the grant of that name paid to a school or
a local authority by the Secretary of State under section 14 of the
Education Act 2002 (power of Secretary of State and Senedd Cymru to
give financial assistance for purposes related to education or children
etc).”

Extension of pupil premium to children subject to a kinship care arrangement

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc151
Marshalled no.
NC61
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced
New Clause 62#10018719No decisionNew clause / schedule

Set admissions priority for looked-after and kinship-care children

New clause on admissions arrangements relating to looked-after children and children in kinship care.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“Admissions arrangements relating to looked after children and children in
kinship care
(1)
For section 88B of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998 (admission
arrangements relating to children looked after by local authority) substitute—
“88B Admissions arrangements relating to looked after children and children
in kinship care
(1)
Regulations may require the admission authorities for maintained
schools in England to include in their admission arrangements provision
relating to the admission of children who are—
(a)
looked after by a local authority in England, or
(b)
living in kinship care as may be prescribed.
(2)
Regulations under subsection (1) may in particular include provision for
securing that, subject to sections 86(3), 86B(2) and (4) and 87, such
children are to be offered admission in preference to other children.
(3)
In this section, “children who are living in kinship care” is to be
interpreted in the same manner as given in section 22I of the Children
Act 1989, as inserted by section 5 of this Act.””

Admissions arrangements relating to looked after children and children in kinship care

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc152
Marshalled no.
NC62
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced
New Clause 63#10018721No decisionNew clause / schedule

Allow exemptions from education law to raise standards

New clause allowing exemption from education legislation for the purpose of raising educational standards.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“Exemption from education legislation for the purpose of raising educational
standards
(1)
On the application of one or more qualifying bodies (“the applicant”), the
Secretary of State may by order make provision—
(a)
conferring on the applicant exemption from any requirement imposed
by education legislation;
(b)
relaxing any such requirement in its application to the applicant;
(c)
enabling the applicant to exercise any function conferred by education
legislation on any other qualifying body (either concurrently with or in
place of that other body); or
(d)
making such modifications of any provision of education legislation, in
its application to the applicant or any other qualifying body, as are in
the opinion of the Secretary of State consequential on any provision
made by virtue of any of paragraphs (a) to (c),
for the purposes of facilitating the implementation of innovative projects that
may, in the opinion of the Secretary of State, contribute to the raising of
educational standards in England.
(2)
In forming an opinion as to whether a project may contribute to the raising
of educational standards in England, the Secretary of State shall—
(a)
have regard to the need for the curriculum for any school in England
affected by the project to be a balanced and broadly based curriculum
which promotes the spiritual, moral, cultural, mental and physical
development of children,
(b)
consider the likely effect of the project on all the pupils who may be
affected by it.
(3)
The Secretary of State shall refuse an application for an order under this section
if it appears to the Secretary of State that the proposed order would be likely
to have a detrimental effect on the education of children with special
educational needs.
(4)
An order under this section shall have effect during a period specified in the
order which must not exceed three years.
(5)
Before making an order under this section, the Secretary of State shall, if they
consider it appropriate to do so, consult the Chief Inspector.
(6)
Where the applicant is or includes a qualifying foundation, references in
paragraphs (a) to (d) of subsection (1) to the applicant (so far as they would
otherwise be read as references to the qualifying foundation) are to be read
as references to the governing bodies of all or any of the foundation or
foundation special schools in respect of which the applicant is the foundation.
(7)
For the purposes of this section—
“the Chief Inspector” means His Majesty's Chief Inspector of Education,
Children's Services and Skills;
”children” means persons under the age of nineteen;
“education legislation” means—
(a)
the Education Acts (as defined by section 578 of the Education Act
1996),
(b)
the Learning and Skills Act 2000, and
(c)
any subordinate legislation made under any of those Acts;
“maintained school” means—
(a)
a community, foundation or voluntary school,
(b)
a community or foundation special school, or
(c)
a maintained nursery school;
“qualifying body” means—
(a)
a local authority,
(b)
an Education Action Forum,
(c)
a qualifying foundation,
(d)
the governing body of a maintained school,
(e)
the head teacher of a maintained school,
(f)
the proprietor of an Academy, a city technology college or a city college
for the technology of the arts,
(g)
the proprietor of any special school that is not maintained by a local
authority but is for the time being approved by the Secretary of State
under section 342 of the Education Act 1996, or
(h)
the governing body of an institution within the further education sector;
“qualifying foundation” means the foundation, as defined by subsection (3)(a)
of section 21 of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998, of any
foundation or foundation special school that for the purposes of that section
has a foundation established otherwise than under that Act;
“subordinate legislation” has the same meaning as in the Interpretation Act
1978.”

Exemption from education legislation for the purpose of raising educational standards

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc153
Marshalled no.
NC63
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced
New Clause 64#10018819No decisionNew clause / schedule

Set pay and conditions for school support staff in England

New clause on the pay and conditions of school support staff in England.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“Pay and conditions of school support staff in England
(1)
A School Support Staff Negotiating Body shall be created to make
recommendations to the Secretary of State about the pay and conditions of
school support staff in England.
(2)
The Secretary of State may by order set out the recommended pay and
conditions for school support staff in England based on the recommendations
of the School Support Staff Negotiating Body.
(3)
The Secretary of State may by order make provision requiring the remuneration
of support staff at an Academy school to be at least equal to the amount
specified in, or determined in accordance with, the order.
(4)
Subsection (5) applies where—
(a)
an order under this section applies to a member of school support staff
at an Academy, and
(b)
the contract of employment or for services between the member of
school support staff at the Academy and the relevant proprietor provides
for the member of school support staff to be paid remuneration that
is less than the amount specified in, or determined in accordance with,
the order.
(5)
Where this subsection applies—
the member of school support staff’s remuneration is to be determined
and paid in accordance with any provision of the order that applies to
them; and
(a)
(b)
any provision of the contract mentioned in subsection (4)(b) or of the
Academy arrangements entered into with the Secretary of State by the
relevant proprietor has no effect to the extent that it makes provision
that is prohibited by, or is otherwise inconsistent with, the order.
(c)
In determining the conditions of employment or service of a member
of school support staff at an Academy, the relevant proprietor must
have regard to any provision of an order under this section that relates
to conditions of employment or service.”

Pay and conditions of school support staff in England

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc154
Marshalled no.
NC64
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced
New Clause 65#10018817No decisionNew clause / schedule

Allow local circumstances to be taken into account when following the National Curriculum

New clause giving flexibility to take local circumstances into account when following the National Curriculum.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“Flexibility to take into account local circumstances when following the National
Curriculum
In section 87 of the Education Act 2002 (establishment of the National
Curriculum for England by order), after subsection (1) insert—
“(1A)
In any revision to the National Curriculum for England, the Secretary
of State must ensure that the National Curriculum shall consist of—
(a)
a core framework; and
(b)
subjects or areas of learning outside the core framework that
allow flexibility for each school to take account of their specific
circumstances.””

Flexibility to take into account local circumstances when following the National Curriculum

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc156
Marshalled no.
NC65
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced
New Clause 66#10018821No decisionNew clause / schedule

Require Parliamentary approval for revisions of the National Curriculum

New clause requiring Parliamentary approval for revisions of the National Curriculum.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“Parliamentary approval of revisions of the National Curriculum
In section 87 of the Education Act 2002 (establishment of the National
Curriculum for England by order), after subsection (3) insert—
“(3A)
An order made under this section revising the National Curriculum for
England shall be subject to the affirmative procedure.””

Parliamentary approval of revisions of the National Curriculum

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc157
Marshalled no.
NC66
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced
New Clause 67#10018865No decision★ StarredNew clause / schedule

Auto-register children eligible for free school meals

New clause on the registration of children eligible for free school meals.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“Registration of children eligible for free school meals
After section 512ZA of the Education Act 1996 (power to charge for meals etc.)
insert—
“512ZAA Registration of children eligible for free school meals
(1)
The Secretary of State must ensure that all children in England who are eligible
to receive free school meals are registered to receive free school meals.
(2)
The Secretary of State may make provision for children to be registered for
free school meals upon their parents or guardians demonstrating the child’s
eligibility through an application for relevant benefits.””

Registration of children eligible for free school meals

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc162
Marshalled no.
NC67
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced
New Clause 68#10018866No decision★ StarredNew clause / schedule

Add guidance on admitting summer-born children with EHC plans

New clause requiring guidance on the admission of summer-born children with Education, Health and Care plans.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“Guidance on the admission of summer-born children with EHC plans
(1)
The Secretary of State must, within 12 months of the passing of this Act, publish
guidance for local authorities and school admissions authorities on the
admission of summer-born children with education, health and care plans.
(2)
Guidance published under this section must—
(a)
detail the factors which must be taken into account when considering
a request for a summer born child with an EHC plan to be placed outside
of their normal age group;
(b)
include a presumption that requests relating to the placement or
admission of summer-born children with EHC plans should be considered
on no less favourable terms than requests relating to summer-born
children without EHC plans; and
(c)
outline circumstances when it may, or may not, be appropriate for a
child who has been placed outside of their normal age group to be
moved to join their normal age group;
(d)
detail how parents may object to the placing of their child with their
normal age group, and the process by which such objections will be
considered.
(3)
In developing guidance under this section, the Secretary of State must consult
with—
(a)
groups representing the interests of parents;
(b)
individuals and organisations with expertise in supporting children with
special educational needs and the parents of such children; and
(c)
other such parties as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.
(4)
For the purposes of this section, “summer-born children” means children born
between 1 April and 31 August.”

Guidance on the admission of summer-born children with EHC plans

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc160
Marshalled no.
NC68
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced
New Clause 69#10018867No decision★ StarredNew clause / schedule

Collect and publish data on summer-born children

New clause on the collection and publication of data relating to summer-born children.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
To move the following Clause—
“Collection and publication of data relating to summer-born children
(1)
A local authority must collect and publish data on—
(a)
the number and proportion of summer-born children who started school
in the local authority’s area outside of their normal age group;
(b)
the number and proportion of summer-born children—
(i)
with EHC plans, and
(ii)
without EHC plans,
who started school in the local authority’s area outside of their normal
age group and who have been required to join their normal age group;
and
(c)
the number and proportion of summer-born children with EHC plans
who started school in the local authority’s area outside of their normal
age group and who have been required to join their normal age group
in a—
(i)
special school;
(ii)
mainstream school.
(2)
The Secretary of State must annually—
(a)
conduct a statistical analysis of, and
(b)
publish a report on the data collected by local authorities under
subsection (1).”

Collection and publication of data relating to summer-born children

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hoc161
Marshalled no.
NC69
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced

Clause 1 37

Amendment #10022706#10022706Withdrawn before debateAmends text

Insert text into Clause 1 (withdrawn)

An addition to Clause 1 was tabled but withdrawn before debate; its text was not set out.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 1, page 2, line 26, at end insert—
“31ZB Family group decision-making at the point of reunification
(1)
This section applies where a care order is to be discharged for the purposes of
family reunification.
(2)
Usually prior to a child returning home, and no later than one month after
the discharge of a care order, the local authority must offer a family-group
decision-making meeting to the child’s parents or any other person with
parental responsibility for the child.
(3)
If the offer is accepted by at least one person to whom it is made, the local
authority must arrange for the meeting to be held.
(4)
The family-group decision-making meeting should have the purpose of
empowering the child’s family network to promote the long-term safety and
wellbeing of the child.
(5)
The duty under this section does not apply where the local authority considers
that it would not be in the best interests of the child for the family group
decision-making meeting to be offered or (as the case may be) to be held.
(6)
A “family network”, in relation to a child, consists of such persons with an
interest in the child’s welfare as the authority considers appropriate to attend
the meeting having regard to the child’s best interests, and such persons may
(in particular) include—
(a)
the child’s parents or any other person with parental responsibility for
the child;
(b)
relatives, friends or other persons connected with the child.
(7)
Where the local authority considers it appropriate, the child in relation to
whom the family group decision-making meeting is held may attend the
meeting.
(8)
In exercising functions under this section in relation to a child, the local
authority must seek the views of the child unless it considers that it would not
be appropriate to do so.”
Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
1
Page
2
Line
26
Draft ref
hol367
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn before debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 1
Amendment #10022710#10022710Withdrawn before debateAmends text

Insert text into Clause 1 (withdrawn)

An addition to Clause 1 was tabled but withdrawn before debate; its text was not set out.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 1, page 2, line 7, at end insert—
“(4A)
The family group decision making meeting must—
(a)
be facilitated by a trained coordinator, who has no decision-making
responsibility for the child, and
(b)
include private time for the family network members attending the
meeting and the child, if in attendance, to draw up their proposal to
address concerns about the child’s welfare.”
Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
1
Page
2
Line
7
Draft ref
hol366
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn before debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 1
Amendment 1#10022578WithdrawnNew clause / schedule

New clause: statement of the Bill's purpose

Inserts a new clause before Clause 1 setting out the purpose of the Bill.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Before Clause 1, insert the following new Clause—
“Purpose
(1)
The purpose of this Act is to—
(a)
improve the safety and wellbeing of children;
(b)
improve the regulation of children’s homes, fostering agencies and other
settings where looked after children are accommodated;
(c)
improve safety and standards and remove barriers to opportunity in
schools in England and Wales;
(d)
make provision regarding children not in school.”

“Purpose

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
Before
Clause
1
Draft ref
hol222
Marshalled no.
1
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 1
Amendment 1#10029827WithdrawnAmends text

Add “family group conference” alongside the decision-making meeting

Would amend Clause 1 to insert “, or family group conference,” after the reference to a family group decision-making meeting.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 1, page 1, line 9, after “meeting” insert “, or family group conference,”

“, or family group conference,”

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
1
Page
1
Line
9
Draft ref
hol854
Marshalled no.
1
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 1
Amendment 2#10022696WithdrawnAmends text

Trigger a family group decision-making meeting when child protection proceedings start

Would require a local authority to offer a family group decision-making meeting to parents or others with parental responsibility when it starts formal child protection proceedings.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 1, page 1, leave out lines 7 to 10 and insert—
“(1)
When a local authority starts formal child protection proceedings in relation
to a child, the authority must offer a family group decision-making meeting
to the child’s parents or any other person with parental responsibility for
the child.”

(lines 7–10)
“(1) When a local authority starts formal child protection proceedings in relation to a child, the authority must offer a family group decision-making meeting to the child’s parents or any other person with parental responsibility for the child.”

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
1
Page
1
Line
7
Draft ref
hol405
Marshalled no.
2
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 1
Amendment 2#10029828Not movedAmends text

Require family group decision-making meetings to be evidence-based

Would add a subsection to Clause 1 requiring the family group decision-making meeting(s) to follow an evidence-based approach.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 1, page 1, line 10, at end insert—
“(1A)
The family group decision-making meeting, or meetings, must follow an
evidence-based approach.”

“(1A) The family group decision-making meeting, or meetings, must follow an evidence-based approach.”

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
1
Page
1
Line
10
Draft ref
hol850
Marshalled no.
2
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 1
Amendment 3#10022909WithdrawnAmends text

Widen who may be consulted in family group decision-making

Replaces wording in Clause 1 to include any other person with parental responsibility, or the child if they have reached 16.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 1, page 1, line 9, leave out from “parents” to the end of line 10 and insert “and any
other person with parental responsibility for the child, or the child, if they have reached
the age of 16.”

parents and any other person with parental responsibility for the child, or the child, if they have reached the age of 16.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
1
Page
1
Line
9
Draft ref
hol491
Marshalled no.
3
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 1
Amendment 3#10029829Not movedAmends text

Offer a meeting before reuniting a looked-after child with family

Would add a subsection to Clause 1 requiring a local authority to offer a family group decision-making meeting to a child's parents or others with parental responsibility before the child is reunited with family after being looked after.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 1, page 1, line 10, at end insert—
“(1A)
Before a child is reunited with a family member, or family members, after
a period of being looked after, a local authority must offer a family group
decision-making meeting to the child’s parents or any other person with
parental responsibility.”

“(1A) Before a child is reunited with a family member, or family members, after a period of being looked after, a local authority must offer a family group decision-making meeting to the child’s parents or any other person with parental responsibility.”

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
1
Page
1
Line
10
Draft ref
hol853
Marshalled no.
3
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 1
Amendment 4#10022708WithdrawnAmends text

Offer a family group meeting during private law proceedings

Would require a local authority to offer a family group decision-making meeting when a family is going through private law proceedings.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 1, page 1, line 10, at end insert—
“(1A)
A family group decision-making meeting must be offered by the relevant
local authority when a family is going through private law proceedings.”

“(1A) A family group decision-making meeting must be offered by the relevant local authority when a family is going through private law proceedings.”

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
1
Page
1
Line
10
Draft ref
hol365
Marshalled no.
4
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 1
Amendment 4#10031537AgreedAmends text

Require local authorities to ascertain a child’s wishes and feelings (Clause 1)

Replaces wording in the family group decision-making clause so that, so far as reasonably practicable and consistent with the child’s welfare, a local authority must ascertain the child’s wishes and feelings about the exercise of those functions.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 1, page 2, line 24, leave out from “child” to end of line 26 and insert “a local
authority must, so far as is reasonably practicable and consistent with the child’s welfare—
(a)
ascertain the child’s wishes and feelings regarding the exercise of those
functions, and
(b)
give due consideration (having regard to the child’s age and
understanding) to such wishes and feelings of the child as the authority
has been able to ascertain.”

(from “child” to end of line 26) a local authority must, so far as is reasonably practicable and consistent with the child’s welfare—
(a) ascertain the child’s wishes and feelings regarding the exercise of those functions, and

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
1
Page
2
Line
24
Draft ref
opc366
Marshalled no.
4
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 1
Amendment 5#10022697WithdrawnAmends text

Require an evidence-based approach and trained coordinator for family group meetings

Would require family group decision-making meetings to follow an evidence-based approach with an independent, suitably trained coordinator, including in relation to domestic abuse.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 1, page 1, line 10, at end insert—
“(1A)
The family group decision-making meeting, or meetings, must follow an
evidence based approach including the appointment of an independent and
suitably trained coordinator, including in relation to domestic abuse.”

“(1A) The family group decision-making meeting, or meetings, must follow an evidence based approach including the appointment of an independent and suitably trained coordinator, including in relation to domestic abuse.”

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
1
Page
1
Line
10
Draft ref
hol409
Marshalled no.
5
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 1
Amendment 5#10029824Not movedAmends text

Require a kinship support plan when a child is placed with family

Would add a subsection to Clause 1 requiring the local authority to make arrangements for a child's safety and welfare, and where necessary draw up a kinship support plan, when a family group decision-making meeting places the child with other family members.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 1, page 2, line 26, at end insert—
“(10)
If the child is to be looked after by other family members as a result of the
family group decision-making meeting, the local authority must make
arrangements for the safety and welfare of the child concerned and where
necessary, draw up a kinship support plan.”

“(10) If the child is to be looked after by other family members as a result of the family group decision-making meeting, the local authority must make arrangements for the safety and welfare of the child concerned and where necessary, draw up a kinship support plan.”

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
1
Page
2
Line
26
Draft ref
hol851
Marshalled no.
5
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 1
Amendment 6#10022836Not movedAmends text

Offer a family group decision-making meeting before reunification

Would require a local authority to offer a family group decision-making meeting to parents before a looked-after child is reunited with family. Not moved.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 1, page 1, line 10, at end insert—
“(1A)
Before a child is reunited with any family member after a period of being
looked after, a local authority must offer a family group decision-making
meeting to the child’s parents or any other person with parental
responsibility.”

(1A) Before a child is reunited with any family member after a period of being looked after, a local authority must offer a family group decision-making meeting to the child’s parents or any other person with parental responsibility.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
1
Page
1
Line
10
Draft ref
hol478
Marshalled no.
6
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 1
Amendment 6#10029825AgreedNew clause / schedule

Add provision on cessation of child protection plans

Adds a new clause on the cessation of child protection plans, inserted after Clause 1.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 1, insert the following new Clause—
“Cessation of Child Protection Plans
When proceedings are initiated or a care and supervision order is issued under
section 31 of the Children Act 1989, if there is any cessation of child protection
plans for children under five years old, that must be signed off by the relevant
Director of Children’s Services or Head of Social Work Practice.”

“Cessation of Child Protection Plans

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
1
Draft ref
hol852
Marshalled no.
6
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 1
Amendment 7#10022699Not movedAmends text

Clarify that the family group meeting includes preparation

Drafting change to make clear the family group meeting covers the wider “process including preparation”.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 1, page 2, line 3, after second “meeting” insert “process including preparation”

second “meeting” “process including preparation”

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
1
Page
2
Line
3
Draft ref
hol391
Marshalled no.
7
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 1
Amendment 8#10022702Not movedAmends text

Require a report on the cost of including education agencies in safeguarding

Would require the Secretary of State to report on the impact on resources and costs of bringing childcare and education agencies into safeguarding arrangements in England.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 1, page 2, line 7, at end insert—
“(4A)
The family group decision making meeting must—
(a)
be facilitated by a trained coordinator, who has no decision-making
responsibility for the child, and
(b)
include private time for the family network members attending the
meeting and the child, if in attendance, to draw up their proposal to
address concerns about the child’s welfare.”

“(4A) The family group decision making meeting must—

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
1
Page
2
Line
7
Draft ref
hol390
Marshalled no.
8
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 1
Amendment 9#10022712Not movedAmends text

Require the local authority to implement the family network proposal

Would require the local authority to work with the child and family network to implement a proposal that addresses its welfare concerns.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 1, page 2, line 7, at end insert—
“(4A)
The local authority must work with the child and their family network to
implement the proposal made in (4)(b), where it addresses the local
authority’s concerns about the child’s welfare.”

“(4A) The local authority must work with the child and their family network to implement the proposal made in (4)(b), where it addresses the local authority’s concerns about the child’s welfare.”

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
1
Page
2
Line
7
Draft ref
hol392
Marshalled no.
9
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 1
Amendment 10#10022709Not movedRemoves provision

Remove words on welfare from Clause 1

Would leave out the text from “welfare” to “and” in Clause 1.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 1, page 2, line 9, leave out from “welfare” to “and” in line 11

from “welfare” to “and” in line 11

Stage
Committee stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
1
Page
2
Line
9
Draft ref
hol393
Marshalled no.
10
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 1
Amendment 11#10022700Not movedAmends text

Limit who may attend a family group decision-making meeting

Would allow attendance only by family network members agreed by those listed in subsection (1) and subject to subsection (3).

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 1, page 2, line 14, at end insert—
“(5A)
A family group decision-making meeting may only be attended by such
members of the “family network” as are agreed by those persons listed in
subsection (1) and subject to subsection (3).”

“(5A) A family group decision-making meeting may only be attended by such members of the “family network” as are agreed by those persons listed in subsection (1) and subject to subsection (3).”

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
1
Page
2
Line
14
Draft ref
hol394
Marshalled no.
11
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 1
Amendment 12#10022707Not movedAmends text

Let the Director of Children’s Services offer a family group meeting without care proceedings

Would let a Director of Children’s Services arrange an offer of a family group decision-making meeting where it would help meet a child’s needs, even where no Children Act application or pre-proceedings letter is intended.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 1, page 2, line 20, at end insert—
“(7A)
Where a local authority is not intending to make an application under section
31 of the Children Act 1989, or issue a letter before proceedings in relation
to a child, but where a Director of Children’s Services is satisfied that holding
a family group decision-making meeting would assist in formulating a plan
to help meet the needs of the child the Director must arrange for an offer of
a family group decision making meeting to be made to—
(a)
the child’s parents,
(b)
any other person with parental responsibility for the child, and
(c)
the child, if they have reached the age of sixteen.”

“(7A) Where a local authority is not intending to make an application under section 31 of the Children Act 1989, or issue a letter before proceedings in relation to a child, but where a Director of Children’s Services is satisfied that holding a family group decision-making meeting would assist in formulating a plan to help meet the needs of the child the Director must arrange for an offer of a family group decision making meeting to be made to—

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
1
Page
2
Line
20
Draft ref
hol396
Marshalled no.
12
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 1
Amendment 13#10022704Not movedAmends text

Add duties on the family group decision-making meeting

Would insert a new subsection (4A) setting out requirements the family group decision-making meeting must meet.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 1, page 2, leave out lines 21 to 23 and insert—
“(8)
The child should be invited to be involved in their family-group
decision-making meeting, where consistent with their welfare.”

(lines 21–23)
“(8) The child should be invited to be involved in their family-group decision-making meeting, where consistent with their welfare.”

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
1
Page
2
Line
21
Draft ref
hol395
Marshalled no.
13
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 1
Amendment 14#10022502Not movedAmends text

Support a child to attend their family group decision-making meeting

Replaces wording in Clause 1 so that the child must be supported to attend all or part of the family group decision-making meeting unless the local authority decides it is not in the child's best interests, in which case efforts must be made to represent their views.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 1, page 2, leave out lines 21 to 26 and insert—
“(8)
The child in relation to whom the family group decision-making meeting
is held must be supported to attend all or part of the meeting if they wish
to do so, unless the local authority determines this not to be in the best
interests of the child, in which instance efforts must be made to ensure their
views are represented.
(9)
In exercising functions under this section in relation to a child, the local
authority must, so far as is reasonably practicable and consistent with the
child’s welfare—
(a)
ascertain the child’s wishes and feelings, and
(b)
give due consideration (having regard to the child’s age and
understanding) to such wishes and feelings of the child as they have
been able to ascertain.”

(lines 21–26) (8) The child in relation to whom the family group decision-making meeting is held must be supported to attend all or part of the meeting if they wish to do so, unless the local authority determines this not to be in the best interests of the child, in which instance efforts must be made to ensure their views are represented.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
1
Page
2
Line
21
Draft ref
hol208
Marshalled no.
14
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 1
Amendment 15#10022714Not movedAmends text

Stop family group meetings delaying permanent care for children under two

Would provide that for a child under two the family group decision-making conference must not delay the timetable for making permanent care arrangements.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 1, page 2, line 26, at end insert—
“(10)
If the child is under the age of two, the family group decision-making
conference must not delay the timetable for the making of permanent
arrangements regarding the child’s care.”

“(10) If the child is under the age of two, the family group decision-making conference must not delay the timetable for the making of permanent arrangements regarding the child’s care.”

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
1
Page
2
Line
26
Draft ref
hol368
Marshalled no.
15
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 1
Amendment 16#10022711Not movedAmends text

Protect the 26-week limit for care proceedings

Would make clear that nothing in the clause permits extending the 26-week limit for care proceedings under the Children and Families Act 2014.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 1, page 2, line 26, at end insert—
“(10)
Nothing in this section permits an extension to the 26-week limit for care
proceedings in section 14(2)(ii) of the Children and Families Act 2014.”

“(10) Nothing in this section permits an extension to the 26-week limit for care proceedings in section 14(2)(ii) of the Children and Families Act 2014.”

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
1
Page
2
Line
26
Draft ref
hol404
Marshalled no.
16
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 1
Amendment 17#10022717Not movedAmends text

Require a child protection plan for kinship placements after a family group meeting

Would require the local authority, where a child is to be looked after by other family members following the meeting, to arrange for the child’s safety and welfare and where necessary draw up a child protection plan.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 1, page 2, line 26, at end insert—
“(10)
If the child is to be looked after by other family members as a result of the
family group decision-making meeting, the local authority must make
arrangements for the safety and welfare of the child concerned and where
necessary, draw up a child protection plan.”

“(10) If the child is to be looked after by other family members as a result of the family group decision-making meeting, the local authority must make arrangements for the safety and welfare of the child concerned and where necessary, draw up a child protection plan.”

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
1
Page
2
Line
26
Draft ref
hol406
Marshalled no.
17
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 1
Amendment 18#10018303Negatived on divisionAmends text

Protect the 26-week care proceedings limit

Adds wording to clause 1 stating that nothing in the section permits an extension to the 26-week limit for care proceedings under the Children and Families Act 2014.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 1, page 2, line 26, at end insert—
“(10)
Nothing in this section permits an extension to the 26-week limit for care
proceedings in section 14(2)(ii) of the Children and Families Act 2014.”

(10) Nothing in this section permits an extension to the 26-week limit for care proceedings in section 14(2)(ii) of the Children and Families Act 2014.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
1
Page
2
Line
26
Draft ref
hoc31
Marshalled no.
18
Decision
This amendment was debated and rejected, following a vote.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 1
Amendment 18#10022926Not movedAmends text

Require regular review of a child's right to family-network contact

Would require a local authority to keep reconsidering the right of a child removed from their parents' care to maintain relationships with their wider family network.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 1, page 2, line 26, at end insert—
“(10)
In exercising functions under this section in relation to a child, a local
authority must regularly reconsider the right of the child removed from
their parents’ care to have relationships with their “family network” as
defined in subsection (5).”

(10) In exercising functions under this section in relation to a child, a local authority must regularly reconsider the right of the child removed from their parents’ care to have relationships with their “family network” as defined in subsection (5).

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
1
Page
2
Line
26
Draft ref
hol505
Marshalled no.
18
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 1
Amendment 19#10022833Not movedNew clause / schedule

Provide for cessation of child protection plans

Proposed new clause dealing with the cessation of child protection plans. Not moved.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 1, insert the following new Clause—
“Cessation of child protection plans
When proceedings are initiated or a care or supervision order is issued under
section 31 of the Children Act 1989 (care and supervision), if there is any cessation
of a child protection plan for a child under five years old, the cessation must be
signed off by the relevant Director of Children’s Services or Head of Social Work
Practice.”

“Cessation of child protection plans

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
1
Draft ref
hol477
Marshalled no.
19
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 1
Amendment 36#10018261Negatived on divisionAmends text

Strengthen the duty to offer family group decision-making

Changes “may (in particular)” to “should, where appropriate” in Clause 1, making the offer of a meeting more expected. Rejected on a division.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 1, page 2, line 11, leave out “may (in particular)” and insert “should, where
appropriate”

may (in particular) should, where appropriate

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
1
Page
2
Line
11
Draft ref
hoc54
Marshalled no.
36
Decision
This amendment was debated and rejected, following a vote.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 1
Amendment 37#10018260Not calledAmends text

Include the child in family group decision-making meetings

Replaces lines in Clause 1 so the child concerned is included in the family group decision-making meeting unless the local authority deems it inappropriate. Debated but not put to a vote.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 1, page 2, line 21, leave out lines 21 to 23 and insert—
“(8)
The child in relation to whom the family group decision-making meeting is
held should be included in the meeting, unless the local authority deems it
inappropriate.”

(lines 21–23) “(8) The child in relation to whom the family group decision-making meeting is held should be included in the meeting, unless the local authority deems it inappropriate.”

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
1
Page
2
Line
21
Draft ref
hoc55
Marshalled no.
37
Decision
The amendment was debated as part of a group of amendments, but not put to a vote.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 1
Amendment 49#10018262Not calledAmends text

Add family group decision-making at the point of reunification

Inserts a new provision (31ZB) in Clause 1 for family group decision-making when a child is reunified with family. Debated but not put to a vote.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 1, page 2, line 26, at end insert—
“31ZB Family group decision-making at the point of reunification
(1)
This section applies where a care order is to be discharged for the purposes of
family reunification.
(2)
Usually prior to a child returning home, and no later than one month after
the discharge of a care order, the local authority must offer a family-group
decision-making meeting to the child’s parents or any other person with
parental responsibility for the child.
(3)
If the offer is accepted by at least one person to whom it is made, the local
authority must arrange for the meeting to be held.
(4)
The family-group decision-making meeting should have the purpose of
empowering the child’s family network to promote the long-term safety and
wellbeing of the child.
(5)
The duty under this section does not apply where the local authority considers
that it would not be in the best interests of the child for the family group
decision-making meeting to be offered or (as the case may be) to be held.
(6)
A “family network”, in relation to a child, consists of such persons with an
interest in the child’s welfare as the authority considers appropriate to attend
the meeting having regard to the child’s best interests, and such persons may
(in particular) include—
(a)
the child’s parents or any other person with parental responsibility for
the child;
(b)
relatives, friends or other persons connected with the child.
(7)
Where the local authority considers it appropriate, the child in relation to
whom the family group decision-making meeting is held may attend the
meeting.
(8)
In exercising functions under this section in relation to a child, the local
authority must seek the views of the child unless it considers that it would not
be appropriate to do so.”

“31ZB Family group decision-making at the point of reunification

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
1
Page
2
Line
26
Draft ref
hoc84
Marshalled no.
49
Decision
The amendment was debated as part of a group of amendments, but not put to a vote.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 1
Amendment 172#10020475Not calledAmends text

Support the child to attend the family group decision-making meeting

Replaces existing wording so the child concerned is supported to attend all or part of the meeting if they wish, unless the authority decides this is not in their best interests, in which case their views should be represented.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 1, page 2, leave out lines 21 to 26 and insert—
“(8)
The child in relation to whom the family group decision-making meeting is
held should be supported to attend all or part of the meeting if they wish to
do so, unless the local authority determines this not to be in the best interests
of the child, in which instance efforts should be made to ensure their views
are represented.
(9)
In exercising functions under this section in relation to a child, the local
authority must, so far as is reasonably practicable and consistent with the
child’s welfare—
(a)
ascertain the child’s wishes and feelings; and
(b)
give due consideration (having regard to the child’s age and
understanding) to such wishes and feelings of the child as they have
been able to ascertain.”

(lines 21–26) (8) The child in relation to whom the family group decision-making meeting is held should be supported to attend all or part of the meeting if they wish to do so, unless the local authority determines this not to be in the best interests of the child, in which instance efforts should be made to ensure their views are represented.

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
1
Page
2
Line
21
Draft ref
hoc220
Marshalled no.
172
Decision
The amendment was debated as part of a group of amendments, but not put to a vote.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 1
Amendment 176#10020489Not calledAmends text

Trigger family group decision-making at the start of child protection proceedings

Replaces the opening wording so the duty bites when a local authority starts formal child protection proceedings.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 1, page 1, line 7, leave out from start to “in” in line 8 and insert—
“When a local authority starts formal child protection proceedings.”

(from start to “in” in line 8) When a local authority starts formal child protection proceedings.

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
1
Page
1
Line
7
Draft ref
hoc230
Marshalled no.
176
Decision
The amendment was debated as part of a group of amendments, but not put to a vote.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 1
Amendment 177#10020474Not calledAmends text

Offer a family group decision-making meeting during private law proceedings

Requires the local authority to offer a family group decision-making meeting when a family is going through private law proceedings.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 1, page 1, line 10, at end insert—
“(1A)
A family group decision-making meeting must be offered by the relevant local
authority when a family is going through private law proceedings.”

(1A) A family group decision-making meeting must be offered by the relevant local authority when a family is going through private law proceedings.

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
1
Page
1
Line
10
Draft ref
hoc231
Marshalled no.
177
Decision
The amendment was debated as part of a group of amendments, but not put to a vote.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 1
Amendment 178#10020511Not calledAmends text

Family group decision-making meeting to be chaired by a qualified professional

Requires the meeting to be chaired by a systemic family therapist or other similarly qualified professional.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 1, page 2, line 7, at end insert—
“(5)
A family group decision-making meeting must be chaired by a systemic family
therapist or other similarly qualified professional.”

(5) A family group decision-making meeting must be chaired by a systemic family therapist or other similarly qualified professional.

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
1
Page
2
Line
7
Draft ref
hoc232
Marshalled no.
178
Decision
The amendment was debated as part of a group of amendments, but not put to a vote.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 1
Amendment 179#10020494Not calledAmends text

Child protection plan when family members take on care

Requires the local authority, where the meeting results in care by other family members, to make arrangements for the child's safety and welfare and prepare a child protection plan.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 1, page 2, line 26, at end insert—
“(10)
If a child is to be looked after by other family members as a result of the family
group decision-making meeting, the local authority must make arrangements
to ensure the safety and welfare of the child and prepare a child protection
plan that reflects this.”

(10) If a child is to be looked after by other family members as a result of the family group decision-making meeting, the local authority must make arrangements to ensure the safety and welfare of the child and prepare a child protection plan that reflects this.

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
1
Page
2
Line
26
Draft ref
hoc233
Marshalled no.
179
Decision
The amendment was debated as part of a group of amendments, but not put to a vote.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 1
Amendment 180#10020476Not calledAmends text

No delay to permanent care arrangements for children under two

Provides that for a child under the age of two, the family group decision-making conference must not delay the timetable for making permanent arrangements about the child's care.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 1, page 2, line 26, at end insert—
“(10)
If the child is under the age of two, the family group decision-making
conference must not delay the timetable for the making of permanent
arrangements regarding the child’s care.”

(10) If the child is under the age of two, the family group decision-making conference must not delay the timetable for the making of permanent arrangements regarding the child’s care.

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
1
Page
2
Line
26
Draft ref
hoc234
Marshalled no.
180
Decision
The amendment was debated as part of a group of amendments, but not put to a vote.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 1

Clause 2 14

Amendment #10022701#10022701Stood partRemoves provision

Oppose Clause 2 standing part of the Bill

Notice was given to oppose Clause 2 (inclusion of childcare and education agencies in safeguarding arrangements); after debate the House agreed the clause should remain in the Bill.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Baroness Barran gives notice of her intention to oppose the Question that Clause 2 stand part of the Bill.

Removes Clause 2 — inclusion of childcare and education agencies in safeguarding

Stage
Committee stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
2
Draft ref
hol421
Decision
A member opposed the Clause/Schedule standing part of the Bill. Following debate, the House agreed that the Clause/Schedule should remain part of the Bill.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 2
Amendment 7#10030658WithdrawnAmends text

Require regulations on persons designated as agencies

Inserts a new subsection (2B) in Clause 2 requiring the Secretary of State's regulations to secure designation of persons meeting specified criteria.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 2, page 3, line 9, at end insert—
“(2B)
Regulations made by the Secretary of State under subsection (2A)(b) must
secure that persons who—
(a)
have functions relating to the provision of childcare or education (or
both), and
(b)
are the proprietor of two or more early years providers registered
in England on the Early Years Register,
are designated childcare or education agencies for the purposes of this
section.
(2C)
Persons designated by virtue of subsection (2B) must—
(a)
participate in arrangements made under this section, including by
securing appropriate representation at operational and strategic
multi-agency safeguarding meetings;
(b)
have regard to any reasonable request of the safeguarding partners
to take part in local safeguarding activities, including briefings,
training, learning events and audits;
(c)
ensure that any safeguarding training provided in-house is consistent
with the guidance and procedures of the relevant safeguarding
partners.
(2D)
The Secretary of State may by regulations provide that compliance with
duties imposed under subsection (2C) is a condition of—
(a)
registration on the Early Years Register;
(b)
the receipt by the person of funding from a local authority in respect
of early education and childcare entitlements.
(2E)
In this section “early years provider” and “Early Years Register” have the
same meaning as in Part 3 of the Childcare Act 2006.”

“(2B) Regulations made by the Secretary of State under subsection (2A)(b) must secure that persons who—

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
2
Page
3
Line
9
Draft ref
hol910
Marshalled no.
7
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 2
Amendment 8#10030650Not movedAmends text

Set out when a person is designated a childcare or education agency

Inserts a new subsection (2B) in Clause 2 requiring regulations to designate a person as a childcare or education agency where specified conditions are met.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 2, page 3, line 9, at end insert—
“(2B)
Regulations under subsection (2A)(b) must secure that a person is designated
as a childcare or education agency if—
(a)
the person has functions relating to the provision of childcare or
education (or both), and
(b)
the person is the proprietor of two or more early years providers
registered in England on the Early Years Register.
(2C)
In this section, “early years provider” and “Early Years Register” have the
same meaning as in Part 3 of the Childcare Act 2006.”

“(2B) Regulations under subsection (2A)(b) must secure that a person is designated as a childcare or education agency if—

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
2
Page
3
Line
9
Draft ref
hol912
Marshalled no.
8
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 2
Amendment 9#10030649Not movedNew clause / schedule

Require safeguarding inspections of early years provider groups

Inserts a new clause on safeguarding inspections of early years provider groups.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 2, insert the following new Clause—
“Early years provider groups: safeguarding inspections
(1)
The Childcare Act 2006 is amended as follows.
(2)
After section 49 (inspections) insert—
“49A Inspections of early years provider groups: safeguarding
(1)
The Secretary of State must by regulations make provision for His Majesty’s
Chief Inspector of Education, Children’s Services and Skills (“the Chief
Inspector”) to inspect and report on the adequacy of safeguarding
arrangements in early years provider groups.
(2)
For the purposes of this section, an “early years provider group” is a person
who—
(a)
has a position of control or significant influence over two or more
early years providers registered in England on the Early Years
Register, or
(b)
is of such other description as may be prescribed in the regulations.
(3)
Regulations under this section must, in particular—
(a)
set out the criteria for determining which early years provider
groups are to be subject to inspection;
(b)
make provision for the inspection to assess the adequacy and
effectiveness of arrangements for safeguarding and promoting the
welfare of children across the group;
(c)
require the Chief Inspector to publish a report of each inspection.
(4)
Regulations under this section are to be made by statutory instrument and
are subject to the affirmative resolution procedure.””

“Early years provider groups: safeguarding inspections

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
2
Draft ref
hol911
Marshalled no.
9
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 2
Amendment 10#10030656Not movedNew clause / schedule

Require safeguarding training and liaison in early years provider groups

Inserts a new clause on safeguarding in early years provider groups, covering training and liaison with safeguarding partners.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 2, insert the following new Clause—
“Safeguarding in early years provider groups: training and liaison with
safeguarding partners
(1)
The Secretary of State must, within 12 months of the passing of this Act, revise
the Early Years Foundation Stage statutory framework issued under section 39
of the Childcare Act 2006 (the Early Years Foundation Stage) so as to secure that
early years provider groups comply with the requirements in subsections (2) and
(3).
(2)
An early years provider group must ensure that its designated safeguarding
leads—
(a)
receive safeguarding training which includes, as a minimum, local child
protection procedures and how to liaise with local statutory children’s
services agencies and safeguarding partners;
(b)
have explicit responsibility for ensuring that learning from serious incidents
and safeguarding reviews is implemented consistently across the group.
(3)
An early years provider group must ensure that—
(a)
all staff employed in its early years provision complete safeguarding
training which meets mandatory criteria set by the Secretary of State;
(b)
such training is kept up to date and is consistent with the guidance and
procedures of the relevant safeguarding partners for each area in which
the group operates.
(4)
In this section “early years provider group” means a person who is the proprietor
of two or more early years providers registered in England on the Early Years
Register.”

“Safeguarding in early years provider groups: training and liaison with safeguarding partners

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
2
Draft ref
hol913
Marshalled no.
10
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 2
Amendment 20#10022922WithdrawnAmends text

Replace subsections (2) to (4) of Clause 2

Leaves out subsections (2) to (4) of Clause 2 and inserts replacement text amending subsection (3).

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 2, page 2, line 31, leave out subsections (2) to (4) and insert—
“(2)
In subsection (3)—
(a)
omit paragraph (a) in the definition of “relevant agency”;
(b)
at the end of the definition of “safeguarding partner”, insert—
“(d)
those relevant agencies which are designated
childcare or education agencies.”.
(3)
For the purposes of this section, a relevant agency is a “designated childcare or
education agency” if it—
(a)
has functions relating to the provision of childcare or education (or both),
and
(b)
is designated as such by regulations made by the Secretary of State.”

subsections (2) to (4) “(2) In subsection (3)—

Stage
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Clause
2
Page
2
Line
31
Draft ref
hol516
Marshalled no.
20
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 2
Amendment 21#10022916Not movedAmends text

Include family hubs in safeguarding arrangements

Inserts “or family hubs” after “agencies” in Clause 2.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 2, page 2, line 35, after “agencies” insert “or family hubs”

or family hubs

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
2
Page
2
Line
35
Draft ref
hol545
Marshalled no.
21
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 2
Amendment 22#10022923Not movedAmends text

Include family hubs in Clause 2

Inserts “or family hub” after “agency” in Clause 2.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 2, page 3, line 5, after “agency” insert “or family hub”

or family hub

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
2
Page
3
Line
5
Draft ref
hol546
Marshalled no.
22
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 2
Amendment 23#10022913Not movedAmends text

Add family support to a list in Clause 2

Replaces “or education (or both)” with “, education or family support (or all three)” in Clause 2.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 2, page 3, line 6, leave out “or education (or both)” and insert “, education or family
support (or all three)”

or education (or both) , education or family support (or all three)

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
2
Page
3
Line
6
Draft ref
hol547
Marshalled no.
23
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 2
Amendment 24#10022219Not movedAmends text

Amend a definition in the safeguarding clause

Adds wording amending subsection (3) of Clause 2 (inclusion of childcare and education agencies in safeguarding arrangements).

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 2, page 3, line 9, at end insert—
“(4A)
In subsection (3)—
(a)
omit the “and” after paragraph (b) in the definition of “relevant agency”;
(b)
after paragraph (b) in the definition of “relevant agency” insert “and
(c)
those agencies which are designated childcare or education
agencies.”.
(4B)
After subsection (3) insert—
“(4)
Before making regulations under subsection (3) the Secretary of State must
consult—
(a)
childcare and education agencies in England including primary,
secondary and further education providers;
(b)
local authorities in England;
(c)
such other persons (if any) as the Secretary of State considers
appropriate.
(5)
Before making regulations under subsection (3) the Secretary of State must
have regard to—
(a)
the effectiveness of the arrangements set out in subsections (1) and
(2);
(b)
the range of structures created;
(c)
whether sufficient time has passed to judge the effectiveness of
these arrangements and structures.””

(4A) In subsection (3)—

Stage
Committee stage
Type
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Clause
2
Page
3
Line
9
Draft ref
hol194
Marshalled no.
24
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 2
Amendment 25#10022911Not movedAmends text

Correct a cross-reference in Clause 2

Replaces the cross-reference “16E(2A)(b) or (3)” with “16E(4)(b)” in Clause 2.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 2, page 3, line 11, leave out “16E(2A)(b) or (3)” and insert “16E(4)(b)”

16E(2A)(b) or (3) 16E(4)(b)

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
2
Page
3
Line
11
Draft ref
hol519
Marshalled no.
25
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 2
Amendment 26#10022703Not movedAmends text

Invite the child to be involved in their family group meeting

Replaces lines 21 to 23 so the child should be invited to be involved in their family-group decision-making meeting where consistent with their welfare.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 2, page 3, line 11, at end insert—
“(6)
The Secretary of State must produce a report on the impact of the inclusion of
childcare and education agencies in safeguarding arrangements on the resources
and costs of education and childcare organisations in England.
(7)
A report under subsection (6) must be made within two years of the day on which
this Act is passed and annually thereafter.
(8)
The Secretary of State must lay a report made under subsection (6) before
Parliament.”

“(6) The Secretary of State must produce a report on the impact of the inclusion of childcare and education agencies in safeguarding arrangements on the resources and costs of education and childcare organisations in England.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
2
Page
3
Line
11
Draft ref
hol422
Marshalled no.
26
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 2
Amendment 27#10022925Not movedAmends text

Require a single local-authority contact point for education providers

Would make the Secretary of State place a duty on local authorities to name a single point of contact to help education providers meet their responsibilities under the Act.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 2, page 3, line 11, at end insert—
“(6)
The Secretary of State must, by regulations, place a duty on the local authority to
identify a single point of contact to support education providers in their
responsibilities under this Act.”

(6) The Secretary of State must, by regulations, place a duty on the local authority to identify a single point of contact to support education providers in their responsibilities under this Act.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
2
Page
3
Line
11
Draft ref
hol423
Marshalled no.
27
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 2
Amendment 28#10022924Not movedAmends text

Require a single point of contact for safeguarding in education providers

Adds a provision to Clause 2 requiring regulations placing a duty on education providers to identify a single point of contact for strategic safeguarding arrangements.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 2, page 3, line 11, at end insert—
“(6)
The Secretary of State must, by regulations, place a duty on education providers
to identify a single point of contact to take part in the strategic safeguarding
arrangements.”

“(6) The Secretary of State must, by regulations, place a duty on education providers to identify a single point of contact to take part in the strategic safeguarding arrangements.”

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
2
Page
3
Line
11
Draft ref
hol424
Marshalled no.
28
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 2

Clause 3 26

Amendment #10022705#10022705Stood partRemoves provision

Oppose Clause 3 standing part of the Bill

Notice was given to oppose Clause 3 (multi-agency child protection teams); after debate the House agreed the clause should remain in the Bill.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Baroness Barran gives notice of her intention to oppose the Question that Clause 3 stand part of the Bill.

Removes Clause 3 — multi-agency child protection teams

Stage
Committee stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
3
Draft ref
hol432
Decision
A member opposed the Clause/Schedule standing part of the Bill. Following debate, the House agreed that the Clause/Schedule should remain part of the Bill.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 3
Amendment 1#10017823AgreedRemoves provision

Drop reference to the director of children's services

Removes the words “the director of children’s services for” from Clause 3. A technical edit, agreed to.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 3, page 3, line 33, leave out “the director of children’s services for”

the director of children’s services for

Stage
Committee stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
3
Page
3
Line
33
Draft ref
opc27
Marshalled no.
1
Decision
This amendment was agreed to.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 3
Amendment 2#10017829AgreedRemoves provision

Drop reference to the director of children's services

Removes the words “the director of children’s services for” from Clause 3. Technical edit, agreed to.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 3, page 3, line 36, leave out “the director of children’s services for”

the director of children’s services for

Stage
Committee stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
3
Page
3
Line
36
Draft ref
opc28
Marshalled no.
2
Decision
This amendment was agreed to.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 3
Amendment 3#10017833AgreedRemoves provision

Drop reference to the director of children's services

Removes the words “the director of children’s services for” from Clause 3. Technical edit, agreed to.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 3, page 5, line 36, leave out “the director of children’s services for”

the director of children’s services for

Stage
Committee stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
3
Page
5
Line
36
Draft ref
opc31
Marshalled no.
3
Decision
This amendment was agreed to.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 3
Amendment 4#10017826AgreedRemoves provision

Drop reference to the director of children's services

Removes the words “the director of children’s services for” from Clause 3. Technical edit, agreed to.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 3, page 5, line 40, leave out “the director of children’s services for”

the director of children’s services for

Stage
Committee stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
3
Page
5
Line
40
Draft ref
opc32
Marshalled no.
4
Decision
This amendment was agreed to.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 3
Amendment 5#10017824AgreedAmends text

Simplify how a relevant school is identified in Clause 3

Replaces a reference to a school “whose director of children’s services” with “which” in Clause 3. Technical drafting change, agreed to.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 3, page 6, line 7, leave out “whose director of children’s services” and insert “which”

whose director of children’s services which

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
3
Page
6
Line
7
Draft ref
opc33
Marshalled no.
5
Decision
This amendment was agreed to.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 3
Amendment 11#10030095Not movedRemoves provision

Remove two lines from Clause 3 (multi-agency child protection teams)

Would leave out lines 25 and 26 of Clause 3, which provides for multi-agency child protection teams in local authority areas.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 3, page 3, leave out lines 25 and 26

Removes Clause 3 — multi-agency child protection teams (lines 25–26)

Stage
Report stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
3
Page
3
Line
25
Draft ref
hol858
Marshalled no.
11
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 3
Amendment 12#10031510AgreedAmends text

Add police to the multi-agency child protection team membership

Replaces lines 1–3 of Clause 3 (multi-agency child protection teams) with a provision including a constable or relevant police employee.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 3, page 4, leave out lines 1 to 3 and insert—
“(d)
a constable or relevant police employee who—
(i)
is nominated by the chief officer of police for a police area
any part of which falls within the area of the local authority,
and
(ii)
has experience in child protection.”

(lines 1–3) (d) a constable or relevant police employee who—

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
3
Page
4
Line
1
Draft ref
opc281
Marshalled no.
12
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 3
Amendment 13#10031834Not movedAmends text

Require multi-agency child protection teams to have regard to certain matters (Clause 3)

Would insert a new subsection requiring safeguarding partners to ensure multi-agency child protection teams have regard to specified matters. Not moved.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 3, page 4, line 11, at end insert—
“(6A)
The safeguarding partners for a local authority area must ensure that
multi-agency child protection teams in their local authority area have regard
to—
(a)
the Government’s statutory guidance “Working Together to
Safeguard Children”, or any replacement guidance issued by the
Secretary of State, and
(b)
any NHS intercollegiate guidance relating to the roles, competencies
and training of health professionals who are named or designated
for safeguarding children.
(6B)
The safeguarding partners must ensure that any person appointed to the
multi-agency child protection team in their local authority area has access
to sufficient expert health safeguarding capacity, including named or
designated safeguarding doctors and nurses, to support the discharge of
the team’s child protection functions in accordance with statutory guidance
referred to in subsection (6A).
(6C)
In complying with subsections (6A) and (6B), safeguarding partners and
multi-agency child protection teams must continue to operate within the
local arrangements required by section 16E (local arrangements for
safeguarding and promoting welfare of children).”

(6A) The safeguarding partners for a local authority area must ensure that multi-agency child protection teams in their local authority area have regard to—

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
3
Page
4
Line
11
Draft ref
hol969
Marshalled no.
13
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 3
Amendment 14#10031521AgreedAmends text

Define “relevant police employee”

Adds a definition of “relevant police employee” to Clause 3 (multi-agency child protection teams).

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 3, page 4, line 20, at end insert—
““relevant police employee” means—
(a)
a person (other than a constable) who is—
(i)
employed, or engaged to provide services, for the purposes
of a body of constables, and
(ii)
under the direction and control of a person who has the
direction and control of a body of constables, or
(b)
a person who is—
(i)
employed by the Common Council of the City of London in
its capacity as a police authority, and
(ii)
under the direction and control of a chief officer of police;”

“relevant police employee” means—

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
3
Page
4
Line
20
Draft ref
opc282
Marshalled no.
14
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 3
Amendment 15#10030097Not movedRemoves provision

Delete the word “only” in Clause 3

Would leave out the word “only” at Clause 3, page 5, line 43.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 3, page 5, line 43, leave out “only”

only

Stage
Report stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
3
Page
5
Line
43
Draft ref
hol860
Marshalled no.
15
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 3
Amendment 16#10030096Not movedAmends text

Allow child protection arrangements in other local authorities

Would add wording to Clause 3 so arrangements may extend to other local authorities where appropriate to meet the safeguarding needs of the child.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 3, page 5, line 44, at end insert “or in other local authorities where appropriate to
meet the safeguarding needs of the child.”

or in other local authorities where appropriate to meet the safeguarding needs of the child.

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
3
Page
5
Line
44
Draft ref
hol861
Marshalled no.
16
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 3
Amendment 17#10030200AgreedAmends text

Delay commencement of the multi-agency child protection provisions

Provides that most of Clause 3 (multi-agency child protection teams) would not come into force until the Secretary of State has met conditions set out in new subsections.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 3, page 6, line 6, at end insert—
“(6)
The provisions of this section other than subsections (6) to (9), shall not come into
force until the Secretary of State has—
(a)
published a report evaluating the impact of the Families First pathfinder
areas on the key child protection objectives set out by the government,
and
(b)
laid the report before Parliament.
(7)
The report under subsection (6)(a) must include clear evidence demonstrating the
extent to which the pathfinder areas have achieved improvements in—
(a)
early identification of children at risk of harm,
(b)
effective intervention to prevent abuse and neglect,
(c)
coordination between statutory agencies and family support services, and
(d)
outcomes for children and families subject to safeguarding interventions.
(8)
The Secretary of State may by regulations made by statutory instrument specify
the date on which subsections (1) to (5) of this section come into force, but only
after the requirements in subsection (6) have been met.
(9)
Regulations under subsection (8) may not be made unless a draft has been laid
before and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.”

“(6) The provisions of this section other than subsections (6) to (9), shall not come into force until the Secretary of State has—”

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
3
Page
6
Line
6
Draft ref
hol863
Marshalled no.
17
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 3
Amendment 19#10018276Negatived on divisionAmends text

Report on multi-agency child protection teams

Inserts a new provision (16EC) in Clause 3 requiring a report on the work and impact of multi-agency child protection teams. Rejected on a division.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 3, page 5, line 3, at end insert—
“16EC Report on work and impact of multi-agency child protection teams
(1)
The Secretary of State must report annually on the work and impact of
multi-agency child protection teams.
(2)
A report under this section shall include analysis of —
(a)
the membership of multi-agency child protection teams;
(b)
the specific child protection activities undertaken by such teams;
(c)
best practice in multi-agency work; and
(d)
the impact of multi-agency child protection teams on —
(i)
information sharing;
(ii)
risk identification; and
(iii)
joining up services between children’s social care, police, health
services, education and other agencies, including the voluntary
sector.”

“16EC Report on work and impact of multi-agency child protection teams

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
3
Page
5
Line
3
Draft ref
hoc32
Marshalled no.
19
Decision
This amendment was debated and rejected, following a vote.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 3
Amendment 29#10022840WithdrawnRemoves provision

Remove lines 25 and 26 of Clause 3

Would leave out lines 25 and 26 on page 3 of Clause 3. Withdrawn after debate.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 3, page 3, leave out lines 25 and 26

Removes Clause 3

Stage
Committee stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
3
Page
3
Line
25
Draft ref
hol434
Marshalled no.
29
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 3
Amendment 30#10022832WithdrawnRemoves provision

Remove the multi-agency child protection teams provision

Would delete the bulk of Clause 3 (multi-agency child protection teams). Withdrawn after debate.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 3, page 3, line 27, leave out from beginning to end of line 11 on page 4

Removes Clause 3 — multi-agency child protection teams

Stage
Committee stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
3
Page
3
Line
27
Draft ref
hol439
Marshalled no.
30
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 3
Amendment 31#10022834Not movedAmends text

Add representatives from other relevant agencies

Would add representatives from any other relevant agencies to the list in Clause 3. Not moved.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 3, page 4, line 3, at end insert—
“(e)
representatives from any other relevant agencies.”

(e) representatives from any other relevant agencies.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
3
Page
4
Line
3
Draft ref
hol433
Marshalled no.
31
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 3
Amendment 32#10022974Not movedAmends text

Add a member of the Children With Disabilities Team to a listed group

Inserts an extra entry into the list in Clause 3 so a member of the Children With Disabilities Team is included.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 3, page 4, line 3, at end insert—
“(e)
a member of the Children With Disabilities Team.”

(e) a member of the Children With Disabilities Team.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
3
Page
4
Line
3
Draft ref
hol438
Marshalled no.
32
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 3
Amendment 33#10022837WithdrawnRemoves provision

Drop the requirement on agency representation in protection teams

Would leave out lines 8 to 11 on page 4 of Clause 3. Withdrawn after debate.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 3, page 4, leave out lines 8 to 11

Removes Clause 3

Stage
Committee stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
3
Page
4
Line
8
Draft ref
hol435
Marshalled no.
33
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 3
Amendment 34#10022835WithdrawnAmends text

Require funded CPD training for staff supporting vulnerable children

Would require local authorities to fund continuous professional development for teachers and teaching assistants who support vulnerable children working with multi-agency child protection teams. Withdrawn after debate.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 3, page 4, line 14, at end insert—
“(7A)
The local authority must provide the resources to enable continuous
professional development training to be provided to all teachers and teaching
assistants with responsibilities for supporting vulnerable children that
interact with multi agency child protection teams.”

(7A) The local authority must provide the resources to enable continuous professional development training to be provided to all teachers and teaching assistants with responsibilities for supporting vulnerable children that interact with multi agency child protection teams.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
3
Page
4
Line
14
Draft ref
hol445
Marshalled no.
34
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 3
Amendment 35#10022932Not movedAmends text

Define 'Children's Disabilities Team'

Would insert a definition of 'Children's Disabilities Team' as any local-authority team providing services under section 17 of the Children Act 1989.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 3, page 4, line 15, at end insert—
““Children’s Disabilities Team” means any team provided by a local authority that
is providing services under section 17 of the Children Act 1989;”

“Children’s Disabilities Team” means any team provided by a local authority that is providing services under section 17 of the Children Act 1989;

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
3
Page
4
Line
15
Draft ref
hol576
Marshalled no.
35
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 3
Amendment 36#10022841Not movedAmends text

Require regard to existing multi-agency protection arrangements

Would require arrangements made under Clause 3 to have due regard to existing multi-agency child and adult protection arrangements. Not moved.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 3, page 4, line 41, at end insert—
“(5)
Any arrangements made under this section must have due regard to the
existing multi-agency child and adult protection arrangements in the area.”

(5) Any arrangements made under this section must have due regard to the existing multi-agency child and adult protection arrangements in the area.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
3
Page
4
Line
41
Draft ref
hol431
Marshalled no.
36
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 3
Amendment 37#10022698Not movedAmends text

Require a report on multi-agency child protection teams

Would add a duty to report on the work and impact of multi-agency child protection teams.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 3, page 4, line 41, at end insert—
“16EC Report on work and impact of multi-agency child protection teams
(1)
The Secretary of State must report annually on the work and impact of
multi-agency child protection teams.
(2)
A report under this section shall include analysis of—
(a)
the membership of multi-agency child protection teams,
(b)
the specific child protection activities undertaken by such teams,
(c)
best practice in multi-agency work, and
(d)
the impact of multi-agency child protection teams on—
(i)
information sharing,
(ii)
risk identification, and
(iii)
joining up services between children’s social care, police,
health services, education and other agencies, including the
voluntary sector.”

“16EC Report on work and impact of multi-agency child protection teams

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
3
Page
4
Line
41
Draft ref
hol430
Marshalled no.
37
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 3
Amendment 38#10022912Not movedRemoves provision

Remove subsection (4) of Clause 3

Leaves out subsection (4) of Clause 3.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 3, page 5, line 19, leave out subsection (4)

subsection (4)

Stage
Committee stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
3
Page
5
Line
19
Draft ref
hol520
Marshalled no.
38
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 3
Amendment 39#10022853Not movedRemoves provision

Delete the word 'only' from Clause 3

Would leave out the word 'only' on page 5, line 43 of Clause 3. Not moved.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 3, page 5, line 43, leave out “only”

Removes Clause 3

Stage
Committee stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
3
Page
5
Line
43
Draft ref
hol436
Marshalled no.
39
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 3
Amendment 40#10022844Not movedAmends text

Allow placements in other local authorities for safeguarding

Would allow placements in other local authorities where appropriate to meet a child's safeguarding needs. Not moved.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 3, page 5, line 44, at end insert “or in other local authorities where appropriate to
meet the safeguarding needs of the child.”

or in other local authorities where appropriate to meet the safeguarding needs of the child.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
3
Page
5
Line
44
Draft ref
hol437
Marshalled no.
40
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 3

Clause 4 57

Amendment 18#10031467AgreedRemoves provision

Remove lines 11 to 14 of Clause 4

Deletes lines 11 to 14 from Clause 4.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 4, page 7, leave out lines 11 to 14

(lines 11–14)

Stage
Report stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
4
Page
7
Line
11
Draft ref
opc389
Marshalled no.
18
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 4
Amendment 19#10030366WithdrawnAmends text

Require safeguarding partners' arrangements to include specified matters

Would require the safeguarding partners for a local authority area to ensure arrangements under section 16E include the matters listed in the new subsection.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 4, page 7, line 14, at end insert—
“(9A)
The safeguarding partners for a local authority area must ensure that
arrangements made under section 16E include—
(a)
multi-agency arrangements for coordinating initial information
sharing and assessment in relation to safeguarding concerns about
children,
(b)
provision for concerns to be referred from the arrangements under
paragraph (a) to a multi-agency child protection team established
under section 16EA where the initial assessment indicates that
enquiries under section 47 of the Children Act 1989 may be required,
and
(c)
processes to ensure continuity of information as cases are transferred
from the arrangements under paragraph (a) to a multi-agency child
protection team.
(9B)
Arrangements under subsection (9A)(a) must include provision for—
(a)
a designated point of contact for receiving safeguarding concerns
and information requests from persons to whom subsection (4)
applies,
(b)
timescales for sharing information and making multi-agency
decisions about the appropriate level of response,
(c)
thresholds and criteria for determining when concerns should be
referred to a multi-agency child protection team, and
(d)
secure systems and protocols for information sharing that comply
with the data protection legislation.
(9C)
Guidance issued by the Secretary of State under subsection (6) must include
provision about—
(a)
effective models for multi-agency arrangements to facilitate initial
information sharing and assessment,
(b)
decision-making frameworks for determining when information
indicates that section 47 enquiries may be required,
(c)
protocols for handover of information and coordination between
initial multi-agency arrangements and multi-agency child protection
teams, and
(d)
minimum standards for response times at each stage of multi-agency
information sharing and assessment.”

“(9A) The safeguarding partners for a local authority area must ensure that arrangements made under section 16E include—”

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
4
Page
7
Line
14
Draft ref
hol866
Marshalled no.
19
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 4
Amendment 20#10018288WithdrawnAmends text

Record when withholding information is judged best for the child

Adds a duty in clause 4 to record the decision where the relevant person considers disclosing information would be more detrimental to the child than not disclosing it.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 4, page 6, line 33, at end insert—
“(4A)
Where the relevant person considers that the disclosure would be more
detrimental to the child than not disclosing the information, this decision must
be recorded.”

(4A) Where the relevant person considers that the disclosure would be more detrimental to the child than not disclosing the information, this decision must be recorded.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
4
Page
6
Line
33
Draft ref
hoc33
Marshalled no.
20
Decision
This amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 4
Amendment 20#10031465AgreedRemoves provision

Remove lines 16 and 17 of Clause 4

Deletes lines 16 and 17 from Clause 4.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 4, page 7, leave out lines 16 and 17

(lines 16–17)

Stage
Report stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
4
Page
7
Line
16
Draft ref
opc390
Marshalled no.
20
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 4
Amendment 21#10018299Not calledAmends text

Require recipients of shared information to protect others' welfare

Adds a duty in clause 4 for anyone receiving disclosed information to consider and promote the welfare of others the information may relate to.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 4, page 7, line 5, at end insert —
“(6A)
Where information is disclosed under this section, the recipient must consider
the welfare of others to whom the information may relate or involve and take
steps to promote their welfare.”

(6A) Where information is disclosed under this section, the recipient must consider the welfare of others to whom the information may relate or involve and take steps to promote their welfare.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
4
Page
7
Line
5
Draft ref
hoc34
Marshalled no.
21
Decision
The amendment was debated as part of a group of amendments, but not put to a vote.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 4
Amendment 21#10031496AgreedAmends text

Add new section 16LAA on information standards

Inserts a new section 16LAA (“Information standards”) into Clause 4 (information sharing and consistent identifiers).

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 4, page 7, line 19, at end insert—
“16LAA Information standards
(1)
The Secretary of State may prepare an information standard.
(2)
For the purposes of this section, “an information standard” is a standard in
relation to the processing of information for the purposes of safeguarding
or promoting the welfare of children.
(3)
An information standard must specify to whom it applies.
(4)
An information standard may only apply to one or more persons falling
within section 16LA(4).
(5)
A person to whom an information standard applies must have regard to
the standard when processing information for the purposes of safeguarding
or promoting the welfare of children.
(6)
For the purposes of subsection (1), the Secretary of State may adopt all or
part of any other information standard prepared or published under any
other enactment or for a different purpose from the purpose mentioned in
subsection (2).
(7)
The Secretary of State may revise an information standard from time to time.
(8)
The Secretary of State must publish the current version of each information
standard prepared under this section.
(9)
Before publishing an information standard under this section, the Secretary
of State must consult such persons (if any) as the Secretary of State considers
appropriate.
(10)
In this section, “processing” has the same meaning as in Parts 5 to 7 of the
Data Protection Act 2018 (see section 3(4) and (14) of that Act).”

“16LAA Information standards

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
4
Page
7
Line
19
Draft ref
opc377
Marshalled no.
21
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 4
Amendment 22#10031450AgreedAmends text

Recast the regulation-making power in Clause 4

Replaces two lines with a new subsection (1) giving the Secretary of State power to make regulations for or in connection with the matters that follow.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 4, page 7, leave out lines 21 and 22 and insert—
“(1)
The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision for or in connection
with—
(a)
specifying a description of consistent identifier for the purposes of
this section;
(b)
requiring or authorising the disclosure of the consistent identifier to
a designated person for the purpose of enabling the designated
person to comply with subsection (4).
(1A)
A disclosure required or authorised by the regulations does not breach any
obligation of confidence owed by the person disclosing the identifier.”

(lines 21–22) (1) The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision for or in connection with—

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
4
Page
7
Line
21
Draft ref
opc462
Marshalled no.
22
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 4
Amendment 23#10030374Not movedAmends text

Recast the consistent identifier regulation power in Clause 4

Would remove existing wording in Clause 4 and replace it with a power for the Secretary of State to make regulations relating to the consistent identifier.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 4, page 7, leave out lines 21 to 27 and insert—
“(1)
The Secretary of State may by regulations make provisions relating to the
consistent identifier for the purposes of this section.
(2)
For the purposes of this section the NHS number is the consistent identifier.”

(lines 21–27) “(1) The Secretary of State may by regulations make provisions relating to the consistent identifier for the purposes of this section.

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
4
Page
7
Line
21
Draft ref
hol865
Marshalled no.
23
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 4
Amendment 24#10031471AgreedRemoves provision

Remove lines 10 to 13 of Clause 4

Deletes lines 10 to 13 from Clause 4.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 4, page 8, leave out lines 10 to 13

(lines 10–13)

Stage
Report stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
4
Page
8
Line
10
Draft ref
opc391
Marshalled no.
24
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 4
Amendment 25#10031468AgreedRemoves provision

Remove lines 40 and 41 of Clause 4

Deletes lines 40 and 41 from Clause 4.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 4, page 8, leave out lines 40 and 41

(lines 40–41)

Stage
Report stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
4
Page
8
Line
40
Draft ref
opc392
Marshalled no.
25
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 4
Amendment 26#10031517AgreedAmends text

Add new section 16LC: code of practice on consistent identifiers

Inserts a new section 16LC (“Consistent identifiers for children: code of practice”) into Clause 4 (information sharing and consistent identifiers).

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 4, page 8, line 41, at end insert—
“16LC Consistent identifiers for children: code of practice
(1)
The Secretary of State may issue a code of practice for—
(a)
persons who are designated persons within the meaning of section
16LB(10) for the purposes of the duty in section 16LB(4), and
(b)
persons who are service providers within the meaning of section
16LB(13).
(2)
Those persons must have regard to the code of practice when discharging
their duties under section 16LB.
(3)
The Secretary of State may revise the code from time to time.
(4)
The Secretary of State must publish the current version of the code.
(5)
Before publishing the code, the Secretary of State must consult such persons
(if any) as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.”

“16LC Consistent identifiers for children: code of practice

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
4
Page
8
Line
41
Draft ref
opc378
Marshalled no.
26
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 4
Amendment 27#10026310WithdrawnNew clause / schedule

Require provision and oversight of child contact centres

Proposed a new clause on child contact centres (settings where children can have contact with a parent they do not live with), inserted after Clause 4.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 4, insert the following new Clause—
“Child contact centres
(1)
All child contact centres and child contact organisations that offer child contact
services must be accredited in accordance with national standards for safeguarding
and preventing domestic abuse.
(2)
The accreditation in subsection (1) must be granted by the National Association
of Child Contact Centres.
(3)
The Secretary of State must by regulations made by statutory instrument specify
the standards and accreditation procedure under subsection (1).
(4)
A statutory instrument containing regulations under this section may not be made
unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before and approved by a resolution
of each House of Parliament.”

“Child contact centres

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
4
Draft ref
hol813
Marshalled no.
27
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 4
Amendment 28#10030502WithdrawnNew clause / schedule

New clause: national child neglect strategy

Would add a new clause requiring a national strategy on child neglect.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 4, insert the following new Clause—
“National child neglect strategy
(1)
The Secretary of State must prepare and publish a national child neglect strategy
for the purposes of protecting children from neglect.
(2)
In preparing a national child neglect strategy the Secretary of State must consider—
(a)
groups of children that may be disproportionately affected by neglect;
(b)
the role that socio-economic disadvantage has on levels of neglect;
(c)
measures to equip local authority early intervention services and other
relevant professionals to identify and respond to child neglect;
(d)
the definition of child neglect, to ensure it is fit for purpose;
(e)
the promotion of public awareness of child neglect.
(3)
The Secretary of State must consult with local authorities and other relevant
stakeholders, including children, in the preparation of the national child neglect
strategy.”

“National child neglect strategy”

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
4
Draft ref
hol879
Marshalled no.
28
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 4
Amendment 41#10022716WithdrawnRemoves provision

Remove an information-sharing block of text from Clause 4

Would leave out the text from the beginning of page 6 line 11 to the end of page 7 line 19 in the information-sharing clause.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 4, page 6, line 11, leave out from beginning to end of line 19 on page 7

from beginning to end of line 19 on page 7

Stage
Committee stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
4
Page
6
Line
11
Draft ref
hol401
Marshalled no.
41
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 4
Amendment 42#10022206Not movedRemoves provision

Remove two lines from the information-sharing clause

Deletes lines 16 and 17 of Clause 4 (information sharing and consistent identifiers).

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 4, page 6, leave out lines 16 and 17

lines 16–17

Stage
Committee stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
4
Page
6
Line
16
Draft ref
hol77
Marshalled no.
42
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 4
Amendment 43#10018289Not calledAmends text

Allow regulations to require a consistent identifier for every child

Adds a power in clause 4 for the Secretary of State to require every designated person to use a consistent identifier for all children.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 4, page 8, line 20, at end insert—
“(11A)
The Secretary of State may, by regulations under subsection (10), require every
designated person to use a consistent identifier in relation to all children.”

(11A) The Secretary of State may, by regulations under subsection (10), require every designated person to use a consistent identifier in relation to all children.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
4
Page
8
Line
20
Draft ref
hoc76
Marshalled no.
43
Decision
The amendment was debated as part of a group of amendments, but not put to a vote.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 4
Amendment 43#10022210Not movedAmends text

Consider domestic abuse before disclosing data

Requires consideration of whether the parent with care is subject to domestic abuse before disclosing data.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 4, page 6, line 30, at end insert “, and in that context consideration must be given
to whether or not the parent with care is subject to domestic abuse before disclosing data.”

, and in that context consideration must be given to whether or not the parent with care is subject to domestic abuse before disclosing data.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
4
Page
6
Line
30
Draft ref
hol78
Marshalled no.
43
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 4
Amendment 44#10018304WithdrawnAmends text

Extend an information duty to a child's 'wellbeing' as well as welfare

Amends clause 4 to add 'or wellbeing' after 'welfare'.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 4, page 7, line 37, after “welfare” insert “or wellbeing”

or wellbeing

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
4
Page
7
Line
37
Draft ref
hoc77
Marshalled no.
44
Decision
This amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 4
Amendment 44#10022715WithdrawnAmends text

Require non-disclosure decisions to be recorded

Would require a decision not to disclose information, where disclosure would be more detrimental to the child, to be recorded.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 4, page 6, line 30, at end insert—
“(3A)
Where the relevant person considers that the disclosure would be more
detrimental to the child than not disclosing the information, this decision
must be recorded.”

“(3A) Where the relevant person considers that the disclosure would be more detrimental to the child than not disclosing the information, this decision must be recorded.”

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
4
Page
6
Line
30
Draft ref
hol369
Marshalled no.
44
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 4
Amendment 45#10018272Not calledRemoves provision

Remove lines from Clause 4 on information sharing

Leaves out lines 23 to 26 of Clause 4. Debated in a group but not put to a vote.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 4, page 8, line 23, leave out lines 23 to 26

(lines 23–26)

Stage
Committee stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
4
Page
8
Line
23
Draft ref
hoc63
Marshalled no.
45
Decision
The amendment was debated as part of a group of amendments, but not put to a vote.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 4
Amendment 45#10022713Not movedAmends text

Require recipients of disclosed information to protect others’ safety

Would require anyone receiving disclosed information to consider and promote the safety and welfare of others involved, particularly in domestic or elder abuse cases.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 4, page 7, line 5, at end insert—
“(6A)
Where information is disclosed under this section, the recipient must consider
the safety and welfare of others to whom the information may relate or
involve and take steps to promote their safety and welfare, particularly in
cases of domestic abuse or elder abuse.”

“(6A) Where information is disclosed under this section, the recipient must consider the safety and welfare of others to whom the information may relate or involve and take steps to promote their safety and welfare, particularly in cases of domestic abuse or elder abuse.”

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
4
Page
7
Line
5
Draft ref
hol370
Marshalled no.
45
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 4
Amendment 46#10022851Not movedAmends text

Require recipients of disclosed information to protect others' safety

Would require recipients of information disclosed under Clause 4 to consider and promote the safety and welfare of others, particularly in domestic abuse cases. Not moved.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 4, page 7, line 5, at end insert—
“(6A)
Where information is disclosed under this section, the recipient must consider
the safety and welfare of others to whom the information may relate or
involve and take steps to promote their safety and welfare, particularly in
cases of domestic abuse.”

(6A) Where information is disclosed under this section, the recipient must consider the safety and welfare of others to whom the information may relate or involve and take steps to promote their safety and welfare, particularly in cases of domestic abuse.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
4
Page
7
Line
5
Draft ref
hol419
Marshalled no.
46
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 4
Amendment 47#10022940Not movedAmends text

Require a record when information is disclosed

Would require the relevant person to keep a record whenever they disclose information under the clause.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 4, page 7, line 7, at end insert—
“(7A)
Where the relevant person discloses any information under subsection (2)
they must keep a record that they have disclosed the information.”

(7A) Where the relevant person discloses any information under subsection (2) they must keep a record that they have disclosed the information.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
4
Page
7
Line
7
Draft ref
hol417
Marshalled no.
47
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 4
Amendment 48#10022919Not movedAmends text

Require records when information is not disclosed

Adds a provision to Clause 4 requiring a record to be kept where the relevant person does not disclose information falling within subsection (3).

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 4, page 7, line 7, at end insert—
“(7A)
Where the relevant person does not disclose information because the
information falls within subsection (3) they must keep a record that they
have not disclosed the information.”

“(7A) Where the relevant person does not disclose information because the information falls within subsection (3) they must keep a record that they have not disclosed the information.”

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
4
Page
7
Line
7
Draft ref
hol418
Marshalled no.
48
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 4
Amendment 49#10022967Not movedAmends text

Require a record of processing of disclosures

Would require the relevant person to maintain a record of processing of the disclosures made under the section.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 4, page 7, line 14, at end insert—
“(9A)
The relevant person must maintain a record of processing of the disclosures made
under this section.”

(9A) The relevant person must maintain a record of processing of the disclosures made under this section.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
4
Page
7
Line
14
Draft ref
hol512
Marshalled no.
49
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 4
Amendment 50#10022214WithdrawnRemoves provision

Remove a block of the information-sharing clause

Deletes a large block of Clause 4, from line 20 on page 7 to line 41 on page 8.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 4, page 7, leave out from beginning of line 20 to end of line 41 on page 8

from beginning of line 20 to end of line 41 on page 8

Stage
Committee stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
4
Page
7
Line
20
Draft ref
hol79
Marshalled no.
50
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 4
Amendment 51#10022845WithdrawnAmends text

Recast the consistent identifier as a regulation-making power

Would replace lines 21 to 27 of Clause 4 with a power for the Secretary of State to make regulations on the consistent identifier. Withdrawn after debate.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 4, page 7, leave out lines 21 to 27 and insert—
“(1)
The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision relating to the
consistent identifier.
(2)
For the purposes of this section the NHS number is the consistent identifier.”

(lines 21–27) (1) The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision relating to the consistent identifier.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
4
Page
7
Line
21
Draft ref
hol415
Marshalled no.
51
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 4
Amendment 52#10022607Not movedAmends text

Specify the NHS number as the consistent identifier for children

Would require the Secretary of State to specify the NHS number as the consistent identifier for children for the purposes of this section.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 4, page 7, line 22, at end insert—
“(1A)
The Secretary of State must specify the NHS number as the consistent
identifier for children for the purposes of this section.”

“(1A) The Secretary of State must specify the NHS number as the consistent identifier for children for the purposes of this section.”

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
4
Page
7
Line
22
Draft ref
hol349
Marshalled no.
52
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 4
Amendment 53#10022602Not movedAmends text

Require all section 11 designated persons to record a child's consistent identifier by March 2029

Would oblige the Secretary of State to require every designated person listed in section 11 to include the consistent identifier in information processed about a child no later than March 2029.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 4, page 7, line 22, at end insert—
“(1A)
The Secretary of State must place a requirement on all designated persons
listed in section 11 to include the consistent identifier in the information
processed about a child no later than March 2029.”

“(1A) The Secretary of State must place a requirement on all designated persons listed in section 11 to include the consistent identifier in the information processed about a child no later than March 2029.”

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
4
Page
7
Line
22
Draft ref
hol350
Marshalled no.
53
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 4
Amendment 54#10022921Not movedRemoves provision

Remove two lines from Clause 4

Leaves out lines 26 and 27 on page 7 of Clause 4.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 4, page 7, leave out lines 26 and 27

(lines 26–27)

Stage
Committee stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
4
Page
7
Line
26
Draft ref
hol509
Marshalled no.
54
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 4
Amendment 55#10022221Not movedAmends text

Bar physical identifiers being added to a child

Adds wording so that the consistent identifier must not include any form of physical identifier added to a child.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 4, page 7, line 27, at end insert—
“but must not include any form of physical identifier added to a child.”

but must not include any form of physical identifier added to a child.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
4
Page
7
Line
27
Draft ref
hol80
Marshalled no.
55
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 4
Amendment 56#10022216Not movedAmends text

Specify what the consistent-identifier regulations must cover

Adds a requirement that the regulations must specify certain matters about the consistent identifier.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 4, page 7, line 27, at end insert—
“(2A)
The regulations prescribed in subsection (1) must specify—
(a)
what information may be held in connection with the identifier,
(b)
how information is added to the register containing the identifier,
(c)
security arrangements in connection with the identifier,
(d)
how access to registers containing the identifier is to be controlled,
(e)
how completeness and accuracy of the identifier is to be maintained,
(f)
how a register records what documents or cases are linked to the
identifier to enable users to find out what else is known about a child,
and
(g)
what happens when a child reaches 18.”

(2A) The regulations prescribed in subsection (1) must specify—

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
4
Page
7
Line
27
Draft ref
hol81
Marshalled no.
56
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 4
Amendment 57#10022212Not movedAmends text

Require safeguards against mismatching information to children

Adds a condition that specified measures have been complied with to prevent information being attached to the wrong child.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 4, page 8, line 7, at end insert—
“(c)
it has complied with specified measures to prevent the information
being attached to the wrong child.”

(c) it has complied with specified measures to prevent the information being attached to the wrong child.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
4
Page
8
Line
7
Draft ref
hol82
Marshalled no.
57
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 4
Amendment 58#10022213Not movedRemoves provision

Remove two lines from the information-sharing clause

Deletes lines 8 and 9 of Clause 4 (information sharing and consistent identifiers).

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 4, page 8, leave out lines 8 and 9

lines 8–9

Stage
Committee stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
4
Page
8
Line
8
Draft ref
hol83
Marshalled no.
58
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 4
Amendment 59#10022231Not movedRemoves provision

Remove four lines from the information-sharing clause

Deletes lines 10 to 13 of Clause 4 (information sharing and consistent identifiers).

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 4, page 8, leave out lines 10 to 13

lines 10–13

Stage
Committee stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
4
Page
8
Line
10
Draft ref
hol84
Marshalled no.
59
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 4
Amendment 60#10022208Not movedAmends text

Require regulations to set penalties for breaches

Requires the Secretary of State to make regulations specifying penalties for breaches of the section or of regulations made under it.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 4, page 8, line 30, at end insert—
“(13A)
The Secretary of State must by regulations specify penalties for the breach
by any person of the requirements of this section or of regulations made
under it.”

(13A) The Secretary of State must by regulations specify penalties for the breach by any person of the requirements of this section or of regulations made under it.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
4
Page
8
Line
30
Draft ref
hol89
Marshalled no.
60
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 4
Amendment 61#10022994WithdrawnRemoves provision

Remove four lines from Clause 4 (information sharing)

Deletes lines 31 to 34 on page 8 of Clause 4, which concerns information sharing and consistent identifiers.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 4, page 8, leave out lines 31 to 34

(lines 31–34)

Stage
Committee stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
4
Page
8
Line
31
Draft ref
hol501
Marshalled no.
61
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 4
Amendment 62#10022946Not movedAmends text

Require a data-security strategy before making regulations

Would require the Secretary of State to establish and publish a strategy for accurate and secure data collection, recording and storage before making regulations under the section.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 4, page 8, line 34, at end insert—
“(14A)
Before making regulations under this section the Secretary of State must
establish a strategy to ensure accurate and secure collection, recording and
storage of any data obtained under this section and publish that strategy.”

(14A) Before making regulations under this section the Secretary of State must establish a strategy to ensure accurate and secure collection, recording and storage of any data obtained under this section and publish that strategy.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
4
Page
8
Line
34
Draft ref
hol507
Marshalled no.
62
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 4
Amendment 63#10022945Not movedAmends text

Require draft regulations within one month of Royal Assent

Would require draft regulations to be published within one month of the Act passing and to include specified matters.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 4, page 8, line 34, at end insert—
“(14A)
Draft regulations under subsection (1) must be published within the period
of one month after the day on which the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools
Act 2025 is passed and must include—
(a)
the description of the consistent identifier,
(b)
the description of the designated person,
(c)
the description of all persons or services to which this section applies,
and
(d)
the process by which the Secretary of State will ensure accurate
collection of data.”

(14A) Draft regulations under subsection (1) must be published within the period of one month after the day on which the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2025 is passed and must include—

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
4
Page
8
Line
34
Draft ref
hol508
Marshalled no.
63
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 4
Amendment 63A#10023006Not movedAmends text

Allow consequential amendments for the consistent identifier

Adds a provision allowing consequential amendments to other legislation so the consistent identifier is established and recorded at the earliest appropriate moment.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 4, page 8, line 34, at end insert—
“(14A)
Consequential amendments may be made to other legislation to ensure that
the consistent identifier is established and recorded at the earliest appropriate
moment.”

(14A) Consequential amendments may be made to other legislation to ensure that the consistent identifier is established and recorded at the earliest appropriate moment.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
4
Page
8
Line
34
Draft ref
hol604
Marshalled no.
63A
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 4
Amendment 64#10022858Not movedAmends text

Define “NHS Number” for information sharing

Adds a definition of “NHS Number” as the 10-digit national unique identifier used to share patient information across the health service in England.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 4, page 8, line 35, at end insert—
““NHS Number” means the number, consisting of 10 numeric digits, which
serves as the national unique identifier used for the purpose of safely,
accurately and efficiently sharing information relating to a registered patient
across the whole of the health service in England;
“the health service” has the meaning given in section 275 (index of defined
expressions) of the National Health Service Act 2006;”

““NHS Number” means the number, consisting of 10 numeric digits, which serves as the national unique identifier used for the purpose of safely, accurately and efficiently sharing information relating to a registered patient across the whole of the health service in England;

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
4
Page
8
Line
35
Draft ref
hol416
Marshalled no.
64
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 4
Amendment 65#10021953WithdrawnNew clause / schedule

Provide for child contact centres

Proposes a new clause about child contact centres.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 4, insert the following new Clause—
“Child contact centres
(1)
The Secretary of State must by regulations—
(a)
require all child contact centres and organisations that offer child contact
services to be accredited in accordance with national standards in relation
to safeguarding and preventing domestic abuse;
(b)
require all child contact centre staff and volunteers to undertake mandatory
safeguarding and domestic abuse training which must establish processes
to centre the voice and experience of the child and parent or carer at all
stages of parental involvement;
(c)
establish mechanisms to support and develop the role of contact centres
in multi-agency risk assessment at a local level;
(d)
set out a system-wide approach to risk assessment and risk management
in child contact centres, including the provision of specialist support for
parents, carers and children;
(e)
ensure adequate funding and investment into child contact centres to
ensure locally accessible and affordable provision.
(2)
A statutory instrument containing regulations under this section may not be made
unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before and approved by a resolution
of each House of Parliament.”

“Child contact centres

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
4
Draft ref
hol42
Marshalled no.
65
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 4
Amendment 66#10021977WithdrawnNew clause / schedule

Introduce mandatory reporting of child sexual abuse

Proposes a new clause establishing mandatory reporting of child sexual abuse.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 4, insert the following new Clause—
“Mandatory reporting of child sexual abuse
(1)
The Children Act 2004 is amended as follows.
(2)
After section 16LB insert—
“16LC Reporting of child sexual abuse
Subject to the provisions of section 16LD(7), (8), and (10) and section 16LF,
providers of any one or more of the activities set out in Schedule 1A, who
know of, or have reasonable grounds for suspecting the commission of,
sexual abuse of children in their care, must, as soon as is practicable after
it comes to their knowledge or attention, report it to—
(a)
the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO),
(b)
Local Authority Children’s Services, or
(c)
such other single point of contact with the local authority as that
authority may designate for that purpose.
16LD Process
(1)
If the report under section 16LC is made orally, the maker of the report
must confirm the report in writing no later than seven days thereafter.
(2)
Section 16LC applies whether or not the activities are defined in any
enactment as regulated activities involving children.
(3)
Section 16LC applies whether a commission of sexual abuse takes place,
or is alleged or suspected to have taken place, in the setting of the activity
or elsewhere.
(4)
For the purposes of section 16LC the operators of a setting in which the
activity takes place and staff employed at any such setting in a managerial
or general welfare role are deemed to stand in a position of trust and are
deemed to have direct contact with children in their care whether or not
such children are or have been attended by them.
(5)
For the purposes of section 16LC all other employed or contracted staff or
voluntary staff and assistants are deemed to stand in a position of trust
only if they have had direct contact with and have attended such children
during their time in such a position.
(6)
For the purposes of section 16LC children are or are deemed to be in the
care of the providers of the activities set out in Schedule 1A—
(a)
in the case of the operators of any setting in which the activity takes
place and of staff employed by the operators at any such setting
in a managerial or general welfare role, for the period of time
during which the operators are bound contractually or otherwise
to accommodate or to care for such children, whether such children
are resident or in daily attendance wherever the activity is
provided, and
(b)
in the case of all other employed or contracted staff or voluntary
staff and assistants, for the period of time only in which they are
personally attending such children in the capacity for which they
were employed, or their services were contracted for.
(7)
The Secretary of State may, in exceptional cases, issue a suspension
document to rescind or temporarily suspend the duty referred to in section
16LC in the case of any specified child or children if it appears to the
Secretary of State that the child’s welfare, safety or protection would be
prejudiced or compromised by the fulfilment of the duty.
(8)
Where it appears to the Secretary of State that the welfare, safety and
protection of children is furthered, they may exempt—
(a)
any specified organisation that works with children generally, and
its members, or
(b)
any specified medical officer,
from compliance with the duty referred to in section 16LC provided that
no allegation is made against that entity or person.
(9)
The Secretary of State may make regulations varying or adding to or
deleting from the list of activities in Schedule 1A, whether or not such
activities are defined in any enactment as regulated activities involving
children.
(10)
A person who makes a report under section 16LC in good faith, or who
does any other thing required by sections 16LC to 16LF, may not by so
doing be held liable in any civil or criminal or administrative proceeding,
and may not be held to have breached any code of professional etiquette
or ethics, or to have departed from any acceptable form of professional
conduct.
(11)
Reports under section 16LC and the identities of the persons making them
must be received and held by their proper recipients in confidence.
16LE Offences
(1)
Failure to fulfil the duty set out in section 16LC following the procedure
described in section 16LD before the expiry of the period of seven days of
the matter, allegation or suspicion first coming to the knowledge or
attention of the provider or of any person whose services are used by the
provider as defined in section 16LD is an offence.
(2)
A person who causes or threatens to cause any detriment to a mandated
person, being a person placed under the duty to report pursuant to section
16LC above, or to another person, either wholly or partly related to the
mandated person’s actual or intended provision of a report under section
16LC, is guilty of an offence.
(3)
Detriment includes any personal, social, economic, professional, or other
detriment to the person.
(4)
A person guilty of an offence under subsection (1) is liable on summary
conviction to a level 5 fine on the standard scale.
(5)
A person guilty of an offence under subsection (2) is liable on summary
conviction to a level 4 fine on the standard scale.
16LF Defences
It is a defence—
(a)
for any person to show that the Secretary of State acting pursuant
to section 16LD(7) has issued a suspension document;
(b)
for any person employed by or operating as an organisation that
works with children or for any medical officer to show that the
Secretary of State has by a suspension document, whether
temporarily or permanently, exempted it and its members or any
medical officer from compliance with the duty in section 16LC;
(c)
to show that a report of the commission of the known or suspected
child abuse has been made by any other party to the body or person
under section 16LC(a) to (c) before or during the seven days
referred to in section 16LE(1).
16LG Definitions
In sections 16LC to 16LF—
“children” means persons under the age of 18 years;
“operators of a setting”, in the case of schools, sixth form colleges,
and colleges of further education in private ownership, includes
the proprietors, members of governing bodies, and board members
in the case of ownership by a limited liability company;
“providers of activities” has the same meaning as in section 6 of the
Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006.”
(3)
After Schedule 1, insert—
Section 16LC
“SCHEDULE 1A
REGULATED AND OTHER ACTIVITIES
Education including—
(a)
schools;
(b)
sixth form colleges;
(c)
colleges of further education;
(d)
pupil referral units;
(e)
residential special schools;
(f)
hospital education trusts;
(g)
settings of education other than at schools;
(h)
private tuition centres.
Healthcare including—
(a)
hospitals;
(b)
hospices;
(c)
GP surgeries;
(d)
walk-in clinics;
(e)
outpatient clinics.
Others including—
(a)
child nurseries and kindergarten provision;
(b)
childminders and childcare providers registered on the early
years register or the compulsory or voluntary part of the
childcare register;
(c)
registered social care providers and managers for children;
(d)
children’s homes;
(e)
children’s hospices;
(f)
youth offender institutions;
(g)
the Probation Service;
(h)
private institutions contracted by public bodies to provide
services to children;
(i)
organisations providing activities to children, such as sports
clubs, music, dance or drama groups, youth clubs, and Ministry
of Defence cadet forces including Sea Cadets, the Volunteer
Cadet Corps, the Army Cadet Force, the Air Training Corps and
the Combined Cadet Force, Fire Cadets;
(j)
organisations providing holidays for children or supervising
children while on holiday;
(k)
churches, mosques, synagogues, temples, and other places of
worship and religious organisations, and other organisations
holding non-religious worldviews;
(l)
services offered to children by local authorities outwith their
statutory duties;
(m)
services offered to children by the police outwith their statutory
duties;
(n)
transport services including taxis and coaches commissioned by
the providers of the regulated activities in this Schedule.””

“Mandatory reporting of child sexual abuse

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
4
Draft ref
hol45
Marshalled no.
66
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 4
Amendment 67#10021966WithdrawnNew clause / schedule

Abolish the common law defence of reasonable punishment

Proposes a new clause abolishing the common law defence of reasonable punishment of children.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 4, insert the following new Clause—
“Abolition of common law defence of reasonable punishment
(1)
The Children Act 2004 is amended as follows.
(2)
In section 58 (reasonable punishment: England), omit subsections (1) to (4).
(3)
After section 58, insert—
“58A Abolition of common law defence of reasonable punishment
(1)
The common law defence of reasonable punishment is abolished in relation
to corporal punishment of a child taking place in England.
(2)
Corporal punishment of a child taking place in England cannot be justified
in any civil or criminal proceedings on the ground that it constituted
reasonable punishment.
(3)
Corporal punishment of a child taking place in England cannot be justified
in any civil or criminal proceedings on the ground that it constituted
acceptable conduct for the purposes of any other rule of the common law.
(4)
For the purposes of subsections (1) to (3) “corporal punishment” means
any battery carried out as a punishment.
(5)
The Secretary of State may make regulations for transitory, transitional or
saving provision in connection with the coming into force of this section.
(6)
The power to make regulations under subsection (5) is exercisable by
statutory instrument.
(7)
This section comes into force six months after the day on which the
Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2025 comes into force.
58B
Promotion of public awareness and reporting
(1)
The Secretary of State must take steps before the coming into force of
section 58A to promote public awareness of the changes to the law to be
made by that section.
(2)
The Secretary of State must, five years after its commencement, prepare a
report on the effect of the changes to the law made by section 58A.
(3)
The Secretary of State must, as soon as practicable after preparing a report
under this section—
(a)
lay the report before Parliament, and
(b)
publish the report.
(4)
The Secretary of State may make regulations for transitory, transitional or
saving provision in connection with the coming into force of this section.
(5)
The power to make regulations under subsection (4) is exercisable by
statutory instrument.””

“Abolition of common law defence of reasonable punishment

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
4
Draft ref
hol1
Marshalled no.
67
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 4
Amendment 68#10022606WithdrawnNew clause / schedule

Place a duty on local authorities to provide family support services

Proposes a new clause requiring local authorities to provide family support services for children and families.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 4, insert the following new Clause—
“Duty on local authorities to provide family support services for children and
families
After section 19 of the Children Act 1989, insert—
“19A Duty on local authorities to provide family support services for
children and families
(1)
A local authority has a duty to provide, so far as is reasonably
practical, family support services to all children and parents residing
in their area.
(2)
Family support services provided by a local authority must—
(a)
be provided within the authority area,
(b)
seek to improve the health and educational outcomes of
children in the relevant area, and
(c)
seek to reduce the number of children in their area who suffer
ill treatment or neglect.
(3)
In this section, “family support services” refer to services which
provide children and parents with—
(a)
advice, guidance or counselling,
(b)
social, cultural or recreational activities, or
(c)
accommodation while receiving services provided under
subsections (3)(a) and (b).
(4)
In fulfilling its duty under subsection (1), a local authority must have
regard to—
(a)
the availability of and demand for family support services
in its area,
(b)
the availability of and demand for family support services
in its area which are capable of meeting different needs, and
(c)
the location of family support services and the equality of
access across the authority area.
(5)
A local authority must publish information about family support
services—
(a)
on the authority’s website, and
(b)
in all public libraries in the local authority area.
(6)
The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision relating
to the provision of family support services by local authorities.
(7)
In this section—
“children and parents” means—
(a)
a child under the age of 18;
(b)
a young person aged 18-25 who has a diagnosis of
special educational needs;
(c)
the parents of a child or young person;
(d)
a person who has parental responsibility for a child
or young person; or
(e)
a person who is pregnant.
“local authority” means—
(a)
a county council in England;
(b)
a district council in England;
(c)
a London borough council;
(d)
the Common Council of the City of London (in their
capacity as a local authority);
(e)
the Council of the Isles of Scilly;
(f)
a combined authority established under section 103
of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and
Construction Act 2009;””

“Duty on local authorities to provide family support services for children and families

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
4
Draft ref
hol346
Marshalled no.
68
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 4
Amendment 69#10022914Not movedNew clause / schedule

Create a common open data standard for children’s wellbeing

Inserts a new clause after Clause 4 establishing a common open data standard for children’s wellbeing.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 4, insert the following new Clause—
“Common open data standard: children’s wellbeing
(1)
The Secretary of State may by regulations establish a common open data standard
for relevant bodies to use in respect of their statutory duties relating to the
safeguarding and welfare of children.
(2)
Any standard established under subsection (1) must be—
(a)
non-proprietary, that is not dependent on vendor-specific software;
(b)
documented such that the structure is publicly available;
(c)
platform-independent, that is usable across systems;
(d)
royalty-free or under open licence.
(3)
“Common open data standard” means a common data rule that allows any user
to create compatible and consistent products, processes and services that is publicly
available.
(4)
For the purposes of this section, a “relevant body” means—
(a)
a local authority;
(b)
a state-funded school;
(c)
a children's home;
(d)
any regulated body with statutory duties relating to children which the
Secretary of State may designate by regulations.
(5)
A statutory instrument containing regulations under this section may not be made
unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before, and approved by a resolution
of, each House of Parliament.”

Common open data standard: children’s wellbeing

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
4
Draft ref
hol580
Marshalled no.
69
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 4
Amendment 69A#10023009Not movedNew clause / schedule

Add a new clause on curtailment of rights of contact

Adds a new clause concerning the curtailment of rights of contact.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 4, insert the following new Clause—
“Curtailment of rights of contact
(1)
The High Court may remove or curtail the rights of parental contact of a person
convicted of a domestic abuse, child abuse or child sexual abuse.
(2)
The High Court must publish annually the total number of times they have
removed or curtailed rights of parental contact under subsection (1).”

After Clause 4, insert the following new Clause—
“Curtailment of rights of contact

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
4
Draft ref
hol605
Marshalled no.
69A
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 4
Amendment 69AA#10023187Withdrawn before debateAmends text

New clause after Clause 4

Would insert a new clause after Clause 4 on information sharing and consistent identifiers. (Withdrawn before debate.)

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 4, insert the following new Clause—
“Consultation on registration and regulation of youth workers etc
(1)
The Secretary of State must, within six months of the day on which this Act is
passed, consult on—
(a)
the establishment as a registered profession of those that work with young
people in relation to educational and recreational activities under section
507B of the Education Act 1996 and are conducting a regulated activity
under section 6 of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 either in
a professional or voluntary capacity;
(b)
the appointment of a regulator for such persons.
(2)
Within six months of the completion of a consultation held under subsection (1),
the Secretary of State must publish a report outlining the findings and conclusions
of the consultation.
(3)
Where a consultation held under this section concludes, the Secretary of State
may make provision for—
(a)
the establishment as a registered profession under the Professional
Qualifications Act 2022 of such professions that the consultation held under
this section concludes;
(b)
the appointment of a regulator for such persons.
(4)
A regulator may have responsibility for—
(a)
establishing and maintaining a register of, and
(b)
establishing and overseeing accreditation of,
such persons that the consultation held under this section concludes.
(5)
Where a regulator has established accreditation to be used by registered persons,
no person may—
claim or purport to be, or
(a)
(b)
use any titles, logos or other designations reserved for,
registered or accredited persons if they are not so registered or accredited.”

(new clause text)

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
4
Draft ref
hol632
Marshalled no.
69AA
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn before debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 4
Amendment 69AB#10023898WithdrawnNew clause / schedule

Add a duty of parent-equivalent care by local authorities

Inserts a new clause after Clause 4 on parent-equivalent care by local authorities. Withdrawn after debate.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 4, insert the following new Clause—
“Parent-equivalent care by local authorities
In section 22 of the Children Act 1989 (general duty of local authority in relation
to children looked after by them), after subsection (3)(a) insert—
“(aa)
to provide care as would be reasonable to expect a parent to give
to them; and””

“Parent-equivalent care by local authorities

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
4
Draft ref
hol682
Marshalled no.
69AB
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 4
Amendment 111#10020292AgreedAmends text

Refine when the information-sharing duty applies

Replaces the wording in the information-sharing clause so the duty to facilitate a recipient's functions is tied to whether that recipient falls within the specified subsections.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 4, page 6, line 21, leave out from “facilitate” to end of line 22 and insert—
“(a)
where the recipient is within subsection (4)(a) or (b), the exercise by the
recipient of any of its relevant functions, or
(b)
where the recipient is within subsection (4)(c), the provision of services
by the recipient pursuant to arrangements made by a person within
subsection (4)(a) or (b) in connection with the exercise of any of that
person’s relevant functions.”

facilitate “(a) where the recipient is within subsection or (b), the exercise by the recipient of any of its relevant functions, or

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
4
Page
6
Line
21
Draft ref
opc246
Marshalled no.
111
Decision
This amendment was agreed to.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 4
Amendment 112#10020386AgreedAmends text

Include contracted service providers in information-sharing duties (Clause 4)

Adds a new paragraph (c) bringing in a person who provides services under arrangements made by a body in paragraph (a) or (b) in connection with that body’s relevant functions.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 4, page 6, line 32, at end insert “, and
(c)
a person who provides services pursuant to arrangements made by a
person within paragraph (a) or (b) in connection with the exercise of
any of that person’s relevant functions.”

, and (c) a person who provides services pursuant to arrangements made by a person within paragraph (a) or (b) in connection with the exercise of any of that person’s relevant functions.

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
4
Page
6
Line
32
Draft ref
opc245
Marshalled no.
112
Decision
This amendment was agreed to.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 4
Amendment 113#10020354AgreedAmends text

Bar disclosure that would breach data protection law

Replaces the existing wording with a provision that the section does not authorise or require disclosure contravening data protection legislation, while taking its duties into account. Agreed to.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 4, page 7, leave out lines 4 to 8 and insert—
“(9)
This section does not authorise or require the disclosure of information if the
disclosure would contravene the data protection legislation (but in determining
whether a disclosure would do so, take into account the duties imposed by
this section).”

(lines 4–8) (9) This section does not authorise or require the disclosure of information if the disclosure would contravene the data protection legislation (but in determining whether a disclosure would do so, take into account the duties imposed by this section).

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
4
Page
7
Line
4
Draft ref
opc214
Marshalled no.
113
Decision
This amendment was agreed to.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 4
Amendment 114#10020343AgreedAmends text

Define "relevant function" as functions about safeguarding children's welfare

Adds a definition of "relevant function" meaning a function relating to safeguarding or promoting the welfare of children. Agreed to.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 4, page 7, line 10, at end insert—
““relevant function” means a function relating to safeguarding or promoting the
welfare of children.”

“relevant function” means a function relating to safeguarding or promoting the welfare of children.

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
4
Page
7
Line
10
Draft ref
opc247
Marshalled no.
114
Decision
This amendment was agreed to.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 4
Amendment 115#10020378AgreedAmends text

Bar processing of information that would breach data protection law

Replaces the existing wording with a provision that the section does not authorise or require processing of information contravening data protection legislation, while taking its duties into account. Agreed to.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 4, page 8, leave out lines 1 to 4 and insert—
“(9)
This section does not authorise or require the processing of information if the
processing would contravene the data protection legislation (but in determining
whether the processing would do so, take into account the duties imposed by
this section).”

(lines 1–4) (9) This section does not authorise or require the processing of information if the processing would contravene the data protection legislation (but in determining whether the processing would do so, take into account the duties imposed by this section).

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
4
Page
8
Line
1
Draft ref
opc217
Marshalled no.
115
Decision
This amendment was agreed to.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 4
Amendment 116#10020351AgreedAmends text

Apply the information duty to service providers acting for a designated person

Extends the section so that a service provider delivering safeguarding-related services on behalf of a designated person is treated like the designated person. Agreed to.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 4, page 8, line 16, at end insert—
“(12A)
Where a person (a “service provider”) provides services pursuant to
arrangements made by a designated person in connection with the exercise
of any function of the designated person that relates to safeguarding or
promoting the welfare of children, this section applies to the service provider
as it applies to the designated person.”

(12A) Where a person (a “service provider”) provides services pursuant to arrangements made by a designated person in connection with the exercise of any function of the designated person that relates to safeguarding or promoting the welfare of children, this section applies to the service provider as it applies to the designated person.

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
4
Page
8
Line
16
Draft ref
opc248
Marshalled no.
116
Decision
This amendment was agreed to.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 4
Amendment 181#10020482Not calledAmends text

Record decisions to withhold information from a child

Requires that where disclosure is judged more detrimental to the child than non-disclosure, that decision must be recorded.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 4, page 6, line 25, at end insert—
“(4A)
Where the relevant person considers that the disclosure would be more
detrimental to the child than not disclosing the information, this decision must
be recorded.”

(4A) Where the relevant person considers that the disclosure would be more detrimental to the child than not disclosing the information, this decision must be recorded.

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
4
Page
6
Line
25
Draft ref
hoc235
Marshalled no.
181
Decision
The amendment was debated as part of a group of amendments, but not put to a vote.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 4
Amendment 182#10020467Not calledAmends text

Require recipients of shared information to protect others

Adds a subsection requiring recipients of disclosed information to consider and promote the safety of others affected, particularly in domestic or elder abuse cases.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 4, page 6, line 37, at end insert—
“(6A)
Where information is disclosed under this section, the recipient must consider
the safety and welfare of others to whom the information may relate or involve
and take steps to promote their safety and welfare, particularly in cases of
domestic abuse or elder abuse.”

(6A) Where information is disclosed under this section, the recipient must consider the safety and welfare of others to whom the information may relate or involve and take steps to promote their safety and welfare, particularly in cases of domestic abuse or elder abuse.

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
4
Page
6
Line
37
Draft ref
hoc236
Marshalled no.
182
Decision
The amendment was debated as part of a group of amendments, but not put to a vote.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 4

Clause 5 20

Amendment #10030368#10030368Withdrawn before debateAmends text

New clause after Clause 5 (withdrawn before debate)

A proposed new clause to be inserted after Clause 5; it was withdrawn before debate and its text was not given.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 5, insert the following new Clause—
“Kinship care report and regulations
(1)
The Secretary of State must, with 12 months of the day on which this Act is passed,
carry out a review assessing the effectiveness of the current pathways for approval
of kinship carers.
(2)
The Secretary of State must lay a report setting out the findings of the review
before Parliament.
(3)
Following the publication of the report required by subsection (1), the Secretary
of State must introduce regulations regarding the approval of kinship carers.
(4)
These regulations must seek to—
(a)
improve the safety and wellbeing of children in kinship care,
(b)
reduce barriers to becoming to a kinship carer,
(c)
establish a requirement for a kinship support plan which is monitored by
the local authority for a minimum period and until the arrangements for
the child are judged to be safe and the welfare of the child is being
promoted, and
(d)
reduce the burden for local authorities and the family courts.
(5)
A statutory instrument containing regulations under this section may not be made
unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before and approved by a resolution
of each House of Parliament.”

After Clause 5, insert the following new Clause—

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
5
Draft ref
hol868
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn before debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 5
Amendment 22#10018279Not calledAmends text

Require annual consultation on the kinship local offer

Inserts a new subsection in Clause 5 requiring local authorities to consult children in kinship care and their carers each year about the kinship local offer. Debated but not put to a vote.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 5, page 9, line 37, at end insert—
“(8)
In fulfilling its duties under subsection (7) a local authority must annually
consult and collect feedback from children in kinship care and their carers
about its kinship local offer.
(9)
Feedback received under subsection (8) must be published annually.”

(8) In fulfilling its duties under subsection (7) a local authority must annually consult and collect feedback from children in kinship care and their carers about its kinship local offer.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
5
Page
9
Line
37
Draft ref
hoc35
Marshalled no.
22
Decision
The amendment was debated as part of a group of amendments, but not put to a vote.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 5
Amendment 29#10031538AgreedAmends text

Require consultation before publishing the kinship local offer (Clause 5)

Inserts a new subsection requiring a local authority to take steps before publishing its kinship local offer or any updated version.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 5, page 10, line 5, at end insert—
“(8)
Before publishing its kinship local offer (or any updated version) a local
authority must—
(a)
consult relevant persons about any services that are offered, or may
be offered, by the local authority which may assist to improve
outcomes for children living in the authority’s area who live in
kinship care, and
(b)
publish a report on the consultation.
(9)
In subsection (8), “relevant persons” in relation to a local authority, means
such children living in kinship care, kinship carers and other persons as
appear to the local authority to be representative of children living in kinship
care and kinship carers in its area, which may include former kinship carers
and children who used to be in kinship care.
(10)
The duty to consult in subsection (8) does not apply in relation to kinship
local offers that are published or reviewed before section 5 of the Children’s
Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 comes into force.”

(8) Before publishing its kinship local offer (or any updated version) a local authority must—

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
5
Page
10
Line
5
Draft ref
opc371
Marshalled no.
29
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 5
Amendment 30#10030375Not movedNew clause / schedule

New clause: remove unregistered status for approved kinship carers

Would add a new clause removing the unregistered status of approved kinship carers.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 5, insert the following new Clause—
“Removal of unregistered status for approved kinship carers
Notwithstanding the provisions of the Care Planning, Placement and Case Review
(England) Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/959) and the Children Act 1989, no placement
of a child with a kinship carer that is approved by the Director of Children’s
Services shall be considered an unregistered placement.”

“Removal of unregistered status for approved kinship carers”

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
5
Draft ref
hol867
Marshalled no.
30
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 5
Amendment 31#10030367WithdrawnNew clause / schedule

New clause: disapply certain kinship care approval requirements

Would add a new clause disapplying specified requirements for the approval of kinship carers.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 5, insert the following new Clause—
“Requirements for kinship care approval: disapplication
In regulation 26 of the Fostering Services (England) Regulations 2011 (S.I.
2011/581), after paragraph (9) insert—
“(10) This regulation does not apply to kinship carers.”.”

“Requirements for kinship care approval: disapplication”

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
5
Draft ref
hol869
Marshalled no.
31
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 5
Amendment 32#10030372DisagreedNew clause / schedule

New clause: kinship care report and regulations

Would add a new clause requiring a report and regulations on kinship care.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 5, insert the following new Clause—
“Kinship care report and regulations
(1)
The Secretary of State must, with 12 months of the day on which this Act is passed,
carry out a review assessing the effectiveness of the current pathways for approval
of kinship carers.
(2)
The Secretary of State must lay a report setting out the findings of the review
before Parliament.
(3)
Following the publication of the report required by subsection (1), the Secretary
of State must introduce regulations regarding the approval of kinship carers.
(4)
These regulations must seek to—
(a)
improve the safety and wellbeing of children in kinship care,
(b)
reduce barriers to becoming to a kinship carer,
(c)
establish a requirement for a kinship support plan which is monitored by
the local authority for a minimum period and until the arrangements for
the child are judged to be safe and the welfare of the child is being
promoted, and
(d)
reduce the burden for local authorities and the family courts.
(5)
A statutory instrument containing regulations under this section may not be made
unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before and approved by a resolution
of each House of Parliament.”

“Kinship care report and regulations”

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
5
Draft ref
hol870
Marshalled no.
32
Decision
This amendment was disagreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'disagreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule remained part of the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 5
Amendment 33#10030376Not movedNew clause / schedule

New clause: temporary care

Would add a new clause on temporary care arrangements.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 5, insert the following new Clause—
“Temporary care
In the Care Planning, Placement and Case Review (England) Regulations 2010
(S.I. 2010/959), in regulation 24 (temporary approval of relative, friend, or other
person connected with C), omit paragraph (2)(c).”

“Temporary care”

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
5
Draft ref
hol871
Marshalled no.
33
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 5
Amendment 38#10018283WithdrawnAmends text

Add financial support to the kinship local offer

Inserts “financial support” into the list in Clause 5. Withdrawn after debate.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 5, page 9, line 20, at end insert—
“(e)
financial support;
(f)
legal support;
(g)
family group decision making.”

(e) financial support;

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
5
Page
9
Line
20
Draft ref
hoc68
Marshalled no.
38
Decision
This amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 5
Amendment 39#10018285Not calledAmends text

Require local authorities to publish kinship-offer information

Inserts a new subsection in Clause 5 requiring local authorities to publish information from time to time. Debated but not put to a vote.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 5, page 9, line 38, at end insert—
“(8)
A local authority must from time to time publish—
(a)
comments about its kinship local offer received from or on behalf of
children, kinship carers and others with lived experience of aspects of
kinship care;
(b)
the authority’s response to those comments, including details of any
action the authority intends to take.
(9)
Comments published under subsection (8)(a) must be published in a form that
does not enable the person who made them to be identified.
(10)
The Secretary of State may, by regulations, make further provision about—
(a)
the information to be included in an authority’s kinship local offer;
(b)
how an authority’s kinship local offer is to be published;
(c)
the parties who are to be involved and consulted by an authority in
developing, preparing and reviewing its kinship local offer;
(d)
how an authority is to involve children, kinship carers and others with
lived experience of aspects of kinship care in the development,
preparation and review of its local kinship offer; and
(e)
the publication of comments on the kinship local offer, and the local
authority’s response, under subsection (8)(b), including circumstances
in which comments are not required to be published.”

(8) A local authority must from time to time publish—

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
5
Page
9
Line
38
Draft ref
hoc69
Marshalled no.
39
Decision
The amendment was debated as part of a group of amendments, but not put to a vote.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 5
Amendment 69B#10023021WithdrawnAmends text

Add kinship families to Clause 5

Adds a reference to kinship families in Clause 5 on information about children in kinship care and their carers.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 5, page 9, line 12, at end insert—
“(iii)
kinship families.”

(iii) kinship families.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
5
Page
9
Line
12
Draft ref
hol565
Marshalled no.
69B
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 5
Amendment 70#10022857Not movedAmends text

Add legal support to the local offer for care leavers

Adds “legal support” to the list of support provided under Clause 5.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 5, page 9, line 26, at end insert—
“(e)
legal support;
(f)
family group decision making.”

“(e) legal support;

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
5
Page
9
Line
26
Draft ref
hol442
Marshalled no.
70
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 5
Amendment 71#10022718Not movedAmends text

Require annual feedback from children in kinship care on the local offer

Would require a local authority to consult and collect feedback annually from children in kinship care and their carers about its kinship local offer.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 5, page 10, line 5, at end insert—
“(8)
In fulfilling its duties under subsection (7) a local authority must annually
consult and collect feedback from children in kinship care and their carers
about its kinship local offer.
(9)
Feedback received under subsection (8) must be published annually.”

“(8) In fulfilling its duties under subsection (7) a local authority must annually consult and collect feedback from children in kinship care and their carers about its kinship local offer.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
5
Page
10
Line
5
Draft ref
hol371
Marshalled no.
71
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 5
Amendment 72#10022847Not movedAmends text

Require local authorities to publish certain information

Would require a local authority to publish certain information from time to time under Clause 5. Not moved.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 5, page 10, line 5, at end insert—
“(8)
A local authority must from time to time publish—
(a)
comments about its kinship local offer it has received from or on
behalf of children, kinship carers and others with lived experience
of aspects of kinship care;
(b)
the authority's response to those comments (including details of any
action the authority intends to take).
(9)
Comments published under subsection (8)(a) must be published in a form
that does not enable the person making them to be identified.
(10)
Regulations made by statutory instrument may make further provision
about—
(a)
information to be included in an authority's kinship local offer;
(b)
how an authority's kinship local offer is to be published;
(c)
who is to be involved and consulted by an authority in developing,
preparing and reviewing its kinship local offer;
(d)
how an authority is to involve children, kinship carers and others
with lived experience of aspects of kinship care in the development,
preparation and review of its local kinship offer;
(e)
the publication of comments on the kinship local offer, and the local
authority's response, under subsection (8)(b) (including circumstances
in which comments are not required to be published).”

(8) A local authority must from time to time publish—

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
5
Page
10
Line
5
Draft ref
hol441
Marshalled no.
72
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 5
Amendment 73#10022933WithdrawnNew clause / schedule

New clause: remove unregistered status for approved kinship carers

Proposes a new clause to remove the unregistered status that currently applies to approved kinship carers.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 5, insert the following new Clause—
“Removal of unregistered status for approved kinship carers
Notwithstanding the provisions of the Care Planning, Placement and Case Review
(England) Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/959) and the Children Act 1989, no placement
of a child with a kinship carer that is approved by the Director of Children’s
Services, shall be considered an unregistered placement.”

“Removal of unregistered status for approved kinship carers

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
5
Draft ref
hol526
Marshalled no.
73
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 5
Amendment 74#10022937Not movedNew clause / schedule

New clause: kinship carers and early permanence

Proposes a new clause addressing early permanence arrangements for kinship carers.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 5, insert the following new Clause—
“Kinship carers: early permanence
In section 10(5B) of the Children Act 1989 (power of court to make section 8 orders),
for “of at least one year immediately preceding the application” substitute
“determined by the court”.”

“Kinship carers: early permanence

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
5
Draft ref
hol531
Marshalled no.
74
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 5
Amendment 75#10022915Not movedNew clause / schedule

Set requirements for kinship care approval

Inserts a new clause after Clause 5 setting requirements for kinship care approval.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 5, insert the following new Clause—
“Requirements for kinship care approval
Regulation 26 of the Fostering Services (England) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/581)
(assessment of prospective foster parents) does not apply to kinship carers.”

Requirements for kinship care approval

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
5
Draft ref
hol561
Marshalled no.
75
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 5
Amendment 76#10022938Not movedNew clause / schedule

New clause: kinship care report

Proposes a new clause requiring a report on kinship care.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 5, insert the following new Clause—
“Kinship care report
(1)
The Secretary of State must, within 12 months of day on which this Act is passed,
carry out a full review assessing the effectiveness of the current pathways for
approval of kinship carers.
(2)
The Secretary of State must lay a report setting out the findings of the review
before each House of Parliament.
(3)
Following the publication of the report in subsection (1), the Secretary of State
must introduce regulations for the approval of kinship carers.
(4)
These regulations must seek to—
(a)
improve the safety and wellbeing of children in kinship care,
(b)
reduce barriers to becoming a kinship carer,
(c)
establish the requirement for a kinship child protection plan which is
monitored by the local authority for a minimum period and until the
arrangements for the child are judged to be safe and the welfare of the
child is being promoted, and
(d)
reduce the burden for local authorities and the family courts.
(5)
A statutory instrument containing regulations under this Act may not be made
unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before and approved by a resolution
of each House of Parliament.”

“Kinship care report

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
5
Draft ref
hol563
Marshalled no.
76
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 5
Amendment 76A#10023007Not movedNew clause / schedule

Add a new clause on temporary care

Adds a new clause dealing with temporary care.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 5, insert the following new Clause—
“Temporary care
In Regulation 24 of the Care Planning, Placement and Case Review (England)
Regulations 2010 (temporary approval of relative, friend or other person connected
with C), omit sub-section (2)(c) and the “and” before it.”

After Clause 5, insert the following new Clause—
“Temporary care

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
5
Draft ref
hol562
Marshalled no.
76A
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 5
Amendment 174#10020493Not calledAmends text

Kinship local offer must state its next review date

Requires a published kinship local offer to state when it will next be reviewed.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 5, page 9, line 31, at end insert—
“(8)
A kinship local offer published under subsection (5) must state when it will
next be reviewed.
(9)
Any review of a kinship local offer conducted by a local authority under
subsection (7) must involve the participation of children and families.”

(8) A kinship local offer published under subsection (5) must state when it will next be reviewed.

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
5
Page
9
Line
31
Draft ref
hoc227
Marshalled no.
174
Decision
The amendment was debated as part of a group of amendments, but not put to a vote.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 5
Amendment 183#10020484Not calledAmends text

Annually consult kinship carers on the local offer

Requires a local authority to consult and collect feedback each year from children in kinship care and their carers about its kinship local offer.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 5, page 9, line 31, at end insert—
“(8)
In fulfilling its duties under subsection (7) a local authority must annually
consult and collect feedback from children in kinship care and their carers
about its kinship local offer.
(9)
Feedback received under subsection (8) must be published annually.”

(8) In fulfilling its duties under subsection (7) a local authority must annually consult and collect feedback from children in kinship care and their carers about its kinship local offer.

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
5
Page
9
Line
31
Draft ref
hoc248
Marshalled no.
183
Decision
The amendment was debated as part of a group of amendments, but not put to a vote.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 5

Clause 6 7

Amendment 77#10022217WithdrawnRemoves provision

Remove a subsection from the educational-achievement clause

Deletes subsection (2) of Clause 6 (promoting educational achievement).

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 6, page 11, line 4, leave out subsection (2)

subsection (2)

Stage
Committee stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
6
Page
11
Line
4
Draft ref
hol97
Marshalled no.
77
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 6
Amendment 78#10022207Not movedAmends text

Require publication of steps taken

Adds a requirement that the body publish what steps it has taken under the duty to promote educational achievement.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 6, page 11, line 9, at end insert “, and publish what steps it has taken.”

, and publish what steps it has taken.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
6
Page
11
Line
9
Draft ref
hol108
Marshalled no.
78
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 6
Amendment 79#10022960Not movedAmends text

Extend a duty to previously looked-after adopted children

Would extend the provision to cover all children who were previously looked-after and are now adopted.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 6, page 11, line 15, at end insert—
“(c)
all children who were previously looked-after and who are adopted.”

(c) all children who were previously looked-after and who are adopted.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
6
Page
11
Line
15
Draft ref
hol578
Marshalled no.
79
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 6
Amendment 80#10022929Not movedAmends text

Add improving careers and employment to the support purposes

Would add improving career and employment opportunities for the relevant children to the listed purposes of the support.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 6, page 11, line 26, at end insert—
“(e)
to improve career and employment opportunities for children within
subsection (2).”

(e) to improve career and employment opportunities for children within subsection (2).

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
6
Page
11
Line
26
Draft ref
hol490
Marshalled no.
80
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 6
Amendment 81#10022211Not movedAmends text

Allow regulations on reporting outcomes for children in kinship care

Lets the Secretary of State make regulations on how local authorities report the educational achievements of children in need or in kinship care.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 6, page 11, line 32, at end insert—
“(7)
The Secretary of State may by regulations specify how local authorities
should report on the educational achievements of children in need or in
kinship care.”

(7) The Secretary of State may by regulations specify how local authorities should report on the educational achievements of children in need or in kinship care.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
6
Page
11
Line
32
Draft ref
hol98
Marshalled no.
81
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 6
Amendment 82#10022859Not movedAmends text

Offer kinship-care children a funded boarding school place

Requires all secondary-age children in kinship care to be offered a funded boarding school place in a state secondary school near their kinship carer.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 6, page 11, line 32, at end insert—
“(7)
All children of secondary school age in kinship care must be offered a funded
boarding school place in a state secondary school as near as practically
possible to the address of the kinship carer.”

“(7) All children of secondary school age in kinship care must be offered a funded boarding school place in a state secondary school as near as practically possible to the address of the kinship carer.”

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
6
Page
11
Line
32
Draft ref
hol446
Marshalled no.
82
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 6
Amendment 83#10022968Not movedAmends text

Require a review of virtual school heads before commencement

Would require the Secretary of State to undertake and publish a review of the role, remit and effectiveness of virtual school heads before commencing the relevant subsections.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 6, page 12, line 5, at end insert—
“(5)
Before commencement of subsections (1) to (3) of this section, the Secretary of
State must undertake and publish a review of the role, remit and effectiveness of
virtual school heads, including the allocation of resources for virtual schools to
be able to carry out their duties under this section.
(6)
Within six months of the completion of the review, the Secretary of State must
publish and lay before Parliament a report on the findings and conclusions of the
review.”

(5) Before commencement of subsections (1) to (3) of this section, the Secretary of State must undertake and publish a review of the role, remit and effectiveness of virtual school heads, including the allocation of resources for virtual schools to be able to carry out their duties under this section.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
6
Page
12
Line
5
Draft ref
hol572
Marshalled no.
83
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 6

Clause 7 27

Amendment #10022719#10022719Withdrawn before debateAmends text

Insert text into Clause 7 (withdrawn)

An addition to Clause 7 was tabled but withdrawn before debate; its text was not set out.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 7, page 12, line 23, at end insert—
“(3A)
Where staying close support is provided, it must be provided with due
regard to the wishes of the relevant person and a record must be kept of
that person’s wishes.”
Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
7
Page
12
Line
23
Draft ref
hol372
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn before debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 7
Amendment 12#10018309WithdrawnAmends text

Add 'staying put' support in clause 7

Amends clause 7 to insert 'and staying put support' after 'support'.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 7, page 11, line 38, after “support” insert “and staying put support”

and staying put support

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
7
Page
11
Line
38
Draft ref
hoc16
Marshalled no.
12
Decision
This amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 7
Amendment 13#10018264Not calledAmends text

Include “staying put support” in care-leaver advice and support

Adds “or staying put support” after “support” in Clause 7. Debated but not put to a vote.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 7, page 12, line 7, after “support” insert “or staying put support”

or staying put support

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
7
Page
12
Line
7
Draft ref
hoc17
Marshalled no.
13
Decision
The amendment was debated as part of a group of amendments, but not put to a vote.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 7
Amendment 14#10018257Not calledAmends text

Include “staying put support” in care-leaver advice and support

Adds “or staying put support” after “support” in Clause 7. Debated in a group but not put to a vote.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 7, page 12, line 10, after “support” insert “or staying put support”

or staying put support

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
7
Page
12
Line
10
Draft ref
hoc18
Marshalled no.
14
Decision
The amendment was debated as part of a group of amendments, but not put to a vote.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 7
Amendment 15#10018287Not calledAmends text

Add 'staying put' to the support care leavers can receive

Amends clause 7 so the advice and support a local authority offers a care leaver expressly includes 'staying put support'.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 7, page 12, line 11, after “support” insert “or staying put support”

or staying put support

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
7
Page
12
Line
11
Draft ref
hoc19
Marshalled no.
15
Decision
The amendment was debated as part of a group of amendments, but not put to a vote.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 7
Amendment 16#10018258Not calledAmends text

Include “staying put support” in care-leaver advice and support

Adds “and staying put support” after the first “support” in Clause 7. Debated in a group but not put to a vote.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 7, page 12, line 14, after first “support” insert “and staying put support”

and staying put support

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
7
Page
12
Line
14
Draft ref
hoc20
Marshalled no.
16
Decision
The amendment was debated as part of a group of amendments, but not put to a vote.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 7
Amendment 17#10018325Not calledAmends text

Define 'staying put' in clause 7

Adds wording to clause 7 defining 'staying put' by reference to section 23CZA(2) of the Children Act 1989.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 7, page 12, line 22, at end insert—
“(5)
“Staying put” has the meaning given by section 23CZA(2) of the Children’s Act
1989.”

(5) “Staying put” has the meaning given by section 23CZA(2) of the Children’s Act 1989.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
7
Page
12
Line
22
Draft ref
hoc21
Marshalled no.
17
Decision
The amendment was debated as part of a group of amendments, but not put to a vote.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 7
Amendment 23#10018281Negatived on divisionAmends text

Record wishes when providing staying close support

Inserts a new subsection in Clause 7 requiring staying close support to have regard to the person’s wishes and a record to be kept. Rejected on a division.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 7, page 12, line 13, at end insert —
“(3A)
Where staying close support is provided, it must be provided with due regard
to the wishes of the relevant person and a record must be kept of that person’s
wishes.”

(3A) Where staying close support is provided, it must be provided with due regard to the wishes of the relevant person and a record must be kept of that person’s wishes.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
7
Page
12
Line
13
Draft ref
hoc36
Marshalled no.
23
Decision
This amendment was debated and rejected, following a vote.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 7
Amendment 34#10030370Withdrawn before debateAmends text

Reword the staying-close support assessment duty in Clause 7

Would replace wording in Clause 7 so the local authority assesses what staying close support is required in the interests of the person's welfare, having regard to the person's listed circumstances.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 7, page 12, line 16, leave out from “assess” to the end of line 18 and insert “what
staying close support is required in the interests of the person’s welfare, having due
regard to the person’s—
(a)
wishes and preferences,
(b)
accommodation requirements,
(c)
emotional and practical support needs, and
(d)
existing support network.”

(lines 16–18) what staying close support is required in the interests of the person’s welfare, having due regard to the person’s—

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
7
Page
12
Line
16
Draft ref
hol872
Marshalled no.
34
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn before debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 7
Amendment 35#10030505WithdrawnAmends text

Add financial support and financial literacy to support for care leavers

Would insert a reference to financial support and financial literacy into the support provided under Clause 7.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 7, page 12, line 32, at end insert—
“(vi)
financial support and financial literacy.”

“(vi) financial support and financial literacy.”

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
7
Page
12
Line
32
Draft ref
hol876
Marshalled no.
35
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 7
Amendment 36#10030369Withdrawn before debateAmends text

Insert text at end of Clause 7 (withdrawn before debate)

Would insert additional text at the end of Clause 7 on provision of advice and support to care leavers; withdrawn before debate.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 7, page 12, line 38, at end insert—
“(c)
any other such support the local authority deems appropriate.”
Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
7
Page
12
Line
38
Draft ref
hol873
Marshalled no.
36
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn before debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 7
Amendment 37#10031681WithdrawnNew clause / schedule

Add a new clause: Review of staying put funding

Would insert a new clause after Clause 7 requiring a review of staying put funding. Withdrawn after debate.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 7, insert the following new Clause—
“Review of staying put funding
(1)
The Secretary of State must undertake a review of the level of funding provided
for staying put arrangements (within the meaning of section 23CZA of the Children
Act 1989) to local authorities and independent fostering agencies to determine its
adequacy to meet its aims.
(2)
The review must produce recommendations regarding any steps necessary to
increase the funds available per young person.
(3)
The review must be laid before both Houses of Parliament.”

Review of staying put funding

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
7
Draft ref
hol960
Marshalled no.
37
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 7
Amendment 38#10031680Not movedNew clause / schedule

Add a new clause: National Minimum Allowance for young people in staying put arrangements

Would insert a new clause after Clause 7 providing for payment of a National Minimum Allowance for young people in staying put arrangements. Not moved.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 7, insert the following new Clause—
“Payment of a National Minimum Allowance for young people in staying put
arrangements
In section 23CZA of the Children Act 1989, for subsection (4) substitute—
“(4)
Support provided to the former foster parent under subsection (3)(b) must
include financial support which is at least equivalent to the National
Minimum Allowance for children in foster care aged 16 or 17 as set out in
Standard 28 of the Fostering National Minimum Standards (payment to
carers).””

Payment of a National Minimum Allowance for young people in staying put arrangements

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
7
Draft ref
hol961
Marshalled no.
38
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 7
Amendment 40#10018263Not calledAmends text

Add financial support to care-leaver support

Adds “financial support” to the list of support in Clause 7. Debated but not put to a vote.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 7, page 12, line 22, at end insert —
“(vi)
financial support;
(vii)
financial literacy”

(vi) financial support;

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
7
Page
12
Line
22
Draft ref
hoc72
Marshalled no.
40
Decision
The amendment was debated as part of a group of amendments, but not put to a vote.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 7
Amendment 41#10018329Not calledAmends text

Add supported lodgings to care leaver support options

Adds wording to clause 7 so support can include the provision of supported lodgings where the young person and local authority deem it appropriate.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 7, page 12, line 28, at end insert—
“(c)
the provision of supported lodgings, where the young person and local
authority deem appropriate.”

(c) the provision of supported lodgings, where the young person and local authority deem appropriate.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
7
Page
12
Line
28
Draft ref
hoc73
Marshalled no.
41
Decision
The amendment was debated as part of a group of amendments, but not put to a vote.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 7
Amendment 84#10022601WithdrawnAmends text

Add “staying put support” to advice and support

Inserts “and staying put support” after “support” at page 12, line 8 of Clause 7.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 7, page 12, line 8, after “support” insert “and staying put support”

and staying put support

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
7
Page
12
Line
8
Draft ref
hol355
Marshalled no.
84
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 7
Amendment 85#10022971Not movedAmends text

Require an assessment of the staying-close support a care leaver needs

Rewrites part of Clause 7 so the local authority must assess what staying-close support is required in the person's interests, having regard to their welfare.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 7, page 12, leave out lines 16 to 18 and insert—
“(2)
The authority must assess what staying close support is required in the
interests of the person’s welfare, having due regard to the person’s—
(a)
wishes and preferences,
(b)
accommodation requirements,
(c)
emotional and practical support needs, and
(d)
existing support network.”

(lines 16–18) “(2) The authority must assess what staying close support is required in the interests of the person’s welfare, having due regard to the person’s—

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
7
Page
12
Line
16
Draft ref
hol584
Marshalled no.
85
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 7
Amendment 86#10022608Not movedAmends text

Add “staying put support” alongside support in Clause 7

Inserts a reference to “staying put support” after “support” so that staying-put arrangements are covered by the provision.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 7, page 12, line 17, after “support” insert “or staying put support”

support or staying put support

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
7
Page
12
Line
17
Draft ref
hol356
Marshalled no.
86
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 7
Amendment 87#10022605Not movedAmends text

Add “staying put support” alongside support in Clause 7

Inserts a reference to “staying put support” after “support” so that staying-put arrangements are covered by the provision.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 7, page 12, line 20, after “support” insert “or staying put support”

support or staying put support

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
7
Page
12
Line
20
Draft ref
hol357
Marshalled no.
87
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 7
Amendment 88#10022604Not movedAmends text

Add “staying put support” alongside support in Clause 7

Inserts a reference to “staying put support” after “support” so that staying-put arrangements are covered by the provision.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 7, page 12, line 21, after “support” insert “or staying put support”

support or staying put support

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
7
Page
12
Line
21
Draft ref
hol358
Marshalled no.
88
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 7
Amendment 89#10022928Not movedAmends text

Have regard to a young person's wishes when giving staying-close support

Would require staying-close support to be provided with due regard to the young person's wishes, with those wishes recorded.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 7, page 12, line 23, at end insert—
“(3A)
Where staying close support is provided, it must be provided with due
regard to the wishes of the relevant person and a record must be kept of
that person’s wishes.”

(3A) Where staying close support is provided, it must be provided with due regard to the wishes of the relevant person and a record must be kept of that person’s wishes.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
7
Page
12
Line
23
Draft ref
hol489
Marshalled no.
89
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 7
Amendment 90#10022610Not movedAmends text

Add “and staying put support” in Clause 7

Inserts “and staying put support” after the first occurrence of “support” to bring staying-put arrangements within the provision.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 7, page 12, line 24, after first “support” insert “and staying put support”

support and staying put support

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
7
Page
12
Line
24
Draft ref
hol359
Marshalled no.
90
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 7
Amendment 91#10022613Not movedAmends text

Define “staying put” by reference to the Children Act 1989

Inserts a definition of “Staying put” giving it the meaning in section 23CZA(2) of the Children Act 1989 (arrangements for certain former relevant children to continue living with former foster parents).

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 7, page 12, line 32, at end insert—
“(4A)
“Staying put” has the meaning given by section 23CZA(2) of the Children
Act 1989 (arrangements for certain former relevant children to continue to
live with former foster parents).”

“(4A) “Staying put” has the meaning given by section 23CZA(2) of the Children Act 1989 (arrangements for certain former relevant children to continue to live with former foster parents).”

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
7
Page
12
Line
32
Draft ref
hol360
Marshalled no.
91
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 7
Amendment 92#10022950Not movedAmends text

Allow any other support the authority thinks appropriate

Would add 'any other support the local authority deems appropriate' to the listed support.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 7, page 12, line 38, at end insert—
“(c)
any other support the local authority deems appropriate.”

(c) any other support the local authority deems appropriate.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
7
Page
12
Line
38
Draft ref
hol585
Marshalled no.
92
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 7
Amendment 93#10022917Not movedAmends text

Allow refusal of staying close support

Adds a provision to Clause 7 allowing a specified person to refuse the offer of staying close support.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 7, page 12, line 38, at end insert—
“(5A)
A person specified in subsection (1) can refuse the offer of staying close support.”

“(5A) A person specified in subsection (1) can refuse the offer of staying close support.”

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
7
Page
12
Line
38
Draft ref
hol586
Marshalled no.
93
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 7
Amendment 94#10022215Not movedAmends text

Require an annual summary of advice and support actions

Requires a local authority to publish an annual summary of actions taken under the provision of advice and other support.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 7, page 12, line 40, at end insert—
“(7)
A local authority must publish an annual summary of actions taken under
this section.”

(7) A local authority must publish an annual summary of actions taken under this section.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
7
Page
12
Line
40
Draft ref
hol109
Marshalled no.
94
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 7
Amendment 184#10020513Not calledAmends text

Record wishes when providing staying close support

Requires staying close support to be provided with due regard to the relevant person's wishes, with a record kept of those wishes.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 7, page 12, line 8, at end insert—
“(3A)
Where staying close support is provided, it must be provided with due regard
to the wishes of the relevant person and a record must be kept of that person’s
wishes.”

(3A) Where staying close support is provided, it must be provided with due regard to the wishes of the relevant person and a record must be kept of that person’s wishes.

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
7
Page
12
Line
8
Draft ref
hoc249
Marshalled no.
184
Decision
The amendment was debated as part of a group of amendments, but not put to a vote.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 7

Clause 8 9

Amendment 39#10031530AgreedAmends text

Add a new paragraph to the care leavers’ local offer (Clause 8)

Inserts new text into Clause 8 adding a further paragraph after paragraph (f) of the relevant subsection.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 8, page 13, line 7, at end insert—
“(2A)
In subsection (2), after paragraph (f) insert—
“(g)
financial literacy.””

(2A) In subsection (2), after paragraph (f) insert—

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
8
Page
13
Line
7
Draft ref
opc368
Marshalled no.
39
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 8
Amendment 40#10031533AgreedAmends text

Add financial support for care leavers to the local offer (Clause 8)

Inserts a new paragraph (ca) requiring the local offer to cover providing financial support for care leavers.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 8, page 13, line 23, at end insert—
“(ca)
providing financial support for care leavers;”

(ca) providing financial support for care leavers;

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
8
Page
13
Line
23
Draft ref
opc369
Marshalled no.
40
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 8
Amendment 41#10030371Not movedAmends text

Add care-leaver health and primary care transition to the local offer

Would require the care leaver local offer in Clause 8 to set out the transition arrangements for health and primary care for care leavers.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 8, page 13, line 23, at end insert—
“(ca)
setting out the transition arrangements for health and primary care
for care leavers;”

“(ca) setting out the transition arrangements for health and primary care for care leavers;”

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
8
Page
13
Line
23
Draft ref
hol874
Marshalled no.
41
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 8
Amendment 42#10030373Not movedNew clause / schedule

New clause: general practice services for care leavers

Would add a new clause on access to general practice (GP) services for care leavers.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 8, insert the following new Clause—
“General practice services for care leavers
In the National Health Service (General Medical Services Contracts) Regulations
2015 (S.I. 2015/1862), after regulation 32A (Suspension of contract terms or of
enforcement of contract terms while a disease is or in anticipation of a disease
being imminently pandemic etc.), insert the following new regulation—
“Due regard to additional health needs of care leavers
32B. —Contracts negotiated under these regulations must have due regard to
the additional health needs of care leavers under 25.”.”

“General practice services for care leavers”

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
8
Draft ref
hol875
Marshalled no.
42
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 8
Amendment 95#10022503WithdrawnAmends text

Add a new category to the local offer for care leavers

Inserts wording into Clause 8 adding a new paragraph after paragraph (f) of the relevant subsection.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 8, page 13, line 7, at end insert—
“(2A)
In subsection (2), after paragraph (f) insert—
“(g)
financial literacy and financial support.””

(2A) In subsection (2), after paragraph (f) insert—

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
8
Page
13
Line
7
Draft ref
hol214
Marshalled no.
95
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 8
Amendment 96#10022910Not movedAmends text

Cover health and primary care transition for care leavers

Adds a provision to Clause 8 setting out transition arrangements for health and primary care for care leavers.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 8, page 13, line 25, at end insert—
“(e)
setting out the transition arrangements for health and primary care
for care leavers.”

“(e) setting out the transition arrangements for health and primary care for care leavers.”

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
8
Page
13
Line
25
Draft ref
hol587
Marshalled no.
96
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 8
Amendment 97#10022942Not movedAmends text

Allow any other support the authority thinks appropriate

Would add a catch-all allowing the local authority to provide any other support it deems appropriate.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 8, page 13, line 25, at end insert—
“(e)
enabling care leavers to maintain, strengthen and build family and
social relationships.”

(e) enabling care leavers to maintain, strengthen and build family and social relationships.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
8
Page
13
Line
25
Draft ref
hol510
Marshalled no.
97
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 8
Amendment 98#10022209Not movedAmends text

Require an annual summary of care-leaver support actions

Requires a local authority to publish an annual summary of actions taken under the local offer for care leavers.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 8, page 13, line 29, at end insert—
“(2C)
A local authority must publish an annual summary of actions taken under
this section.”

(2C) A local authority must publish an annual summary of actions taken under this section.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
8
Page
13
Line
29
Draft ref
hol110
Marshalled no.
98
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 8
Amendment 99#10022611Not movedNew clause / schedule

Create a national offer for care leavers

Proposes a new clause establishing a national offer for care leavers.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 8, insert the following new Clause—
“National offer for care leavers
After section 2 of the Children and Social Work Act 2017 insert—
“2A
National offer for care leavers
(1)
The Secretary of State must publish information about services which care
leavers in all areas of England should be able to access to assist them in
adulthood and independent living or in preparing for adulthood and
independent living.
(2)
For the purposes of subsection (1), services which may assist care leavers
in adulthood and independent living or in preparing for adulthood and
independent living include services relating to—
(a)
health and well-being;
(b)
relationships;
(c)
education and training;
(d)
employment;
(e)
accommodation;
(f)
participation in society.
(3)
Information published by the Secretary of State under this section is to be
known as the “National Offer for Care Leavers”.
(4)
The Secretary of State must update the National Offer for Care Leavers
from time to time.
(5)
Before publishing or updating the National Offer for Care Leavers the
Secretary of State must consult with relevant persons about which services
may assist care leavers in adulthood and independent living or in preparing
for adulthood and independent living.
(6)
In this section—
“care leavers” means—
(a)
eligible children within the meaning given by paragraph
19B of Schedule 2 to the Children Act 1989;
(b)
relevant children within the meaning given by section
23A(2) of that Act;
(c)
persons aged under 25 who are former relevant children
within the meaning given by section 23C(1) of that Act;
(d)
persons qualifying for advice and assistance within the
meaning given by section 24 of that Act;
“relevant persons” means—
(a)
such care leavers as appear to the Secretary of State to be
representative of care leavers in England;
(b)
other Ministers of State who have a role in arranging
services that may assist care leavers in or preparing for
independent living.””

“National offer for care leavers

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
8
Draft ref
hol347
Marshalled no.
99
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 8

Clause 9 18

Amendment 43#10030504WithdrawnNew clause / schedule

New clause: promoting relationships for looked after children

Would add a new clause on promoting relationships for looked after children.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 9, insert the following new Clause—
“Promoting relationships for looked after children
In section 22(3A) of the Children Act 1989 (duty of local authority in relation to
looked-after children), at end insert “and a duty to promote the child’s family and
social relationships in ways which are consistent with the child’s welfare.””

“Promoting relationships for looked after children”

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
9
Draft ref
hol877
Marshalled no.
43
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 9
Amendment 44#10030509Not movedNew clause / schedule

New clause: extend the pupil premium to children in kinship care

Would add a new clause extending the pupil premium to children subject to a kinship care arrangement.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 9, insert the following new Clause—
“Extension of pupil premium to children subject to a kinship care arrangement
(1)
The Secretary of State must, for the financial year beginning 1 April 2026 and for
each year thereafter, provide that an amount is payable from the pupil premium
grant to schools and local authorities in respect of each registered pupil in England
who is a child living in kinship care.
(2)
The amount payable under subsection (1) must be equal to the amount that is
payable for a pupil who is a looked after child.
(3)
In this section—
“a child living in kinship care” is to be interpreted in the same manner as
given in section 22I of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by section 5 of
this Act;
“looked after child” has the same meaning as in the Children Act 1989;
“pupil premium grant” means the grant of that name paid to a school or a
local authority by the Secretary of State under section 14 of the Education
Act 2002 (power of Secretary of State and Senedd Cymru to give financial
assistance for purposes related to education or children etc).”

“Extension of pupil premium to children subject to a kinship care arrangement”

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
9
Draft ref
hol880
Marshalled no.
44
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 9
Amendment 45#10030511Not movedNew clause / schedule

New clause: kinship care allowance

Would add a new clause establishing a kinship care allowance.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 9, insert the following new Clause—
“Kinship care allowance
(1)
A person is entitled to a kinship care allowance for any week in which that person
is engaged as a kinship carer in England.
(2)
For the purposes of this section, a “kinship carer” has the meaning given in section
22I of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by section 5 of this Act.
(3)
A person is not entitled to an allowance under this section unless that person
satisfies conditions prescribed in regulations made by the Secretary of State.
(4)
A person may claim an allowance under this section in respect of more than one
child.
(5)
Where two or more persons would be entitled for the same week to such an
allowance in respect of the same child, only one allowance may be claimed on the
behalf of—
(a)
the person jointly elected by those two for that purpose, or
(b)
in default of such an election, the person determined by, and at the
discretion of, the Secretary of State.
(6)
Regulations may prescribe the circumstances in which a person is or is not to be
treated for the purposes of this section as engaged, or regularly and substantially
engaged, in caring for a child under an eligible kinship care arrangement.
(7)
An allowance under this section is payable at the weekly rate specified by the
Secretary of State in regulations.
(8)
Regulations under subsection (7) may specify—
(a)
different weekly rates for different ages of children being cared for, or
(b)
different weekly rates for different regions of England.
(9)
Regulations under subsection (7) must specify a weekly rate that is no lower than
the minimum weekly allowance for foster carers published by the Secretary of
State pursuant to section 23 (national minimum standards) of the Care Standards
Act 2000.
(10)
A statutory instrument containing regulations under this section may not be made
unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before and approved by a resolution
of each House of Parliament.”

“Kinship care allowance”

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
9
Draft ref
hol881
Marshalled no.
45
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 9
Amendment 46#10030510AgreedNew clause / schedule

New clause: review of the adoption and special guardianship support fund

Would add a new clause requiring a review of the adoption and special guardianship support fund.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 9, insert the following new Clause—
“Adoption and special guardianship support fund review
(1)
Within one month of the day on which this Act is passed, the Secretary of State
must conduct a review of the level of funding available per child from the adoption
and special guardianship support fund.
(2)
The review must produce recommendations regarding any steps necessary to
increase the funds available per child.
(3)
The review must be laid before both Houses of Parliament.”

“Adoption and special guardianship support fund review”

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
9
Draft ref
hol882
Marshalled no.
46
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 9
Amendment 47#10030512Not movedNew clause / schedule

New clause: restore funding to the adoption and special guardianship support fund

Would add a new clause restoring funding to the adoption and special guardianship support fund.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 9, insert the following new Clause—
“Restoration of funding to the adoption and special guardianship support fund
Within one month of the day on which this Act is passed, the Secretary of State
must increase the funding available per child per year under the adoption and
special guardianship support fund to a level equal to or greater than the funding
available per child under the fund in March 2025.”

“Restoration of funding to the adoption and special guardianship support fund”

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
9
Draft ref
hol883
Marshalled no.
47
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 9
Amendment 48#10030539Not movedNew clause / schedule

New clause: kinship care leave

Would add a new clause introducing a right to kinship care leave.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 9, insert the following new Clause—
“Kinship care leave
(1)
The Secretary of State must, by regulations, entitle an individual to be absent from
work on care leave under this section where—
(a)
the individual is a kinship carer, and
(b)
the individual satisfies conditions specified in the regulations.
(2)
Regulations made under subsection (1) must include provision for determining—
(a)
the extent of an individual’s entitlement to leave under this section, and
(b)
when leave under this section may be taken.
(3)
Provision under subsection (2)(a) must secure that—
(a)
where one individual is entitled to leave under this section, they are entitled
to at least 52 weeks of leave, or
(b)
where more than one individual is entitled to leave under this section in
respect of the same child, those individuals are entitled to share at least
52 weeks of leave between them.
(4)
An employee is entitled to leave under this section only if the eligible kinship care
arrangement is intended to last—
(a)
at least one year, and
(b)
until the child being cared for attains the age of 18.
(5)
For the purposes of this section, a “kinship carer” has the meaning given in section
22I of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by section 5 of this Act.
(6)
Regulations made under this section may make provision about how leave under
this section is to be taken.
(7)
A statutory instrument containing regulations under this section may not be made
unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before and approved by a resolution
of each House of Parliament.”

“Kinship care leave”

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
9
Draft ref
hol884
Marshalled no.
48
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 9
Amendment 49#10030674AgreedNew clause / schedule

Promote contact between siblings not living together

Inserts a new clause to promote contact between siblings who are not living together. The amendment was agreed.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 9, insert the following new Clause—
“Promoting contact between siblings who are not living together
In paragraph 3(1) of Schedule 1 to the Care Planning, Placement and Case Review
(England) Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/959) (care plans), for the words from “for”
to “together” substitute “whom they are not living with”.”

“Promoting contact between siblings who are not living together

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
9
Draft ref
hol931
Marshalled no.
49
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 9
Amendment 100#10021948Not movedNew clause / schedule

Extend priority need housing status to under-25s

Proposes a new clause extending priority need status for housing to people under 25.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 9, insert the following new Clause—
“Extension of priority need status to under 25s
(1)
The Homelessness (Priority Need for Accommodation) (England) Order 2002 (S.I.
2022/2051) is amended as follows.
(2)
In article (4), paragraph (1)(a), for “twenty-one” substitute “twenty-five”.
(3)
In article (5), omit paragraph (1).”

“Extension of priority need status to under 25s

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
9
Draft ref
hol43
Marshalled no.
100
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 9
Amendment 101#10022505WithdrawnNew clause / schedule

New clause: promoting relationships for looked after children

Inserts a new clause after Clause 9 on promoting relationships for looked after children.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 9, insert the following new Clause—
“Promoting relationships for looked after children
In section 22(3A) of the Children Act 1989, at end insert “and a duty to promote
the child’s family and social relationships in ways which are consistent with the
child’s welfare.””

“Promoting relationships for looked after children

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
9
Draft ref
hol211
Marshalled no.
101
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 9
Amendment 102#10022509Not movedNew clause / schedule

New clause: sibling contact for looked after children

Inserts a new clause after Clause 9 on sibling contact for looked after children.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 9, insert the following new Clause—
“Sibling contact for looked after children
(1)
In section 34(1) of the Children Act 1989, after paragraph (d) insert—
“(e)
their siblings (whether of the whole or half blood).”
(2)
In paragraph 15(1) of Schedule 2 to the Children Act 1989, after paragraph (c)
insert—
“(d)
their siblings (whether of the whole or half blood).””

“Sibling contact for looked after children

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
9
Draft ref
hol212
Marshalled no.
102
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 9
Amendment 103#10022511Not movedNew clause / schedule

New clause: extend pupil premium to children in kinship care

Inserts a new clause after Clause 9 extending the pupil premium to children subject to a kinship care arrangement.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 9, insert the following new Clause—
“Extension of pupil premium to children subject to a kinship care arrangement
(1)
The Secretary of State must, for the financial year beginning 1 April 2026 and for
each year thereafter, provide that an amount is payable from the pupil premium
grant to schools and local authorities in respect of each registered pupil in England
who is who is a child living in kinship care.
(2)
The amount payable under subsection (1) must be equal to the amount that is
payable for a pupil who is a looked after child.
(3)
In this section—
“a child living in kinship care” is to be interpreted in the same manner as
given in section 22I of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by section 5 of
this Act;
“looked after child” has the same meaning as in the Children Act 1989;
“pupil premium grant” means the grant of that name paid to a school or a
local authority by the Secretary of State under section 14 of the Education
Act 2002 (power of Secretary of State and Senedd Cymru to give financial
assistance for purposes related to education or children etc).”

“Extension of pupil premium to children subject to a kinship care arrangement

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
9
Draft ref
hol219
Marshalled no.
103
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 9
Amendment 104#10022603Not movedNew clause / schedule

Create a kinship care allowance

Proposes a new clause establishing a kinship care allowance.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 9, insert the following new Clause—
“Kinship care allowance
(1)
A person is entitled to a kinship care allowance for any week in which that person
is engaged as a kinship carer in England.
(2)
For the purposes of this section, a “kinship carer” has the meaning given in section
22I of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by section 5 of this Act.
(3)
A person is not entitled to an allowance under this section unless that person
satisfies conditions prescribed in regulations made by the Secretary of State.
(4)
A person may claim an allowance under this section in respect of more than one
child.
(5)
Where two or more persons would be entitled for the same week to such an
allowance in respect of the same child, only one allowance may be claimed on the
behalf of—
(a)
the person jointly elected by those two for that purpose, or
(b)
in default of such an election, the person determined by, and at the
discretion of, the Secretary of State.
(6)
Regulations may prescribe the circumstances in which a person is or is not to be
treated for the purposes of this section as engaged, or regularly and substantially
engaged, in caring for a child under an eligible kinship care arrangement.
(7)
An allowance under this section is payable at the weekly rate specified by the
Secretary of State in regulations.
(8)
Regulations under subsection (7) may specify—
(a)
different weekly rates for different ages of children being cared for, or
(b)
different weekly rates for different regions of England.
(9)
Regulations under subsection (7) must specify a weekly rate that is no lower than
the minimum weekly allowance for foster carers published by the Secretary of
State pursuant to section 23 of the Care Standards Act 2000.
(10)
A statutory instrument containing regulations underthis section may not be made
unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before and approved by a resolution
of each House of Parliament.”

“Kinship care allowance

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
9
Draft ref
hol218
Marshalled no.
104
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 9
Amendment 105#10022646WithdrawnNew clause / schedule

Create a register of foster carers

Proposes a new clause establishing a register of foster carers.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 9, insert the following new Clause—
“Register of foster carers
(1)
The Secretary of State must introduce a register of local authority foster parents
and independent foster parents who are—
(a)
currently fostering children, or
(b)
available to foster children.
(2)
For the purposes of subsection (1), “local authority foster parent” is defined in
accordance with section 105 of the Children Act 1989.”

“Register of foster carers

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
9
Draft ref
hol361
Marshalled no.
105
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 9
Amendment 106#10022860Not movedNew clause / schedule

Require a review of disparities affecting care leavers

Inserts a new clause after Clause 9 requiring a review of disparities affecting care leavers.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 9, insert the following new Clause—
“Review of disparities affecting care leavers
(1)
The Secretary of State must, within 12 months of the day on which this Act is
passed, undertake a review of the disparities that a relevant child, or former
relevant child, may face compared to other children or young adults.
(2)
The review must in particular consider the social issues which a relevant child,
or former relevant child, may face, including—
(a)
education and training,
(b)
employment,
(c)
forming and sustaining relationships with family, friends or other persons,
(d)
financial security and poverty,
(e)
health (which includes both mental and physical health),
(f)
housing,
(g)
interaction with the justice system.
(3)
The review must also in particular consider any potential discrimination a relevant
child, or former relevant child, may face because of their status as a relevant child,
or former relevant child.
(4)
The Secretary of State must within 24 months of the day on which this Act is
passed—
(a)
prepare and publish a report of the review, and
(b)
lay a copy of the report before Parliament.
(5)
In this section—
“relevant child”—
(a)
in England and Wales, has the meaning given by section 23A(2) of
the Children Act 1989,
(b)
in Scotland, is to be construed in accordance with section 26A of
the Children (Scotland) Act 1995;
“former relevant child”—
(a)
in England and Wales, has the meaning given by section 23C(1) of
the Children Act 1989 and is aged under 25,
(b)
in Scotland, applies to anyone who is could qualify for the after-care
provisions in section 29 of the Children (Scotland) Act 1995;
“young adult” means a person aged 18 or over but under 25.”

Review of disparities affecting care leavers

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
9
Draft ref
hol472
Marshalled no.
106
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 9
Amendment 107#10022975WithdrawnNew clause / schedule

Require a review of the adoption and special guardianship support fund

Adds a new clause requiring a review of the adoption and special guardianship support fund.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 9, insert the following new Clause—
“Adoption and special guardianship support fund review
(1)
Within one month of the day on which this Act is passed, the Secretary of State
must conduct a review of the level of funding available per child from the adoption
and special guardianship support fund.
(2)
The review must produce recommendations regarding any steps necessary to
increase the funds available per child.
(3)
The review must be laid before both Houses of Parliament.”

After Clause 9, insert the following new Clause—
“Adoption and special guardianship support fund review

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
9
Draft ref
hol527
Marshalled no.
107
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 9
Amendment 107A#10023008Not movedNew clause / schedule

Provide GP services for care leavers

Adds a new clause on general practice services for care leavers.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 9, insert the following new Clause—
“General Practice Services for care leavers
When negotiating contracts under The National Health Service (General Medical
Services Contracts) Regulations 2015 the Secretary of State must have due regard
to the potential negative impact on care leavers under 25 of not having adequate
levels of access to GP services.”

After Clause 9, insert the following new Clause—
“General Practice Services for care leavers

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
9
Draft ref
hol588
Marshalled no.
107A
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 9
Amendment 107B#10023066Not movedNew clause / schedule

New clause: remedial orders for children in care

Would insert a new clause after Clause 9 on remedial orders for children in care. (Not moved.)

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 9, insert the following new Clause—
“Remedial orders for children in care
After section 42 of the Children Act 1989 (right of officer of the Service to have
access to local authority records) insert—
“42A Remedial orders for children in care
(1)
Where a court is satisfied that there is reasonable cause to believe that a
child who is in the care of a local authority is experiencing, or is at risk of
experiencing, significant harm, on an application by or for that child, the
court may—
(a)
prohibit a local authority from taking any act (or proposed act)
which it otherwise would be entitled to take in exercising its
parental responsibility for the child, or
(b)
require a local authority with parental responsibility for the child
to take such action as is necessary to safeguard or promote the
child’s welfare.
(2)
A child making an application to the court for an order under this section
shall be presumed to have sufficient understanding unless evidence to the
contrary is presented to the court.
(3)
The following persons are entitled to apply to the court for an order under
this section with respect to a child in the care of a local authority—
(a)
any parent or person who has parental responsibility for the child;
(b)
the child’s independent reviewing officer;
(c)
a local authority foster parent if the child has lived with him for a
period of at least one year;
(d)
an independent advocate acting for the child.
(4)
Before making an application to the court for an order under this section
with respect to a child, a person in subsection (3) must obtain the
ascertainable views, wishes and feelings of the child about the proposed
application, and these shall be provided in the application to the court.
(5)
In this section—
“in the care of a local authority” means a child who is the subject of
a care order or interim care order;
“harm” has the same meaning as in section 31(9);
“significant” in respect of the child’s health or development has the
same meaning as in section 31(10).””

Remedial orders for children in care

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
9
Draft ref
hol630
Marshalled no.
107B
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 9
Amendment 107C#10023787Not movedNew clause / schedule

Restore funding to the adoption and special guardianship support fund

Inserts a new clause after Clause 9 to restore funding to the adoption and special guardianship support fund. Not moved.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 9, insert the following new Clause—
“Restoration of funding to the adoption and special guardianship support fund
Within one month of the day on which this Act is passed, the Secretary of State
must increase the funding available per child per year under the adoption and
special guardianship support fund to a level equal to or greater than the funding
available per child under the fund in March 2025.”

“Restoration of funding to the adoption and special guardianship support fund

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
9
Draft ref
hol658
Marshalled no.
107C
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 9

Clause 10 25

Amendment 24#10018308Negatived on divisionAmends text

Amend the sibling contact provision in clause 10

Edits clause 10, inserting a new subsection after subsection (9) relating to sibling contact with children in care.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 10, page 16, line 39, at end insert —
“(8A)
After subsection (9) insert —
“(10)
Where a child is kept in secure accommodation under this section, the
relevant local authority has a duty to provide therapeutic treatment
for the child.””

(8A) After subsection (9) insert —

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
10
Page
16
Line
39
Draft ref
hoc37
Marshalled no.
24
Decision
This amendment was debated and rejected, following a vote.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 10
Amendment 50#10031529AgreedNew clause / schedule

Add a new clause: Children in temporary accommodation

Inserts a new clause before Clause 10 dealing with children in temporary accommodation.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Before Clause 10, insert the following new Clause—
“Children in temporary accommodation
(1)
After section 213A of the Housing Act 1996 (homelessness: co-operation in certain
cases involving children) insert—
“213AA Duty of local housing authority in England to notify in certain cases
involving children
(1)
This section applies where a local housing authority in England secures
that accommodation is available for occupation by a child, in response to
an application for assistance under this Part, unless securing that such
accommodation is available means the authority ceases to be subject to
the duty under section 193.
(2)
Except as provided in subsection (3), the authority must ask the parent of
the child—
(a)
to agree to the authority notifying each relevant body applicable
to the child that accommodation has been secured for the child as
mentioned in subsection (1), and
(b)
if that agreement is given, to provide the authority with information
about those bodies to enable the authority to identify each relevant
body applicable to the child.
(3)
If the child—
(a)
is 16 or 17 years old,
(b)
is living independently from their parents, and
(c)
is the applicant for assistance within the meaning of section 183(2),
the authority must ask the child as provided in subsection (2)(a) and (b).
(4)
If the parent or child (as the case may be) agrees to the authority making
the notification mentioned in subsection (2)(a), the authority must take
reasonable steps to notify each relevant body applicable to the child within
14 days beginning with the latest of—
(a)
the day on which the authority receives agreement,
(b)
the day on which the information about the relevant body is
provided to the authority, and
(c)
the day on which the child is placed in accommodation.
(5)
The duties in subsections (2) and (4) only arise once in relation to each
application for assistance under this Part.
(6)
In this section “relevant body” means—
(a)
the general medical practice in England with which the child is
registered;
(b)
the body in the child’s local authority area in England through
which health visiting services are available to the child;
(c)
the appropriate authority of a relevant educational institution in
England at which the child is a registered pupil or student.
(7)
The Secretary of State may make provision by regulations for the purposes
of this section—
(a)
specifying any other description of body as a “relevant body”;
(b)
specifying any other institution as a relevant educational institution;
(c)
specifying the appropriate authority to be notified under this
section in relation to an institution specified under paragraph (b).
(8)
In this section—
“appropriate authority” means—
(a)
in relation to an Academy, a non-maintained special school,
a special post-16 institution, an independent school or a
provider of post-16 education or training, the proprietor;
(b)
in relation to a school maintained by a local authority or an
institution within the further education sector, the
governing body;
“child” means a person under the age of 18;
“parent” in relation to a child, includes any person—
(a)
who is not a parent of the child but who has parental
responsibility for the child, or
(b)
who has care of the child, disregarding any absence of the
child at a hospital or boarding school or any other
temporary absence;
“parental responsibility” has the meaning given by section 3 of the
Children Act 1989;
“proprietor” means the person or body of persons responsible for the
management of the school or institution;
“relevant educational institution” means—
(a)
an Academy (as defined by section 579(1) of the Education
Act 1996) other than a secure 16-19 Academy (within the
meaning of section 1B(7) of the Academies Act 2010);
(b)
a school maintained by a local authority (within the
meaning of section 142(1) of the School Standards and
Framework Act 1998);
(c)
a non-maintained special school (within the meaning of
section 337A of the Education Act 1996);
(d)
an independent school (within the meaning of section 463
of the Education Act 1996);
(e)
an institution within the further education sector (within
the meaning of section 91(3) of the Further and Higher
Education Act 1992);
(f)
a special post-16 institution (within the meaning of section
83 of the Children and Families Act 2014);
(g)
a provider of post-16 education or training that provides
the kind of education or training mentioned in section
123(1)(d) or (g) of the Education and Inspections Act 2006;
(h)
a provider of post-16 education or training that provides
education or training, other than in institutions within the
further education sector, which is suitable to the
requirements of persons aged 16 or over but under 19 and
funded wholly or partly by the Secretary of State.”
(2)
The amendment made by this section does not apply in relation to a child for
whom a local housing authority in England has secured accommodation in
response to an application for assistance under Part 7 of the Housing Act 1996
which was made before the date on which this section comes into force.”

Children in temporary accommodation

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
Before
Clause
10
Draft ref
opc349
Marshalled no.
50
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 10
Amendment 51#10030843AgreedAmends text

Include the local integrated care board in regional co-operation

Inserts a new subsection (2A) in Clause 10 requiring regional co-operation arrangements to include the local integrated care board in their development, delivery and governance. The amendment was agreed.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 10, page 14, line 32, at end insert—
“(2A)
Regional co-operation arrangements must include the local integrated care
board in their development, delivery and governance.”

“(2A) Regional co-operation arrangements must include the local integrated care board in their development, delivery and governance.”

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
10
Page
14
Line
32
Draft ref
hol943
Marshalled no.
51
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 10
Amendment 52#10030617Not movedRemoves provision

Remove part of Clause 10 (sibling contact)

Would leave out lines 8 to 15 of Clause 10 on sibling contact with children in care.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 10, page 15, leave out lines 8 to 15

(lines 8–15)

Stage
Report stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
10
Page
15
Line
8
Draft ref
hol904
Marshalled no.
52
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 10
Amendment 107D#10024017WithdrawnAmends text

Include the integrated care board in regional co-operation arrangements

Amends Clause 10 to require regional co-operation arrangements to include the local integrated care board in their development, delivery and governance. Withdrawn after debate.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 10, page 14, line 32, at end insert—
“(2A)
Regional co-operation arrangements must include the local integrated care
board in their development, delivery and governance.”

“(2A) Regional co-operation arrangements must include the local integrated care board in their development, delivery and governance.”

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
10
Page
14
Line
32
Draft ref
hol687
Marshalled no.
107D
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 10
Amendment 108#10022986Not movedAmends text

Require accommodation to meet the child's needs

Adds “to meet the needs” after “accommodation” in Clause 10.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 10, page 14, line 35, after “accommodation” insert “to meet the needs”

to meet the needs

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
10
Page
14
Line
35
Draft ref
hol552
Marshalled no.
108
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 10
Amendment 109#10022930Not movedAmends text

Place children in care as close to home as practicable

Would add that accommodation be provided 'as close to home as reasonably practicable'.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 10, page 14, line 36, at end insert “as close to home as reasonably practicable”

as close to home as reasonably practicable

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
10
Page
14
Line
36
Draft ref
hol553
Marshalled no.
109
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 10
Amendment 110#10022941Not movedAmends text

Require a range of nearby accommodation meeting children's differing needs

Would replace a general duty with a requirement to ensure a range of accommodation within or near the authority's area capable of meeting the differing needs of looked-after children.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 10, page 14, line 37, leave out “for meeting those requirements” and insert “to
ensure a range of accommodation that is within, or near to, the local authority’s area, and
that is capable of meeting the differing needs of children being looked after by the local
authority”

for meeting those requirements to ensure a range of accommodation that is within, or near to, the local authority’s area, and that is capable of meeting the differing needs of children being looked after by the local authority

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
10
Page
14
Line
37
Draft ref
hol554
Marshalled no.
110
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 10
Amendment 111#10022977Not movedAmends text

Require sufficient local provision of accommodation

Tightens Clause 10 by inserting “sufficient local” before “provision”.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 10, page 15, line 1, after “of” insert “sufficient local”

sufficient local

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
10
Page
15
Line
1
Draft ref
hol555
Marshalled no.
111
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 10
Amendment 112#10022935Not movedAmends text

Reword duty so accommodation 'meets the needs of' children

Would replace 'for' with 'to meet the needs of', tying the provision more directly to children's needs.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 10, page 15, line 1, leave out “for” and insert “to meet the needs of”

for to meet the needs of

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
10
Page
15
Line
1
Draft ref
hol556
Marshalled no.
112
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 10
Amendment 113#10022955Not movedAmends text

Place provision as close to home as practicable

Would add 'as close to home as reasonably practicable' to the provision.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 10, page 15, line 2, at end insert “as close to home as reasonably practicable”

as close to home as reasonably practicable

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
10
Page
15
Line
2
Draft ref
hol557
Marshalled no.
113
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 10
Amendment 114#10022936Not movedAmends text

Require 'sufficient' provision

Would insert the word 'sufficient' to strengthen the standard of provision required.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 10, page 15, line 5, after “of,” insert “sufficient”

sufficient

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
10
Page
15
Line
5
Draft ref
hol558
Marshalled no.
114
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 10
Amendment 115#10022939Not movedAmends text

Specify 'local' new provision

Would insert the word 'local' before 'new', narrowing the provision to a local level.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 10, page 15, line 5, after “new” insert “local”

local

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
10
Page
15
Line
5
Draft ref
hol559
Marshalled no.
115
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 10
Amendment 116#10022952Not movedAmends text

Place provision as close to home as practicable

Would add 'as close to home as reasonably practicable' after 'authority'.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 10, page 15, line 7, after “authority” insert “as close to home as reasonably
practicable”

as close to home as reasonably practicable

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
10
Page
15
Line
7
Draft ref
hol560
Marshalled no.
116
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 10
Amendment 116B#10023013Not movedAmends text

Require ongoing assessment of placement sufficiency in regional care arrangements

Adds a provision requiring each local authority in a regional care arrangement to assess on an ongoing basis whether there is sufficient placement provision for the looked-after children it is responsible for.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 10, page 15, line 10, at end insert—
“(3A)
Each local authority participating in a regional care arrangement must assess,
on an ongoing basis, whether there is sufficient provision of placements to
meet the current and foreseeable needs of looked after children for whom
it is responsible.
(3B)
Where any insufficiency is identified under subsection (3A), the authority
must publish and implement a plan to address gaps in provision, with
particular regard to—
(a)
fostering and residential placements,
(b)
placements for children with complex or specialist needs, and
(c)
the availability of not-for-profit, public sector and kinship-based
care.
(3C)
In carrying out the functions under subsections (3A) and (3B), the authority
must consult with Integrated Care Boards, NHS England, and relevant
education bodies.
(3D)
Each local authority participating in a regional care arrangement must ensure
that the commissioning of placements under the arrangement supports,
where it is safe to do so, the maintenance of—
(a)
sibling relationships,
(b)
contact with birth family and connected persons, and
(c)
children’s ties to their local community, school, and cultural
environment.”

(3A) Each local authority participating in a regional care arrangement must assess, on an ongoing basis, whether there is sufficient provision of placements to meet the current and foreseeable needs of looked after children for whom it is responsible.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
10
Page
15
Line
10
Draft ref
hol613
Marshalled no.
116B
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 10
Amendment 116A#10023016Not movedRemoves provision

Leave out part of Clause 10 (sibling contact)

Removes lines 8 to 10 from Clause 10 on sibling contact with children in care.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 10, page 15, leave out lines 8 to 10

(lines 8–10)

Stage
Committee stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
10
Page
15
Line
8
Draft ref
hol599
Marshalled no.
116A
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 10
Amendment 117#10022510Not movedAmends text

Include current and former looked after children

Adds a new paragraph to Clause 10 covering children and young people who are and have been looked after by local authorities.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 10, page 15, line 13, at end insert—
“(aa)
children and young people who are and have been looked after by
local authorities, and”

(aa) children and young people who are and have been looked after by local authorities, and

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
10
Page
15
Line
13
Draft ref
hol209
Marshalled no.
117
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 10
Amendment 117D#10023014Not movedAmends text

Require an annual published summary of data collected under Clause 10

Adds a provision requiring the Secretary of State to publish an annual summary of the data collected under the section and to share it.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 10, page 16, line 2, at end insert—
“(11)
the Secretary of State must publish an annual summary of data collected
under this section, and must share that summary with—
(a)
Ofsted, to inform its annual report on placement sufficiency and
stability, and
(b)
the Competition and Markets Authority, to inform any market studies
or investigations concerning the children’s care placements sector.”

(11) the Secretary of State must publish an annual summary of data collected under this section, and must share that summary with—

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
10
Page
16
Line
2
Draft ref
hol617
Marshalled no.
117D
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 10
Amendment 117C#10023020Not movedAmends text

Require local authorities to collect and report placement data

Would require all local authorities, individually or within a regional care arrangement, to collect and report additional placement data to the Secretary of State at least quarterly.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 10, page 16, line 2, at end insert—
“(11)
All local authorities, either individually or collectively within a regional
care arrangement, must collect and report to the Secretary of State at regular
intervals no less than quarterly, the following additional data relating to the
provision of placements—
(a)
the number of placement breakdowns by—
(i)
category of provision type;
(ii)
cause;
(iii)
proximity to home;
(b)
the number of children re-entering care by—
(i)
category pf provision;
(ii)
cause;
(iii)
proximity to home;
(c)
their projections of future demand for placements, disaggregated
by type, location and level of need;
(d)
where the supplier is not a foster carer or a public supplier, the
average cost per placement disaggregated by—
(i)
category of provision;
(ii)
level of need;
(iii)
location.”

(11) All local authorities, either individually or collectively within a regional care arrangement, must collect and report to the Secretary of State at regular intervals no less than quarterly, the following additional data relating to the provision of placements—

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
10
Page
16
Line
2
Draft ref
hol616
Marshalled no.
117C
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 10
Amendment 117A#10023025Not movedAmends text

Set out duties for regional co-operation arrangements

Would insert a new subsection in Clause 10 setting out requirements for regional co-operation arrangements.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 10, page 16, line 2, at end insert—
“(11)
Regional co-operation arrangements must –
(a)
be included in Ofsted local authority inspections, and
(b)
include both registered and unregistered provision.”

(11) Regional co-operation arrangements must –

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
10
Page
16
Line
2
Draft ref
hol598
Marshalled no.
117A
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 10
Amendment 117B#10023028Not movedAmends text

Preserve local authority placement duties for looked-after children

Would provide that nothing in Clause 10 discharges or modifies local authorities' duties on placing looked-after children, including the duty under section 22C(7).

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 10, page 16, line 2, at end insert—
“(11)
Nothing in this section shall be taken to discharge or modify the duties of
local authorities in relation to the placement of looked after children under
this Act and associated regulations, including the duty to place children in
accordance with section 22C(7) of this Act.”

(11) Nothing in this section shall be taken to discharge or modify the duties of local authorities in relation to the placement of looked after children under this Act and associated regulations, including the duty to place children in accordance with section 22C(7) of this Act.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
10
Page
16
Line
2
Draft ref
hol614
Marshalled no.
117B
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 10
Amendment 117ZA#10023212Withdrawn before debateAmends text

Insertion in Clause 10 (sibling contact)

Would add text at the end of page 15, line 15 in Clause 10. (Withdrawn before debate.)

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 10, page 15, line 15, at end insert—
“(4A)
No regulations may be made under subsection (3)(f) until regulations under
section 11 of the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act
2012 on providing legal aid on a non-means tested basis in relation to
proceedings that may result in the deprivation of a child’s liberty have come
into force.”

(inserted text)

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
10
Page
15
Line
15
Draft ref
hol644
Marshalled no.
117ZA
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn before debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 10
Amendment 118#10022234WithdrawnNew clause / schedule

New clause: restrictions on accommodation of looked-after children

Proposes a new clause placing restrictions on the accommodation of looked-after children, inserted after Clause 10.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 10, insert the following new Clause—
“Accommodation of looked after children: restrictions
After section 22J of the Children Act 1989 (inserted by section 10), insert—
“22K Accommodation of looked after children: restrictions
Looked after children may not be accommodated in adult homes or
hostels.””

Accommodation of looked after children: restrictions

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
10
Draft ref
hol111
Marshalled no.
118
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 10
Amendment 119#10022856Not movedNew clause / schedule

Offer looked-after children a boarding school place

Inserts a new clause after Clause 10 creating a boarding school offer for looked after children.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 10, insert the following new Clause—
“Boarding school offer for looked after children
All looked after children of secondary school age must be offered a funded
boarding school place in a state secondary school in their local authority area.”

Boarding school offer for looked after children

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
10
Draft ref
hol447
Marshalled no.
119
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 10
Amendment 119ZA#10024018Not movedNew clause / schedule

Set principles for local authority commissioned accommodation

Inserts a new clause after Clause 10 setting principles for local authority commissioned accommodation. Not moved.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 10, insert the following new Clause—
“Principles for local authority commissioned accommodation
When accommodation is commissioned for looked after children under Section
22J of the Children Act 1989, the relevant local authorities must seek to—
(a)
only commission whole homes, not individual places;
(b)
ensure homes commissioned solely work with the relevant local authorities;
(c)
place children within, or a close as possible to, the local authority area in
which they currently reside;
(d)
ensure the responsibility for decision making in respect of a child’s
placement remains with the local authority rather than the regional care
cooperative;
(e)
commission homes in areas as agreed by an annual sufficiency strategy to
meet need;
(f)
ensure accommodation providers remain relationally connected to children
even when they move on;
(g)
ensure emergency accommodation is commissioned within the local area;
(h)
accurately record and report the number of placements;
(i)
ensure all homes have embedded speech and language therapy and clinical
psychology provision;
(j)
ensure homes aim to provide permanence and have links to connected
foster care provision;
(k)
ensure homes provide an edge of care service in partnership with local
authorities who are using the places when the relevant home is not full;
(l)
ensure residential care is used to stabilise and act as a bridge to
permanence.”

“Principles for local authority commissioned accommodation

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
10
Draft ref
hol684
Marshalled no.
119ZA
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 10

Clause 11 37

Amendment #10022230#10022230Withdrawn before debateAmends text

New clause withdrawn before debate

A proposed new clause after Clause 11 that was withdrawn before debate; no clause text was reached.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 11, insert the following new Clause—
“Amending the sufficiency duty to prevent children being moved far away from
home
(1)
Section 22G of the Children Act 1989 (general duty of local authority to secure
sufficient accommodation for looked after children) is amended as follows.
(2)
In subsection (1), for “steps that secure, so far as reasonably practicable” substitute
“all reasonable steps to secure”.
(3)
In subsection (2)(a), after “within” insert “or is near to”.
(4)
In subsection (3)(c), for “in” substitute “within, or is near to”.
(5)
In subsection (4), omit from “having” to the end and substitute “there being a
range of accommodation that—
(a)
is within, or near to, the authority’s area, and
(b)
is capable of meeting the differing needs of the children mentioned in
subsection (3).””

New clause (withdrawn before debate)

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
11
Draft ref
hol195
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn before debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 11
Amendment #10028528#10028528Withdrawn before debateAmends text

Insert text at the end of Clause 11 (withdrawn)

An addition at the end of a provision in Clause 11; withdrawn before debate, with no further text provided.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 11, page 17, line 25, at end insert—
“(8ZB)
Where arrangements are made for the accommodation of a child under this
section, health authorities specified in subjection (8ZC) must make joint
funding arrangements under this section for the provision of that care.
(8ZC)
The authorities are—
(a)
NHS England,
(b)
any integrated care board, Local Health Board, Special Health
Authority, National Health Service trust or NHS foundation trust,
(c)
the Secretary of State in relation to his or her functions under section
12 of the National Health Service Act 2006, and
(d)
any person authorised by the Secretary of State for the purposes of
this section.”

(text to be inserted at Clause 11, page 17, line 25)

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
11
Page
17
Line
25
Draft ref
hol834
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn before debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 11
Amendment 53#10030549WithdrawnAmends text

Add “education” to Clause 11

Would insert the word “education” after “care” in Clause 11 on children in temporary accommodation.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 11, page 16, line 33, after “care” insert “, education”

, education

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
11
Page
16
Line
33
Draft ref
hol886
Marshalled no.
53
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 11
Amendment 54#10030543Not movedAmends text

Require four-weekly review of deprivation of liberty orders

Would require directors of children's services to review deprivation of liberty orders under Clause 11 every four weeks to ensure it remains appropriate.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 11, page 16, line 37, at end insert—
“(1C)
Directors of Children’s Services must review deprivation of liberty orders,
under this section, every four weeks to ensure that it is appropriate for the
order to remain in place.”

“(1C) Directors of Children’s Services must review deprivation of liberty orders, under this section, every four weeks to ensure that it is appropriate for the order to remain in place.”

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
11
Page
16
Line
37
Draft ref
hol887
Marshalled no.
54
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 11
Amendment 55#10028529Not movedAmends text

Amend Clause 11 to insert a new subsection on temporary accommodation

Would add provision to Clause 11 (children in temporary accommodation), inserting a new subsection after subsection (4).

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 11, page 17, line 8, at end insert—
“(5A)
After subsection (4) insert—
“(4A)
Where an application is made under this section with respect to a child,
the appropriate local authority must, within such time as the court may
direct, prepare a plan setting out the action to be taken to end the
deprivation of liberty of that child (“recovery plan”).”.”

“(5A) After subsection (4) insert—

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
11
Page
17
Line
8
Draft ref
hol833
Marshalled no.
55
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 11
Amendment 56#10030566AgreedAmends text

Require joint health funding arrangements for accommodating children

Would require specified health authorities to make joint funding arrangements for the provision of care where a child is accommodated under Clause 11.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 11, page 17, line 25, at end insert—
“(8ZB)
Where arrangements are made for the accommodation of a child under this
section, health authorities specified in subjection (8ZC) must make joint
funding arrangements under this section for the provision of that care.
(8ZC)
The authorities are—
(a)
NHS England,
(b)
any integrated care board, Local Health Board, Special Health
Authority, National Health Service trust or NHS foundation trust,
(c)
the Secretary of State in relation to his or her functions under section
12 of the National Health Service Act 2006, and
(d)
any person authorised by the Secretary of State for the purposes of
this section.”

“(8ZB) Where arrangements are made for the accommodation of a child under this section, health authorities specified in subjection (8ZC) must make joint funding arrangements under this section for the provision of that care.

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
11
Page
17
Line
25
Draft ref
hol892
Marshalled no.
56
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 11
Amendment 57#10031536AgreedAmends text

Add a consequential amendment to the Children Act 1989 (Clause 11)

Inserts new text amending section 104 of the Children Act 1989 on regulations and orders.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 11, page 17, line 25, at end insert—
“(9A)
In section 104 of the Children Act 1989 (regulations and orders)—
(a)
in subsection (3A), after “(3B)” insert “, (3BZA)”;
(b)
after subsection (3B) insert—
“(3BZA)
Regulations fall within this subsection if they are regulations made
in the exercise of the power conferred by section 25(2) or (7).””

(9A) In section 104 of the Children Act 1989 (regulations and orders)—

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
11
Page
17
Line
25
Draft ref
opc365
Marshalled no.
57
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 11
Amendment 58#10028531DisagreedAmends text

Require an annual review of the Clause 11 temporary accommodation measures

Would add a subsection to Clause 11 requiring the Education and Health and Social Care Secretaries of State to lay an annual review before Parliament on the impact of the measures in that section.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 11, page 17, line 40, at end insert—
“(12)
The relevant Secretaries of State for Education and for Health and Social Care
must collaborate to lay before Parliament, annually, a review of the impact of the
measures contained in this section.
(13)
The review must, as a minimum, consider and report on the following matters—
(a)
the numbers of new section 25 orders made during the last year in England
and in Wales, the ages of the children placed under them, and an analysis
of whether and where the rate of use is increasing or decreasing;
(b)
the durations of child detention or other restriction of liberty under such
orders (minimum, maximum, mean and median);
(c)
the types of accommodation in which section 25 orders have been applied,
including their registration status with Ofsted or the Care Quality
Commission;
(d)
the approval and use of “recovery plans” for all children to move on from
section 25 orders in a short a period as safely possible;
(e)
the involvement of Independent Reviewing Officers, independent
advocates and children themselves in the making and reviewing of section
25 orders;
(f)
the types of accommodation where children live following the end of a
section 25 order.”

“(12) The relevant Secretaries of State for Education and for Health and Social Care must collaborate to lay before Parliament, annually, a review of the impact of the measures contained in this section.

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
11
Page
17
Line
40
Draft ref
hol832
Marshalled no.
58
Decision
This amendment was disagreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'disagreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule remained part of the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 11
Amendment 59#10030503Not movedNew clause / schedule

New clause: extend staying put arrangements to age 25

Would add a new clause extending “staying put” arrangements for care leavers to the age of 25.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 11, insert the following new Clause—
“Extending “staying put arrangements” to the age of 25
In section 23CZA(6) of the Children Act 1989 (arrangements for certain former
relevant children to continue to live with former foster parents), for “21” substitute
“25”.”

“Extending “staying put arrangements” to the age of 25”

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
11
Draft ref
hol878
Marshalled no.
59
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 11
Amendment 60#10030540Not movedNew clause / schedule

New clause: independent reviewing officer functions on deprivation of liberty

Would add a new clause on independent reviewing officer functions in relation to deprivation of liberty.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 11, insert the following new Clause—
“Independent reviewing officer functions in relation to deprivation of liberty
(1)
Section 25B of the Children Act 1989 (functions of the independent reviewing
officer) is amended as follows.
(2)
After subsection (3) insert—
“(3A)
The independent reviewing officer has a duty to refer a child’s case to an
officer of the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service if
the child’s recovery plan made under section 25 is not effectively
implemented by the local authority or any other body or person.””

“Independent reviewing officer functions in relation to deprivation of liberty”

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
11
Draft ref
hol888
Marshalled no.
60
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 11
Amendment 61#10030842Not movedNew clause / schedule

Amend the sufficiency duty to keep children near home

Inserts a new clause amending the sufficiency duty to prevent children being moved far away from home.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 11, insert the following new Clause—
“Amending the sufficiency duty to prevent children being moved far away from
home
(1)
Section 22G of the Children Act 1989 (general duty of local authority to secure
sufficient accommodation for looked after children) is amended as follows.
(2)
In subsection (1), for “steps that secure, so far as reasonably practicable” substitute
“all reasonable steps to secure”.
(3)
In subsection (2)(a), after “within” insert “or is near to”.
(4)
In subsection (3)(c), for “in” substitute “within, or is near to”.
(5)
In subsection (4), omit from “having” to the end and substitute “there being a
range of accommodation that—
(a)
is within, or near to, the authority’s area, and
(b)
is capable of meeting the differing needs of the children mentioned in
subsection (3).””

“Amending the sufficiency duty to prevent children being moved far away from home

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
11
Draft ref
hol942
Marshalled no.
61
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 11
Amendment 62#10031117Not movedNew clause / schedule

Include a mental health practitioner in health assessments

Inserts a new clause requiring health assessments to include a mental health practitioner.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 11, insert the following new Clause—
“Health assessments to include mental health practitioner
In Section 7 of the Care Planning, Placement and Case Review (England)
Regulations 2010—
(a)
in paragraph (1), after “practitioner” insert “and a registered mental health
practitioner”;
(b)
in paragraph (3), after “midwife” insert “or a registered mental health
practitioner”.”

“Health assessments to include mental health practitioner

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
11
Draft ref
hol947
Marshalled no.
62
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 11
Amendment 117#10020295AgreedAmends text

Extend a provision to Wales as well as England

Inserts “or Wales” so the provision covers Wales in addition to England.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 11, page 16, line 7, after “England” insert “or Wales”

or Wales

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
11
Page
16
Line
7
Draft ref
opc218
Marshalled no.
117
Decision
This amendment was agreed to.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 11
Amendment 119B#10023012Not movedRemoves provision

Remove three lines from Clause 11

Deletes lines 28 to 30 on page 16 of Clause 11 (children in temporary accommodation).

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 11, page 16, leave out lines 28 to 30

(lines 28–30)

Stage
Committee stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
11
Page
16
Line
28
Draft ref
hol602
Marshalled no.
119B
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 11
Amendment 119A#10023029WithdrawnAmends text

Extend Clause 11 to children with an EHCP in residential care

Would extend Clause 11 (children in temporary accommodation) to a child who has an EHCP and is in receipt of residential care.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 11, page 16, line 19, after “local authority”, insert “or who has an EHCP and is in
receipt of residential care”

or who has an EHCP and is in receipt of residential care

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
11
Page
16
Line
19
Draft ref
hol600
Marshalled no.
119A
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 11
Amendment 120#10022720Not movedAmends text

Require Secretary of State authorisation to deprive under-13s of liberty

Would bar a looked-after child under 13 from being deprived of liberty in relevant accommodation unless authorised by the Secretary of State.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 11, page 16, line 30, at end insert—
“(1AA)
A child who is being looked after by a local authority in England and is
under the age of 13 may not, whilst being kept in relevant accommodation
in England, be deprived of their liberty in that accommodation unless this
has been authorised by the Secretary of State.”

“(1AA) A child who is being looked after by a local authority in England and is under the age of 13 may not, whilst being kept in relevant accommodation in England, be deprived of their liberty in that accommodation unless this has been authorised by the Secretary of State.”

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
11
Page
16
Line
30
Draft ref
hol374
Marshalled no.
120
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 11
Amendment 120A#10023010Not movedAmends text

Add “education” to a Clause 11 list

Inserts “, education” after “care” in Clause 11 (children in temporary accommodation).

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 11, page 16, line 33, after “care” insert “, education”

, education

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
11
Page
16
Line
33
Draft ref
hol601
Marshalled no.
120A
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 11
Amendment 121#10022862Not movedAmends text

Require the statement of purpose to reflect the home’s status

Adds wording to Clause 11 so that the matter must be reflected in the statement of purpose.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 11, page 16, line 37, at end insert “, and this is reflected in its statement of purpose,
and”

, and this is reflected in its statement of purpose, and

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
11
Page
16
Line
37
Draft ref
hol468
Marshalled no.
121
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 11
Amendment 122#10022864Not movedAmends text

Include registered children’s homes in scope

Adds “registered children’s home” to a list in Clause 11.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 11, page 16, line 37, at end insert—
“(c)
is a registered children’s home.”

“(c) is a registered children’s home.”

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
11
Page
16
Line
37
Draft ref
hol467
Marshalled no.
122
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 11
Amendment 123#10022846Not movedAmends text

Require four-weekly review of deprivation of liberty orders

Would require the Director of Children's Services to review a deprivation of liberty order every four weeks. Not moved.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 11, page 16, line 37, at end insert—
“(1C)
The Director of Children’s Services must review a deprivation of liberty
order under this section every 4 weeks to ensure that it is appropriate for
the order to remain in place.”

(1C) The Director of Children’s Services must review a deprivation of liberty order under this section every 4 weeks to ensure that it is appropriate for the order to remain in place.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
11
Page
16
Line
37
Draft ref
hol375
Marshalled no.
123
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 11
Amendment 124#10022868Not movedAmends text

Amend a referenced subsection in Clause 11

Adds text to Clause 11 inserting a new provision after subsection (2).

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 11, page 17, line 4, at end insert—
“(4A)
After subsection (2) insert—
“(2A)
Regulations made under subsection (2) must apply equally to children
deprived of their liberty, whether in secure accommodation or relevant
accommodation, and the Secretary of State must consult any persons they
consider appropriate before making such regulations.
(2B)
It is the duty of a court hearing an application under this section to have
regard to the general principle that the deprivation of liberty of a child is
a measure of last resort.
(2C)
Unless it would not be consistent with the child’s welfare, a local authority
making an application to the court under this section must propose
accommodation for the child which—
(a)
has been judged to be providing high quality care and treatment
within the last 12 months by the Office for Standards in Education,
Children’s Services and Skills or the Care Inspectorate Wales,
(b)
has other children living there,
(c)
is near the child’s home, and
(d)
has been approved by the local authority’s Director of Children’s
Services.
(2D)
Where an application is made under this section with respect to a child,
the appropriate local authority must, within such time as the court may
direct, prepare a plan setting out the action to be taken to end the
deprivation of liberty of that child (a “recovery plan”).””

“(4A) After subsection (2) insert—

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
11
Page
17
Line
4
Draft ref
hol466
Marshalled no.
124
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 11
Amendment 125#10022617AgreedAmends text

Strengthen language on a child's liberty in Clause 11

Government amendment substituting “deprive the child of their” for “restrict the child’s” in subsection (5A). Agreed.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 11, page 17, line 12, at end insert—
“(6A)
In subsection (5A), for “restrict the child’s” substitute “deprive the child of their”.”

“(6A) In subsection (5A), for “restrict the child’s” substitute “deprive the child of their”.”

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
11
Page
17
Line
12
Draft ref
opc287
Marshalled no.
125
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 11
Amendment 126#10022882Not movedAmends text

Treat children deprived of liberty under inherent jurisdiction as looked after

Adds a provision to Clause 11 deeming any children deprived of their liberty under the High Court’s inherent jurisdiction to be looked after children.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 11, page 17, line 23, at end insert—
“(8ZB)
For the purposes of this section, any children deprived of their liberty under
the inherent jurisdiction of the High Court shall be deemed to be looked
after children.”

“(8ZB) For the purposes of this section, any children deprived of their liberty under the inherent jurisdiction of the High Court shall be deemed to be looked after children.”

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
11
Page
17
Line
23
Draft ref
hol474
Marshalled no.
126
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 11
Amendment 127#10022725Not movedAmends text

Insert new subsection (8A) into Clause 11

Inserts a new subsection (8A) into Clause 11.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 11, page 17, line 23, at end insert—
“(8A)
After subsection (9) insert—
“(10)
Where a child is kept in secure accommodation under this section,
the relevant local authority has a duty to provide therapeutic
treatment for the child.””

“(8A) After subsection (9) insert—

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
11
Page
17
Line
23
Draft ref
hol373
Marshalled no.
127
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 11
Amendment 128#10022609AgreedAmends text

Replace subsection (9) to amend the Children (Scotland) Act 1995 interpretation

Government amendment leaving out subsection (9) and inserting a new provision amending the interpretation section (section 93) of the Children (Scotland) Act 1995. Agreed.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 11, page 17, line 24, leave out subsection (9) and insert—
“(9)
In section 93 of the Children (Scotland) Act 1995 (interpretation)—
(a)
in the definition of “secure accommodation”, omit paragraph (b);
(b)
after that definition insert—
““secure accommodation”, in relation to England, means secure
accommodation within the meaning of section 25 of the Children
Act 1989 or relevant accommodation within the meaning of that
section;”.
(10)
In section 202(1) of the Children’s Hearings (Scotland) Act 2011 (asp 1)
(interpretation)—
(a)
in the definition of “secure accommodation”, omit paragraph (b);
(b)
after that definition insert—
““secure accommodation”, in relation to England, means secure
accommodation within the meaning of section 25 of the Children
Act 1989 or relevant accommodation within the meaning of that
section,”.”

subsection (9) “(9) In section 93 of the Children (Scotland) Act 1995 (interpretation)—

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
11
Page
17
Line
24
Draft ref
opc286
Marshalled no.
128
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 11
Amendment 129#10022507Not movedNew clause / schedule

New clause: amend the sufficiency duty to keep children near home

Inserts a new clause after Clause 11 amending the sufficiency duty to prevent children being moved far away from home.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 11, insert the following new Clause—
“Amending the sufficiency duty to prevent children being moved far away from
home
(1)
Section 22G of the Children Act 1989 is amended as follows.
(2)
In subsection (1), for “steps that secure, so far as reasonably practicable” substitute
“all reasonable steps to secure”.
(3)
In subsection (2)(a), after “within” insert “or is near to”.
(4)
In subsection (3)(c), for “in” substitute “within, or is near to”.
(5)
In subsection (4), omit from “having” to the end and substitute “there being a
range of accommodation that—
(a)
is within, or near to, the authority’s area, and
(b)
is capable of meeting the differing needs of the children mentioned in
subsection (3).”

“Amending the sufficiency duty to prevent children being moved far away from home

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
11
Draft ref
hol210
Marshalled no.
129
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 11
Amendment 130#10022508Not movedNew clause / schedule

New clause: extend staying put arrangements to age 25

Inserts a new clause after Clause 11 extending “staying put arrangements” to the age of 25.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 11, insert the following new Clause—
“Extending “staying put arrangements” to the age of 25
In section 23CZA(6) of the Children Act 1989, for “21” substitute “25”.”

“Extending “staying put arrangements” to the age of 25

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
11
Draft ref
hol215
Marshalled no.
130
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 11
Amendment 131#10022865Not movedNew clause / schedule

Restrict use of restraint on children in care and under deprivation-of-liberty orders

Inserts a new clause after Clause 11 on the use of restraint on children in care and subject to deprivation of liberty orders.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 11, insert the following new Clause—
“Use of restraint on children in care and subject to deprivation of liberty orders
The Secretary of State must, within 12 months of the day on which this Act is
passed, and every 12 months thereafter, lay before Parliament a report on the use
of restraint on children—
(a)
in care settings, and
(b)
subject to deprivation of liberty orders.”

Use of restraint on children in care and subject to deprivation of liberty orders

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
11
Draft ref
hol463
Marshalled no.
131
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 11
Amendment 132#10022877Not movedNew clause / schedule

Set independent reviewing officer functions on deprivation of liberty

Inserts a new clause after Clause 11 on independent reviewing officer functions in relation to deprivation of liberty.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 11, insert the following new Clause—
“Independent reviewing officer functions in relation to deprivation of liberty
(1)
Section 25B of the Children Act 1989 (functions of the independent reviewing
officer) is amended as follows.
(2)
After subsection (3) insert—
“(3A)
It shall be the duty of the independent reviewing officer to refer a child’s
case to an officer of the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support
Service if the child’s recovery plan made under section 25 is not effectively
implemented by the local authority or any other body or person.””

Independent reviewing officer functions in relation to deprivation of liberty

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
11
Draft ref
hol465
Marshalled no.
132
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 11
Amendment 133#10022954Not movedNew clause / schedule

New clause: support for children under deprivation-of-liberty orders

Proposes a new clause on local-authority support for the relationships of children subject to deprivation of liberty orders.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 11, insert the following new Clause—
“Local Authority support for children subject to deprivation of liberty orders in
their relationships
Information required to be published by a local authority includes information
about the authority’s arrangements for enabling children subject to deprivation
of liberty orders to maintain, strengthen and build family and social relationships.”

“Local Authority support for children subject to deprivation of liberty orders in their relationships

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
11
Draft ref
hol511
Marshalled no.
133
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 11
Amendment 134#10022934Not movedNew clause / schedule

New clause: foster care room sharing

Proposes a new clause on room sharing in foster care.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 11, insert the following new Clause—
“Foster care: room sharing
In section 23 of the Care Standards Act 2000 after subsection (4) insert—
“(5)
The national minimum standards under this section must include a clear
statement that it is appropriate for children over the age of three years to
share a room provided the fostering service provider takes into account
any potential for bullying, any history of abuse or abusive behaviour, the
wishes of the children concerned and all other pertinent facts.””

“Foster care: room sharing

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
11
Draft ref
hol522
Marshalled no.
134
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 11
Amendment 134A#10024033WithdrawnNew clause / schedule

Require transparency of children's homes costs

Inserts a new clause after Clause 11 on transparency of the cost of children's homes. Withdrawn after debate.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 11, insert the following new Clause—
“Children’s homes: transparency of cost
All local authorities must annually publish the prices they pay for private
placements in children’s homes.”

“Children’s homes: transparency of cost

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
11
Draft ref
hol689
Marshalled no.
134A
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 11
Amendment 134B#10024035Not movedNew clause / schedule

Review of the planning process for children's homes

Inserts a new clause after Clause 11 requiring a review of the planning process for children's homes. Not moved.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 11, insert the following new Clause—
“Review: planning process for children’s homes
Within six months of the day on which this Act is passed the Secretary of State
must publish a review of whether the distinction for the purposes of the planning
regime between small children’s homes and domestic dwelling houses should be
removed.”

“Review: planning process for children’s homes

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
11
Draft ref
hol701
Marshalled no.
134B
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 11
Amendment 134C#10024217Not movedNew clause / schedule

New clause: Affirmative procedure for deprivation of liberty orders

Proposes a new clause requiring the affirmative procedure for deprivation of liberty orders.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 11, insert the following new Clause—
“Affirmative procedure for deprivation of liberty orders
(1)
Section 25 of the Children Act 1989 (use of accommodation for restricting liberty)
is amended as follows.
(2)
After subsection (2) insert—
“(2A)
A statutory instrument containing regulations under subsection (2) may
not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before and
approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.”
(3)
After subsection (7) insert—
“(7A)
A statutory instrument containing regulations under subsection (7) may
not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before and
approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.”
(4)
In section 104 of that Act (regulations and orders), in subsection (2), after “17(4),”
insert “25(2), 25(7),”.”

“Affirmative procedure for deprivation of liberty orders

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
11
Draft ref
hol727
Marshalled no.
134C
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 11
Amendment 185#10020460Not calledAmends text

Add a new subsection after subsection (9)

Inserts a new subsection (8A) directing that text be added after subsection (9).

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 10, page 17, line 10, at end insert—
“(8A)
After subsection (9) insert—
“(10)
Where a child is kept in secure accommodation under this section, the
relevant local authority has a duty to provide therapeutic treatment
for the child.””

“(8A) After subsection (9) insert—

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
11
Page
17
Line
10
Draft ref
hoc250
Marshalled no.
185
Decision
The amendment was debated as part of a group of amendments, but not put to a vote.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 11
Amendment 186#10020488Not calledAmends text

Secretary of State to authorise deprivation of liberty for under-13s

Provides that a looked-after child under 13 may not be deprived of liberty in relevant accommodation unless the Secretary of State has authorised it.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 10, page 16, line 18, at end insert—
“(1AA)
A child who is being looked after by a local authority in England and is under
the age of 13 may not, whilst being kept in relevant accommodation in England,
be deprived of their liberty in that accommodation unless this has been
authorised by the Secretary of State.”

(1AA) A child who is being looked after by a local authority in England and is under the age of 13 may not, whilst being kept in relevant accommodation in England, be deprived of their liberty in that accommodation unless this has been authorised by the Secretary of State.

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
11
Page
16
Line
18
Draft ref
hoc251
Marshalled no.
186
Decision
The amendment was debated as part of a group of amendments, but not put to a vote.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 11
Amendment 187#10020454Not calledAmends text

Require four-weekly review of deprivation of liberty orders

Adds a subsection requiring the Secretary of State to review a deprivation of liberty order every four weeks.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 10, page 16, line 25, at end insert—
“(1C)
The Secretary of State must review a deprivation of liberty order every 4 weeks
to ensure that is appropriate for the order to remain in place.”

(1C) The Secretary of State must review a deprivation of liberty order every 4 weeks to ensure that is appropriate for the order to remain in place.

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
11
Page
16
Line
25
Draft ref
hoc252
Marshalled no.
187
Decision
The amendment was debated as part of a group of amendments, but not put to a vote.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 11

Clause 12 12

Amendment 63#10030698WithdrawnAmends text

Insert new provision after section 16 via the regional co-operation clause

Inserts a new subsection (1A) in Clause 12 adding provision after section 16 on accommodation of looked after children.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 12, page 18, line 3, at end insert—
“(1A)
After section 16, insert—
“16A Registration of parent undertakings
(1)
In making an application for registration under this Part, an agency
or establishment which is a subsidiary undertaking must ensure that
the application contains information about the parent undertaking.
(2)
If the application is granted under section 13 (grant or refusal of
registration), the establishment or agency must ensure that
information related to the parent undertaking is regularly updated.
(3)
The Secretary of State may, by regulations under section 16
(regulations about registration), make provision for the enforcement
of the duty under subsection (2).
(4)
In this section, “parent undertaking” and “subsidiary undertaking”
have the meanings given by section 1162 of the Companies Act
2006.””

“(1A) After section 16, insert—

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
12
Page
18
Line
3
Draft ref
hol936
Marshalled no.
63
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 12
Amendment 64#10030695Not movedAmends text

Restrict parent undertakings while an improvement plan is implemented

Inserts a new subsection (5A) in Clause 12 imposing restrictions on the parent undertaking during the implementation of an approved improvement plan.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 12, page 20, line 5, at end insert—
“(5A)
If the CIECSS approves the improvement plan under subsection (5), during
the period of implementation of the improvement plan the parent
undertaking must not—
(a)
acquire additional subsidiary undertakings, unless the CIECSS
consents, on application, to such an acquisition,
(b)
open new establishments or agencies,
(c)
engage in organisational restructuring, including through changes
to the ownership, or
(d)
engage in financial restructuring, including through—
(i)
negotiating with creditors for lower interest and longer
payment terms,
(ii)
raising new capital,
(iii)
changing share structures, or
(iv)
offering debt-to-equity arrangements.”

“(5A) If the CIECSS approves the improvement plan under subsection (5), during the period of implementation of the improvement plan the parent undertaking must not—

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
12
Page
20
Line
5
Draft ref
hol935
Marshalled no.
64
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 12
Amendment 65#10031511AgreedAmends text

Replace subsection (5) with provisions on service of documents

Replaces subsection (5) of Clause 12 (accommodation of looked after children: regional co-operation) with amendments to section 37 (service of documents).

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 12, page 22, line 13, leave out subsection (5) and insert—
“(5)
In section 37 (service of documents)—
(a)
in subsection (1)—
(i)
omit the words from “carrying” to “agency”;
(ii)
omit the “or” at the end of paragraph (a);
(iii)
at the end of paragraph (b) insert “; or
(c)
by being sent by email to the person’s email
address.”;
(b)
after subsection (3) insert—
“(3A)
A notice or other document sent to a person by email is, unless the
contrary is proved, to be treated as having been served on the
working day immediately following the day on which it was sent.”;
(c)
after subsection (5) insert—
“(6)
A person’s (P’s) email address for the purposes of this section is—
(a)
an email address identified for the time being by P, or by
a person who manages an establishment or agency carried
on by P, as an address for contacting P, or
(b)
if an email address is not so identified, an email address
which the person serving the notice or other document
believes is used by P.
For the purposes of this subsection, a person “identifies” an email
address by providing it to a registration authority or publishing
it.
(7)
In subsection (3A) “working day” means a day other than a
Saturday, a Sunday, Christmas Day, Good Friday or a bank holiday
under the Banking and Financial Dealings Act 1971 in England
and Wales.””

subsection (5) (5) In section 37 (service of documents)—

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
12
Page
22
Line
13
Draft ref
opc293
Marshalled no.
65
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 12
Amendment 135#10021971WithdrawnAmends text

Recast Clause 12 around a requirement for inspection

Replaces 'Improvement plan notice' with 'Requirement for inspection' in Clause 12.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 12, page 17, line 34, leave out “Improvement plan notice” and insert “Requirement
for inspection”

Improvement plan notice Requirement for inspection

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
12
Page
17
Line
34
Draft ref
hol54
Marshalled no.
135
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 12
Amendment 136#10021972Not movedAmends text

Reframe a Clause 12 power as ordering an inspection

Replaces the end of the provision so the relevant authority may order an inspection of a parent undertaking or its subsidiaries on stated grounds.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 12, page 17, line 35, leave out from “may” to end of line 36 and insert, “order an
inspection of a parent undertaking, or any of its subsidiaries, if it has—”

(from “may” to end of line 36) order an inspection of a parent undertaking, or any of its subsidiaries, if it has—

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
12
Page
17
Line
35
Draft ref
hol55
Marshalled no.
136
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 12
Amendment 137#10022726Not movedAmends text

The CIECSS may require an unannounced visit by a Regulation 44 visitor to a children’s…

Inserts a new subsection (3A) into Clause 12: The CIECSS may require an unannounced visit by a Regulation 44 visitor to a children’s home, if it reasonably suspects that there are administrative breaches or minor concerns about the quality of care being provided.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 12, page 18, line 18, at end insert—
“(3A)
The CIECSS may require an unannounced visit by a Regulation 44 visitor
to a children’s home, if it reasonably suspects that there are administrative
breaches or minor concerns about the quality of care being provided.
(3B)
After a Regulation 44 visitor has inspected the relevant children’s home or
homes, the local authority may issue an improvement plan notice based on
their findings.”

“(3A) The CIECSS may require an unannounced visit by a Regulation 44 visitor to a children’s home, if it reasonably suspects that there are administrative breaches or minor concerns about the quality of care being provided.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
12
Page
18
Line
18
Draft ref
hol376
Marshalled no.
137
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 12
Amendment 138#10021967Not movedRemoves provision

Remove a block of text from Clause 12

Leaves out the text from the beginning of line 19 on page 18 to the end of line 10 on page 19 of Clause 12.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 12, page 18, line 19, leave out from beginning to end of line 10 on page 19

(from beginning to end of line 10 on page 19)

Stage
Committee stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
12
Page
18
Line
19
Draft ref
hol56
Marshalled no.
138
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 12
Amendment 138A#10023901Not movedAmends text

Notify commissioning local authorities when an improvement plan notice is served

Amends Clause 12 to require the CIECSS to inform the relevant commissioning local authorities when an improvement plan notice is served. Not moved.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 12, page 19, line 22, at end insert—
“(3)
The CIECSS must inform the relevant commissioning local authorities when
an improvement plan notice is served.”

“(3) The CIECSS must inform the relevant commissioning local authorities when an improvement plan notice is served.”

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
12
Page
19
Line
22
Draft ref
hol669
Marshalled no.
138A
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 12
Amendment 138C#10023903Not movedAmends text

Notify commissioning local authorities when an improvement plan is appealed

Amends Clause 12 to require the CIECSS to inform the relevant commissioning local authorities when an improvement plan is appealed. Not moved.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 12, page 21, line 27, at end insert—
“(8)
The CIECSS must inform the relevant commissioning local authorities when
an improvement plan is appealed.”

“(8) The CIECSS must inform the relevant commissioning local authorities when an improvement plan is appealed.”

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
12
Page
21
Line
27
Draft ref
hol667
Marshalled no.
138C
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 12
Amendment 138B#10023909Not movedAmends text

Notify commissioning local authorities when an improvement plan is cancelled

Amends Clause 12 to require the CIECSS to inform the relevant commissioning local authorities when an improvement plan is cancelled. Not moved.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 12, page 20, line 27, at end insert—
“(6)
The CIECSS must inform the relevant commissioning local authorities when
an improvement plan is cancelled.”

“(6) The CIECSS must inform the relevant commissioning local authorities when an improvement plan is cancelled.”

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
12
Page
20
Line
27
Draft ref
hol668
Marshalled no.
138B
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 12
Amendment 188#10020518Negatived on divisionAmends text

Replace Clause 12 text with a new 'Requirement for inspection' provision

Removes a block of Clause 12 and inserts a new provision (23A) on the requirement for inspection.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 12, page 17, delete from line 21 to line 17 on page 21 and insert—
“23A Requirement for inspection
(1)
The CIECSS may order an inspection of a parent undertaking, or any of its
subsidiaries, if it has–
(a)
a subsidiary undertaking which meets the requirements of subsection
(2), or
(b)
two or more subsidiary undertakings which meet the requirements of
subsection (3).
(2)
A subsidiary undertaking meets the requirements of this subsection if–
(a)
the subsidiary undertaking is registered under this Part as carrying on
two or more establishments or agencies for which the CIECSS is the
registration authority, and
(b)
the CIECSS reasonably suspects that there are grounds for cancelling
the subsidiary undertaking’s registration in respect of two or more of
those establishments or agencies.
(3)
A subsidiary undertaking meets the requirements of this subsection if–
(a)
the subsidiary undertaking is registered under this Part as carrying on
one or more establishments or agencies for which the CIECSS is the
registration authority, and
(b)
the CIECSS reasonably suspects that there are grounds for cancelling
the subsidiary undertaking’s registration in respect of one or more of
those establishments or agencies.”

(lines 21–p21 l17) 23A Requirement for inspection

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
12
Page
17
Line
21
Draft ref
hoc253
Marshalled no.
188
Decision
This amendment was debated and rejected, following a vote.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 12
Amendment 189#10020450Not calledAmends text

Allow unannounced Regulation 44 visits to children’s homes

Adds a subsection letting the CIECSS require an unannounced Regulation 44 visit where it suspects administrative breaches or minor care-quality concerns.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 12, page 18, line 6, at end insert—
“(3A)
The CIECSS may require an unannounced visit by Regulation 44 visitor to a
children’s home, if it reasonably suspects that there are administrative breaches
or minor concerns about the quality of care being provided.
(3B)
After Regulation 44 visitors have inspected the relevant children’s home or
homes, the local authority may issue an improvement plan notice based on
their findings.”

“(3A) The CIECSS may require an unannounced visit by Regulation 44 visitor to a children’s home, if it reasonably suspects that there are administrative breaches or minor concerns about the quality of care being provided.

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
12
Page
18
Line
6
Draft ref
hoc254
Marshalled no.
189
Decision
The amendment was debated as part of a group of amendments, but not put to a vote.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 12

Clause 13 7

Amendment #10023904#10023904Stood partRemoves provision

Oppose Clause 13 (deprivation of liberty accommodation) standing part

Notice to oppose Clause 13 (use of accommodation for deprivation of liberty) standing part of the Bill. The clause remained in the Bill.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Baroness Barran gives notice of her intention to oppose the Question that Clause 13 stand part of the Bill.

Removes Clause 13 — Use of accommodation for deprivation of liberty

Stage
Committee stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
13
Draft ref
hol670
Decision
A member opposed the Clause/Schedule standing part of the Bill. Following debate, the House agreed that the Clause/Schedule should remain part of the Bill.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 13
Amendment 66#10031473AgreedRemoves provision

Remove lines 23 to 29 of Clause 13

Deletes lines 23 to 29 from Clause 13.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 13, page 23, leave out lines 23 to 29

(lines 23–29)

Stage
Report stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
13
Page
23
Line
23
Draft ref
opc393
Marshalled no.
66
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 13
Amendment 118#10020312AgreedAmends text

Make clear the information powers do not override data protection law

Adds a subsection stating that nothing in the clause requires or authorises processing of information that would contravene the data protection legislation.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 13, page 23, line 3, at end insert—
“(2)
None of the provisions in or made by virtue of this section are to be read as
requiring or authorising the processing of information which would contravene
the data protection legislation (but in determining whether the processing
would do so, take into account the duty imposed or the power conferred by
the provision in question).
(3)
In this section, “the data protection legislation” and “processing” have the
same meaning as in section 3 of the Data Protection Act 2018.”

(2) None of the provisions in or made by virtue of this section are to be read as requiring or authorising the processing of information which would contravene the data protection legislation (but in determining whether the processing would do so, take into account the duty imposed or the power conferred by the provision in question).

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
13
Page
23
Line
3
Draft ref
opc206
Marshalled no.
118
Decision
This amendment was agreed to.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 13
Amendment 138D#10024046WithdrawnAmends text

Exclude natural persons from a Clause 13 provision

Amends Clause 13 to insert “(except natural persons)” after “person”. Withdrawn after debate.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 13, page 22, line 11, after “person” insert “(except natural persons)”

“(except natural persons)”

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
13
Page
22
Line
11
Draft ref
hol704
Marshalled no.
138D
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 13
Amendment 138E#10024047Not movedAmends text

Exclude natural persons from a further Clause 13 provision

Amends Clause 13 to insert “(except natural persons)” after “person”. Not moved.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 13, page 22, line 20, after “person” insert “(except natural persons)”

“(except natural persons)”

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
13
Page
22
Line
20
Draft ref
hol705
Marshalled no.
138E
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 13
Amendment 139#10022854Withdrawn before debateAmends text

Add a new provision to Clause 13

Would insert new text at the end of Clause 13, page 22, line 25. Withdrawn before debate.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 13, page 22, line 25, at end insert—
“(2A)
The CIECSS must pursue the imposition of fines against parents where one
or more of their children are attending school for less than 80% of the
designated time required.
(2B)
The CIECSS must, when deciding the amount of fine to be levied, take
account of the reason for non attendance.”
Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
13
Page
22
Line
25
Draft ref
hol448
Marshalled no.
139
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn before debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 13
Amendment 139A#10024050Not movedAmends text

Bar Schedule 1A penalties on natural persons

Amends Clause 13 to provide that nothing in Schedule 1A allows a monetary penalty to be imposed on a natural person. Not moved.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 13, page 23, line 2, at end insert—
“(5A)
Nothing in Schedule 1A shall allow a monetary penalty to be imposed on
a natural person.”

“(5A) Nothing in Schedule 1A shall allow a monetary penalty to be imposed on a natural person.”

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
13
Page
23
Line
2
Draft ref
hol706
Marshalled no.
139A
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 13

Clause 14 5

Amendment #10023899#10023899Stood partRemoves provision

Oppose Clause 14 (CIECSS powers over parent undertakings) standing part

Notice to oppose Clause 14 (powers of CIECSS in relation to parent undertakings) standing part of the Bill. The clause remained in the Bill.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Baroness Barran gives notice of her intention to oppose the Question that Clause 14 stand part of the Bill.

Removes Clause 14 — Powers of CIECSS in relation to parent undertakings

Stage
Committee stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
14
Draft ref
hol671
Decision
A member opposed the Clause/Schedule standing part of the Bill. Following debate, the House agreed that the Clause/Schedule should remain part of the Bill.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 14
Amendment 25#10018259Negatived on divisionAmends text

Require a report before regulations on deprivation of liberty accommodation

Would require the Secretary of State to lay a report before Parliament before making regulations under Clause 14. Rejected on a division.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 14, page 29, line 25, at end insert—
“(10)
Before making regulations under this section the Secretary of State must lay
before Parliament a report containing —
(a)
details of the number of available placements in relevant establishments
or agencies;
(b)
an analysis of the expected impact of this section on the number of
available placements in relevant establishments or agencies.”

(10) Before making regulations under this section the Secretary of State must lay before Parliament a report containing —

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
14
Page
29
Line
25
Draft ref
hoc38
Marshalled no.
25
Decision
This amendment was debated and rejected, following a vote.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 14
Amendment 42#10018265Negatived on divisionAmends text

Extend Clause 14 to SEND independent schools with caring responsibilities

Adds independent schools with caring responsibilities offering SEND provision to Clause 14. Rejected on a division.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 14, page 28, line 37, at end insert—
“(c)
independent schools with caring responsibilities and offering SEND provision.”

(c) independent schools with caring responsibilities and offering SEND provision.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
14
Page
28
Line
37
Draft ref
hoc75
Marshalled no.
42
Decision
This amendment was debated and rejected, following a vote.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 14
Amendment 140#10022504Not movedAmends text

Include supported accommodation in scope of provision

Adds “a supported accommodation setting in England” as a new paragraph (c) in Clause 14.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 14, page 25, line 3, at end insert—
“(c)
a supported accommodation setting in England;”

(c) a supported accommodation setting in England;

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
14
Page
25
Line
3
Draft ref
hol213
Marshalled no.
140
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 14
Amendment 140A#10023897Not movedAmends text

Require recovery and resolution plan actions to be set out

Amends Clause 14 (powers of CIECSS in relation to parent undertakings) to add the proposed actions in any recovery and resolution plan to the matters set out. Not moved.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 14, page 27, line 38, at end insert—
“(e)
the proposed actions set out in any recovery and resolution plan by the
reviewed person.”

“(e) the proposed actions set out in any recovery and resolution plan by the reviewed person.”

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
14
Page
27
Line
38
Draft ref
hol672
Marshalled no.
140A
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 14

Clause 15 4

Amendment #10024212#10024212Stood partRemoves provision

Oppose Clause 15 standing part of the Bill

Gives notice of intention to oppose Clause 15 (power of CIECSS to impose monetary penalties) standing part of the Bill; the House agreed it should remain.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Baroness Barran gives notice of her intention to oppose the Question that Clause 15 stand part of the Bill.

Removes Clause 15 — power of CIECSS to impose monetary penalties

Stage
Committee stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
15
Draft ref
hol728
Decision
A member opposed the Clause/Schedule standing part of the Bill. Following debate, the House agreed that the Clause/Schedule should remain part of the Bill.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 15
Amendment 141#10021931Not movedAmends text

Extend a power to SEND independent schools

Adds independent schools mainly providing education and care for pupils with SEND to the scope of Clause 15.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 15, page 29, line 34, at end insert—
“(c)
independent schools wholly or mainly concerned with the provision
of education and care for pupils with SEND.”

“(c) independent schools wholly or mainly concerned with the provision of education and care for pupils with SEND.”

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
15
Page
29
Line
34
Draft ref
hol10
Marshalled no.
141
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 15
Amendment 142#10022842WithdrawnAmends text

Include supported accommodation settings

Would add a supported accommodation setting in England to the settings listed in Clause 15. Withdrawn after debate.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 15, page 29, line 34, at end insert—
“(c)
a supported accommodation setting in England.”

(c) a supported accommodation setting in England.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
15
Page
29
Line
34
Draft ref
hol475
Marshalled no.
142
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 15
Amendment 171#10020440Negatived on divisionAmends text

Include certain independent SEND schools in the clause

Adds independent schools with caring responsibilities offering SEND provision to the list in the clause.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 15, page 29, line 18, at end insert—
“(c)
independent schools with caring responsibilities and offering SEND provision.”

(c) independent schools with caring responsibilities and offering SEND provision.

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
15
Page
29
Line
18
Draft ref
hoc218
Marshalled no.
171
Decision
This amendment was debated and rejected, following a vote.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 15

Clause 16 1

Amendment 142A#10024048Not movedAmends text

Exclude natural persons from a Clause 16 provision

Amends Clause 16 to insert “(except natural persons)” after “person”. Not moved.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 16, page 31, line 8, after “person”, insert “(except natural persons)”

“(except natural persons)”

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
16
Page
31
Line
8
Draft ref
hol707
Marshalled no.
142A
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 16

Clause 17 2

Amendment 142C#10024045Not movedAmends text

Cap monetary penalties at 10% of turnover or £100,000

Amends Clause 17 so a penalty may not exceed 10% of the relevant organisation's last annual turnover, or £100,000 for a natural person. Not moved.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 17, page 33, line 38, at end insert “except that in no circumstances may the amount
exceed 10% of the relevant organisation’s last annual turnover, or if the fine is imposed
on a natural person, £100,000.”

“except that in no circumstances may the amount exceed 10% of the relevant organisation’s last annual turnover, or if the fine is imposed on a natural person, £100,000.”

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
17
Page
33
Line
38
Draft ref
hol703
Marshalled no.
142C
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 17
Amendment 142B#10024049Not movedAmends text

Cap a Clause 17 penalty at 10% of turnover

Amends Clause 17 so the penalty may not exceed 10% of that person's last annual turnover. Not moved.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 17, page 33, line 38, at end insert “except that in no circumstances may the amount
exceed 10% of that person’s last annual turnover.”

“except that in no circumstances may the amount exceed 10% of that person’s last annual turnover.”

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
17
Page
33
Line
38
Draft ref
hol702
Marshalled no.
142B
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 17

Clause 18 12

Amendment 67#10031472AgreedRemoves provision

Remove an “Except as provided” qualifier in Clause 18

Deletes the words “Except as provided by subsection (9),”.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 18, page 35, line 29, leave out “Except as provided by subsection (9),”

Except as provided by subsection (9),

Stage
Report stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
18
Page
35
Line
29
Draft ref
opc394
Marshalled no.
67
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 18
Amendment 68#10031477AgreedRemoves provision

Remove text spanning Clause 18 into the next page

Deletes text from the beginning of the line to the end of line 2 on the following page.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 18, page 35, line 35, leave out from beginning to end of line 2 on page 36

(from line 35 to line 2 on page 36)

Stage
Report stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
18
Page
35
Line
35
Draft ref
opc395
Marshalled no.
68
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 18
Amendment 69#10031470AgreedRemoves provision

Remove an “Except as provided” qualifier in Clause 18

Deletes the words “Except as provided for by subsection (4),”.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 18, page 36, line 11, leave out “Except as provided for by subsection (4),”

Except as provided for by subsection (4),

Stage
Report stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
18
Page
36
Line
11
Draft ref
opc396
Marshalled no.
69
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 18
Amendment 70#10031469AgreedRemoves provision

Remove lines 17 to 22 of Clause 18

Deletes lines 17 to 22 from Clause 18.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 18, page 36, leave out lines 17 to 22

(lines 17–22)

Stage
Report stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
18
Page
36
Line
17
Draft ref
opc397
Marshalled no.
70
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 18
Amendment 71#10031646Not movedNew clause / schedule

Add a new clause: Registration and local authority oversight of alternative provision and accommodation

Would insert a new clause after Clause 18 on registration and local authority oversight of alternative provision and accommodation. Not moved.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 18, insert the following new Clause—
“Registration and local authority oversight of alternative provision and
accommodation
(1)
A person or body must not provide alternative education, accommodation, or
combined care and education services for a child in the care of, or placed by, a
local authority unless that person or body is registered with the relevant local
authority in accordance with this section.
(2)
Each local authority must establish and maintain a register of providers operating
under subsection (1).
(3)
Registration under this section may be granted subject to conditions, including
conditions relating to—
(a)
safeguarding and child protection arrangements;
(b)
suitability and vetting of staff;
(c)
accommodation standards, where accommodation is provided;
(d)
the delivery of a suitable education or curriculum appropriate to the child’s
age, aptitude and needs;
(e)
cooperation with inspections or monitoring by the local authority or Ofsted.
(4)
A local authority must take such steps as it considers reasonable to satisfy itself
that any provider registered under this section—
(a)
has effective safeguarding policies and procedures in place, and
(b)
is operating in a manner consistent with the welfare and best interests of
the child.
(5)
A local authority must keep the registration of providers under regular review
and may suspend or remove a provider from the register where it considers that
safeguarding or welfare standards are not being met.
(6)
Registration under this section does not remove nor otherwise affect any
requirement for registration with Ofsted where such registration is required under
other Acts.
(7)
The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision—
(a)
to align local authority registration under this section with Ofsted
registration regimes,
(b)
to provide for information-sharing between local authorities and Ofsted,
and
(c)
to prevent duplication of regulatory burdens where a provider is subject
to both regimes.
(8)
The Secretary of State must issue statutory guidance to local authorities on the
exercise of their functions under this section, including guidance on—
(a)
proportionality in registration requirements for small or specialist
providers,
(b)
avoiding perverse incentives to commission unregistered provision, and
(c)
ensuring sufficiency of placements while maintaining safeguarding
standards.
(9)
A statutory instrument containing regulations under this section may not be made
unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before and approved by a resolution
of each House of Parliament.”

Registration and local authority oversight of alternative provision and accommodation

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
18
Draft ref
hol959
Marshalled no.
71
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 18
Amendment 119#10020420AgreedAmends text

Allow sharing of financial oversight information with the CQC (Clause 18)

Inserts a new subsection (4A) permitting the Secretary of State to provide financial oversight information to the Care Quality Commission for its functions under sections 54 to 56 of the Care Act 2014.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 18, page 34, line 37, at end insert—
“(4A)
The Secretary of State may provide financial oversight information to the Care
Quality Commission for use in connection with the Commission’s functions
under sections 54 to 56 of the Care Act 2014.
(4B)
“Financial oversight information” means information held by the Secretary of
State in connection with the Secretary of State’s functions under sections 30ZE
to 30ZJ.”

(4A) The Secretary of State may provide financial oversight information to the Care Quality Commission for use in connection with the Commission’s functions under sections 54 to 56 of the Care Act 2014.

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
18
Page
34
Line
37
Draft ref
opc201
Marshalled no.
119
Decision
This amendment was agreed to.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 18
Amendment 120#10020374AgreedRemoves provision

Delete lines 1 and 2 of clause 18

Removes lines 1 and 2 on page 35. Agreed to.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 18, page 35, leave out lines 1 and 2

(lines 1–2)

Stage
Report stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
18
Page
35
Line
1
Draft ref
opc203
Marshalled no.
120
Decision
This amendment was agreed to.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 18
Amendment 121#10020422AgreedAmends text

Apply Data Protection Act 2018 definitions (Clause 18)

Inserts a new subsection (9) giving "the data protection legislation" and "processing" the same meaning as in section 3 of the Data Protection Act 2018.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 18, page 35, line 14, at end insert—
“(9)
In this section, “the data protection legislation” and “processing” have the
same meaning as in section 3 of the Data Protection Act 2018.”

(9) In this section, “the data protection legislation” and “processing” have the same meaning as in section 3 of the Data Protection Act 2018.

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
18
Page
35
Line
14
Draft ref
opc204
Marshalled no.
121
Decision
This amendment was agreed to.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 18
Amendment 122#10020342AgreedAmends text

Insert a new section into the Care Act 2014

Adds a new subsection inserting a new section after section 56 of the Care Act 2014. Agreed to.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 18, page 35, line 14, at end insert—
“(2)
In the Care Act 2014, after section 56 insert—
“56A Provision of information to the Secretary of State
(1)
The Care Quality Commission may provide market oversight information
to the Secretary of State for use in connection with the Secretary of
State’s functions under sections 30ZE to 30ZJ of the Care Standards Act
2000.
(2)
“Market oversight information” means information held by the
Commission in connection with its functions under sections 54 to 56.
(3)
Except as provided for by subsection (4), a disclosure of information
authorised by subsection (1) does not breach—
(a)
any obligation of confidence owed by the person making the
disclosure, or
(b)
any other restriction on the disclosure of information (however
imposed).
(4)
Subsection (1) does not authorise the processing of information if the
processing would contravene the data protection legislation (but in
determining whether it would do so, take into account the power
conferred by that subsection).
(5)
In this section, “the data protection legislation” and “processing” have
the same meaning as in section 3 of the Data Protection Act 2018.””

(2) In the Care Act 2014, after section 56 insert—

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
18
Page
35
Line
14
Draft ref
opc202
Marshalled no.
122
Decision
This amendment was agreed to.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 18
Amendment 143#10021969Not movedNew clause / schedule

Require a national foster care strategy

Proposes a new clause requiring a national foster care strategy.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 18, insert the following new Clause—
“National foster care strategy
(1)
The Secretary of State must, within six months of the day on which this Act is
passed, launch a dedicated foster care strategy.
(2)
The strategy may examine—
(a)
the sufficiency of foster carer provision, and make recommendations for
how this could be improved;
(b)
inefficiencies, if any, in current foster care commissioning practices, and
make recommendations for improvement;
(c)
where further research is required to gain a fully comprehensive view of
the foster care sector.”

“National foster care strategy

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
18
Draft ref
hol49
Marshalled no.
143
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 18
Amendment 144#10022226Not movedNew clause / schedule

New clause: extend the ban on unregulated accommodation for 16 and 17 year-olds

Proposes a new clause extending the ban on unregulated accommodation to 16 and 17 year-olds, inserted after Clause 18.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 18, insert the following new Clause—
“Extension of the ban on unregulated accommodation for 16 and 17 year-olds
(1)
In the Care Planning, Placement and Case Review (England) Regulations 2010—
(a)
in Regulation 27A (Prohibition on placing a child under 16 in an
unregulated setting)—
(i)
in the title, for “16” substitute “18”, and
(ii)
for “16” substitute “18”,
(b)
in Regulation 27B (Exception to the prohibition on placing a child under
16 in other arrangements), after paragraph (1), insert—
“(1A)
The Secretary of State must ensure that all accommodation provided
to looked after children aged 16 and 17 meets the standards of
regulated children’s homes or other regulated supported
accommodation.”
(2)
In section 22C of the Children Act 1989 (Ways in which looked after children are
to be accommodated and maintained), after subsection (6) insert—
“(6A)
A local authority must not place a looked after child aged 16 or 17 in
unregulated accommodation that does not meet the requirements set out
in subsection (7).””

Extension of the ban on unregulated accommodation for 16 and 17 year-olds

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
18
Draft ref
hol196
Marshalled no.
144
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 18
Amendment 145#10022626Not movedNew clause / schedule

Require a review of local authority adoption support

Proposes a new clause requiring a review of the adoption support offered by local authorities.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 18, insert the following new Clause—
“Review of adoption support offered by local authorities
(1)
The Secretary of State must, within 12 months of the passing of this Act, conduct
a review of the adequacy and effectiveness of adoption support services provided
by local authorities.
(2)
The review must include services provided by adoption agencies which have been
commissioned by local authorities.
(3)
The review must consider in particular—
(a)
any updates required to existing regulations and guidance relating to
adoption, and
(b)
the support needs of, and support services currently available or provided
to—
(i)
relevant parties in relation to birth family contact;
(ii)
young adult adoptees in relation to their transition to adulthood;
(iii)
adult adoptees.
(4)
Within six months of the completion of the review, the Secretary of State must
publish and lay before Parliament a report on the findings and conclusions of the
review.”

“Review of adoption support offered by local authorities

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
18
Draft ref
hol341
Marshalled no.
145
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 18

Clause 19 1

Amendment #10024219#10024219Stood partRemoves provision

Oppose Clause 19 standing part of the Bill

Gives notice of intention to oppose Clause 19 (procedure for imposing monetary penalties) standing part of the Bill; the House agreed it should remain.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Baroness Barran gives notice of her intention to oppose the Question that Clause 19 stand part of the Bill.

Removes Clause 19 — procedure for imposing monetary penalties

Stage
Committee stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
19
Draft ref
hol729
Decision
A member opposed the Clause/Schedule standing part of the Bill. Following debate, the House agreed that the Clause/Schedule should remain part of the Bill.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 19

Clause 20 13

Amendment 72#10031454AgreedRemoves provision

Remove the “aged 16 or 17” age limit

Deletes the words “aged 16 or 17”.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 20, page 38, line 33, leave out “aged 16 or 17”

aged 16 or 17

Stage
Report stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
20
Page
38
Line
33
Draft ref
opc288
Marshalled no.
72
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 20
Amendment 73#10031523AgreedAmends text

Replace “an individual aged 16 or 17” with “a child” in the information-sharing clause

Changes the wording in Clause 20 so the information-sharing provision refers to “a child” rather than “an individual aged 16 or 17”.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 20, page 39, line 9, leave out “an individual aged 16 or 17” and insert “a child”

an individual aged 16 or 17 a child

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
20
Page
39
Line
9
Draft ref
opc289
Marshalled no.
73
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 20
Amendment 74#10031522AgreedAmends text

Add a definition of “child” before “health care”

Amends Clause 20 (information sharing) to insert a definition of “child” before the second definition of “health care”.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 20, page 39, line 11, after “second definition” insert—
“(i)
before ““health care”” insert ““child”, ”;”

(i) before ““health care”” insert ““child”, ”;

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
20
Page
39
Line
11
Draft ref
opc290
Marshalled no.
74
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 20
Amendment 123#10020329AgreedRemoves provision

Drop the words “in England”

Removes the “in England” limitation from the clause.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 20, page 36, line 29, leave out “in England”

in England

Stage
Report stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
20
Page
36
Line
29
Draft ref
opc68
Marshalled no.
123
Decision
This amendment was agreed to.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 20
Amendment 124#10020392AgreedAmends text

Limit a Clause 20 provision about homes to England

Inserts "in England" after "home" so the provision is confined to England.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 20, page 36, line 32, after “home” insert “in England”

in England

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
20
Page
36
Line
32
Draft ref
opc179
Marshalled no.
124
Decision
This amendment was agreed to.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 20
Amendment 125#10020339AgreedAmends text

Limit the provision to centres in England

Adds the words "in England" after "centre" to confine the relevant provision to centres in England. Agreed to.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 20, page 36, line 34, after “centre” insert “in England”

in England

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
20
Page
36
Line
34
Draft ref
opc180
Marshalled no.
125
Decision
This amendment was agreed to.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 20
Amendment 126#10020316AgreedAmends text

Tie a provision to an establishment in England

Replaces “accommodation provided at an establishment” with “an establishment in England providing accommodation”, focusing the provision on English establishments.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 20, page 36, line 36, leave out “accommodation provided at an establishment” and
insert “an establishment in England providing accommodation”

accommodation provided at an establishment an establishment in England providing accommodation

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
20
Page
36
Line
36
Draft ref
opc69
Marshalled no.
126
Decision
This amendment was agreed to.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 20
Amendment 127#10020398AgreedAmends text

Limit an accommodation provision to England (Clause 20)

Inserts "in England" after "accommodation" so the provision is confined to England.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 20, page 37, line 1, after “accommodation” insert “in England”

in England

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
20
Page
37
Line
1
Draft ref
opc70
Marshalled no.
127
Decision
This amendment was agreed to.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 20
Amendment 128#10020361AgreedAmends text

Add Welsh care homes and residential family centres to the list

Inserts a new paragraph covering a place in Wales providing a care home service or residential family centre service under the Regulation and Inspection of Social Care (Wales) Act 2016. Agreed to.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 20, page 37, line 2, at end insert—
“(e)
a place in Wales at which a care home service or a residential
family centre service, as defined by Schedule 1 to the Regulation
and Inspection of Social Care (Wales) Act 2016 (anaw 2), is
provided;
(f)
a place in Wales at which accommodation is provided to disabled
children and which is notified to the Welsh Ministers in accordance
with regulations under section 2 of that Act;
(g)
youth detention accommodation in Wales as defined by section
188(1) of the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 (anaw
4).”

(e) a place in Wales at which a care home service or a residential family centre service, as defined by Schedule 1 to the Regulation and Inspection of Social Care (Wales) Act 2016 (anaw 2), is provided;

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
20
Page
37
Line
2
Draft ref
opc71
Marshalled no.
128
Decision
This amendment was agreed to.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 20
Amendment 129#10020363AgreedRemoves provision

Remove the "in England" restriction

Deletes the words "in England" so the provision is no longer limited to England. Agreed to.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 20, page 37, line 4, leave out “in England”

in England

Stage
Report stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
20
Page
37
Line
4
Draft ref
opc192
Marshalled no.
129
Decision
This amendment was agreed to.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 20
Amendment 130#10020426AgreedRemoves provision

Remove “in England” from the information-sharing clause

Deletes the words “in England” in the information-sharing provision, widening its territorial reach.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 20, page 37, line 14, leave out “in England”

in England

Stage
Report stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
20
Page
37
Line
14
Draft ref
opc72
Marshalled no.
130
Decision
This amendment was agreed to.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 20
Amendment 131#10020400AgreedRemoves provision

Remove "in England" limit (Clause 20)

Deletes the words "in England", broadening the provision beyond England.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 20, page 37, line 35, leave out “in England”

in England

Stage
Report stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
20
Page
37
Line
35
Draft ref
opc73
Marshalled no.
131
Decision
This amendment was agreed to.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 20
Amendment 146#10022619Not movedNew clause / schedule

Introduce kinship care leave

Proposes a new clause creating a right to kinship care leave.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 20, insert the following new Clause—
“Kinship care leave
(1)
The Secretary of State must, by regulations, entitle an individual to be absent from
work on care leave under this section where—
(a)
the individual is a kinship carer, and
(b)
the individual satisfies conditions specified in the regulations.
(2)
Regulations made under subsection (1) must include provision for determining—
(a)
the extent of an individual’s entitlement to leave under this section, and
(b)
when leave under this section may be taken.
(3)
Provision under subsection (2)(a) must secure that—
(a)
where one individual is entitled to leave under this section, they are entitled
to at least 52 weeks of leave, or
(b)
where more than one individual is entitled to leave under this section in
respect of the same child, those individuals are entitled to share at least
52 weeks of leave between them.
(4)
An employee is entitled to leave under this section only if the eligible kinship care
arrangement is intended to last—
(a)
at least one year, and
(b)
until the child being cared for attains the age of 18.
(5)
For the purposes of this section, a “kinship carer” has the meaning given in section
22I of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by section 5 of this Act.
(6)
Regulations made under this section may make provision about how leave under
this section is to be taken.”

“Kinship care leave

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
20
Draft ref
hol217
Marshalled no.
146
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 20

Clause 21 19

Amendment 6#10017825AgreedAmends text

Define “relevant school” in Clause 21

Replaces the cross-reference to section 437(8) with a self-contained definition of “relevant school” in Clause 21. Agreed to.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 21, page 42, line 23, leave out “has the meaning given by section 437(8)” and insert
“means—
(a)
a community, foundation or voluntary school, or
(b)
a community or foundation special school”

has the meaning given by section 437(8) means—
(a) a community, foundation or voluntary school, or

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
21
Page
42
Line
23
Draft ref
opc1
Marshalled no.
6
Decision
This amendment was agreed to.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 21
Amendment 26#10018315Not calledAmends text

Delay a clause until a resourcing report is laid before Parliament

Adds wording to clause 21 so the section may only come into force after the Secretary of State lays a report before Parliament containing specified information.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 21, page 43, line 31, at end insert —
“(4)
This section may only come into force after the Secretary of State has laid
before Parliament a report containing the following information—
(a)
what form breakfast club provision by schools currently takes;
(b)
how much breakfast club provision costs schools, and how much is
charged by schools for such provision;
(c)
how much funding is estimated to be required to enable schools to
meet the requirements of this section;
(d)
what additional staff will be required to deliver the breakfast clubs;
and
(e)
the grounds on which the Secretary of State would use the power under
section 551C.”

(4) This section may only come into force after the Secretary of State has laid before Parliament a report containing the following information—

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
21
Page
43
Line
31
Draft ref
hoc39
Marshalled no.
26
Decision
The amendment was debated as part of a group of amendments, but not put to a vote.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 21
Amendment 27#10018305Not calledAmends text

Delay a clause until schools' resourcing is set out

Adds wording to clause 21 so the section may only come into force after the Secretary of State has explained how schools are to be resourced to meet its requirements.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 21, page 43, line 31, at end insert—
“(4)
This section may only come into force after the Secretary of State has provided
details of how schools are to be resourced to meet the requirements of this
section.”

(4) This section may only come into force after the Secretary of State has provided details of how schools are to be resourced to meet the requirements of this section.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
21
Page
43
Line
31
Draft ref
hoc40
Marshalled no.
27
Decision
The amendment was debated as part of a group of amendments, but not put to a vote.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 21
Amendment 28#10018286Not calledAmends text

Duty to fund secondary school breakfast clubs

Inserts a new provision (551E) in Clause 21 creating a duty to fund breakfast clubs in secondary schools. Debated but not put to a vote.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 21, page 43, line 31, at end insert—
“551E Duty to fund secondary school breakfast clubs
(1)
The Secretary of State must, within three months of the passing of the
Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act, create a national school breakfast club
programme.
(2)
A programme created under subsection (1) must—
(a)
provide a 75% subsidy for the food and delivery costs of breakfast club
provision; and
(b)
offer pupils in participating schools free food and drink.
(3)
To be eligible to participate in the programme—
(a)
a school must be a state funded secondary school, special school or
provider of alternative provision; and
(b)
at least 40% of the pupils on the school’s pupil roll must be in bands
A-F of the Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index.”

“551E Duty to fund secondary school breakfast clubs

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
21
Page
43
Line
31
Draft ref
hoc41
Marshalled no.
28
Decision
The amendment was debated as part of a group of amendments, but not put to a vote.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 21
Amendment 50#10018354No decisionAmends text

Add a new section requiring publication of breakfast-provision data

Inserts a new section 551E requiring publication of data.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 21, page 43, line 31, at end insert—
“551E Publication of data
(1)
The Secretary of State must collect and regularly publish data on breakfast
club provision in schools.
(2)
The data collected under subsection (1) must include—
(a)
the characteristics of those receiving breakfast in schools, including
eligibility for free school meals;
(b)
uptake levels;
(c)
satisfaction levels amongst pupils and parents;
(d)
assessments of the impact of provision on pupil attendance, behaviour,
health and wellbeing; and
(e)
any other data that the Secretary of State sees fit.”

551E Publication of data

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
21
Page
43
Line
31
Draft ref
hoc92
Marshalled no.
50
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 21
Amendment 51#10018353No decisionAmends text

Add a new section on advice and support for breakfast provision

Inserts a new section 551E providing for advice and support.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 21, page 43, line 31, at end insert—
“551E Advice and support
(1)
The Secretary of State must make provision for any school to which the duty
under section 551B applies to receive appropriate advice and support services
when requested by the appropriate authority of a relevant school.
(2)
The advice and support services provided in accordance with subsection (1)
must be provided by individuals or organisations with specialist knowledge of
the delivery of school breakfast provision.”

551E Advice and support

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
21
Page
43
Line
31
Draft ref
hoc93
Marshalled no.
51
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 21
Amendment 52#10018345No decisionAmends text

Require schools to consider alternative breakfast provision before applying

Adds a step requiring a relevant school to consider whether the breakfast-club duty could be met by alternative forms of breakfast provision before making an application.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 21, page 42, line 38, at end insert—
“(2A)
Before making an application under subsection (1), the appropriate authority
of a relevant school must consider whether the duty can be met by alternative
forms of breakfast provision.
(2B)
“Alternative forms of breakfast provision” may include—
(a)
classroom-based provision, or
(b)
takeaway provision, at school or at a proximate site.”

(2A) Before making an application under subsection (1), the appropriate authority of a relevant school must consider whether the duty can be met by alternative forms of breakfast provision.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
21
Page
42
Line
38
Draft ref
hoc94
Marshalled no.
52
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 21
Amendment 53#10018350No decisionAmends text

Condition the breakfast duty on alternatives having been considered

Adds a condition that the Secretary of State must be satisfied the school has fully considered alternative forms of breakfast provision under subsection (2A).

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 21, page 43, line 8, at end insert “and if the condition in subsection (4A) is met.
“(4A)
The condition is that the Secretary of State is satisfied that the appropriate
authority of a relevant school has fully considered alternative forms of breakfast
provision in accordance with subsection (2A).”

and if the condition in subsection (4A) is met.
“(4A) The condition is that the Secretary of State is satisfied that the appropriate authority of a relevant school has fully considered alternative forms of breakfast provision in accordance with subsection (2A).”

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
21
Page
43
Line
8
Draft ref
hoc95
Marshalled no.
53
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 21
Amendment 54#10018347No decisionAmends text

Make the breakfast-club guidance binding rather than advisory

Strengthens the duty so schools must comply with the guidance rather than merely have regard to it.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 21, page 43, line 25, leave out “have regard to” and insert “comply with”

have regard to comply with

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
21
Page
43
Line
25
Draft ref
hoc96
Marshalled no.
54
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 21
Amendment 55#10018348No decisionAmends text

Add a duty to promote supplementary models of breakfast provision

Inserts a new section 551CA placing a duty to promote supplementary models of provision.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 21, page 43, line 16, at end insert—
“551CA Promotion of supplementary models of provision
(1)
The Secretary of State must promote and support the development of
supplementary models of breakfast club provision where appropriate.
(2)
Supplementary models may include—
(a)
classroom based provision;
(b)
takeaway provision; or
(c)
nurture group services.”

551CA Promotion of supplementary models of provision

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
21
Page
43
Line
16
Draft ref
hoc97
Marshalled no.
55
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 21
Amendment 56#10018351No decisionAmends text

Add the new section 551CA duty to the matters to be reported on

Adds the discharge of the Secretary of State's duty under section 551CA to the list of matters covered.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 21, page 43, line 24, at end insert—
“(d)
the discharge of the Secretary of State’s duty under section 551CA.”

(d) the discharge of the Secretary of State’s duty under section 551CA.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
21
Page
43
Line
24
Draft ref
hoc98
Marshalled no.
56
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 21
Amendment 57#10018346No decisionAmends text

Extend free breakfast provision to all pupils at special schools

Widens the breakfast-club entitlement so it also covers all pupils attending special schools.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 21, page 41, line 10, at end insert “and for all pupils attending special schools”

and for all pupils attending special schools

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
21
Page
41
Line
10
Draft ref
hoc99
Marshalled no.
57
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 21
Amendment 58#10018352No decisionAmends text

Define "special school" for the breakfast provision

Adds a definition giving "special school" the meaning in section 337 of the Education Act 1996.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 21, page 42, line 9, at end insert—
“”special school” has the meaning given by section 337 of the Education Act
1996.”

”special school” has the meaning given by section 337 of the Education Act 1996.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
21
Page
42
Line
9
Draft ref
hoc100
Marshalled no.
58
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 21
Amendment 75#10027856WithdrawnAmends text

Add a duty to reduce disadvantages faced by looked-after children

Would add a new paragraph to Clause 21 requiring due regard to removing or minimising the disadvantages suffered by looked-after children and relevant young persons.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 21, page 39, line 28, at end insert—
“(e)
to have due regard to the need to remove or minimise the disadvantages
suffered by looked-after children and relevant young persons.”

“(e) to have due regard to the need to remove or minimise the disadvantages suffered by looked-after children and relevant young persons.”

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
21
Page
39
Line
28
Draft ref
hol826
Marshalled no.
75
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 21
Amendment 76#10027857Not movedAmends text

Require authorities to mitigate adverse impacts on looked-after children

Would add a subsection to Clause 21 requiring relevant authorities to take reasonable steps to avoid, reduce or mitigate any adverse impact of their policies and practices on looked-after children and relevant young persons.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 21, page 39, line 34, at end insert—
“(2A)
A relevant authority exercising the duty under subsection (1) must take reasonable
steps to avoid, reduce or otherwise mitigate any adverse impact of its policies and
practices on looked-after children and relevant young persons.”

“(2A) A relevant authority exercising the duty under subsection (1) must take reasonable steps to avoid, reduce or otherwise mitigate any adverse impact of its policies and practices on looked-after children and relevant young persons.”

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
21
Page
39
Line
34
Draft ref
hol827
Marshalled no.
76
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 21
Amendment 146A#10023068Withdrawn before debateAmends text

Insertion in Clause 21 (agency workers)

Would add text at the end of page 39, line 21 in Clause 21 on the use of agency workers for children's social care work. (Withdrawn before debate.)

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 21, page 39, line 21, at end insert—
“(e)
to provide care to any child as would be reasonable to expect a parent to
give to them.”

(inserted text)

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
21
Page
39
Line
21
Draft ref
hol629
Marshalled no.
146A
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn before debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 21
Amendment 146B#10023183WithdrawnAmends text

Due regard to disadvantages of looked-after children in Clause 21

Would add a duty to have due regard to the need to remove or minimise disadvantages suffered by looked-after children and relevant young persons.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 21, page 39, line 21, at end insert—
(e)
to have due regard to the need to remove or minimise the disadvantages
suffered by looked-after children and relevant young persons.”

(e) to have due regard to the need to remove or minimise the disadvantages suffered by looked-after children and relevant young persons.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
21
Page
39
Line
21
Draft ref
hol634
Marshalled no.
146B
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 21
Amendment 147#10022863WithdrawnAmends text

Consider looked-after young people’s right to British citizenship

Requires the relevant authority, when discharging its duty, to consider the right to British citizenship of looked-after and relevant young people and how it can be secured.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 21, page 39, line 21, at end insert—
“(1A)
When discharging its duty under subsection (1), the relevant authority must
consider the right to British citizenship of looked-after and relevant young people
and how that entitlement can be secured to avoid adverse effect on their wellbeing.”

“(1A) When discharging its duty under subsection (1), the relevant authority must consider the right to British citizenship of looked-after and relevant young people and how that entitlement can be secured to avoid adverse effect on their wellbeing.”

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
21
Page
39
Line
21
Draft ref
hol443
Marshalled no.
147
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 21
Amendment 147A#10023185Not movedAmends text

Duty to mitigate adverse impact on looked-after children

Would require a relevant authority to take reasonable steps to avoid, reduce or mitigate any adverse impact of its policies and practices on looked-after children and relevant young persons.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 21, page 39, line 27, at end insert—
“(2A)
A relevant authority exercising the duty under subsection (1) shall take reasonable
steps to avoid, reduce or otherwise mitigate any adverse impact of its policies and
practices on looked-after children and relevant young persons.”

(2A) A relevant authority exercising the duty under subsection (1) shall take reasonable steps to avoid, reduce or otherwise mitigate any adverse impact of its policies and practices on looked-after children and relevant young persons.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
21
Page
39
Line
27
Draft ref
hol635
Marshalled no.
147A
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 21

Clause 22 12

Amendment 2#10019345No decisionAmends text

Breakfast clubs to meet the needs of SEND pupils

Requires the appropriate authority, when securing breakfast club provision, to make provision for the needs of qualifying children on the school's Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Register.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 22, page 41, line 23, at end insert—
“(1A)
The appropriate authority must, in securing breakfast club provision, make
provision for the needs of qualifying children listed on the school’s Special
Educational Needs and Disabilities Register.”

“(1A) The appropriate authority must, in securing breakfast club provision, make provision for the needs of qualifying children listed on the school’s Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Register.”

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
22
Page
41
Line
23
Draft ref
hoc175
Marshalled no.
2
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 22
Amendment 77#10027810Not movedAmends text

Disapply the section 21 corporate parenting duty where immigration welfare duty already applies

Would replace subsections (1) and (2) of Clause 22 so that the corporate parenting duty under section 21(1) does not apply to the Secretary of State where the welfare-of-children duty in the Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Act already applies.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 22, page 40, line 8, leave out subsections (1) and (2) and insert—
“(1)
If the duty under section 21(1) would require anything of the Secretary of State
that is already required by section 55 of the Borders, Citizenship and Immigration
Act 2019 (duty regarding the welfare of children), then the duty under section
21(1) does not apply to the Secretary of State.
(2)
In the exercise of—
(a)
the duty under section 21(1) of this Act (insofar as it applies), and
(b)
the duty under section 55 of the Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Act
2019,
the Secretary of State must ensure that nationality functions in relation to the
acquisition of British citizenship by statutory right are distinguished from other
nationality and immigration functions.”

subsections (1) and (2) “(1) If the duty under section 21(1) would require anything of the Secretary of State that is already required by section 55 of the Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Act 2019 (duty regarding the welfare of children), then the duty under section 21(1) does not apply to the Secretary of State.

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
22
Page
40
Line
8
Draft ref
hol821
Marshalled no.
77
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 22
Amendment 152#10022506Not movedRemoves provision

Remove a paragraph from Clause 22

Leaves out paragraph (a) at page 40, line 3 of Clause 22 (ill-treatment or wilful neglect of children).

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 22, page 40, line 3, leave out paragraph (a)

Removes paragraph (a) of Clause 22 — ill-treatment or wilful neglect of children

Stage
Committee stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
22
Page
40
Line
3
Draft ref
hol206
Marshalled no.
152
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 22
Amendment 212#10020480No decisionAmends text

Add a duty to publish data

Inserts a new provision (551E) requiring publication of data.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 22, page 44, line 5, at end insert—
“551E Publication of data
The Secretary of State must acquire and regularly publish data on breakfast
club provision in schools, including data on—
(a)
the characteristics of those receiving breakfast in schools, including
their eligibility for free school meals;
(b)
uptake levels;
(c)
satisfaction levels amongst pupils and parents; and
(d)
any assessment of the impact of provision on attendance, behaviour,
health and wellbeing.”

551E Publication of data

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
22
Page
44
Line
5
Draft ref
hoc239
Marshalled no.
212
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 22
Amendment 213#10020456No decisionAmends text

Insert new section 551E on advice and support

Adds a new section (551E) headed “Advice and support”.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 22, page 44, line 5, at end insert—
“551E Advice and support
(1)
The Secretary of State must provide to any school to which the duty under
section 551B applies advice and support services when requested by the
appropriate authority of the school.
(2)
Services provided by the Secretary of State in accordance with subsection (1)
should include advice and support from individuals with specialist knowledge
of the delivery of school breakfast provision.”

“551E Advice and support

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
22
Page
44
Line
5
Draft ref
hoc240
Marshalled no.
213
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 22
Amendment 214#10020463No decisionAmends text

Require consideration of other breakfast provision first

Adds a subsection requiring the authority to consider other forms of breakfast provision before applying for free breakfast clubs.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 22, page 43, line 11, at end insert—
“(2A)
Before making an application under subsection (1), the appropriate authority
of a relevant school must consider whether the duty might be met by other
forms of breakfast provision including—
(a)
classroom-based provision, or
(b)
takeaway provision, either at school or at a proximate site.”

“(2A) Before making an application under subsection (1), the appropriate authority of a relevant school must consider whether the duty might be met by other forms of breakfast provision including—

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
22
Page
43
Line
11
Draft ref
hoc241
Marshalled no.
214
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 22
Amendment 215#10020477No decisionAmends text

Add a condition to a corporate-parenting duty trigger

Inserts a requirement that a further condition in subsection (4A) is also met.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 22, page 43, line 21, at end insert—
“and if the condition in subsection (4A) is met.
(4A)
The condition in this subsection is that the Secretary of State is satisfied that
the appropriate authority of a relevant school has fully considered other forms
of breakfast provision in accordance with subsection (2A).”

and if the condition in subsection (4A) is met.

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
22
Page
43
Line
21
Draft ref
hoc242
Marshalled no.
215
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 22
Amendment 216#10020516No decisionAmends text

Make corporate parents 'comply with' guidance rather than just 'have regard to' it

Strengthens the duty in Clause 22 by replacing the weaker requirement to 'have regard to' guidance with a binding obligation to 'comply with' it.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 22, page 43, line 38, leave out “have regard to” and insert “comply with”

have regard to comply with

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
22
Page
43
Line
38
Draft ref
hoc243
Marshalled no.
216
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 22
Amendment 217#10020502No decisionAmends text

Add a duty to promote supplementary models of provision

Inserts a new provision (551CA) on promotion of supplementary models of provision.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 22, page 43, line 29, at end insert—
“551CA Promotion of supplementary models of provision
The Secretary of State must seek to promote and support the development of
supplementary models of provision where appropriate, including
(a)
classroom based provision.
(b)
takeaway provision, and
(c)
nurture group services.”

551CA Promotion of supplementary models of provision

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
22
Page
43
Line
29
Draft ref
hoc244
Marshalled no.
217
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 22
Amendment 218#10020491No decisionAmends text

Add matters arising from a new duty to a list

Adds matters arising from the Secretary of State's duty under section 551CA to the listed matters.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 22, page 43, line 37, at end insert—
“(d)
matters arising from the Secretary of State’s duty under section 551CA.”

(d) matters arising from the Secretary of State’s duty under section 551CA.

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
22
Page
43
Line
37
Draft ref
hoc245
Marshalled no.
218
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 22
Amendment 219#10020452No decisionAmends text

Extend a duty to all pupils at special schools

Adds “and for all pupils attending special schools” to extend the duty’s coverage.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 22, page 41, line 23, at end insert “and for all pupils attending special schools”

and for all pupils attending special schools

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
22
Page
41
Line
23
Draft ref
hoc246
Marshalled no.
219
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 22
Amendment 220#10020510No decisionAmends text

Define “special schools”

Adds a definition of “special schools” by reference to section 337 of the Education Act 1996.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 22, page 42, line 23, at end insert—
““special schools” has the meaning set out in section 337 of the Education Act
1996.”

“special schools” has the meaning set out in section 337 of the Education Act 1996.

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
22
Page
42
Line
23
Draft ref
hoc247
Marshalled no.
220
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 22

Clause 23 18

Amendment 1#10019271No decisionAmends text

Cap the cost of branded school uniform items

Replaces the uniform-cost provision so a school may not require pupils to buy branded uniform items costing more in total than a specified, annually reviewed monetary amount.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 24, page 44, leave out lines 34 to line 4 on page 45 and insert—
“(1)
The appropriate authority of a relevant school may not require a pupil at the
school to have to buy branded items of school uniform for use during a school
year which cost more in total to purchase than a specified monetary amount,
to be reviewed annually.
(1A)
The Secretary of State may by regulations specify the monetary amount that
may apply to—
(a)
a primary pupil; and
(b)
a secondary pupil.”

(lines 22–29) “(1) The appropriate authority of a relevant school may not require a pupil at the school to have to buy branded items of school uniform for use during a school year which cost more in total to purchase than a specified monetary amount, to be reviewed annually.

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
23
Page
44
Line
22
Draft ref
hoc172
Marshalled no.
1
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 23
Amendment 7#10017830AgreedAmends text

Limit corporate parenting duty to schools in England

Inserts “in England” after “school” in Clause 23 to confine the provision to schools in England. Agreed to.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 23, page 44, line 22, after “school” insert “in England”

in England

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
23
Page
44
Line
22
Draft ref
opc11
Marshalled no.
7
Decision
This amendment was agreed to.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 23
Amendment 8#10017828AgreedAmends text

Redefine “relevant school” in Clause 23

Replaces lines defining a “relevant school” in Clause 23 with a new definition. Agreed to.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 23, page 45, leave out lines 13 to 18 and insert—
““relevant school” means—
(a)
an Academy school,
(b)
an alternative provision Academy,
(c)
a maintained school,
(d)
a non-maintained special school, or
(e)
a pupil referral unit,
other than where established in a hospital;”

(lines 13–18) ““relevant school” means—

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
23
Page
45
Line
13
Draft ref
opc2
Marshalled no.
8
Decision
This amendment was agreed to.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 23
Amendment 9#10017832AgreedAmends text

Define “relevant school” in Clause 23

Replaces the cross-reference to section 437(8) with a self-contained definition of “relevant school” in Clause 23. Agreed to.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 23, page 45, line 25, leave out “has the meaning given by section 437(8)” and insert
“means—
(a)
a community, foundation or voluntary school, or
(b)
a community or foundation special school”

has the meaning given by section 437(8) means—
(a) a community, foundation or voluntary school, or

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
23
Page
45
Line
25
Draft ref
opc3
Marshalled no.
9
Decision
This amendment was agreed to.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 23
Amendment 10#10017834AgreedAmends text

Add guidance duty on school uniform costs

Inserts a new subsection amending section 551A so the Secretary of State must issue guidance about the costs of school uniforms in England. Agreed to.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 23, page 45, line 27, at end insert—
“(4)
In section 551A (guidance about the costs of school uniforms: England), for
subsections (5) and (6) substitute—
“(5)
In this section “the appropriate authority” and “relevant school” have
the same meanings as in section 551ZA.””

(4) In section 551A (guidance about the costs of school uniforms: England), for subsections (5) and (6) substitute—

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
23
Page
45
Line
27
Draft ref
opc4
Marshalled no.
10
Decision
This amendment was agreed to.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 23
Amendment 29#10018280Not calledAmends text

Require schools to buy rather than have uniform items

Changes “have” to “buy” in Clause 23 regarding school uniform items. Debated but not put to a vote.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 23, page 44, line 23, leave out “have” and insert “buy”

have buy

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
23
Page
44
Line
23
Draft ref
hoc43
Marshalled no.
29
Decision
The amendment was debated as part of a group of amendments, but not put to a vote.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 23
Amendment 30#10018267Not calledAmends text

Require schools to buy rather than have uniform items

Changes “have” to “buy” in Clause 23 regarding school uniform items. Debated but not put to a vote.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 23, page 44, line 26, leave out “have” and insert “buy”

have buy

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
23
Page
44
Line
26
Draft ref
hoc44
Marshalled no.
30
Decision
The amendment was debated as part of a group of amendments, but not put to a vote.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 23
Amendment 31#10018291Not calledAmends text

Let schools require pupils to replace lost or damaged branded items

Adds wording to clause 23 allowing a school to require a pupil to buy or replace branded items that are lost, damaged, or outgrown.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 23, page 44, line 29, at end insert—
“(1A)
The appropriate authority of a school may require a pupil to buy or replace
branded items which have been lost or damaged, or which the pupil has grown
out of.”

(1A) The appropriate authority of a school may require a pupil to buy or replace branded items which have been lost or damaged, or which the pupil has grown out of.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
23
Page
44
Line
29
Draft ref
hoc45
Marshalled no.
31
Decision
The amendment was debated as part of a group of amendments, but not put to a vote.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 23
Amendment 32#10018298Not calledAmends text

Exempt PE kit from the branded-items limit

Adds wording to clause 23 so the limit on branded items does not apply to PE kit or clothing required for physical education lessons.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 23, page 44, line 40, at end insert “except PE kit or other clothing or items required
as part of the school’s provision of physical education lessons”

except PE kit or other clothing or items required as part of the school’s provision of physical education lessons

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
23
Page
44
Line
40
Draft ref
hoc46
Marshalled no.
32
Decision
The amendment was debated as part of a group of amendments, but not put to a vote.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 23
Amendment 59#10018479Not calledAmends text

Change "three" to "two" in the corporate-parenting clause

A technical edit replacing the word "three" with "two".

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 23, page 44, line 24, leave out “three” and insert “two”

three two

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
23
Page
44
Line
24
Draft ref
hoc101
Marshalled no.
59
Decision
The amendment was debated as part of a group of amendments, but not put to a vote.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 23
Amendment 60#10018483Not calledAmends text

Change "three" to "two" in the corporate-parenting clause

A technical edit replacing the word "three" with "two".

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 23, page 44, line 27, leave out “three” and insert “two”

three two

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
23
Page
44
Line
27
Draft ref
hoc102
Marshalled no.
60
Decision
The amendment was debated as part of a group of amendments, but not put to a vote.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 23
Amendment 61#10018468Not calledRemoves provision

Trim wording from the corporate-parenting clause

Removes the remaining text of the paragraph after the word "year".

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 23, page 44, line 28, leave out from “year” to end of paragraph

(from “year” to end of paragraph)

Stage
Committee stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
23
Page
44
Line
28
Draft ref
hoc103
Marshalled no.
61
Decision
The amendment was debated as part of a group of amendments, but not put to a vote.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 23
Amendment 78#10031476AgreedRemoves provision

Remove paragraph (a) of Clause 23

Deletes paragraph (a) from Clause 23.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 23, page 41, line 9, leave out paragraph (a)

paragraph (a)

Stage
Report stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
23
Page
41
Line
9
Draft ref
opc398
Marshalled no.
78
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 23
Amendment 79#10031475AgreedRemoves provision

Remove lines 19 to 21 of Clause 23

Deletes lines 19 to 21 from Clause 23.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 23, page 41, leave out lines 19 to 21

(lines 19–21)

Stage
Report stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
23
Page
41
Line
19
Draft ref
opc399
Marshalled no.
79
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 23
Amendment 87#10018647Negatived on divisionAmends text

Cap branded school uniform items by total cost rather than number

Replaces the branded-uniform provision so schools may not require branded items costing more in total than a specified amount, reviewed annually.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 23, page 44, leave out lines 22 to 29 and insert—
“(1)
The appropriate authority of a relevant school may not require a pupil at the
school to have to buy branded items of school uniform for use during a school
year which cost more in total to purchase than a specified monetary amount,
to be reviewed annually.
(1A)
The Secretary of State may by regulations specify the monetary amount that
may apply to—
(a)
a primary pupil; and
(b)
a secondary pupil.”

(lines 22–29) (1) The appropriate authority of a relevant school may not require a pupil at the school to have to buy branded items of school uniform for use during a school year which cost more in total to purchase than a specified monetary amount, to be reviewed annually.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
23
Page
44
Line
22
Draft ref
hoc138
Marshalled no.
87
Decision
This amendment was debated and rejected, following a vote.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 23
Amendment 91#10018643Negatived on divisionAmends text

Exempt sports kit from the school uniform branded-items limit

Adds an exception so the limit on branded uniform items does not cover kit required to represent the school in sporting activities.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 23, page 44, line 40, at end insert “except items of kit required when representing
the school in sporting activities”

except items of kit required when representing the school in sporting activities

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
23
Page
44
Line
40
Draft ref
hoc147
Marshalled no.
91
Decision
This amendment was debated and rejected, following a vote.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 23
Amendment 132#10020437No decisionAmends text

Extend free school lunch provision to Academies

Inserts a new subsection into section 512B of the Education Act 1996 on the provision of school lunches at Academies.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 23, page 44, line 6, at end insert—
“(1)
In section 512B of the Education Act 1996 (provision of school lunches:
Academies), after subsection (3) insert—
“(4)
Subsections (1) and (3) apply to an agreement under section 482 in
relation to a city technology college or a city college for the technology
of the arts as they apply to Academy arrangements in relation to an
Academy school or an alternative provision Academy.””

“(1) In section 512B of the Education Act 1996 (provision of school lunches: Academies), after subsection (3) insert—

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
23
Page
44
Line
6
Draft ref
opc48
Marshalled no.
132
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 23
Amendment 133#10020443No decisionAmends text

Extend lunch agreements to city technology colleges

Adds a subsection applying the lunch provisions to section 482 agreements for city technology colleges and city colleges for the technology of the arts.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 23, page 44, line 28, at end insert—
“(4)
Subsections (1) and (3) apply to an agreement under section 482 in relation to
a city technology college or a city college for the technology of the arts as they
apply to Academy arrangements in relation to an Academy school or an
alternative provision Academy.”

(4) Subsections (1) and (3) apply to an agreement under section 482 in relation to a city technology college or a city college for the technology of the arts as they apply to Academy arrangements in relation to an Academy school or an alternative provision Academy.

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
23
Page
44
Line
28
Draft ref
opc49
Marshalled no.
133
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 23

Clause 24 11

Amendment 33#10018318WithdrawnRemoves provision

Remove the opening wording of clause 24

Deletes the text from the start of clause 24 down to 'a' in line 10.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 24, page 46, line 3, leave out from beginning of line to “a” in line 10

Removes Clause 24 — opening wording of the clause on corporate parenting exceptions

Stage
Committee stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
24
Page
46
Line
3
Draft ref
hoc47
Marshalled no.
33
Decision
This amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 24
Amendment 34#10018306WithdrawnAmends text

Require reasons when consent is refused for a child meeting Condition A

Adds a duty in clause 24 for a local authority refusing consent for a child who meets Condition A to give the parents or carers a statement of reasons.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 24, page 47, line 6, at end insert—
“(8A)
Where a local authority refuses consent in respect of a child who meets the
criteria for Condition A, the local authority must provide the parents or carers
of the relevant child with a statement of reasons for the decision.
(8B)
A statement of reasons provided under subsection (8A) must include an
assessment of the costs and benefits to the child.”

(8A) Where a local authority refuses consent in respect of a child who meets the criteria for Condition A, the local authority must provide the parents or carers of the relevant child with a statement of reasons for the decision.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
24
Page
47
Line
6
Draft ref
hoc48
Marshalled no.
34
Decision
This amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 24
Amendment 35#10018316Not calledAmends text

Add children supported under section 17 to clause 24

Amends clause 24 to extend its scope to children or families receiving services under section 17 of the Children Act 1989.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 24, page 46, line 18, at end insert “or,
“(c)
providing services to the child or their family under section 17 of the
Children Act 1989.”

or, “(c) providing services to the child or their family under section 17 of the Children Act 1989.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
24
Page
46
Line
18
Draft ref
hoc49
Marshalled no.
35
Decision
The amendment was debated as part of a group of amendments, but not put to a vote.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 24
Amendment 46#10018322Negatived on divisionRemoves provision

Remove subsection (3) of clause 24

Deletes subsection (3) from clause 24.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 24, page 46, line 4, leave out subsection (3)

Removes Clause 24 — subsection (3) of the corporate-parenting exceptions clause

Stage
Committee stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
24
Page
46
Line
4
Draft ref
hoc79
Marshalled no.
46
Decision
This amendment was debated and rejected, following a vote.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 24
Amendment 79A#10031849Not movedAmends text

Require corporate parenting guidance to be laid before Parliament (Clause 24)

Would require guidance given under the clause to be laid before both Houses of Parliament. Not moved.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 24, page 41, line 40, at end insert—
“(3A)
Guidance given under this section must be laid before both Houses of Parliament.
(3B)
Guidance laid under subsection (3A) may not be given until the end of the period
of 40 days beginning with the day on which it is laid.
(3C)
If, within that period, either House resolves that the guidance should not be given,
the Secretary of State may not give the guidance.”

(3A) Guidance given under this section must be laid before both Houses of Parliament.

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
24
Page
41
Line
40
Draft ref
hol979
Marshalled no.
79A
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 24
Amendment 134#10020324No decisionAmends text

Bring city technology colleges into scope

Replaces “or a non-maintained special school” with a longer list adding “a city technology college or a city college for the technology of the arts”.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 24, page 45, line 24, leave out “or a non-maintained special school” and insert “, a
non-maintained special school, a city technology college or a city college for the technology
of the arts,”

or a non-maintained special school , a non-maintained special school, a city technology college or a city college for the technology of the arts,

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
24
Page
45
Line
24
Draft ref
opc228
Marshalled no.
134
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 24
Amendment 135#10020350No decisionAmends text

Include city technology colleges in the list of relevant institutions

Adds city technology colleges and city colleges for the technology of the arts to the listed types of institution.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 24, page 45, line 33, at end insert “, or
(f)
a city technology college or a city college for the technology of the
arts,”

, or (f) a city technology college or a city college for the technology of the arts,

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
24
Page
45
Line
33
Draft ref
opc50
Marshalled no.
135
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 24
Amendment 152A#10024218Not movedAmends text

Make corporate parenting guidance subject to parliamentary annulment

Provides that guidance given by the Secretary of State under the clause must be laid before Parliament in draft and is subject to annulment by either House.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 24, page 41, line 29, at end insert—
“(2A)
Guidance given by the Secretary of State under subsection (1) shall be laid before
Parliament in draft form and is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution
of either House of Parliament.”

“(2A) Guidance given by the Secretary of State under subsection (1) shall be laid before Parliament in draft form and is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.”

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
24
Page
41
Line
29
Draft ref
hol731
Marshalled no.
152A
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 24
Amendment 190#10020471No decisionAmends text

Exempt sporting kit from the ban on branded uniform items

Amends the limit on branded school uniform items so that kit required when representing the school in sporting activities is not counted.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 24, page 45, line 15, after “school” insert “except items of kit required when
representing the school in sporting activities”.

except items of kit required when representing the school in sporting activities

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
24
Page
45
Line
15
Draft ref
hoc237
Marshalled no.
190
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 24
Amendment 191#10020453No decisionAmends text

Add provision on second-hand items supplied by schools

Inserts a new subsection dealing with relevant schools that provide second-hand items.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 24, page 45, line 6, at end insert—
“(2A)
Where the appropriate authority of a relevant school provides second hand
items which—
(a)
comply with the school’s uniform requirements,
(b)
are in an acceptable condition,and
(c)
can be purchased for significantly less than the cost of buying the item,
the appropriate authority may require a pupil to have more than three branded
items of uniform.
(2B)
Where the appropriate authority provides new items which—
(a)
comply with the school’s uniform requirements,
(b)
are new, and
(c)
can be purchased for significantly less than the cost of buying the item
non-branded,
the appropriate authority may require a pupil to have more than three branded
items of uniform.”

“(2A) Where the appropriate authority of a relevant school provides second hand items which—

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
24
Page
45
Line
6
Draft ref
hoc255
Marshalled no.
191
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 24
Amendment 200#10020496No decisionAmends text

Give reasons when consent is refused under Condition A

Requires a local authority refusing consent for a child meeting Condition A to give the parents or carers a statement of reasons.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 24, page 47, line 29, at end insert—
“(8A)
Where a local authority refuses consent in respect of a child who meets the
criteria for Condition A, the local authority must provide the parents or carers
of the relevant child with a statement of reasons for the decision.
(8B)
A statement of reasons provided under subsection (8A) must include an
assessment of the costs and benefits to the child.”

(8A) Where a local authority refuses consent in respect of a child who meets the criteria for Condition A, the local authority must provide the parents or carers of the relevant child with a statement of reasons for the decision.

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
24
Page
47
Line
29
Draft ref
hoc268
Marshalled no.
200
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 24

Clause 25 25

Amendment 4#10020268No decisionAmends text

Define “suitable arrangements” for home education

Adds a definition of “suitable arrangements” for educating a child otherwise than at school as appropriate to the child's age, ability and aptitude and any special educational needs.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 25, page 47, line 19, at end insert—
“(6A)
For the purposes of subsection (6), “suitable arrangements” in relation to the
education of the child otherwise than at school mean arrangements appropriate
to the age, ability and aptitude of the child and the existence of any special
educational needs.”

“(6A) For the purposes of subsection (6), “suitable arrangements” in relation to the education of the child otherwise than at school mean arrangements appropriate to the age, ability and aptitude of the child and the existence of any special educational needs.”

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
25
Page
47
Line
19
Draft ref
hoc195
Marshalled no.
4
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 25
Amendment 20#10020358No decisionRemoves provision

Remove the "in England" restriction

Deletes the words "in England" so the provision is no longer limited to England.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 25, page 46, line 21, leave out “in England”

in England

Stage
Report stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
25
Page
46
Line
21
Draft ref
opc78
Marshalled no.
20
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 25
Amendment 21#10020396No decisionRemoves provision

Remove "in England" limit (Clause 25)

Deletes the words "in England", broadening the provision beyond England.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 25, page 46, line 24, leave out “in England”

in England

Stage
Report stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
25
Page
46
Line
24
Draft ref
opc79
Marshalled no.
21
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 25
Amendment 22#10020355No decisionAmends text

Correct a cross-reference from 337(1) to 337

Technical correction replacing "337(1)" with "337".

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 25, page 46, line 25, leave out “337(1)” and insert “337”

337(1) 337

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
25
Page
46
Line
25
Draft ref
opc181
Marshalled no.
22
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 25
Amendment 23#10020376No decisionAmends text

Recast the definition of independent school

Replaces lines with a provision defining an independent school within the meaning of section 463.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 25, page 46, leave out lines 26 to 28 and insert—
“(b)
an independent school within the meaning of section 463 which—
(i)
in the case of a school in England, is specially organised to
make special educational provision for pupils with special
educational needs;
(ii)
in the case of a school in Wales, is wholly or mainly
concerned with providing full-time education to persons
for whom an individual development plan is maintained.”

(lines 26–28) (b) an independent school within the meaning of section 463 which—

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
25
Page
46
Line
26
Draft ref
opc81
Marshalled no.
23
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 25
Amendment 24#10020330No decisionRemoves provision

Drop the words “in England”

Removes the “in England” limitation from the corporate parenting clause.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 25, page 46, line 29, leave out “in England”

in England

Stage
Report stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
25
Page
46
Line
29
Draft ref
opc82
Marshalled no.
24
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 25
Amendment 25#10020413No decisionAmends text

Split the consultee duty between England and (later) Wales (Clause 25)

Replaces "the Secretary of State, and" with a sub-paragraph (i) limiting the Secretary of State to local authorities in England.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 25, page 47, line 44, leave out “the Secretary of State, and” and insert “—
(i)
the Secretary of State, in relation to a local authority in England,
and
(ii)
the Welsh Ministers, in relation to a local authority in Wales,
and”

the Secretary of State, and — (i) the Secretary of State, in relation to a local authority in England, and

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
25
Page
47
Line
44
Draft ref
opc96
Marshalled no.
25
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 25
Amendment 26#10020340No decisionAmends text

Name the Welsh Ministers alongside the Secretary of State

Adds "or the Welsh Ministers (as the case may be)" so the function can be exercised by the Welsh Ministers in Welsh cases.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 25, page 48, line 1, after “State” insert “or the Welsh Ministers (as the case may be)”

or the Welsh Ministers (as the case may be)

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
25
Page
48
Line
1
Draft ref
opc97
Marshalled no.
26
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 25
Amendment 27#10020288No decisionAmends text

Split the Secretary of State reference for England and Wales

Replaces “the Secretary of State, and” so the provision refers separately to the Secretary of State in relation to a local authority in England.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 25, page 48, line 7, leave out “the Secretary of State, and” and insert “—
(i)
the Secretary of State, in relation to a local authority in England,
and
(ii)
the Welsh Ministers, in relation to a local authority in Wales,
and”

the Secretary of State, and
(i) the Secretary of State, in relation to a local authority in England, and

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
25
Page
48
Line
7
Draft ref
opc98
Marshalled no.
27
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 25
Amendment 28#10020346No decisionAmends text

Name the Welsh Ministers alongside the Secretary of State

Adds "or the Welsh Ministers (as the case may be)" so the function can be exercised by the Welsh Ministers in Welsh cases.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 25, page 48, line 8, after “State” insert “or the Welsh Ministers (as the case may be)”

or the Welsh Ministers (as the case may be)

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
25
Page
48
Line
8
Draft ref
opc99
Marshalled no.
28
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 25
Amendment 29#10020311No decisionAmends text

Let the Welsh Ministers also exercise a power

Inserts “, or the Welsh Ministers consider,” so the power can be exercised on the view of the Welsh Ministers as well as the Secretary of State.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 25, page 48, line 10, after “considers” insert “, or the Welsh Ministers consider,”

, or the Welsh Ministers consider,

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
25
Page
48
Line
10
Draft ref
opc100
Marshalled no.
29
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 25
Amendment 62#10018486WithdrawnRemoves provision

Remove two lines from the children-not-in-school registration clause

Deletes lines 20 to 21 of the clause.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 25, page 49, leave out lines 20 to 21

(lines 20–21)

Stage
Committee stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
25
Page
49
Line
20
Draft ref
hoc104
Marshalled no.
62
Decision
This amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 25
Amendment 63#10018497Not calledAmends text

Require registration per provider giving more than six hours a week

Adds wording so the requirement applies in respect of each individual or organisation providing such education for more than six hours a week.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 25, page 49, line 23, after “parent” insert “in respect of each individual or organisation
which provides such education for more than six hours a week”

in respect of each individual or organisation which provides such education for more than six hours a week

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
25
Page
49
Line
23
Draft ref
hoc105
Marshalled no.
63
Decision
The amendment was debated as part of a group of amendments, but not put to a vote.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 25
Amendment 64#10018477Not calledAmends text

Exempt weekend and holiday provision from a registration requirement

Adds that the requirements of subsection (1)(e) do not apply to provision provided at weekends or during school holidays.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 25, page 49, line 36, at end insert—
“(1A)
The requirements of subsection (1)(e) do not apply to provision provided on
weekends or during school holidays.”

(1A) The requirements of subsection (1)(e) do not apply to provision provided on weekends or during school holidays.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
25
Page
49
Line
36
Draft ref
hoc106
Marshalled no.
64
Decision
The amendment was debated as part of a group of amendments, but not put to a vote.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 25
Amendment 65#10018465Not calledAmends text

Require affirmative regulations to add information to the children-not-in-school register

Requires that any further information about children added to the register be made only by regulations subject to the affirmative procedure.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 25, page 50, line 41, at end insert—
“(2A)
The Secretary of State may only require further information about children to
be included on the register by introducing regulations subject to the affirmative
procedure.”

(2A) The Secretary of State may only require further information about children to be included on the register by introducing regulations subject to the affirmative procedure.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
25
Page
50
Line
41
Draft ref
hoc107
Marshalled no.
65
Decision
The amendment was debated as part of a group of amendments, but not put to a vote.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 25
Amendment 66#10018493Not calledAmends text

Set a six-hours-a-week floor for the registration time threshold

Adds wording so the provision may not refer to an amount of time that is less than or equal to six hours a week.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 25, page 52, line 40, after “way” insert “,
but may not refer to an amount of time that is less than or equal to six hours a week.”

, but may not refer to an amount of time that is less than or equal to six hours a week.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
25
Page
52
Line
40
Draft ref
hoc108
Marshalled no.
66
Decision
The amendment was debated as part of a group of amendments, but not put to a vote.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 25
Amendment 67#10018470Not calledAmends text

Exclude weekend and holiday out-of-school providers from the register definition

Narrows the definition so it does not include providers offering out-of-school education to home-educated children at weekends or during school holidays.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 25, page 52, line 33, after “436B)” insert “but does not include any person or provider
that is providing out-of-school education to home-educated children on weekends or during
school holidays.”

but does not include any person or provider that is providing out-of-school education to home-educated children on weekends or during school holidays.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
25
Page
52
Line
33
Draft ref
hoc109
Marshalled no.
67
Decision
The amendment was debated as part of a group of amendments, but not put to a vote.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 25
Amendment 68#10018469Not calledAmends text

Require annual publication of GCSE results for registered children

Adds a duty for the Secretary of State to publish annually the GCSE results of children listed on the register.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 25, page 54, line 43, at end insert—
“(9)
The Secretary of State shall publish annually the GCSE results of children listed
on the register.
(10)
The Secretary of State shall ensure that the GCSE results of children on the
register are included for each set of outcome data published by the
Government.”

(9) The Secretary of State shall publish annually the GCSE results of children listed on the register.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
25
Page
54
Line
43
Draft ref
hoc110
Marshalled no.
68
Decision
The amendment was debated as part of a group of amendments, but not put to a vote.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 25
Amendment 86#10018641Not calledAmends text

Disapply the information duty where a parent poses a safeguarding concern

Adds that the duty to provide information under subsection (1)(b) does not apply where a safeguarding concern about either parent has been identified.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 25, page 49, line 36, at end insert—
“(1A)
The requirement to provide information under subsection (1)(b) does not apply
where a safeguarding concern in respect of either parent has been identified.”

(1A) The requirement to provide information under subsection (1)(b) does not apply where a safeguarding concern in respect of either parent has been identified.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
25
Page
49
Line
36
Draft ref
hoc137
Marshalled no.
86
Decision
The amendment was debated as part of a group of amendments, but not put to a vote.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 25
Amendment 153#10022225Not movedNew clause / schedule

New clause: care-experience in equality impact assessments

Proposes a new clause on including care-experience in equality impact assessments, inserted after Clause 25.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 25, insert the following new Clause—
“Care-experience in equality impact assessments
A public authority undertaking an equality impact assessment in the exercise of
its duties under—
(a)
section 149 of the Equality Act 2010;
(b)
the Equality Act 2010 (Statutory Duties) (Wales) Regulations 2011;
(c)
the Equality Act 2010 (Specific Duties) (Scotland) Regulations 2012;
(d)
section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998,
must include an assessment of the impact on persons who are or have been looked
after by a local authority.”

Care-experience in equality impact assessments

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
25
Draft ref
hol200
Marshalled no.
153
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 25
Amendment 173#10020483No decisionAmends text

Include cases where action was previously taken

Broadens the wording so it also covers cases where action has previously been taken, not just where action is being taken.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 25, page 46, line 32, after “action” insert “, or has previously taken action”

, or has previously taken action

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
25
Page
46
Line
32
Draft ref
hoc221
Marshalled no.
173
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 25
Amendment 192#10020478No decisionAmends text

Add children supported under section 17 to a list

Adds, as a further category, children or families receiving services under section 17 of the Children Act 1989.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 25, page 46, line 37, at end insert—
“(c)
providing services to the child or their family under section 17 of the
Children Act 1989, or
(d)
a local authority which has ever provided services to the child or their
family under section 47 of the Children Act 1989.”

(c) providing services to the child or their family under section 17 of the Children Act 1989, or

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
25
Page
46
Line
37
Draft ref
hoc260
Marshalled no.
192
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 25
Amendment 201#10020481No decisionRemoves provision

Remove a subsection from the corporate parenting collaborative-working clause

Leaves out lines 23 to 28 of clause 25.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 25, page 46, leave out lines 23 to 28

(lines 23–28)

Stage
Report stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
25
Page
46
Line
23
Draft ref
hoc271
Marshalled no.
201
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 25
Amendment 202#10020448No decisionRemoves provision

Remove “condition A” from the clause

Leaves out the words “condition A” in the relevant provision.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 25, page 46, line 22, leave out “condition A”

condition A

Stage
Report stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
25
Page
46
Line
22
Draft ref
hoc272
Marshalled no.
202
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 25
Amendment 224#10020500No decisionRemoves provision

Remove a subsection from the corporate parenting collaborative-working clause

Leaves out subsection (3) of clause 25.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 25, page 46, line 23, leave out subsection (3)

subsection (3)

Stage
Report stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
25
Page
46
Line
23
Draft ref
hoc294
Marshalled no.
224
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 25

Clause 26 99

Amendment #10022218#10022218Withdrawn before debateAmends text

New clause withdrawn before debate

A proposed new clause after Clause 26 that was withdrawn before debate; no clause text was reached.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 26, insert the following new Clause—
“Employment of children in Scotland
(1)
The Children and Young Persons (Scotland) Act 1937 is amended as follows.
(2)
For section 28 substitute—
“28
Restrictions on employment of children
(1)
A child may not be employed to work—
so long as the child is under the age of 14 (subject to regulations
under subsection (2));
(a)
(b)
to do any work other than light work;
(c)
to do work of a description specified in regulations made by the
Scottish Ministers;
(d)
before 7.00 a.m. or after 8.00 p.m. on any day;
(e)
on any day on which the child is required to attend school—
(i)
for more than one hour before the start of school hours,
(ii)
during school hours, or
(iii)
for more than two hours in total in the day;
(f)
for more than 12 hours in any week in which the child is required
to attend school;
(g)
for more than eight hours or, if the child is under 15, for more than
five hours in any day on which the child is not required to attend
school;
(h)
for more than 35 hours or, if the child is under 15, for more than
25 hours in any week in which the child is not required to attend
school;
(i)
for more than four hours in any day without a break of one hour;
(j)
at any time in a year unless at that time a person employing the
child is satisfied that the child has had, or could still have, a period
of at least two consecutive weeks without employment during a
period in the year in which the child is not required to attend
school.
(2)
The Scottish Ministers may by regulations authorise the employment of
children aged 13 to do specified descriptions of light work.
(3)
A child may not be employed to work except in accordance with a permit
(a “child employment permit”) granted by a local authority on an
application made in accordance with regulations made by the Scottish
Ministers.
(4)
The Scottish Ministers may by regulations—
(a)
make provision in relation to child employment permits;
(b)
provide that subsection (3) does not apply in specified cases or
circumstances;
(c)
make provision about the keeping of records.
(5)
The provision that may be made in reliance on subsection (4)(a) includes
provision—
(a)
authorising a local authority to request such information as the
authority considers appropriate, or to require a child to have a
medical examination, for the purpose of enabling the authority to
determine an application;
(b)
requiring a local authority to have regard to specified matters when
determining an application;
(c)
for the grant of a child employment permit subject to conditions
determined by a local authority;
(d)
requiring a child employment permit to contain specified
information;
(e)
authorising a local authority to vary, suspend or revoke a child
employment permit in specified circumstances;
(f)
about appeals against—
(i)
a decision to reject an application, or
(ii)
the revocation of a child employment permit;
(g)
imposing requirements on persons employing children (including
requirements to produce child employment permits for inspection);
(h)
requiring or authorising a local authority, in specified
circumstances, to disclose information about a child employment
permit to another local authority in Scotland, to a local authority
in England or to a local authority in Wales.
(6)
The Scottish Ministers may by regulations make provision (subject to
subsection (1) and regulations under subsection (2))—
(a)
specifying the number of hours in each day, or in each week, for
which children may be employed, and the times of day at which
they may be employed;
(b)
specifying the intervals to be allowed to children for meals and
breaks, when in employment;
(c)
about entitlement to leave;
(d)
specifying other conditions to be met in relation to the employment
of children.
(7)
Nothing in this section, or in regulations made under any provision of this
section, prevents a child from doing anything—
(a)
under the authority of a licence granted under this Part, or
(b)
in a case where by virtue of subsection (3) of section 37 of the
Children and Young Persons Act 1963 no licence under that section
is required for the child to do it.
(8)
In this section—
“light work” means work which, on account of the inherent nature
of the tasks which it involves and the particular conditions under
which they are performed—
(a)
is not likely to be harmful to the safety, health or
development of children, and
(b)
is not such as to be harmful to their education (through
attendance at school or otherwise) as required by section
30 of the Education (Scotland) Act 1980 or to their
participation in work experience in accordance with section
123 of that Act, or their capacity to benefit from the
education received or the experience gained (as the case
may be);
“local authority in England” and “local authority in Wales” have the
same meaning as in the Education Act 1996 (see section 579(1) of
that Act);
“specified”, in relation to regulations made under any provision of
this section, means specified in the regulations;
“week” means any period of seven consecutive days;
“year” means a period of 12 months beginning with 1 January.
28A Regulations under section 28: further provision
(1)
Regulations under section 28 may—
(a)
make different provision for different purposes or areas;
(b)
make provision subject to exceptions;
(c)
make transitional or saving provision.
(2)
Except as provided by subsection (3), regulations under section 28 may
provide for the processing of information in accordance with the
regulations not to be in breach of—
(a)
any obligation of confidence owed by the person processing the
information, or
(b)
any other restriction on the processing of information (however
imposed).
(3)
Regulations under section 28 are not to be read as requiring or authorising
the processing of information that would contravene the data protection
legislation (but in determining whether particular processing of data would
do so, take into account the duty imposed or power conferred by the
provision of the regulations in question).
(4)
Regulations under section 28 are subject to the negative procedure (see
Part 2 of the Interpretation and Legislative Reform (Scotland) Act 2010
(asp 10)).
(5)
In this section “the data protection legislation” and “processing” have the
same meaning as in the Data Protection Act 2018 (see section 3 of that
Act).”
(3)
In section 31 (penalties and legal proceedings in respect of general provisions as
to employment), in subsection (1), after “byelaw” insert “or regulations”.
(4)
In section 35 (confirmation of byelaws), in subsection (1), for “Secretary of State”
substitute “Scottish Ministers”.
(5)
In section 36 (powers of entry), in subsection (1), after “byelaw” insert “or
regulations”.
(6)
In section 37 (interpretation), after “byelaws” insert “or regulations”.
(7)
In section 38 (savings)—
(a)
omit subsection (3);
(b)
in subsection (4), for “The said provisions” substitute “The provisions of
this Part relating to employment”.
(8)
In section 110(1) (interpretation), omit the definitions of “borstal institution” and
“residential establishment”.”

New clause (withdrawn before debate)

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
26
Draft ref
hol197
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn before debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 26
Amendment 5#10020275No decisionAmends text

Change “each” to “the”

Technical edit changing “each” to “the”.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 26, page 49, line 40, leave out “each” and insert “the”

each the

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
26
Page
49
Line
40
Draft ref
hoc196
Marshalled no.
5
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 26
Amendment 6#10020271No decisionAmends text

Change “each” to “any”

Technical edit changing “each” to “any”.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 26, page 49, line 41, leave out “each” and insert “any”

each any

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
26
Page
49
Line
41
Draft ref
hoc197
Marshalled no.
6
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 26
Amendment 7#10020272No decisionAmends text

Change “each parent” to “a parent”

Technical edit replacing “each parent of the child” with “a parent”.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 26, page 50, line 2, leave out “each parent of the child" and insert "a parent"

each parent of the child a parent

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
26
Page
50
Line
2
Draft ref
hoc198
Marshalled no.
7
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 26
Amendment 30#10020331No decisionRemoves provision

Remove the words “: England” from a heading

Deletes “: England”, a consequential tidy-up of the clause heading.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 26, page 48, line 35, leave out “: England”

: England

Stage
Report stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
26
Page
48
Line
35
Draft ref
opc101
Marshalled no.
30
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 26
Amendment 31#10020427No decisionRemoves provision

Remove “in England” from the duty to have regard to guidance

Deletes the words “in England” in the duty to have regard to corporate-parenting guidance.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 26, page 48, line 37, leave out “in England”

in England

Stage
Report stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
26
Page
48
Line
37
Draft ref
opc182
Marshalled no.
31
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 26
Amendment 32#10020417No decisionRemoves provision

Remove "in England" limit (Clause 26)

Deletes the words "in England", broadening the provision beyond England.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 26, page 49, line 31, leave out “in England”

in England

Stage
Report stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
26
Page
49
Line
31
Draft ref
opc102
Marshalled no.
32
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 26
Amendment 33#10020423No decisionAmends text

Include Welsh-registered independent schools (Clause 26)

Inserts a new paragraph (f) covering a school on the register of independent schools in Wales kept under section 158 of the Education Act 2002.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 26, page 49, line 35, at end insert—
“(f)
a school that is included in the register of independent schools in
Wales (kept under section 158 of the Education Act 2002), or”

(f) a school that is included in the register of independent schools in Wales (kept under section 158 of the Education Act 2002), or

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
26
Page
49
Line
35
Draft ref
opc103
Marshalled no.
33
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 26
Amendment 34#10020297No decisionAmends text

Limit a corporate parenting step to children in an English local authority area

Inserts wording so the requirement applies “in the case of a child who is in the area of a local authority in England,”, narrowing its scope to England.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 26, page 50, line 24, at beginning insert “in the case of a child who is in the area of a
local authority in England,”

in the case of a child who is in the area of a local authority in England,

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
26
Page
50
Line
24
Draft ref
opc104
Marshalled no.
34
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 26
Amendment 35#10020284No decisionAmends text

Add Welsh additional learning needs to the matters considered

For children in a Welsh local authority area, adds whether the child has additional learning needs, including whether an individual development plan is maintained.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 26, page 50, line 26, at end insert—
“(ba)
in the case of a child who is in the area of a local authority in
Wales, whether the child has any additional learning needs,
including whether an individual development plan is maintained
for the child;”

“(ba) in the case of a child who is in the area of a local authority in Wales, whether the child has any additional learning needs, including whether an individual development plan is maintained for the child;”

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
26
Page
50
Line
26
Draft ref
opc105
Marshalled no.
35
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 26
Amendment 36#10020308No decisionAmends text

Capture a child’s care and support history under the Welsh social-care regime

Adds a requirement to record whether the child has ever been assessed as needing care and support under Part 4 of the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014, and any actions or services provided, aligning the duty with Welsh provision.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 26, page 50, line 39, at end insert—
“(da)
whether the child has ever been assessed as having needs for care
and support for the purposes of Part 4 of the Social Services and
Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 (anaw 4) (see section 32(1) of that
Act) and, if so, any actions that a local authority is taking or has
taken in relation to the child under that Part (or Part 4 or 5 of the
Children Act 1989) and any services that a local authority is
providing or has provided to the child in the exercise of functions
conferred on the authority by or under that Part (or Part 4 or 5
of the Children Act 1989);”

(da) whether the child has ever been assessed as having needs for care and support for the purposes of Part 4 of the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 (anaw 4) (see section 32(1) of that Act) and, if so, any actions that a local authority is taking or has taken in relation to the child under that Part (or Part 4 or 5 of the Children Act 1989) and any services that a local authority is providing or has provided to the child in the exercise of functions conferred on the authority by or under that Part (or Part 4 or 5 of the Children Act 1989);

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
26
Page
50
Line
39
Draft ref
opc106
Marshalled no.
36
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 26
Amendment 37#10020397No decisionAmends text

Limit a reference to local authorities to England (Clause 26)

Inserts "in England" after "authority" so the reference is confined to local authorities in England.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 26, page 50, line 41, after “authority” insert “in England”

in England

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
26
Page
50
Line
41
Draft ref
opc110
Marshalled no.
37
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 26
Amendment 38#10020310No decisionAmends text

Recognise looked-after status under Welsh law

Inserts a reference to children looked after “in Wales (within the meaning of section 74 of the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014)” alongside the existing Children Act 1989 reference.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 26, page 50, line 42, after “1989)” insert “or in Wales (within the meaning of section
74 of the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014)”

or in Wales (within the meaning of section 74 of the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014)

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
26
Page
50
Line
42
Draft ref
opc111
Marshalled no.
38
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 26
Amendment 39#10020367No decisionAmends text

Name the Welsh Ministers alongside the existing decision-maker

Adds ", or the Welsh Ministers consider (as the case may be)," after "considers".

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 26, page 51, line 16, after “considers” insert “, or the Welsh Ministers consider (as the
case may be),”

, or the Welsh Ministers consider (as the case may be),

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
26
Page
51
Line
16
Draft ref
opc112
Marshalled no.
39
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 26
Amendment 40#10020289No decisionRemoves provision

Remove “in England” limitation

Deletes the words “in England”, extending the provision beyond England.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 26, page 52, line 3, leave out “in England”

in England

Stage
Report stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
26
Page
52
Line
3
Draft ref
opc113
Marshalled no.
40
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 26
Amendment 41#10020368No decisionRemoves provision

Remove the "in England" restriction

Deletes the words "in England" so the provision is no longer limited to England.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 26, page 52, line 8, leave out “in England”

in England

Stage
Report stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
26
Page
52
Line
8
Draft ref
opc114
Marshalled no.
41
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 26
Amendment 42#10020365No decisionAmends text

Distinguish section 19 in England from section 19A in Wales

Adds "(in England) or section 19A (in Wales)" after a reference to section 19.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 26, page 52, line 35, after “19” insert “(in England) or section 19A (in Wales)”

(in England) or section 19A (in Wales)

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
26
Page
52
Line
35
Draft ref
opc185
Marshalled no.
42
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 26
Amendment 43#10020357No decisionAmends text

Limit the provision to local authorities in England

Adds an opening qualifier so the provision applies where the local authority is one in England.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 26, page 52, line 38, at beginning insert “where the local authority is a local authority
in England,”

where the local authority is a local authority in England,

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
26
Page
52
Line
38
Draft ref
opc186
Marshalled no.
43
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 26
Amendment 44#10020399No decisionAmends text

Add Welsh additional learning provision arrangements (Clause 26)

Inserts a new paragraph (ca) covering, for Welsh local authorities, arrangements under section 53 of the Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal (Wales) Act 2018.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 26, page 52, line 40, at end insert—
“(ca)
where the local authority is a local authority in Wales,
arrangements made by the local authority under section 53 of the
Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal (Wales) Act
2018 (anaw 2) (additional learning provision otherwise than in
schools);”

(ca) where the local authority is a local authority in Wales, arrangements made by the local authority under section 53 of the Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal (Wales) Act 2018 (anaw 2) (additional learning provision otherwise than in schools);

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
26
Page
52
Line
40
Draft ref
opc115
Marshalled no.
44
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 26
Amendment 45#10020301No decisionRemoves provision

Drop the words “in England”

Removes the “in England” limitation from the corporate parenting clause.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 26, page 53, line 2, leave out “in England”

in England

Stage
Report stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
26
Page
53
Line
2
Draft ref
opc116
Marshalled no.
45
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 26
Amendment 46#10020335No decisionRemoves provision

Drop the words “in England”

Removes the “in England” limitation from the corporate parenting clause.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 26, page 54, line 5, leave out “in England”

in England

Stage
Report stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
26
Page
54
Line
5
Draft ref
opc117
Marshalled no.
46
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 26
Amendment 47#10020375No decisionRemoves provision

Remove the "in England" restriction

Deletes the words "in England" so the provision is no longer limited to England.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 26, page 54, line 17, leave out “in England”

in England

Stage
Report stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
26
Page
54
Line
17
Draft ref
opc118
Marshalled no.
47
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 26
Amendment 48#10020336No decisionAmends text

Let the Welsh Ministers give the equivalent direction for schools in Wales

Adds the Welsh Ministers as the directing authority where a local authority in Wales is involved, mirroring the Secretary of State's power for England.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 26, page 54, line 17, after “directs” insert “in relation to a local authority in England,
or the Welsh Ministers so direct in relation to a local authority in Wales,”

in relation to a local authority in England, or the Welsh Ministers so direct in relation to a local authority in Wales,

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
26
Page
54
Line
17
Draft ref
opc119
Marshalled no.
48
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 26
Amendment 49#10020435No decisionAmends text

Allow Welsh Ministers to act alongside the Secretary of State

Adds “or the Welsh Ministers (as the case may be)” so the function may be exercised by Welsh Ministers.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 26, page 54, line 18, after “State” insert “or the Welsh Ministers (as the case may be)”

or the Welsh Ministers (as the case may be)

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
26
Page
54
Line
18
Draft ref
opc120
Marshalled no.
49
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 26
Amendment 50#10020319No decisionAmends text

Let the Welsh Ministers act alongside the Secretary of State

Inserts “or the Welsh Ministers” after “State”, extending the power to the Welsh Ministers.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 26, page 54, line 21, after “State” insert “or the Welsh Ministers”

or the Welsh Ministers

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
26
Page
54
Line
21
Draft ref
opc121
Marshalled no.
50
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 26
Amendment 51#10020285No decisionAmends text

Add the Welsh Ministers to the relevant decision-maker

Inserts “or the Welsh Ministers consider (as the case may be)” after “considers”.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 26, page 54, line 22, after “considers” insert “or the Welsh Ministers consider (as the
case may be)”

or the Welsh Ministers consider (as the case may be)

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
26
Page
54
Line
22
Draft ref
opc122
Marshalled no.
51
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 26
Amendment 52#10020381No decisionRemoves provision

Remove "in England" limit on the guidance duty (Clause 26)

Deletes the words "in England" so the duty to have regard to guidance is not confined to England.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 26, page 54, line 27, leave out “in England”

in England

Stage
Report stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
26
Page
54
Line
27
Draft ref
opc123
Marshalled no.
52
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 26
Amendment 53#10020364No decisionAmends text

Extend a cross-reference to include section 28(1)

Adds "or 28(1)" after a reference to "11(1)".

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 26, page 54, line 35, after “11(1)” insert “or 28(1)”

or 28(1)

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
26
Page
54
Line
35
Draft ref
opc124
Marshalled no.
53
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 26
Amendment 54#10020370No decisionAmends text

Add the Chief Inspector for Wales to a list

Inserts His Majesty's Chief Inspector of Education and Training in Wales into the list.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 26, page 54, line 41, at end insert—
“(c)
His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Education and Training in Wales;
(d)
the Welsh Ministers.”

(c) His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Education and Training in Wales;

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
26
Page
54
Line
41
Draft ref
opc127
Marshalled no.
54
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 26
Amendment 55#10020321No decisionRemoves provision

Drop the words “in England”

Removes the “in England” limitation from the corporate parenting clause.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 26, page 55, line 1, leave out “in England”

in England

Stage
Report stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
26
Page
55
Line
1
Draft ref
opc128
Marshalled no.
55
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 26
Amendment 56#10020382No decisionRemoves provision

Remove "in England" limit (Clause 26)

Deletes the words "in England", broadening the provision beyond England.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 26, page 55, line 3, leave out “in England”

in England

Stage
Report stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
26
Page
55
Line
3
Draft ref
opc129
Marshalled no.
56
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 26
Amendment 57#10020313No decisionRemoves provision

Remove the word “Wales,”

Deletes “Wales,” from the corporate parenting clause, a consequential tidy-up.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 26, page 55, line 10, leave out “Wales,”

Wales,

Stage
Report stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
26
Page
55
Line
10
Draft ref
opc130
Marshalled no.
57
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 26
Amendment 58#10020383No decisionAmends text

Extend a Clause 26 provision to Wales as well as England

Inserts "or Wales" after "England" so the provision applies in Wales as well.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 26, page 55, line 12, after first “England” insert “or Wales”

or Wales

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
26
Page
55
Line
12
Draft ref
opc131
Marshalled no.
58
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 26
Amendment 59#10020352No decisionRemoves provision

Remove the second "in England" restriction

Deletes the second occurrence of "in England" so the provision is no longer geographically limited there.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 26, page 55, line 12, leave out second “in England”

in England

Stage
Report stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
26
Page
55
Line
12
Draft ref
opc132
Marshalled no.
59
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 26
Amendment 60#10020333No decisionRemoves provision

Drop the words “in England”

Removes the “in England” limitation from the corporate parenting clause.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 26, page 55, line 24, leave out “in England”

in England

Stage
Report stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
26
Page
55
Line
24
Draft ref
opc133
Marshalled no.
60
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 26
Amendment 61#10020318No decisionAmends text

Add a cross-reference to section 19A

Inserts “or 19A” after “19”, a technical cross-reference update.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 26, page 55, line 38, after “19” insert “or 19A”

or 19A

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
26
Page
55
Line
38
Draft ref
opc134
Marshalled no.
61
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 26
Amendment 62#10020388No decisionAmends text

Add a Welsh additional learning provision route (Clause 26)

Inserts a new paragraph (d) covering where a Welsh local authority must secure additional learning provision under the Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal (Wales) Act 2018.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 26, page 55, line 41, at end insert “, or
(d)
the local authority is required to secure additional learning provision
or other provision for the child under section 14(10) or 19(7) of the
Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal (Wales) Act 2018.”

, or (d) the local authority is required to secure additional learning provision or other provision for the child under section 14(10) or 19(7) of the Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal (Wales) Act 2018.

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
26
Page
55
Line
41
Draft ref
opc137
Marshalled no.
62
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 26
Amendment 63#10020412No decisionAmends text

Specify the Secretary of State as the regulation-maker (Clause 26)

Inserts "to be made by the Secretary of State" after "regulations".

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 26, page 56, line 3, after “regulations” insert “to be made by the Secretary of State”

to be made by the Secretary of State

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
26
Page
56
Line
3
Draft ref
opc238
Marshalled no.
63
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 26
Amendment 64#10020407No decisionAmends text

Update references from "National Assembly for Wales" to "Senedd Cymru" (Clause 26)

Inserts a new subsection (3A) substituting "Senedd Cymru" for "the National Assembly for Wales" in section 569(2B), (2BA) and (2BB).

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 26, page 56, line 16, at end insert—
“(3A)
In section 569(2B), (2BA) and (2BB) for “the National Assembly for Wales” (in
each place that it occurs) substitute “Senedd Cymru”.
(3B)
After section 569(2BB) insert—
“(2BC)
A statutory instrument which contains any of the following regulations
to be made by the Welsh Ministers is subject to annulment in pursuance
of a resolution of Senedd Cymru—
(a)
regulations under any of the following provisions, other than
the first set of such regulations—
(i)
section 436B(6),
(ii)
section 436C(4),
(iii)
section 436E(9),
(iv)
section 436F(1),
(v)
paragraph 5 of Schedule 31A, or
(b)
regulations under section 436I(5).
(2BD)
A statutory instrument which contains (whether alone or with other
provision) any of the following regulations to be made by the Welsh
Ministers may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been
laid before, and approved by resolution of, Senedd Cymru—
(a)
the first regulations under section 436B(6),
(b)
regulations under section 436C(2),
(c)
the first regulations under section 436C(4),
(d)
regulations under section 436E(1)(a),
(e)
regulations under section 436E(7),
(f)
the first regulations under section 436E(9),
(g)
the first regulations under section 436F(1),
(h)
regulations under section 436F(2), or
(i)
the first regulations under paragraph 5 of Schedule 31A.””

(3A) In section 569(2B), (2BA) and (2BB) for “the National Assembly for Wales” (in each place that it occurs) substitute “Senedd Cymru”.

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
26
Page
56
Line
16
Draft ref
opc237
Marshalled no.
64
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 26
Amendment 65#10020283No decisionRemoves provision

Remove “in England” limitation

Deletes the words “in England”, extending the provision beyond England.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 26, page 56, line 21, leave out “in England”

in England

Stage
Report stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
26
Page
56
Line
21
Draft ref
opc139
Marshalled no.
65
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 26
Amendment 69#10018494WithdrawnAmends text

Allow schools to appeal a school nomination notice to the adjudicator

Adds a right for a school to appeal a school nomination notice to the School Admissions Adjudicator.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 26, page 63, line 18, at end insert—
“(7)
A school may submit an appeal against a school nomination notice to the
School Admissions Adjudicator for the reasons given in this part and for any
other reason.
(8)
During the appeal period, the school will be responsible for the education of
the child.”

(7) A school may submit an appeal against a school nomination notice to the School Admissions Adjudicator for the reasons given in this part and for any other reason.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
26
Page
63
Line
18
Draft ref
hoc111
Marshalled no.
69
Decision
This amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 26
Amendment 80#10031484AgreedRemoves provision

Remove the words “Except as provided by subsection (3),”

A technical edit to Clause 26 (duty to have regard to guidance) deleting the opening qualifier “Except as provided by subsection (3),”.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 26, page 44, line 35, leave out “Except as provided by subsection (3),”

Except as provided by subsection (3),

Stage
Report stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
26
Page
44
Line
35
Draft ref
opc453
Marshalled no.
80
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 26
Amendment 81#10031464AgreedRemoves provision

Remove lines 1 to 5 of Clause 26

Deletes lines 1 to 5 from Clause 26.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 26, page 45, leave out lines 1 to 5

(lines 1–5)

Stage
Report stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
26
Page
45
Line
1
Draft ref
opc401
Marshalled no.
81
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 26
Amendment 82#10031463AgreedAmends text

Specify regulations made by the Secretary of State

Inserts “made by the Secretary of State” after the reference to section 18.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 26, page 45, line 6, after “section 18” insert “made by the Secretary of State”

made by the Secretary of State

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
26
Page
45
Line
6
Draft ref
opc485
Marshalled no.
82
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 26
Amendment 83#10031445AgreedAmends text

Provide for Welsh Ministers' regulations to be Welsh statutory instruments

Adds a provision that regulations under section 18 made by the Welsh Ministers are to be made by Welsh statutory instrument.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 26, page 45, line 6, at end insert—
“(4A)
Regulations under section 18 made by the Welsh Ministers are to be made
by Welsh statutory instrument.””

(4A) Regulations under section 18 made by the Welsh Ministers are to be made by Welsh statutory instrument.

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
26
Page
45
Line
6
Draft ref
opc486
Marshalled no.
83
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 26
Amendment 84#10031480AgreedRemoves provision

Remove the words “A statutory instrument containing”

A technical edit to Clause 26 (duty to have regard to guidance) deleting the opening phrase “A statutory instrument containing”.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 26, page 45, line 10, leave out “A statutory instrument containing”

A statutory instrument containing

Stage
Report stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
26
Page
45
Line
10
Draft ref
opc487
Marshalled no.
84
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 26
Amendment 85#10031499AgreedAmends text

Make certain regulations subject to the Senedd annulment procedure

Amends Clause 26 (duty to have regard to guidance) so the relevant regulations are subject to the Senedd annulment procedure under the Legislation (Wales) Act 2019.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 26, page 45, line 11, leave out from “18” to end of line 12 and insert “are subject
to the Senedd annulment procedure (see section 37E of the Legislation (Wales) Act 2019
(anaw 4)).”

(from “18” to end of line 12) are subject to the Senedd annulment procedure (see section 37E of the Legislation (Wales) Act 2019 (anaw 4)).

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
26
Page
45
Line
11
Draft ref
opc488
Marshalled no.
85
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 26
Amendment 86#10031441AgreedAmends text

Tidy a definitions reference in the data-protection clause

Replaces a combined definition reference with a single reference to “processing”.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 26, page 45, line 13, leave out ““the data protection legislation” and “processing”
have” and insert ““processing” has”

“the data protection legislation” and “processing” have “processing” has

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
26
Page
45
Line
13
Draft ref
opc454
Marshalled no.
86
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 26
Amendment 136#10020369No decisionAmends text

Extend the provision to registered students as well as pupils

Adds "or a student registered" after "pupil".

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 26, page 49, line 6, after “pupil” insert “or a student registered”

or a student registered

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
26
Page
49
Line
6
Draft ref
opc222
Marshalled no.
136
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 26
Amendment 137#10020302No decisionAmends text

Cover registered students as well as pupils

Inserts “or a student registered” so the provision applies to registered students in addition to pupils.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 26, page 49, line 15, after “pupil” insert “or a student registered”

or a student registered

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
26
Page
49
Line
15
Draft ref
opc223
Marshalled no.
137
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 26
Amendment 138#10020296No decisionRemoves provision

Leave out three lines in the corporate parenting clause

Deletes lines 28 to 30, a technical removal of text from the corporate parenting provisions.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 26, page 49, leave out lines 28 to 30

(lines 28–30)

Stage
Report stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
26
Page
49
Line
28
Draft ref
opc221
Marshalled no.
138
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 26
Amendment 139#10020410No decisionAmends text

Limit a school reference to registered independent institutions (Clause 26)

Inserts, after "2008", words requiring the institution to be registered under section 95 of that Act (register of independent educational institutions).

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 26, page 49, line 35, after “2008” insert “, that is registered under section 95 of that
Act (register of independent educational institutions)”

, that is registered under section 95 of that Act (register of independent educational institutions)

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
26
Page
49
Line
35
Draft ref
opc224
Marshalled no.
139
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 26
Amendment 140#10020395No decisionAmends text

Include Scottish schools in a Clause 26 list

Inserts a new paragraph (g) covering a school within the meaning of section 135(1) of the Education (Scotland) Act 1980.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 26, page 49, line 35, at end insert—
“(g)
a school within the meaning of section 135(1) of the Education
(Scotland) Act 1980.”

(g) a school within the meaning of section 135(1) of the Education (Scotland) Act 1980.

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
26
Page
49
Line
35
Draft ref
opc193
Marshalled no.
140
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 26
Amendment 154#10022245WithdrawnRemoves provision

Drop the power to require a child to have a medical examination

Removes the words allowing a requirement that a child have a medical examination.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 26, page 43, line 8, leave out “, or to require a child to have a medical examination,”

, or to require a child to have a medical examination,

Stage
Committee stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
26
Page
43
Line
8
Draft ref
hol114
Marshalled no.
154
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 26
Amendment 155#10022254Not movedRemoves provision

Remove six lines from the corporate parenting guidance clause

Strikes lines 39 to 44 from Clause 26.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 26, page 43, leave out lines 39 to 44

(lines 39–44)

Stage
Committee stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
26
Page
43
Line
39
Draft ref
hol115
Marshalled no.
155
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 26
Amendment 156#10022983Not movedAmends text

Narrow a Clause 26 reference to welfare and health only

Replaces “, health or development” with “or health” in Clause 26.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 26, page 44, line 5, leave out “, health or development” and insert “or health”

, health or development or health

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
26
Page
44
Line
5
Draft ref
hol488
Marshalled no.
156
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 26
Amendment 157#10022614AgreedAmends text

Replace Clause 26 with a new clause on the employment of children in England and Wales

Government amendment leaving out Clause 26 and inserting a new clause on the employment of children in England and Wales. Agreed.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Leave out Clause 26 and insert the following new Clause—
“Employment of children in England and Wales
(1)
The Children and Young Persons Act 1933 is amended as follows.
(2)
For section 18 substitute—
“18
Restrictions on employment of children
(1)
A child may not be employed to work—
(a)
so long as the child is under the age of 14 (subject to regulations
under subsection (2));
(b)
to do any work other than light work;
(c)
to do work of a description specified in regulations made by the
appropriate national authority;
(d)
before 7.00 a.m. or after 8.00 p.m. on any day;
(e)
on any day on which the child is required to attend school—
(i)
for more than one hour before the start of school hours,
(ii)
during school hours, or
(iii)
for more than two hours in total in the day;
(f)
for more than 12 hours in any week in which the child is required
to attend school;
(g)
for more than eight hours or, if the child is under 15, for more than
five hours in any day on which the child is not required to attend
school;
(h)
for more than 35 hours or, if the child is under 15, for more than
25 hours in any week in which the child is not required to attend
school;
(i)
for more than four hours in any day without a break of one hour;
(j)
at any time in a year unless at that time a person employing the
child is satisfied that the child has had, or could still have, a period
of at least two consecutive weeks without employment during a
period in the year in which the child is not required to attend
school.
(2)
The appropriate national authority may by regulations authorise the
employment of children aged 13 to do specified descriptions of light work.
(3)
A child may not be employed to work except in accordance with a permit
(a “child employment permit”) granted by a local authority on an
application made in accordance with regulations made by the appropriate
national authority.
(4)
The appropriate national authority may by regulations—
(a)
make provision in relation to child employment permits;
(b)
provide that subsection (3) does not apply in specified cases or
circumstances;
(c)
make provision about the keeping of records.
(5)
The provision that may be made in reliance on subsection (4)(a) includes
provision—
(a)
authorising a local authority to request such information as the
authority considers appropriate, or to require a child to have a
medical examination, for the purpose of enabling the authority to
determine an application;
(b)
requiring a local authority to have regard to specified matters when
determining an application;
(c)
for the grant of a child employment permit subject to conditions
determined by a local authority;
(d)
requiring a child employment permit to contain specified
information;
(e)
authorising a local authority to vary, suspend or revoke a child
employment permit in specified circumstances;
(f)
about appeals against—
(i)
a decision to reject an application, or
(ii)
the revocation of a child employment permit;
(g)
imposing requirements on persons employing children (including
requirements to produce child employment permits for inspection);
(h)
requiring or authorising a local authority, in specified
circumstances, to disclose information about a child employment
permit to another local authority in England or Wales or to a local
authority in Scotland.
(6)
The appropriate national authority may by regulations make provision
(subject to subsection (1) and regulations under subsection (2))—
(a)
specifying the number of hours in each day, or in each week, for
which children may be employed, and the times of day at which
they may be employed;
(b)
specifying the intervals to be allowed to children for meals and
breaks, when in employment;
(c)
about entitlement to leave;
(d)
specifying other conditions to be met in relation to the employment
of children.
(7)
Nothing in this section, or in regulations made under any provision of this
section, prevents a child from doing anything—
(a)
under the authority of a licence granted under this Part, or
(b)
in a case where by virtue of subsection (3) of section 37 of the
Children and Young Persons Act 1963 no licence under that section
is required for the child to do it.
(8)
In this section—
“appropriate national authority” means—
(a)
in relation to England, the Secretary of State;
(b)
in relation to Wales, the Welsh Ministers;
“light work” means work which, on account of the inherent nature
of the tasks which it involves and the particular conditions under
which they are performed—
(a)
is not likely to be harmful to the safety, health or
development of children, and
(b)
is not such as to be harmful to their education (through
attendance at school or otherwise) as required by section 7
of the Education Act 1996 or to their participation in work
experience in accordance with section 560 of that Act, or
their capacity to benefit from the education received or the
experience gained (as the case may be);
“local authority in Scotland” means a council constituted under section
2 of the Local Government etc. (Scotland) Act 1994;
“specified”, in relation to regulations made under any provision of
this section, means specified in the regulations;
“week” means any period of seven consecutive days;
“year” means a period of 12 months beginning with 1 January.
18A Regulations under section 18: further provision
(1)
Regulations under section 18 may—
(a)
make different provision for different purposes or areas;
(b)
make provision subject to exceptions;
(c)
make transitional or saving provision.
(2)
Except as provided by subsection (3), regulations under section 18 may
provide for the processing of information in accordance with the
regulations not to be in breach of—
(a)
any obligation of confidence owed by the person processing the
information, or
(b)
any other restriction on the processing of information (however
imposed).
(3)
Regulations under section 18 are not to be read as requiring or authorising
the processing of information that would contravene the data protection
legislation (but in determining whether particular processing of data would
do so, take into account the duty imposed or power conferred by the
provision of the regulations in question).
(4)
Regulations under section 18 are to be made by statutory instrument.
(5)
A statutory instrument containing regulations made by the Secretary of
State under section 18 is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution
of either House of Parliament.
(6)
A statutory instrument containing regulations made by the Welsh Ministers
under section 18 is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of
Senedd Cymru.
(7)
In this section “the data protection legislation” and “processing” have the
same meaning as in the Data Protection Act 2018 (see section 3 of that
Act).”
(3)
In section 21 (penalties and legal proceedings in respect of general provisions as
to employment), in subsection (1), after “byelaw” insert “or regulations”.
(4)
In section 28 (powers of entry), in subsection (1), after “byelaw” insert “or
regulations”.
(5)
In section 30 (interpretation), in subsection (1), after “byelaws” insert “or
regulations”.
(6)
In Schedule 36A to the Education Act 1996, in the table, omit the entry for section
18 of the Children and Young Persons Act 1933 (including the title of that Act).
(7)
In Part 2 of Schedule 1 to the Local Government Byelaws (Wales) Act 2012 (anaw
2), in the table, in the English language and Welsh language texts, omit the entry
that relates to byelaws made under section 18 of the Children and Young Persons
Act 1933 (referred to as “adran 18 o Ddeddf Plant a Phobl Ifanc 1933” in the Welsh
language text).”

Clause 26 “Employment of children in England and Wales

Stage
Committee stage
Type
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Clause
26
Draft ref
opc269
Marshalled no.
157
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 26
Amendment 158#10022612AgreedNew clause / schedule

Add a new clause on the employment of children in Scotland

Government amendment inserting a new clause about the employment of children in Scotland. Agreed.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 26, insert the following new Clause—
“Employment of children in Scotland
(1)
The Children and Young Persons (Scotland) Act 1937 is amended as follows.
(2)
For section 28 substitute—
“28
Restrictions on employment of children
(1)
A child may not be employed to work—
(a)
so long as the child is under the age of 14 (subject to regulations
under subsection (2));
(b)
to do any work other than light work;
(c)
to do work of a description specified in regulations made by the
Scottish Ministers;
(d)
before 7.00 a.m. or after 8.00 p.m. on any day;
(e)
on any day on which the child is required to attend school—
(i)
for more than one hour before the start of school hours,
(ii)
during school hours, or
(iii)
for more than two hours in total in the day;
(f)
for more than 12 hours in any week in which the child is required
to attend school;
(g)
for more than eight hours or, if the child is under 15, for more than
five hours in any day on which the child is not required to attend
school;
(h)
for more than 35 hours or, if the child is under 15, for more than
25 hours in any week in which the child is not required to attend
school;
(i)
for more than four hours in any day without a break of one hour;
(j)
at any time in a year unless at that time a person employing the
child is satisfied that the child has had, or could still have, a period
of at least two consecutive weeks without employment during a
period in the year in which the child is not required to attend
school.
(2)
The Scottish Ministers may by regulations authorise the employment of
children aged 13 to do specified descriptions of light work.
(3)
A child may not be employed to work except in accordance with a permit
(a “child employment permit”) granted by a local authority on an
application made in accordance with regulations made by the Scottish
Ministers.
(4)
The Scottish Ministers may by regulations—
(a)
make provision in relation to child employment permits;
(b)
provide that subsection (3) does not apply in specified cases or
circumstances;
(c)
make provision about the keeping of records.
(5)
The provision that may be made in reliance on subsection (4)(a) includes
provision—
(a)
authorising a local authority to request such information as the
authority considers appropriate, or to require a child to have a
medical examination, for the purpose of enabling the authority to
determine an application;
(b)
requiring a local authority to have regard to specified matters when
determining an application;
(c)
for the grant of a child employment permit subject to conditions
determined by a local authority;
(d)
requiring a child employment permit to contain specified
information;
(e)
authorising a local authority to vary, suspend or revoke a child
employment permit in specified circumstances;
(f)
about appeals against—
(i)
a decision to reject an application, or
(ii)
the revocation of a child employment permit;
(g)
imposing requirements on persons employing children (including
requirements to produce child employment permits for inspection);
(h)
requiring or authorising a local authority, in specified
circumstances, to disclose information about a child employment
permit to another local authority in Scotland, to a local authority
in England or to a local authority in Wales.
(6)
The Scottish Ministers may by regulations make provision (subject to
subsection (1) and regulations under subsection (2))—
(a)
specifying the number of hours in each day, or in each week, for
which children may be employed, and the times of day at which
they may be employed;
(b)
specifying the intervals to be allowed to children for meals and
breaks, when in employment;
(c)
about entitlement to leave;
(d)
specifying other conditions to be met in relation to the employment
of children.
(7)
Nothing in this section, or in regulations made under any provision of this
section, prevents a child from doing anything—
(a)
under the authority of a licence granted under this Part, or
(b)
in a case where by virtue of subsection (3) of section 37 of the
Children and Young Persons Act 1963 no licence under that section
is required for the child to do it.
(8)
In this section—
“light work” means work which, on account of the inherent nature
of the tasks which it involves and the particular conditions under
which they are performed—
(a)
is not likely to be harmful to the safety, health or
development of children, and
(b)
is not such as to be harmful to their education (through
attendance at school or otherwise) as required by section
30 of the Education (Scotland) Act 1980 or to their
participation in work experience in accordance with section
123 of that Act, or their capacity to benefit from the
education received or the experience gained (as the case
may be);
“local authority in England” and “local authority in Wales” have the
same meaning as in the Education Act 1996 (see section 579(1) of
that Act);
“specified”, in relation to regulations made under any provision of
this section, means specified in the regulations;
“week” means any period of seven consecutive days;
“year” means a period of 12 months beginning with 1 January.
28A Regulations under section 28: further provision
(1)
Regulations under section 28 may—
(a)
make different provision for different purposes or areas;
(b)
make provision subject to exceptions;
(c)
make transitional or saving provision.
(2)
Except as provided by subsection (3), regulations under section 28 may
provide for the processing of information in accordance with the
regulations not to be in breach of—
(a)
any obligation of confidence owed by the person processing the
information, or
(b)
any other restriction on the processing of information (however
imposed).
(3)
Regulations under section 28 are not to be read as requiring or authorising
the processing of information that would contravene the data protection
legislation (but in determining whether particular processing of data would
do so, take into account the duty imposed or power conferred by the
provision of the regulations in question).
(4)
Regulations under section 28 are subject to the negative procedure (see
Part 2 of the Interpretation and Legislative Reform (Scotland) Act 2010
(asp 10)).
(5)
In this section “the data protection legislation” and “processing” have the
same meaning as in the Data Protection Act 2018 (see section 3 of that
Act).”
(3)
In section 31 (penalties and legal proceedings in respect of general provisions as
to employment), in subsection (1), after “byelaw” insert “or regulations”.
(4)
In section 35 (confirmation of byelaws), in subsection (1), for “Secretary of State”
substitute “Scottish Ministers”.
(5)
In section 36 (powers of entry), in subsection (1), after “byelaw” insert “or
regulations”.
(6)
In section 37 (interpretation), after “byelaws” insert “or regulations”.
(7)
In section 38 (savings)—
(a)
omit subsection (3);
(b)
in subsection (4), for “The said provisions” substitute “The provisions of
this Part relating to employment”.
(8)
In section 110(1) (interpretation), omit the definitions of “borstal institution” and
“residential establishment”.”

“Employment of children in Scotland

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
26
Draft ref
opc270
Marshalled no.
158
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 26
Amendment 159#10021937WithdrawnNew clause / schedule

Establish a Child Protection Authority

Proposes a new clause creating a Child Protection Authority.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 26, insert the following new Clause—
“Establishment of Child Protection Authority
(1)
The Secretary of State must, within six months of the day on which this Act is
passed, establish a Child Protection Authority for England.
(2)
The purpose of the Authority is to—
(a)
improve practice in child protection,
(b)
provide advice and make recommendations to the Government on child
protection policy and reforms to improve child protection,
(c)
inspect institutions and settings at some times and in such ways as it
considers necessary and appropriate to ensure compliance with child
protection standards, and
(d)
monitor the implementation of the recommendations of the Independent
Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse and other inquiries relating to the
protection of children.
(3)
The Authority must act with a view to—
(a)
safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children;
(b)
ensuring that institutions and settings fulfil their responsibilities in relation
to child protection.”

“Establishment of Child Protection Authority

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
26
Draft ref
hol35
Marshalled no.
159
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 26
Amendment 160#10021929Not movedNew clause / schedule

Set national standards for 'children in need' thresholds

Proposes a new clause requiring national standards for the thresholds at which children are treated as being in need.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 26, insert the following new Clause—
“National standards for children in need thresholds
(1)
The Secretary of State must, within one year of the day on which this Act is passed,
conduct a review of the operation of section 17 of the Children Act 1989 (provision
of services for children in need, their families and others).
(2)
The review must assess regional and national variation in the type, frequency,
and duration of support provided to children through child in need plans.
(3)
The recommendations of the review must include the—
(a)
setting of metrics in the Department for Education’s Children’s Social Care
Dashboard for assessing the progress of children on child in need plans,
and
(b)
publication of national guidance to local authorities defining the thresholds
of need that children and families must meet to be offered children in need
support.
(4)
The national guidance published under subsection (3)(b) must include—
(a)
national triggers for an automatic referral to children’s social care, including
when a primary care giver enters custody or inpatient mental health
provision, and when a child is arrested,
(b)
the Secretary of State’s expectations on how often children should receive
help,
(c)
the Secretary of State’s expectations on how frequently a child’s support
should be reviewed when they have a child in need plan, and
(d)
any other matters that the Secretary of State deems appropriate.”

“National standards for children in need thresholds

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
26
Draft ref
hol36
Marshalled no.
160
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 26
Amendment 161#10021968WithdrawnNew clause / schedule

Automatic enrolment for the Healthy Start scheme

Proposes a new clause providing for automatic enrolment in the Healthy Start scheme.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 26, insert the following new Clause—
“Automatic enrolment for Healthy Start scheme
(1)
The Secretary of State must, within 6 months of the passing of this Act, introduce
a scheme to automatically enrol certain individuals for the purposes of the Healthy
Start scheme.
(2)
For the purposes of this section, “certain individuals” means people who are
eligible for the Healthy Start scheme on the basis of having a child under the age
of 4.
(3)
The scheme must provide the means for individuals to opt out of enrolment for
the Healthy Start scheme.”

“Automatic enrolment for Healthy Start scheme

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
26
Draft ref
hol48
Marshalled no.
161
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 26
Amendment 162#10022135Withdrawn before debateAmends text

New clause withdrawn before debate

A proposed new clause after Clause 26 that was withdrawn before debate; no clause text was reached.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 26, insert the following new Clause—
“Impact assessment: child poverty and children’s social care
(1)
Within twelve months of the day on which this Act is passed, the Secretary of
State must publish an assessment of the impact of child poverty on social care
leavers and the provision of children’s social care services.
(2)
The assessment under subsection (1) must include consideration of—
(a)
the long-term impact of child poverty on care leavers’ employment
opportunities,
(b)
the disproportionate representation of care leavers in prison,
(c)
the cost to the state of the provision of children’s social care necessitated
by child poverty, and
(d)
any other matters which the Secretary of State considers appropriate or
relevant.
(3)
In preparing the impact assessment under subsection (1), the Secretary of State
must consult—
(a)
providers of children’s social care in England and Wales;
(b)
care leavers;
(c)
local authorities;
(d)
the Office for Budget Responsibility (in relation to the long-term costs of
providing children’s social care, long-term unemployment among
care-leavers, numbers of care-leavers in prison, and any other ways in
which the numbers of children in care and care-leavers might affect the
sustainability of public finances);
(e)
any other such persons which the Secretary of State such persons they
consider appropriate or relevant.
(4)
The Secretary of State must lay the assessment under subsection (1) before both
Houses of Parliament.”

New clause (withdrawn before debate)

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
26
Draft ref
hol186
Marshalled no.
162
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn before debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 26
Amendment 163#10022136WithdrawnNew clause / schedule

New clause: child poverty targets

Proposes a new clause introducing child poverty targets, inserted after Clause 26.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 26, insert the following new Clause—
“Child poverty targets
(1)
The Secretary of State must, as soon as reasonably practicable after the publication
of the Child Poverty Strategy and no later than 31 March 2026 if that strategy has
not been published, lay regulations made by statutory instrument that establish
binding child poverty targets.
(2)
Child poverty targets must include—
(a)
targets for reducing the number of children living in poverty, and
(b)
timescales by which each target must be achieved.
(3)
The Secretary of State must lay an annual report before Parliament setting out—
(a)
steps they have taken to deliver on the child poverty targets, and
(b)
progress that has been made towards the child poverty targets.
(4)
A statutory instrument containing regulations under this section may not be made
unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before and approved by a resolution
of each House of Parliament.”

Child poverty targets

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
26
Draft ref
hol191
Marshalled no.
163
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 26
Amendment 164#10022242Not movedNew clause / schedule

Add a new clause creating a National Care Offer

Inserts a new clause, headed “National Care Offer”, after Clause 26.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 26, insert the following new Clause—
“National Care Offer
(1)
The Secretary of State must, within 18 months of the passing of this Act, publish
a document (the “National Care Offer”) which sets out the minimum standards
of information that local authorities must publish under section 2 of the Children
and Social Work Act 2017 (local offer for care leavers).
(2)
Before publishing or revising the National Care Offer, the Secretary of State must
consult with persons that appear to the Secretary of State to represent the interests
of care leavers.
(3)
Where a consultation under subsection (2) results in recommendations to be made
to the National Care Offer, the Secretary of State must—
(a)
make the recommended changes or otherwise implement the
recommendations, or
(b)
where not intending to make the recommended changes or otherwise
implement the recommendations, publish a response to the consultation
outlining the reasons for the Secretary of State’s decision and the action
that will be taken instead.”

“National Care Offer

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
26
Draft ref
hol201
Marshalled no.
164
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 26
Amendment 165#10022512Not movedNew clause / schedule

New clause: notify when a child is placed in temporary accommodation

Inserts a new clause after Clause 26 requiring notification when a child is placed into temporary accommodation.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 26, insert the following new Clause—
“Notification when a child is placed into temporary accommodation
(1)
This section applies where a local authority is exercising its duty under Section
189B of the Housing Act 1996 (initial duty owed to all eligible persons who are
homeless) to allocate temporary accommodation to a household which includes
a child.
(2)
A local authority must notify the following of the household’s homelessness
status—
(a)
the child’s school, and
(b)
the child’s registered GP practice.
(3)
The Secretary of State must issue guidance to schools and GPs on how to safeguard
and promote a child’s welfare and wellbeing following receipt of a notification
under subsection (2).”

“Notification when a child is placed into temporary accommodation

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
26
Draft ref
hol202
Marshalled no.
165
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 26
Amendment 166#10022514WithdrawnNew clause / schedule

New clause: independent guardians

Inserts a new clause after Clause 26 establishing independent guardians.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 26, insert the following new Clause—
“Independent Guardians
(1)
The Modern Slavery Act 2015 is amended as follows.
(2)
For section 48 substitute—
“Independent guardians
(1)
The Secretary of State must make arrangements to enable persons
(“independent guardians”) to be available to represent and support children
to whom this section applies.
(2)
This section applies to a child if—
(a)
a reference relating to that child has been, or is about to be, made
to a competent authority for a determination for the purposes of
Article 10 of the Trafficking Convention as to whether there are
reasonable grounds to believe that the child is a victim of modern
slavery or human trafficking, and
(b)
there has not been a conclusive determination that the child is not
such a victim; and for the purposes of this subsection a
determination which has been challenged by way of proceedings
for judicial review shall not be treated as conclusive until those
proceedings are finally determined.
(3)
This section also applies to a child who appears to the Secretary of State
to be a separated child.”
(3)
After section 48 insert—
“48A Independent Guardians: functions
(1)
This section defines the functions and duties of person appointed as an
independent guardian under section 48.
(2)
The functions of an independent guardian are to—
(a)
ascertain and communicate the views of the child in relation to
matters affecting the child;
(b)
consult regularly with the child and keeping the child informed of
legal and other proceedings affecting the child and any other
matters affecting the child;
(c)
contribute to a plan to safeguard and promote the future welfare
of the child based on an individual assessment of that child’s best
interests in line with leaving care services.
(3)
In the discharge of their functions, the independent guardian must at all
times act in the best interests of the child.
(4)
The advocate will assist the child to obtain legal or other advice, assistance
and representation, including by appointing and instructing legal
representatives to act on the child's behalf.
(5)
For the purposes of this Act—
“separated child” means a child who—
(a)
is not ordinarily resident in England and Wales, and
(b)
is separated from all persons who—
(i)
have parental responsibility for the child, or
(ii)
before the child’s arrival in England and Wales,
were responsible for the child whether by law or
custom.””

“Independent Guardians

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
26
Draft ref
hol221
Marshalled no.
166
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 26
Amendment 167#10022618Not movedNew clause / schedule

Require reporting on early intervention services

Proposes a new clause requiring reporting on early intervention services.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 26, insert the following new Clause—
“Reporting on early intervention services
(1)
Local authorities in England exercising social services functions under the Children
Act 1989 must report annually to the Secretary of State on early intervention
services for children and families in their area funded by statutory safeguarding
partners as defined in Section 16E of the Children Act 2004.
(2)
Reports under subsection (1) must include—
(a)
the number of children and families receiving early intervention support;
(b)
demographic data relating to the children and families receiving support,
including information on protected characteristics as defined in Section 4
of the Equality Act 2010;
(c)
the types of early intervention services provided;
(d)
measures taken to ensure accessibility and effectiveness of these services;
(e)
sources through which children and families are referred to early
intervention services;
(f)
any other information the Secretary of State may require by regulations
made by statutory instrument.
(3)
In order to inform those reports—
(a)
Integrated Care Boards must provide all necessary information to the
reporting local authority;
(b)
the Chief Officer of Police must provide all necessary information to the
reporting local authority.
(4)
The Secretary of State must compile and publish all reports submitted under
subsection (1).
(5)
A statutory instrument containing regulations under this section is subject to
annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.”

“Reporting on early intervention services

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
26
Draft ref
hol353
Marshalled no.
167
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 26
Amendment 168#10022616Not movedNew clause / schedule

Add a new clause on child performers' earnings

Proposes a new clause dealing with child performers' earnings.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 26, insert the following new Clause—
“Child performers’ earnings
In regulation 14 (Earnings) of the Children (Performances and Activities)(England)
Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/3309), at end insert—
“(2) The licensing authority must include a condition in the licence that 15% of
the sums earned by the child for taking part in the performance or activity must
be paid by the employer into an account to be held in trust until the child reaches
the age of 18 within thirty calendar days of the conclusion of the engagement.””

“Child performers’ earnings

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
26
Draft ref
hol354
Marshalled no.
168
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 26
Amendment 169#10022743Not movedNew clause / schedule

Post-removal support for parents to prevent further removals

Proposes a new clause to be inserted after Clause 26, headed “Post-removal support for parents to prevent further removals”.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 26, insert the following new Clause—
“Post-removal support for parents to prevent further removals
(1)
Where a baby is removed at birth from the care of a parent further to any order
made pursuant to—
(a)
section 31 of the Children Act 1989 (care and supervision orders),
(b)
section 22 of the Adoption and Children Act 2002 (placement orders),
(c)
section 46 of the Adoption and Children Act 2002 (adoption orders), or
(d)
section 14A of the Children Act 1989 (special guardianship orders),
the local authority must provide support to the parent, where the parent is
identified as being at risk of experiencing further child removals.
(2)
In discharging their duty under subsection (1), the local authority must provide
a range of services, including specialist therapeutic support, appropriate to the
particular needs of the parent to reduce the risk of further child removals.”

Post-removal support for parents to prevent further removals

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
26
Draft ref
hol427
Marshalled no.
169
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 26
Amendment 170#10022721Not movedNew clause / schedule

Require a national capacity plan for children’s homes

Proposed new clause requiring a national capacity plan for children’s homes.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 26, insert the following new Clause—
“National capacity plan for children’s homes
(1)
As soon as reasonably practicable after the end of each financial year, the Secretary
of State must publish a national capacity plan for children’s homes.
(2)
A national capacity plan under subsection (1) must include the following—
(a)
the number of children looked after who are living in homes that are not
in line with their care plan, or are living in distance placements due to a
lack of local placements that are able to meet their needs;
(b)
how far from their primary location those children are living and which
terms of their care plan are not being met, if any;
(c)
information about the total number of each type of care settings that are
required to ensure that local authorities are meeting the requirements of
Section 22G of the Children Act 1989 and the number of each type of setting
by area;
(d)
an assessment of the efficacy of the support that Government provided to
local authorities to meet the requirements of Section 22G of the Children
Act 1989, and to prevent children looked after being moved to distance
placements;
(e)
what support the Government will be providing to local authorities to
address any deficiencies identified under subsection (2)(d) above to meet
the requirements of Section 22G of the Children Act 1989, and to prevent
children looked after being moved to distance placements.
(3)
The Secretary of State may delegate the compilation of the national capacity plan
under subsection (1).
(4)
In subsection (2) the term “distance placements” means a placement for a child
looked after by the local authority more than 20 miles from their home.”

“National capacity plan for children’s homes

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
26
Draft ref
hol428
Marshalled no.
170
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 26
Amendment 171#10022848Not movedNew clause / schedule

Provide bereavement support services for children

Proposed new clause to provide bereavement support services for children. Not moved.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 26, insert the following new Clause—
“Bereavement support services for children
(1)
The Secretary of State must by regulations establish a protocol for the collection
and dissemination of information relating to bereavement support services for
children.
(2)
A protocol made under subsection (1) must—
(a)
define the bereavement support services to which the protocol applies,
which must include services provided by—
(i)
local authorities,
(ii)
NHS bodies, and
(iii)
charities and other third sector organisations;
(b)
place a duty on the Secretary of State to publish information, including
online, about services to which the protocol applies;
(c)
place a duty on specified public bodies and other persons to provide
information to children about services to which the protocol applies,
including—
(i)
specialist services for children,
(ii)
services provided online, and
(iii)
accessible services for deaf and disabled children;
(d)
where a duty under paragraph (c) applies, require the identification of
children who may require a service to which the protocol applies.
(3)
The Secretary of State must make regulations under this section by statutory
instrument.
(4)
A statutory instrument containing regulations under this section may not be made
unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before and approved by resolution
of each House of Parliament.
(5)
The Secretary of State must lay before Parliament a draft statutory instrument
containing regulations under this section within 12 months of the day on which
this Act is passed.”

“Bereavement support services for children

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
26
Draft ref
hol345
Marshalled no.
171
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 26
Amendment 172#10022850Not movedNew clause / schedule

Provide post-removal support for parents to prevent further removals

Proposed new clause providing post-removal support for parents to prevent further removals (No. 2). Not moved.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 26, insert the following new Clause—
“Post-removal support for parents to prevent further removals (No. 2)
(1)
Where a child—
(a)
is removed from the care of a parent further to any order made pursuant
to—
(i)
section 31 of the Children Act 1989 (care and supervision orders),
(ii)
section 22 of the Adoption and Children Act 2002 (placement
orders),
(iii)
section 46 of the Adoption and Children Act 2002 (adoption orders),
or
(iv)
section 14A of the Children Act 1989 (special guardianship orders),
or
(b)
becomes a looked after child further to an arrangement or order made
pursuant to—
(i)
section 20 of the Children Act 1989 (provision of accommodation
for children: voluntary arrangements), or
(ii)
section 25 of the Children Act 1989 (secure accommodation orders),
the local authority shall provide support to the parent, where the parent
is identified as being at risk of experiencing further child removals.
(2)
In discharging their duty under subsection (1), the local authority shall provide
a range of services, including specialist therapeutic support, appropriate to the
particular needs of the parent to reduce the risk of further child removals.”

“Post-removal support for parents to prevent further removals (No. 2)

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
26
Draft ref
hol426
Marshalled no.
172
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 26
Amendment 173#10022870Not movedNew clause / schedule

Require a national neglect strategy

Inserts a new clause after Clause 26 requiring a national neglect strategy.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 26, insert the following new Clause—
“National neglect strategy
(1)
The Secretary of State must prepare and publish a national neglect strategy that
explores and addresses the causes and impacts of child neglect, for the purposes
of ensuring that children do not experience neglect.
(2)
In preparing a national neglect strategy the Secretary of State must consider what
measures ought to be taken in each of the following areas—
(a)
the sharing of local and national best practice in dealing with neglect as
soon as it is identified;
(b)
promoting awareness of child neglect to relevant public agencies;
(c)
the provision of information, advice and training to professionals working
with families on the presentation of neglect;
(d)
the provision of local authorities in identifying and responding to neglect;
(e)
the provision of information, advice and assistance to parents and the
promotion of neglect awareness training to parents;
(f)
reviewing the definition of neglect within statutory guidance, to ensure it
is fit for purpose.
(3)
When preparing the strategy, the Secretary of State must, in addition—
(a)
consider which groups of children may be disproportionately affected by
neglect;
(b)
consider the likely impact on neglect of each measure within each of those
groups;
(c)
consider the role that socio-economic disadvantage has on levels of neglect;
(d)
consult with local authorities and other relevant individuals and agencies,
including children and families, to inform the strategy.”

National neglect strategy

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
26
Draft ref
hol458
Marshalled no.
173
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 26
Amendment 174#10022866Not movedNew clause / schedule

Prohibit for-profit delivery of children’s social care services

Inserts a new clause after Clause 26 prohibiting the delivery of children’s social care services by for-profit companies.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 26, insert the following new Clause—
“Prohibition of delivery of children’s social care services by for-profit companies
(1)
Any new organisations created to deliver the provisions related to children’s
social care in this Part must not be operated by for-profit companies.
(2)
Within five years of the day on which this Act is passed the Secretary of State
must ensure that any such organisations in the control of for-profit companies are
transferred to not-for-profit or state entities.”

Prohibition of delivery of children’s social care services by for-profit companies

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
26
Draft ref
hol464
Marshalled no.
174
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 26
Amendment 175#10020519No decisionAmends text

Disapply information-sharing duty where a parent poses a safeguarding concern

Adds that the duty to provide information under subsection (1)(b) does not apply where a safeguarding concern about either parent has been identified.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 26, Page 50, line 17, at end insert—
“(1A)
The requirement to provide information under subsection (1)(b) does not apply
where a safeguarding concern in respect of either parent has been identified.”

(1A) The requirement to provide information under subsection (1)(b) does not apply where a safeguarding concern in respect of either parent has been identified.

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
26
Page
50
Line
17
Draft ref
hoc228
Marshalled no.
175
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 26
Amendment 175#10022876Not movedNew clause / schedule

Provide holiday meals and activities for free-school-meal pupils

Inserts a new clause after Clause 26 on holiday meals and activity programmes for pupils receiving free school meals.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 26, insert the following new Clause—
“Holiday meals and activity programmes for pupils in receipt of free school
meals
(1)
A local authority must—
(a)
provide, or
(b)
coordinate the provision of programmes which provide
free meals and activities to relevant children during school holidays.
(2)
For the purposes of this section, “relevant children” means children in receipt of
free school meals.
(3)
The Secretary of State may, by regulations made by statutory instrument—
(a)
specify minimum standards for meals and activities during school holidays;
(b)
specify criteria that organisations involved in the delivery of meals and
activities during school holidays must meet.
(4)
A statutory instrument containing regulations under this section is subject to
annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.”

Holiday meals and activity programmes for pupils in receipt of free school meals

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
26
Draft ref
hol343
Marshalled no.
175
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 26
Amendment 176#10022920Not movedNew clause / schedule

Require an impact assessment on weekend jobs

Inserts a new clause after Clause 26 requiring an impact assessment on weekend jobs.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 26, insert the following new Clause—
“Impact assessment: weekend jobs
(1)
The Secretary of State must carry out an assessment of the likely impact of section
26 (Employment of children in England) on the ability of children to get
employment during the weekend.
(2)
The Secretary of State must lay a report setting out the findings of the assessment
before each House of Parliament.”

Impact assessment: weekend jobs

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
26
Draft ref
hol486
Marshalled no.
176
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 26
Amendment 177#10022943WithdrawnNew clause / schedule

New clause: promoting children's wellbeing in relation to social media

Proposes a new clause requiring action to promote the wellbeing of children in relation to social media.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 26, insert the following new Clause—
“Action to promote the wellbeing of children in relation to social media
(1)
Within 12 months of the passing of this Act, the Secretary of State must, for the
purposes of promoting the wellbeing of children—
(a)
direct the Chief Medical Officers of the United Kingdom (“the UK CMOs”)
to prepare and publish advice for parents and carers on the use of social
media by children at different ages and developmental stages, and
(b)
by regulations made my statutory instrument require all regulated
user-to-user services to use highly-effective age assurance measures to
prevent children under the age of 16 from becoming or being users.
(2)
Any advice published under subsection (1)(a) must have regard to—
(a)
the paper published on 7 February 2019 entitled “United Kingdom Chief
Medical Officers’ commentary on 'Screen-based activities and children
and young people’s mental health and psychosocial wellbeing: a systematic
map of reviews'”, and
(b)
any scientific or other developments since the publication of that paper
which appear to the UK CMOs to be relevant.
(3)
Any regulations under subsection (1)(b) must be treated as an enforceable
requirement within the meaning of section 131 (and for the purposes of Part 7) of
the Online Safety Act 2023.
(4)
A statutory instrument containing regulations under subsection (1)(b) may not
be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before and approved by a
resolution of each House of Parliament.
(5)
For the purposes of this section—
“the Chief Medical Officers of the United Kingdom” means the Chief Medical
Officers for—
(a)
England,
(b)
Wales,
(c)
Scotland, and
(d)
Northern Ireland;
“regulated user-to-user services” is as defined in the Online Safety Act 2023.”

“Action to promote the wellbeing of children in relation to social media

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
26
Draft ref
hol502
Marshalled no.
177
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 26
Amendment 178#10022964Not movedNew clause / schedule

New clause: foster carers' delegated authority

Proposes a new clause on foster carers' delegated authority for children in their care.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 26, insert the following new Clause—
“Fosters carers’ delegated authority for children in their care
(1)
Where a child (“C”) who is looked after by the local authority is placed with a
foster parent (“F”) by a local authority, F may make decisions on C’s behalf in
relation to the matters set out in subsection (2) where C’s placement plan does
not specify an alternative decision maker.
(2)
The matters referred to in subsection (1) are—
(a)
medical and dental treatment,
(b)
education,
(c)
leisure and home life,
(d)
faith and religious observance,
(e)
use of social media,
(f)
personal care, and
(g)
any other matters which F considers appropriate.”

“Fosters carers’ delegated authority for children in their care

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
26
Draft ref
hol429
Marshalled no.
178
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 26
Amendment 179#10022931WithdrawnNew clause / schedule

New clause: local-authority duties on the Start for Life offer

Proposes a new clause placing duties on English local authorities relating to the Start for Life offer for young children and families.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 26, insert the following new Clause—
“English local authorities: duties relating to Start for Life offer
(1)
An English local authority must publish a Start for Life offer for its area on its
website under the heading “Start for Life”.
(2)
A “Start for Life offer” for an English local authority’s area is information about
the following services that the authority is aware are available in its area for infants,
parents, or carers of infants—
(a)
health visiting services provided by or on behalf of a public authority;
(b)
services promoting positive relationships between infants and their parents
or carers provided by or on behalf of a public authority;
(c)
breastfeeding and other infant feeding services provided by or on behalf
of a public authority;
(d)
mental health services provided by or on behalf of a public authority;
(e)
such other kinds of services that are—
(i)
likely to support infants, parents, or carers of infants, and
(ii)
provided by or on behalf of a public authority, as the Secretary of
State may specify by regulations made by statutory instrument;
(f)
such services that are likely to support infants, parents, or carers of infants
being—
(i)
services of a kind mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (e) provided other
than by or on behalf of a public authority, or
(ii)
other services, whether or not provided by or on behalf of a public
authority, as the local authority considers it appropriate to include
information about in the Start for Life offer for its area.
(4)
An English local authority must also—
(a)
publish a Start for Life offer for its area by any other means it considers
appropriate,
(b)
take such steps as it considers appropriate to bring the Start for Life offer
to the attention of parents and carers of infants in its area, and
(c)
take such steps as are reasonably practicable to ensure that the Start for
Life offer is kept up to date.
(5)
An English local authority must have regard to guidance published by the Secretary
of State under section (Guidance) when complying with its duties under this section.
(6)
A statutory instrument containing regulations under subsection (2)(e) may not
be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before and approved by a
resolution of each House of Parliament.”

“English local authorities: duties relating to Start for Life offer

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
26
Draft ref
hol589
Marshalled no.
179
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 26
Amendment 180#10022949Not movedNew clause / schedule

New clause: guidance

Proposes a new clause requiring guidance to be issued.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 26, insert the following new Clause—
“Guidance
(1)
The Secretary of State must publish guidance to English local authorities relating
to their duties under section (English local authorities: duties relating to Start for Life
offer).
(2)
Before publishing guidance under subsection (1), and any revisions to the guidance
that the Secretary of State considers substantive, the Secretary of State must
consult—
(a)
English local authorities, and
(b)
such other persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.
(3)
If—
(a)
consultation was undertaken during a period before the day (“The
commencement day”) on which this section comes into force (including
during a period that occurred before the day on which this Act is passed),
and
(b)
the consultation would to any extent have satisfied subsection (2) had it
occurred on or after the commencement day,
then, on the commencement day, the consultation is taken to satisfy subsection
(2) to that extent.”

“Guidance

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
26
Draft ref
hol590
Marshalled no.
180
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 26
Amendment 181#10023003Not movedNew clause / schedule

Create a Secretary of State duty to report

Adds a new clause placing a duty on the Secretary of State to report.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 26, insert the following new Clause—
“Secretary of State’s duty to report
(1)
The Secretary of State must publish a report each year relating to support available
in England for infants, parents and carers of infants.
(2)
The report must include—
(a)
an overview of support that is available for such persons through services
of the kind covered by section (English local authorities: duties relating to
Start for Life offer)(2)(a) to (f), and
(b)
such other information as the Secretary of State considers is appropriate
to include in the report (for example, information about any impacts of
support on outcomes for such persons, or steps that are being taken in
relation to the collection of information relating to such impacts).
(3)
A report under subsection (1) must be published on a government website as soon
as reasonably practicable after 1 April in the relevant year.”

After Clause 26, insert the following new Clause—
“Secretary of State’s duty to report

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
26
Draft ref
hol591
Marshalled no.
181
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 26
Amendment 182#10022966Not movedNew clause / schedule

New clause: data protection

Proposes a new clause on data protection.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 26, insert the following new Clause—
“Data protection
(1)
Sections (English local authorities: duties relating to Start for Life offer) and (Secretary
of State’s duty to report) do not require a publication of information if the publication
would contravene the data protection legislation (but in determining whether the
publication would do so, take into account the duties imposed by those sections).
(2)
In subsection (1), “the data protection legislation” has the same meaning as in the
Data Protection Act 2018 (see section 3(9) of that Act).”

“Data protection

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
26
Draft ref
hol592
Marshalled no.
182
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 26
Amendment 183#10023002Not movedNew clause / schedule

Add an interpretation clause

Adds a new interpretation clause after Clause 26.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 26, insert the following new Clause—
“Interpretation
(1)
In sections (English local authorities: duties relating to Start for Life offer) and
(Guidance)—
“English local authority” means—
(a)
a county council in England,
(b)
a district council for an area in England for which there is no county
council,
(c)
a London borough council,
(d)
the Common Council of the City of London in its capacity as a local
authority, or
(e)
the Council of the Isles of Scilly;
“infant” means a child under the age of two years.
(2)
In section (English local authorities: duties relating to Start for Life offer), a service is
“provided by or on behalf of a public authority” if—
(a)
the service is provided by or on behalf of a person who has a function of
a public nature, and
(b)
the service is provided in the performance of that function.”

After Clause 26, insert the following new Clause—
“Interpretation

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
26
Draft ref
hol593
Marshalled no.
183
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 26
Amendment 183A#10023015Not movedNew clause / schedule

New clause to equalise Universal Credit

Would insert a new clause after Clause 26 to equalise Universal Credit. (Not moved.)

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 26, insert the following new Clause—
“Equalising Universal Credit
(1)
The Universal Credit Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/376) are amended as follows.
(2)
In regulation 36 (table showing amounts of elements), under “Standard
allowance”—
“(a) after “single claimant aged under 25” insert “, other than a care leaver”,
and
(b) after “single claimant aged 25 or over” insert “or a care leaver aged under
25”.””

Equalising Universal Credit

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
26
Draft ref
hol523
Marshalled no.
183A
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 26
Amendment 183C#10023019WithdrawnNew clause / schedule

New clause on court-ordered reports

Would insert a new clause after Clause 26 on court-ordered reports. (Withdrawn after debate.)

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 26, insert the following new Clause—
“Court ordered reports
Any court ordered report produced for the purposes of either private or public
law cases in family court proceedings under the Children Act 1989 must be done
by a qualified social worker.”

Court ordered reports

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
26
Draft ref
hol619
Marshalled no.
183C
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 26
Amendment 183B#10023030Not movedNew clause / schedule

New clause: strategy for early childhood development and school readiness

Would insert a new clause after Clause 26 requiring a strategy for early childhood development and school readiness. (Not moved.)

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 26, insert the following new Clause—
“Strategy for early childhood development and school readiness
(1)
The Secretary of State must prepare and publish a national strategy to promote
the health, development, and school readiness of all children from birth to the
age of five.
(2)
The strategy under section (1) must include—
(a)
delivery of the Healthy Child Programme (0–5 years) whether by placing
on a statutory footing or otherwise to provide at least the following five
developmental reviews—
(i)
an antenatal health promoting visit;
(ii)
a new baby review (10–14 days);
(iii)
a 6–8 week review;
(iv)
a 1-year review;
(v)
a 2–2½ year review;
(b)
the means to ensure children identified as at risk of developmental delay,
neglect, or early adversity through the mandated reviews are referred to
appropriate early intervention services without delay;
(c)
the integration and sharing of data between health visiting, maternity,
general practice, early years education, and safeguarding services;
(d)
support for children’s development in the early years through access to
high-quality early education and care, including in maintained, private,
and voluntary sector settings;
(e)
support for parents and carers through accessible information, advice, and
locally commissioned services from the birth of their child to school entry;
(f)
improved coordination between health, early years, social care and
education professionals through multi-agency working at local level;
(g)
the establishment of a national early years data and monitoring system to
enable anonymised tracking of—
(i)
coverage and completion rates of developmental reviews;
(ii)
key indicators of child development and school readiness;
(iii)
patterns of referral and access to early intervention services;
(h)
reduction of inequalities in early childhood development and improved
access to support for children from all socioeconomic and ethnic
backgrounds.
(3)
The Secretary of State must lay before Parliament an annual report on the
implementation of this strategy, including—
(a)
progress made in delivering the Healthy Child Programme or equivalent
programme nationally;
(b)
developmental and school readiness outcomes at age 5, disaggregated by
region and demographic group;
(c)
an assessment of workforce capacity and local delivery arrangements for
the reviews and support under this clause;
(d)
any disparities or deficiencies in service access or outcomes.
(4)
For the purposes of this section, “school readiness” includes a child’s ability, by
the beginning of the academic year in which they turn five, to—
(a)
manage basic personal needs including toileting, handwashing, and eating
with minimal assistance;
(b)
understand and follow simple instructions in a structured environment;
(c)
express themselves using age-appropriate spoken language or alternative
communication;
(d)
regulate their emotions and behaviour in a way appropriate for learning
with peers;
(e)
sustain attention and participate in group activities for short periods;
(f)
engage in cooperative play and early social interaction;
(g)
demonstrate emerging fine and gross motor skills, including early
mark-making, drawing, or movement.”

Strategy for early childhood development and school readiness

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
26
Draft ref
hol618
Marshalled no.
183B
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 26
Amendment 183CA#10023181Not movedNew clause / schedule

New clause: guidance on screens and technology in early years settings

Would insert a new clause after Clause 26 on guidance for the use of screens and technology in early years settings. (Not moved.)

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 26, insert the following new Clause—
“Guidance on the use of screens and technology in early years settings
(1)
The Secretary of State must, within six months of the day on which this Act is
passed, update the early years foundation stage statutory framework for children
aged 0-5 in early years settings to include guidance on the appropriate and safe
use of screens and technology in early years settings.
(2)
The guidance must include recommendations concerning—
(a)
limits for screen time for children (specific to their age) in early years
settings;
(b)
safeguarding policies for the use of personal devices and other screens in
early years settings;
(c)
any benefits, harms or risk of harm associated with the exposure of children
of differing ages to personal devices and other screens in early years
settings;
(d)
any benefits, harms or risk of harms associated specifically with the
exposure of children with special educational needs or disabilities to
personal devices and other screens in early years settings;
(e)
any other positive or negative effects associated with the use or presence
of personal devices for early years development and play;
(f)
the balancing of screen-based and non-digital activities for children in
early years settings.”

Guidance on the use of screens and technology in early years settings

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
26
Draft ref
hol638
Marshalled no.
183CA
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 26
Amendment 183CB#10023182Not movedNew clause / schedule

New clause: public information campaign on screens for children aged 0-5

Would insert a new clause after Clause 26 for a public information campaign on the use of screens and technology for children aged 0-5. (Not moved.)

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 26, insert the following new Clause—
“Public information campaign on the use of screens and technology for children
aged 0-5
(1)
The Secretary of State must, within twelve months of the day on which this Act
is passed, establish a public information campaign concerning the impact of screen
time on the wellbeing of children aged 0-5.
(2)
The campaign must include, but is not limited to—
(a)
guidance on the impact of screens on whole child health, both immediate
and long term, including—
(i)
cognitive,
(ii)
social,
(iii)
eyesight,
(iv)
neurodevelopmental,
(v)
speech, and
(vi)
language issues.
(b)
clear recommended boundaries on appropriate screen time limits for
children, including times and places that should be screen-free, such as
mealtimes and bedtimes;
(c)
the impact of carers' usage of personal devices and screens on child
development;
(d)
guidance on the importance of screen-free time, outside time and child
and parent interaction with examples of alternatives, such as—
(i)
bedtime stories,
(ii)
helping with chores, and
(iii)
interacting with the environment;
(e)
guidance that digital "educational" apps are not necessary for healthy
development, and the risks of screen usage for young children still apply
when using these apps.”

Public information campaign on the use of screens and technology for children aged 0-5

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
26
Draft ref
hol639
Marshalled no.
183CB
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 26
Amendment 183CC#10024034WithdrawnNew clause / schedule

Review of child maintenance enforcement

Inserts a new clause after Clause 26 requiring a review of child maintenance enforcement. Withdrawn after debate.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 26, insert the following new Clause—
Review: child maintenance enforcement
(1)
Within 12 months of the day on which this Act is passed, the Secretary of State
must publish a review considering whether the overall wellbeing of children is
being harmed by the non-commencement of section 34 of the Child Maintenance
and Other Payments Act 2008 (transfer of arrears) and the uncommenced sections
of both the Child Support Collection (Domestic Abuse) Act 2023 and the Child
Support (Enforcement) Act 2023.
(2)
If the review considers that the overall wellbeing of children is being harmed by
the non-commencement of those provisions, the Secretary of State must, within
two months of the publication of the review, make a statement setting out the
Government’s position on the commencement of those provisions.”

Review: child maintenance enforcement

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
26
Draft ref
hol700
Marshalled no.
183CC
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 26
Amendment 183CD#10024315WithdrawnNew clause / schedule

New clause: Early intervention and screening at first contact with the justice system

Proposes a new clause on early intervention and screening at a child’s first contact with the justice system.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 26, insert the following new Clause—
“Early intervention and screening at first contact with the justice system
(1)
Within two years of the day on which this Act is passed, the Secretary of State
must publish a strategy to protect and promote the wellbeing of children in police
custody.
(2)
The strategy must set out—
(a)
steps which should be taken to ensure that all children taken into police
custody are screened for SEND and neurodivergence using a nationally
approved methodology,
(b)
the accredited training police officers and legal representatives of the
children must complete to support the child’s wellbeing and to aid
recognition of SEND and neurodivergence,
(c)
mandatory access to sources of wellbeing support during any police
interview, and
(d)
minimum standards for the treatment and conditions of children detained
in police custody.”

“Early intervention and screening at first contact with the justice system

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
26
Draft ref
hol720
Marshalled no.
183CD
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 26
Amendment 193#10020455No decisionRemoves provision

Remove two lines from the corporate-parenting clause

Leaves out lines 1 and 2 on page 50 of the clause.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 26, page 50, leave out lines 1 and 2

(lines 1–2)

Stage
Report stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
26
Page
50
Line
1
Draft ref
hoc261
Marshalled no.
193
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 26
Amendment 194#10020507No decisionAmends text

Require register entries per provider giving over six hours a week

Adds wording so the requirement applies in respect of each individual or organisation providing such education for more than six hours a week.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 26, page 50, line 4, after “parent” insert “, in respect of each individual or organisation
which provides such education for more than six hours a week”

, in respect of each individual or organisation which provides such education for more than six hours a week

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
26
Page
50
Line
4
Draft ref
hoc262
Marshalled no.
194
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 26
Amendment 195#10020495No decisionAmends text

Disapply a registration requirement for weekend and holiday provision

Provides that the requirements of subsection (1)(e) do not apply to provision given on weekends or during school holidays.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 26, page 50, line 17, at end insert—
“(1A)
The requirements of subsection (1)(e) do not apply to provision provided on
weekends or during school holidays.”

(1A) The requirements of subsection (1)(e) do not apply to provision provided on weekends or during school holidays.

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
26
Page
50
Line
17
Draft ref
hoc263
Marshalled no.
195
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 26
Amendment 196#10020508No decisionAmends text

Use affirmative procedure to add register information requirements

Provides that the Secretary of State may only require further information on the register by regulations subject to the affirmative procedure.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 26, page 51, line 18, at end insert—
“(2A)
The Secretary of State may only require further information about children to
be included on the register by introducing regulations subject to the affirmative
procedure.”

(2A) The Secretary of State may only require further information about children to be included on the register by introducing regulations subject to the affirmative procedure.

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
26
Page
51
Line
18
Draft ref
hoc264
Marshalled no.
196
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 26
Amendment 197#10020472No decisionAmends text

Exclude weekend and holiday out-of-school providers from the definition

Narrows a definition so it does not capture providers giving out-of-school education to home-educated children on weekends or during school holidays.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 26, page 53, line 14, after “436B)” insert “but does not include any person or provider
that is providing out-of-school education to home-educated children on weekends or during
school holidays.”

but does not include any person or provider that is providing out-of-school education to home-educated children on weekends or during school holidays.

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
26
Page
53
Line
14
Draft ref
hoc265
Marshalled no.
197
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 26
Amendment 198#10020458No decisionAmends text

Set a minimum sibling-contact time of six hours a week

Adds wording so the provision may not refer to an amount of time less than or equal to six hours a week.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 26, page 53, line 21, after “way” insert “, but may not refer to an amount of time that
is less than or equal to six hours a week.”

, but may not refer to an amount of time that is less than or equal to six hours a week.

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
26
Page
53
Line
21
Draft ref
hoc266
Marshalled no.
198
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 26
Amendment 199#10020504No decisionAmends text

Publish GCSE results of children on the register

Requires the Secretary of State to publish annually the GCSE results of children listed on the children-not-in-school register.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 26, page 55, line 22, at end insert—
“(9)
The Secretary of State shall publish annually the GCSE results of children listed
on the register.
(10)
The Secretary of State shall ensure that the GCSE results of children on the
register are included for each set of outcome data published by the
Government.”

(9) The Secretary of State shall publish annually the GCSE results of children listed on the register.

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
26
Page
55
Line
22
Draft ref
hoc267
Marshalled no.
199
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 26
Amendment 221#10020524No decisionAmends text

Set a minimum threshold of more than six hours a week

Adds wording to Clause 26 so that the relevant amount of time may not be six hours a week or less.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 26, page 53, line 21, at end insert—
“, but may not refer to an amount of time that is less than or equal to six hours a
week.”

, but may not refer to an amount of time that is less than or equal to six hours a week.

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
26
Page
53
Line
21
Draft ref
hoc269
Marshalled no.
221
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 26

Clause 27 85

Amendment #10028842#10028842Withdrawn before debateAmends text

Insert a new clause after Clause 27 (withdrawn)

A new clause to be inserted after Clause 27; withdrawn before debate, with no further text provided.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 27, insert the following new Clause—
“Action to promote the wellbeing of children in relation to harms-based access
to social media
In section 11 of the Online Safety Act 2023 (children’s risk assessment duties),
after subsection (6) insert—
“(6A)
Providers of regulated user-to-user services that are likely to be accessed
by children, including such services as are designated by OFCOM as social
media services for the purposes of this section, must submit as part of the
children’s risk assessment a proposed minimum age of access to their
service.
(6B)
The default and expected minimum age for access to a social media
platform shall be 16 years.
(6C)
OFCOM must publish guidance defining the types of service to be treated
as social media services for the purposes of subsection (6A).
(6D)
Providers of regulated user-to-user services that are likely to be accessed
by children and social media services designated for the purposes of this
section must keep the proposed minimum age of access under review and
must re-evaluate it—
(a)
at such regular intervals as may be specified by OFCOM; and
(b)
where there is any substantial change to the service’s design,
functionality, algorithms, business practices, or risk profile.
(6E)
Where the minimum age of access is set at 16 or below, providers must
use a form of age assurance that is highly effective at correctly determining
whether or not a particular user is of age to use the service.
(6F)
A provider may propose a minimum age of access above or below 16
where it—
(a)
can offer sufficient evidence that it meets Ofcom’s guidance
concerning appropriate, risk-based minimum ages;
(b)
has due regard to relevant standards and principles of the UK
General Data Protection Regulation;
(c)
has particular regard to the importance of protecting the rights and
best interests of children, as recognised by the United Nations
Convention on the Rights of the Child;
(d)
has considered the potential impact of the service on the mental
health and psychological wellbeing of children;
(e)
has investigated the extent to which the service’s design,
functionalities, or features may encourage addictive or compulsive
use; and
(f)
has considered and reviewed the use of algorithms for content
recommendation, amplification, or targeted advertising.
(6G)
In assessing a proposed minimum age under this section, Ofcom must
have regard to—
(a)
the children’s risk assessment submitted by the provider;
(b)
Ofcom’s existing risk and harms framework under this Act;
(c)
the potential impact of the service on the mental health and
psychological wellbeing of children;
(d)
the extent to which the service’s design, functionalities, or features
may encourage addictive or compulsive use; and
(e)
the use of algorithms for content recommendation, amplification,
or targeted advertising.
(6H)
Ofcom must produce guidance setting out—
(a)
the evidential requirements for children’s risk assessments relating
to minimum age determinations;
(b)
the criteria by which Ofcom will assess whether a service’s
minimum age is appropriate; and
(c)
the intervals at which minimum age assessments must be reviewed.
(6I)
Where Ofcom determines, having regard to the matters in subsection (6G),
that a proposed minimum age is insufficient to protect children from harm,
it may require the provider to apply a higher minimum age of access,
provided that the minimum age does not exceed 18 years.
(6J)
Ofcom will take enforcement action in relation to this section where—
(a)
the provider has failed to submit a suitable or sufficiently up-to-date
children’s risk assessment;
(b)
the evidence submitted does not sufficiently justify the provider’s
proposed minimum age;
(c)
the provider has failed to comply with a requirement imposed by
OFCOM under subsection (6I); or
(d)
the provider has failed to introduce age assurance that is highly
effective at correctly determining whether or not a particular user
is of age to use the service.
(6K)
Where Ofcom considers that a failure to comply with a requirement under
subsection (6I) presents an urgent and significant risk of harm to children,
it may apply directly for a business disruption order under this Act.””

After Clause 27, insert the following new Clause—

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
27
Draft ref
hol837
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn before debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 27
Amendment 8#10020276No decisionRemoves provision

Leave out lines 22 to 24 of Clause 27

Deletes lines 22 to 24 on page 58.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 27, page 58, leave out lines 22 to 24

(lines 22–24)

Stage
Report stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
27
Page
58
Line
22
Draft ref
hoc199
Marshalled no.
8
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 27
Amendment 9#10020274No decisionRemoves provision

Remove the reference to “, C or D”

Deletes the words “, C or D” from the provision.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 27, page 58, line 27, leave out ", C or D"

, C or D

Stage
Report stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
27
Page
58
Line
27
Draft ref
hoc200
Marshalled no.
9
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 27
Amendment 10#10020278No decisionRemoves provision

Leave out lines 9 to 22 of Clause 27

Deletes lines 9 to 22 on page 59.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 27, page 59, leave out lines 9 to 22

(lines 9–22)

Stage
Report stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
27
Page
59
Line
9
Draft ref
hoc201
Marshalled no.
10
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 27
Amendment 11#10020266No decisionAmends text

Narrow the cross-reference from “to D” to “or B”

Technical edit narrowing a cross-reference.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 27, page 59, line 24, leave out "to D" and insert "or B"

to D or B

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
27
Page
59
Line
24
Draft ref
hoc202
Marshalled no.
11
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 27
Amendment 12#10020279No decisionRemoves provision

Remove the reference to “, C or D”

Deletes the words “, C or D” from the provision.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 27, page 59, line 41, leave out ", C or D"

, C or D

Stage
Report stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
27
Page
59
Line
41
Draft ref
hoc203
Marshalled no.
12
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 27
Amendment 13#10020280No decisionAmends text

Define “suitable education” for subsection (4)

Adds a definition of “suitable education” as education appropriate to the child's age, ability and aptitude and any special educational needs.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 27, page 58, line 32, at end insert—
“(4A)
For the purposes of subsection (4), “suitable education”, in relation to a child,
means education appropriate to the age, ability and aptitude of the child and
the existence of any special educational needs.”

“(4A) For the purposes of subsection (4), “suitable education”, in relation to a child, means education appropriate to the age, ability and aptitude of the child and the existence of any special educational needs.”

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
27
Page
58
Line
32
Draft ref
hoc204
Marshalled no.
13
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 27
Amendment 14#10020264No decisionAmends text

Define “suitable education” for the withdrawal test

Adds a definition of “suitable education” as education appropriate to the child's age, ability and aptitude and any special educational needs.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 27, page 60, line 5, at end insert—
“(1A)
For the purposes of subsection (1)(b)(i), “suitable education”, in relation to a
child, means education appropriate to the age, ability and aptitude of the
child and the existence of any special educational needs.”

“(1A) For the purposes of subsection (1)(b)(i), “suitable education”, in relation to a child, means education appropriate to the age, ability and aptitude of the child and the existence of any special educational needs.”

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
27
Page
60
Line
5
Draft ref
hoc205
Marshalled no.
14
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 27
Amendment 15#10020263No decisionAmends text

Make consideration of suitable education discretionary

Recasts the opening of the test so the authority “may consider” the listed matters.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 27, page 60, line 8, leave out from beginning to end of line 9 and insert—
“may consider—
(i)
any of the settings outside the home where the child is being educated,
and
(ii)
where the child lives”

(lines 8–9) “may consider—

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
27
Page
60
Line
8
Draft ref
hoc206
Marshalled no.
15
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 27
Amendment 16#10020270No decisionAmends text

Reframe the test around education suited to the child

Replaces the wording of what must be considered with whether the child is being educated in a way appropriate to their age, ability, aptitude and any special educational needs.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 27, page 60, line 10, leave out from “consider” to “so” and insert “whether the child
is being educated in a way which is appropriate to their age, ability, aptitude and any special
educational needs they may have”

consider … so whether the child is being educated in a way which is appropriate to their age, ability, aptitude and any special educational needs they may have

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
27
Page
60
Line
10
Draft ref
hoc207
Marshalled no.
16
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 27
Amendment 17#10020265No decisionAmends text

Change “visit” to “meet the child”

Replaces wording so that, instead of a visit, the requirement is to meet the child.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 27, page 60, line 15, leave out from "visit" to end of line 16 and insert "meet the
child"

visit … (to end of line 16) meet the child

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
27
Page
60
Line
15
Draft ref
hoc208
Marshalled no.
17
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 27
Amendment 18#10020267No decisionAmends text

Require reasonable grounds for a refusal

Adds “without reasonable grounds” after “refused”.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 27, page 60, line 17, after "refused" insert "without reasonable grounds"

without reasonable grounds

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
27
Page
60
Line
17
Draft ref
hoc209
Marshalled no.
18
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 27
Amendment 19#10020269No decisionAmends text

Make a duty discretionary (“must” to “may”)

Changes “must” to “may”, turning a duty into a discretion.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 27, page 60, line 18, leave out "must" and insert "may"

must may

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
27
Page
60
Line
18
Draft ref
hoc210
Marshalled no.
19
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 27
Amendment 66#10020385No decisionRemoves provision

Remove ": England" from a Clause 27 heading

Deletes the words ": England", removing the England-only labelling.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 27, page 58, line 15, leave out “: England”

: England

Stage
Report stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
27
Page
58
Line
15
Draft ref
opc188
Marshalled no.
66
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 27
Amendment 67#10020293No decisionRemoves provision

Drop the words “in England” in the school attendance order clause

Removes the “in England” limitation so the provision is not confined to England.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 27, page 58, line 17, leave out “in England”

in England

Stage
Report stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
27
Page
58
Line
17
Draft ref
opc140
Marshalled no.
67
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 27
Amendment 68#10020366No decisionRemoves provision

Remove the "in England" restriction

Deletes the words "in England" so the provision is no longer limited to England.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 27, page 58, line 22, leave out “in England”

in England

Stage
Report stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
27
Page
58
Line
22
Draft ref
opc141
Marshalled no.
68
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 27
Amendment 69#10020394No decisionRemoves provision

Remove "in England" limit (Clause 27)

Deletes the words "in England", broadening the provision beyond England.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 27, page 59, line 34, leave out “in England”

in England

Stage
Report stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
27
Page
59
Line
34
Draft ref
opc142
Marshalled no.
69
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 27
Amendment 70#10020287No decisionAmends text

Add “(England)” to the provision

Inserts “(England)”, confining the provision to England.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 27, page 61, line 7, at end insert “(England)”

(England)

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
27
Page
61
Line
7
Draft ref
opc189
Marshalled no.
70
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 27
Amendment 71#10020307No decisionAmends text

Limit a duty to authorities “in England”

Inserts “in England” after “authority” so the provision applies to authorities in England.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 27, page 61, line 8, after “authority” insert “in England”

in England

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
27
Page
61
Line
8
Draft ref
opc143
Marshalled no.
71
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 27
Amendment 72#10020299No decisionAmends text

Name the EHC-plan school in an existing school attendance order

Adds a duty so that, where a school attendance order is already in force and the child later gains an EHC plan naming a school, the local authority must ensure that school is named in the order.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 27, page 61, line 25, at end insert—
“(6)
Where a school attendance order is in force in respect of a child who
subsequently becomes a child for whom the local authority maintain an EHC
plan which specifies the name of a school, the local authority must ensure that
school is named in the order.”

(6) Where a school attendance order is in force in respect of a child who subsequently becomes a child for whom the local authority maintain an EHC plan which specifies the name of a school, the local authority must ensure that school is named in the order.

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
27
Page
61
Line
25
Draft ref
opc225
Marshalled no.
72
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 27
Amendment 73#10020429No decisionAmends text

Add a school attendance order for children with an individual development plan (Wales)

Inserts a new provision (436JA) creating a school attendance order route for children with an individual development plan in Wales.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 27, page 61, line 25, at end insert—
“436JA School attendance order for child with individual development plan
(Wales)
(1)
Where a local authority in Wales is required to serve a school attendance
order under section 436I in respect of a child for whom an individual
development plan is maintained in which a particular school is named,
that school must be named in the order.
(2)
Where—
(a)
a school attendance order is in force in respect of a child for whom
an individual development plan is maintained in which a particular
school is named, and
(b)
the name of the school specified in the plan is changed,
the local authority must amend the order accordingly.
(3)
Where a school attendance order is in force in respect of a child who
subsequently becomes a child for whom an individual development plan
is maintained in which a particular school is named, the local authority
must ensure that school is named in the order.”

“436JA School attendance order for child with individual development plan (Wales)

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
27
Page
61
Line
25
Draft ref
opc144
Marshalled no.
73
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 27
Amendment 74#10020298No decisionAmends text

Include children with a named-school individual development plan

Extends the provision to a child for whom an individual development plan naming a particular school is maintained — bringing the Welsh equivalent of an EHC plan into scope.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 27, page 61, line 29, after “plan,” insert “or a child for whom an individual development
plan is maintained in which a particular school is named,”

or a child for whom an individual development plan is maintained in which a particular school is named,

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
27
Page
61
Line
29
Draft ref
opc145
Marshalled no.
74
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 27
Amendment 75#10020424No decisionAmends text

Give Welsh Ministers a parallel role for Welsh schools (Clause 27)

Inserts words so functions apply to the Secretary of State for schools in England and to the Welsh Ministers for schools in Wales.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 27, page 64, line 24, after “State” insert “in relation to a school in England, or to the
Welsh Ministers in relation to a school in Wales,”

in relation to a school in England, or to the Welsh Ministers in relation to a school in Wales,

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
27
Page
64
Line
24
Draft ref
opc148
Marshalled no.
75
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 27
Amendment 76#10020411No decisionAmends text

Give Welsh Ministers a parallel direction power (Clause 27)

Inserts words so the Welsh Ministers may give a direction in relation to a school in Wales, alongside the existing power for schools in England.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 27, page 64, line 40, after “section” insert “in relation to a school in England or the
Welsh Ministers give a direction under this section in relation to a school in Wales”

in relation to a school in England or the Welsh Ministers give a direction under this section in relation to a school in Wales

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
27
Page
64
Line
40
Draft ref
opc149
Marshalled no.
76
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 27
Amendment 77#10020337No decisionAmends text

Add cross-border rules where an English authority's notice names a school in Wales

Inserts a new subsection limiting the direction available to the Welsh Ministers when an English local authority serves a notice on a school in Wales.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 27, page 65, line 4, at end insert—
“(8)
If a local authority in England serves a notice under subsection (2) specifying
a school in Wales and an application for a direction is made to the Welsh
Ministers under subsection (4) in relation to that notice, the direction under
this section may only—
(a)
confirm that a school specified in the notice under subsection (2) should
be specified in the school nomination notice, or
(b)
refer the question of which school or schools should be specified in the
school nomination notice back to the local authority to determine.
(9)
If a local authority in Wales serves a notice under subsection (2) specifying a
school in England, and an application for a direction is made to the Secretary
of State under subsection (4) in relation to that notice, the direction under this
section may only—
(a)
confirm that a school specified in the notice under subsection (2) should
be specified in the school nomination notice, or
(b)
refer the question of which school or schools should be specified in the
school nomination notice back to the local authority to determine.”

(8) If a local authority in England serves a notice under subsection (2) specifying a school in Wales and an application for a direction is made to the Welsh Ministers under subsection (4) in relation to that notice, the direction under this section may only—

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
27
Page
65
Line
4
Draft ref
opc241
Marshalled no.
77
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 27
Amendment 78#10020303No decisionAmends text

Include children with a named-school individual development plan

Extends the provision to a child for whom an individual development plan naming a particular school is maintained, recognising the Welsh equivalent of an EHC plan.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 27, page 65, line 8, after “plan” insert “or a child for whom an individual development
plan is maintained in which a particular school is named”

or a child for whom an individual development plan is maintained in which a particular school is named

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
27
Page
65
Line
8
Draft ref
opc150
Marshalled no.
78
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 27
Amendment 79#10020418No decisionAmends text

Limit a Clause 27 reference to local authorities in England

Replaces "the local authority" with "a local authority in England".

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 27, page 66, line 27, leave out “the local authority” and insert “a local authority in
England”

the local authority a local authority in England

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
27
Page
66
Line
27
Draft ref
opc151
Marshalled no.
79
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 27
Amendment 80#10020290No decisionAmends text

Provide a route for those aggrieved by a Welsh authority's refusal

Adds provision for a person aggrieved by a Welsh local authority's refusal to comply with a request under subsection (2).

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 27, page 66, line 31, at end insert—
“(4A)
If a person is aggrieved by a refusal of a local authority in Wales to comply
with a request under subsection (2)—
(a)
the person may refer the question to the Welsh Ministers, and
(b)
the Welsh Ministers must give such direction determining the
question as the Welsh Ministers consider appropriate.”

“(4A) If a person is aggrieved by a refusal of a local authority in Wales to comply with a request under subsection (2)—

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
27
Page
66
Line
31
Draft ref
opc152
Marshalled no.
80
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 27
Amendment 81#10020421No decisionAmends text

Add provision for children with an individual development plan (Clause 27)

Inserts a new subsection (6) covering where the local authority maintains an individual development plan for the child.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 27, page 66, line 40, at end insert—
“(6)
Where the child is one for whom the local authority maintains an
individual development plan—
(a)
if the name of a school or other institution is specified in the plan,
subsection (2) does not apply;
(b)
if the name of a school or other institution is not specified in the
plan, a direction under subsection (4A)(b) may require the
authority to make such amendments in the plan as the Welsh
Ministers consider necessary or expedient in consequence of the
determination.”

(6) Where the child is one for whom the local authority maintains an individual development plan—

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
27
Page
66
Line
40
Draft ref
opc153
Marshalled no.
81
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 27
Amendment 82#10020325No decisionAmends text

Add a cross-reference to section 436JA

Inserts “, 436JA” after “436J”, a technical cross-reference update.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 27, page 67, line 21, after “436J” insert “, 436JA”

, 436JA

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
27
Page
67
Line
21
Draft ref
opc190
Marshalled no.
82
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 27
Amendment 83#10020414No decisionAmends text

Add a new interpretation section on "regulations" and "prescribed" (Clause 27)

Inserts a new section 436S headed "References to “regulations” and “prescribed”".

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 27, page 68, line 4, at end insert—
“436S References to “regulations” and “prescribed”
(1)
In sections 436B(6), 436C(4) and 436E(7) “regulations” means—
(a)
regulations made by the Secretary of State in relation to England, and
(b)
regulations made by the Welsh Ministers in relation to Wales.
(2)
In sections 436C, 436E, section 436F, 436I and paragraph 5 of Schedule 31A
“prescribed” means—
(a)
prescribed by regulations made by the Secretary of State in relation to
England, and
(b)
prescribed by regulations made by the Welsh Ministers in relation to
Wales.”

436S References to “regulations” and “prescribed”

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
27
Page
68
Line
4
Draft ref
opc240
Marshalled no.
83
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 27
Amendment 84#10020416No decisionRemoves provision

Remove "in England" limit (Clause 27)

Deletes the words "in England", broadening the provision beyond England.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 27, page 68, line 7, leave out “in England”

in England

Stage
Report stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
27
Page
68
Line
7
Draft ref
opc154
Marshalled no.
84
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 27
Amendment 85#10020373No decisionAmends text

Substitute a new paragraph 14 on units

Replaces wording so that paragraph 14 is substituted.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 27, page 68, line 9, leave out from “units),” to “—” in line 10 and insert “for paragraph
14 substitute”

(to “—” in line 10) for paragraph 14 substitute

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
27
Page
68
Line
9
Draft ref
opc155
Marshalled no.
85
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 27
Amendment 86#10020390No decisionAmends text

Update a numbered cross-reference from 13A to 14 (Clause 27)

Replaces "13A" with "14" in a cross-reference.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 27, page 68, line 11, leave out “13A” and insert “14”

13A 14

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
27
Page
68
Line
11
Draft ref
opc156
Marshalled no.
86
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 27
Amendment 87#10020282No decisionRemoves provision

Remove “in England” limitation

Deletes the words “in England”, extending the provision beyond England.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 27, page 68, line 12, leave out “in England”

in England

Stage
Report stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
27
Page
68
Line
12
Draft ref
opc191
Marshalled no.
87
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 27
Amendment 87#10031512AgreedRemoves provision

Remove the words “Except as provided by subsection (3),”

A technical edit to Clause 27 (reports by Secretary of State) deleting the opening qualifier “Except as provided by subsection (3),”.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 27, page 48, line 7, leave out “Except as provided by subsection (3),”

Except as provided by subsection (3),

Stage
Report stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
27
Page
48
Line
7
Draft ref
opc455
Marshalled no.
87
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 27
Amendment 88#10020379No decisionRemoves provision

Remove the "in England" restriction

Deletes the words "in England" so the provision is no longer limited to England.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 27, page 68, line 22, leave out “in England”

in England

Stage
Report stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
27
Page
68
Line
22
Draft ref
opc157
Marshalled no.
88
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 27
Amendment 88#10031466AgreedRemoves provision

Remove lines 14 to 18 of Clause 27

Deletes lines 14 to 18 from Clause 27.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 27, page 48, leave out lines 14 to 18

(lines 14–18)

Stage
Report stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
27
Page
48
Line
14
Draft ref
opc404
Marshalled no.
88
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 27
Amendment 89#10020408No decisionRemoves provision

Remove "in England" limit (Clause 27)

Deletes the words "in England", broadening the provision beyond England.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 27, page 68, line 36, leave out “in England”

in England

Stage
Report stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
27
Page
68
Line
36
Draft ref
opc158
Marshalled no.
89
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 27
Amendment 89#10031526AgreedAmends text

Tidy the data-protection definitions wording in Clause 27

Replaces the defined-terms wording so only “processing” is defined, removing the reference to “the data protection legislation”.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 27, page 48, line 22, leave out ““the data protection legislation” and “processing”
have” and insert ““processing” has”

“the data protection legislation” and “processing” have “processing” has

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
27
Page
48
Line
22
Draft ref
opc456
Marshalled no.
89
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 27
Amendment 90#10026711WithdrawnNew clause / schedule

Report on barriers to parental support for critically ill children

Would have required a report on the barriers parents face in caring for and supporting their critically ill children, inserted as a new clause after Clause 27.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 27, insert the following new Clause—
“Report: barriers to parental support in the care and wellbeing of critically ill
children
(1)
Within twelve months of the passing of this Act, the Secretary of State must lay
before each House of Parliament a report on the barriers preventing parents of
critically ill children aged between 29 days and 16 years from being by their
children’s bedsides during periods of hospital care and the impact and potential
harms this has on children’s care, wellbeing and family life.
(2)
A report laid under subsection (1) must include assessments of—
(a)
the adequacy of existing measures in facilitating the care, wellbeing and
family life of critically ill children aged between 29 days and 16 years by
their parents,
(b)
the barriers facing parents of such children, including—
(i)
financial pressures,
(ii)
pressures arising from the parent’s existing or future employment
commitments, and
(iii)
mental health difficulties,
(c)
options for providing additional support to the parents of such children
during periods of hospital care, and
(d)
the impact such additional support would be likely to have on such
children’s care, wellbeing and family life.
(3)
In preparing the report laid under subsection (1), the Secretary of State must
consult—
(a)
parents of children who have received care in hospital for an extended
period,
(b)
healthcare professionals, and
(c)
charities and civil society organisations offering support to parents of
children receiving care in hospital.
(4)
In preparing a report laid under subsection (1), the Secretary of State must have
regard to the UK’s international obligations, including under the United Nations
Convention on the Rights of the Child adopted and opened for signature,
ratification and accession by General Assembly resolution 44/25 of 20 November
1989.
(5)
A Minister of the Crown must within the period of 28 Commons sitting days
beginning with the laying of a report under subsection (1) make arrangements
for a debate on the report by the House of Commons.
(6)
A Minister of the Crown must within the period of 28 Lords sitting days beginning
with the laying of a report under subsection (1) make arrangements for a debate
on the report by the House of Lords.”

“Report: barriers to parental support in the care and wellbeing of critically ill children

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
27
Draft ref
hol814
Marshalled no.
90
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 27
Amendment 91#10027390WithdrawnNew clause / schedule

Guidance on screen use and parent communication in early years settings

Would have required guidance on the use of screens and on communication with parents and carers in early years settings, added as a new clause after Clause 27.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 27, insert the following new Clause—
“Guidance on the use of screens and communication with parents and carers in
early years settings
(1)
The Secretary of State must, within six months of the day on which this Act is
passed, update the early years foundation stage statutory framework for children
aged 0 to 5 in early years settings to include guidance on—
(a)
the appropriate and safe use of screens and digital technology in early
years settings, and
(b)
effective communication with parents and carers about screen use and
digital technology.
(2)
The guidance must draw on advice from education and health professionals,
researchers and academics including on the following areas—
(a)
the benefits, harms or risks of harm associated with the exposure of children
of differing ages, including children with special educational needs or
disabilities, to screens and other digital devices,
(b)
the balance between screen-based and non-digital activities for children
in early years development and play,
(c)
age-appropriate limits for screen time for children in early years settings,
(d)
safeguarding policies for the use of personal devices and other screens in
early years settings,
(e)
the impact of carers’ and parents’ use of personal devices and screens on
child wellbeing and development,
(f)
the importance of screen-free times and environments, such as during
meals, bedtimes, and outdoor play, and
(g)
practical examples and communication strategies for early years
practitioners to share with parents and carers to support healthy screen
use and promote positive parent–child interaction, including alternatives
such as reading together, helping with daily tasks, and engaging with the
natural environment.”

“Guidance on the use of screens and communication with parents and carers in early years settings

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
27
Draft ref
hol816
Marshalled no.
91
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 27
Amendment 92#10027478AgreedNew clause / schedule

Prohibit providing VPN services to children in the UK

Adds a new clause requiring action to prohibit the provision of VPN services to children in the United Kingdom, inserted after Clause 27.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 27, insert the following new Clause—
“Action to prohibit the provision of VPN services to children in the United
Kingdom
(1)
Within 12 months of the day on which this Act is passed the Secretary of State
must, for the purpose of furthering the protection and wellbeing of children, make
regulations which prohibit the provision to UK children of a relevant VPN service
(the “child VPN prohibition”).
(2)
Regulations under subsection (1)—
(a)
may make provision for the provider of a relevant VPN service to apply
to any person seeking to access its service in or from the UK age assurance
which is highly effective at correctly determining whether or not that
person is a child;
(b)
must apply the child VPN prohibition to the provider of any relevant VPN
service which is, or is likely to be—
(i)
offered or marketed to persons in the United Kingdom;
(ii)
provided to a significant number of persons;
(c)
must make provision for the monitoring and effective enforcement of the
child VPN prohibition.
(3)
OFCOM may produce guidance for providers of relevant VPN services to assist
them in complying with the child VPN prohibition.
(4)
A statutory instrument containing regulations under subsection (1) may not be
made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before and approved by a
resolution of each House of Parliament.
(5)
For the purposes of this section—
“child” means a person under the age of 18;
“consumer” means a person acting otherwise than in the course of a business;
“relevant VPN service” means a service of providing, in the course of a
business, to a consumer, a virtual private network for accessing the internet;
“UK child” means any child who is in the United Kingdom.”

“Action to prohibit the provision of VPN services to children in the United Kingdom

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
27
Draft ref
hol818
Marshalled no.
92
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 27
Amendment 93#10027476Not movedNew clause / schedule

Action to combat child sexual abuse material (CSAM)

Proposed a new clause requiring action to promote children's wellbeing by combating child sexual abuse material, inserted after Clause 27.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 27, insert the following new Clause—
“Action to promote the wellbeing of children by combating child sexual abuse
material (CSAM)
(1)
Within 12 months of the passing of this Act the Secretary of State must, for the
purpose of promoting the wellbeing of children, make and bring into force
regulations which require manufacturers, importers and distributors of relevant
devices to satisfy the CSAM requirement specified in subsection (2).
(2)
The “CSAM requirement” is that any relevant device supplied for use in the UK
must have installed tamper-proof system software which is highly effective at
preventing the recording, transmitting (by any means, including livestreaming)
and viewing of CSAM using that device.
(3)
The duties of manufacturers, importers and distributors to comply with the CSAM
requirement specified by regulations under subsection (1) must be subject to
enforcement as if the CSAM requirement was a security requirement for the
purposes of Part 1 of the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure
Act 2022.
(4)
Regulations under subsection (1) must enable the Secretary of State, by further
regulations, to expand the definition of ‘relevant devices’ to include other
categories of device which may be used to record, transmit or view CSAM.
(5)
A statutory instrument containing regulations under subsection (1) may not be
made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before and approved by a
resolution of each House of Parliament.
(6)
For the purposes of this section—
“child sexual abuse material” means images, video recordings or live videos
involving child sexual abuse, including—
(a)
any indecent photograph or pseudo-photograph of a child within
the meaning of the Protection of Children Act 1978, and
(b)
any prohibited image of a child, within the meaning of section 62
of the Coroners and Justice Act 2009, that is not an excluded image
within the meaning of section 63 of that Act;
“relevant devices” are smartphones or tablet computers which are either
internet-connectable products or network-connectable products for the
purposes of section 5 of the Product Security and Telecommunications
Infrastructure Act 2022; and
“manufacturer”, “importer”, “distributor”, and “supply” is each as defined
in the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act 2022.”

“Action to promote the wellbeing of children by combating child sexual abuse material (CSAM)

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
27
Draft ref
hol819
Marshalled no.
93
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 27
Amendment 94#10027477Withdrawn before debateAmends text

Insert a new clause after Clause 27 (withdrawn)

A new clause to be inserted after Clause 27; withdrawn before debate, with no further text provided.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 27, insert the following new Clause—
“Action to promote the wellbeing of children in relation to harms-based access
to social media
In section 11 of the Online Safety Act 2023 (children’s risk assessment duties),
after subsection (6) insert—
“(6A)
Providers of regulated user-to-user services that are likely to be accessed
by children, including such services as are designated by OFCOM as social
media services for the purposes of this section, must submit as part of the
children’s risk assessment a proposed minimum age of access to their
service.
(6B)
The default and expected minimum age for access to a social media
platform shall be 16 years.
(6C)
OFCOM must publish guidance defining the types of service to be treated
as social media services for the purposes of subsection (6A).
(6D)
Providers of regulated user-to-user services that are likely to be accessed
by children and social media services designated for the purposes of this
section must keep the proposed minimum age of access under review and
must re-evaluate it—
(a)
at such regular intervals as may be specified by OFCOM; and
(b)
where there is any substantial change to the service’s design,
functionality, algorithms, business practices, or risk profile.
(6E)
Where the minimum age of access is set at 16 or below, providers must
use a form of age assurance that is highly effective at correctly determining
whether or not a particular user is of age to use the service.
(6F)
A provider may propose a minimum age of access above or below 16
where it—
(a)
can offer sufficient evidence that it meets Ofcom’s guidance
concerning appropriate, risk-based minimum ages;
(b)
has due regard to relevant standards and principles of the UK
General Data Protection Regulation;
(c)
has particular regard to the importance of protecting the rights and
best interests of children, as recognised by the United Nations
Convention on the Rights of the Child;
(d)
has considered the potential impact of the service on the mental
health and psychological wellbeing of children;
(e)
has investigated the extent to which the service’s design,
functionalities, or features may encourage addictive or compulsive
use; and
(f)
has considered and reviewed the use of algorithms for content
recommendation, amplification, or targeted advertising.
(6G)
In assessing a proposed minimum age under this section, Ofcom must
have regard to—
(a)
the children’s risk assessment submitted by the provider;
(b)
Ofcom’s existing risk and harms framework under this Act;
(c)
the potential impact of the service on the mental health and
psychological wellbeing of children;
(d)
the extent to which the service’s design, functionalities, or features
may encourage addictive or compulsive use; and
(e)
the use of algorithms for content recommendation, amplification,
or targeted advertising.
(6H)
Ofcom must produce guidance setting out—
(a)
the evidential requirements for children’s risk assessments relating
to minimum age determinations;
(b)
the criteria by which Ofcom will assess whether a service’s
minimum age is appropriate; and
(c)
the intervals at which minimum age assessments must be reviewed.
(6I)
Where Ofcom determines, having regard to the matters in subsection (6G),
that a proposed minimum age is insufficient to protect children from harm,
it may require the provider to apply a higher minimum age of access,
provided that the minimum age does not exceed 18 years.
(6J)
Ofcom will take enforcement action in relation to this section where—
(a)
the provider has failed to submit a suitable or sufficiently up-to-date
children’s risk assessment;
(b)
the evidence submitted does not sufficiently justify the provider’s
proposed minimum age;
(c)
the provider has failed to comply with a requirement imposed by
OFCOM under subsection (6I); or
(d)
the provider has failed to introduce age assurance that is highly
effective at correctly determining whether or not a particular user
is of age to use the service.
(6K)
Where Ofcom considers that a failure to comply with a requirement under
subsection (6I) presents an urgent and significant risk of harm to children,
it may apply directly for a business disruption order under this Act.””

After Clause 27, insert the following new Clause—

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
27
Draft ref
hol817
Marshalled no.
94
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn before debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 27
Amendment 94A#10031850AgreedNew clause / schedule

Add a new clause: Action to promote children’s wellbeing in relation to social media

Inserts a new clause after Clause 27 requiring action to promote the wellbeing of children in relation to social media.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 27, insert the following new Clause—
“Action to promote the wellbeing of children in relation to social media
(1)
Within 12 months of the day on which this Act is passed, the Secretary of State
must, for the purposes of promoting the wellbeing of children—
(a)
direct the Chief Medical Officers of the United Kingdom (“the UK CMOs”)
to prepare and publish advice for parents and carers on the use of social
media by children at different ages and developmental stages, and
(b)
by regulations made by statutory instrument require all regulated
user-to-user services to use highly- effective age assurance measures to
prevent children under the age of 16 from becoming or being users.
(2)
Any advice published under subsection (1)(a) must have regard to—
(a)
the paper published on 7 February 2019 entitled “United Kingdom Chief
Medical Officers’ commentary on 'Screen-based activities and children
and young people’s mental health and psychosocial wellbeing: a systematic
map of reviews'”, and
(b)
any scientific or other developments since the publication of that paper
which appear to the UK CMOs to be relevant.
(3)
Any regulations under subsection (1)(b) must be treated as an enforceable
requirement within the meaning of section 131 (and for the purposes of Part 7) of
the Online Safety Act 2023.
(4)
A statutory instrument containing regulations under subsection (1)(b) or subsection
(5) may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before and
approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.
(5)
For the purposes of this section—
“the Chief Medical Officers of the United Kingdom” means the Chief Medical
Officers for—
(a)
England,
(b)
Wales,
(c)
Scotland, and
(d)
Northern Ireland;
“regulated user-to-user services” shall have the meaning given to it in the
Online Safety Act 2023, subject to any modification, addition or exclusion
as the Secretary of State may specify in regulations made by statutory
instrument under this subsection.”

Action to promote the wellbeing of children in relation to social media

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
27
Draft ref
hol977
Marshalled no.
94A
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 27
Amendment 95#10027854Not movedNew clause / schedule

Establish a National Care Offer

Would have created a new clause establishing a National Care Offer, inserted after Clause 27.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 27, insert the following new Clause—
“National Care Offer
(1)
The Secretary of State must, within 18 months of the passing of this Act, publish
a document (the “National Care Offer”) which sets out the minimum standards
of information that local authorities must publish under section 2 of the Children
and Social Work Act 2017 (local offer for care leavers).
(2)
Before publishing or revising the National Care Offer, the Secretary of State must
consult with persons that appear to the Secretary of State to represent the interests
of care leavers.
(3)
Where a consultation under subsection (2) results in recommendations to be made
to the National Care Offer, the Secretary of State must—
(a)
make the recommended changes or otherwise implement the
recommendations, or
(b)
where not intending to make the recommended changes or otherwise
implement the recommendations, publish a response to the consultation
outlining the reasons for the Secretary of State’s decision and the action
that will be taken instead.”

“National Care Offer

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
27
Draft ref
hol825
Marshalled no.
95
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 27
Amendment 96#10027855Not movedNew clause / schedule

Include care experience in equality impact assessments

Proposed a new clause requiring care experience to be considered in equality impact assessments, inserted after Clause 27.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 27, insert the following new Clause—
“Care experience in equality impact assessments
A public authority undertaking an impact assessment in the exercise of its duties
under—
(a)
section 149 of the Equality Act 2010;
(b)
the Equality Act 2010 (Statutory Duties) (Wales) Regulations 2011;
(c)
the Equality Act 2010 (Specific Duties) (Scotland) Regulations 2012;
(d)
section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998;
must include an assessment of the impact on persons who are looked after by a
local authority or who are under 25 and were previously looked after by the local
authority.”

“Care experience in equality impact assessments

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
27
Draft ref
hol828
Marshalled no.
96
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 27
Amendment 97#10029831Not movedNew clause / schedule

Response to the reasonable-punishment defence review in Wales

Proposed a new clause on the response to the Abolition of Defence of Reasonable Punishment review in Wales, inserted after Clause 27.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 27, insert the following new Clause—
“Response to Abolition of Defence of Reasonable Punishment review in Wales
The Secretary of State must, within six months of the day on which this Act is
passed, lay a report before Parliament setting out the UK Government’s response
to the three-year post-implementation review report for the Children (Abolition
of Defence of Reasonable Punishment) (Wales) Act 2020 and that must include—
(a)
a review of available data and evidence in Wales, and
(b)
a consideration of the impact of abolition in England.”

“Response to Abolition of Defence of Reasonable Punishment review in Wales

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
27
Draft ref
hol855
Marshalled no.
97
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 27
Amendment 98#10030202WithdrawnNew clause / schedule

New clause: free milk entitlement for childminder agencies

Would insert a new clause on free milk entitlement in relation to childminder agencies.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 27, insert the following new Clause—
“Free milk entitlement: child minder agencies
(1)
The Secretary of State must, using powers under section 175 of the Social Security
Contributions and Benefits Act 1992 (regulations, orders and schemes), amend
regulation 18 of the Welfare Food Regulations 1996 (milk or dried milk for children
in day care) to ensure that children provided with daycare by childminders
registered with child minder agencies are entitled to free milk.
(2)
The Secretary of State must make regulations under subsection (1) within six
months of the day on which this Act is passed.”

“Free milk entitlement: child minder agencies”

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
27
Draft ref
hol864
Marshalled no.
98
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 27
Amendment 99#10030541DisagreedNew clause / schedule

New clause: post-removal support for parents to prevent further removals

Would add a new clause providing post-removal support for parents to prevent further child removals.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 27, insert the following new Clause—
“Post-removal support for parents to prevent further removals
(1)
Where a child—
(a)
is removed from the care of a parent further to any order made pursuant
to—
(i)
section 31 of the Children Act 1989 (care and supervision orders),
(ii)
section 22 of the Adoption and Children Act 2002 (placement
orders),
(iii)
section 46 of the Adoption and Children Act 2002 (adoption orders),
(iv)
section 14A of the Children Act 1989 (special guardianship orders),
or
(b)
becomes a looked after child further to an arrangement or order made
pursuant to—
(i)
section 20 of the Children Act 1989 (provision of accommodation
for children: voluntary arrangements), or
(ii)
section 25 of the Children Act 1989 (secure accommodation orders),
the local authority must provide support to the parent, where the parent is
identified as being at risk of experiencing further child removals.
(2)
In discharging their duty under subsection (1), the local authority must ensure
that the support provided—
(a)
follows an evidence-informed approach and aims to reduce the risk of
further child removals, and
(b)
is in accordance with any guidance issued by the Secretary of State for the
purposes of this section.”

“Post-removal support for parents to prevent further removals”

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
27
Draft ref
hol889
Marshalled no.
99
Decision
This amendment was disagreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'disagreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule remained part of the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 27
Amendment 100#10030542Not movedNew clause / schedule

New clause: foster carers' delegated authority

Would add a new clause on foster carers' delegated authority for children in their care.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 27, insert the following new Clause—
“Foster carers’ delegated authority for children in their care
(1)
Where a child (“C”) who is looked after by the local authority is placed with a
foster parent (“F”) by a local authority, F may make decisions on C’s behalf in
relation to the matters set out in subsection (2) where C’s placement plan does
not specify an alternative decision maker.
(2)
The matters referred to in subsection (1) are—
(a)
medical and dental treatment,
(b)
education,
(c)
leisure and home life,
(d)
faith and religious observance,
(e)
use of social media,
(f)
personal care, and
(g)
any other matters which F considers appropriate.”

“Foster carers’ delegated authority for children in their care”

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
27
Draft ref
hol890
Marshalled no.
100
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 27
Amendment 101#10030580Not movedNew clause / schedule

New clause: data collection on repeat child removals

Would add a new clause requiring data collection on repeat child removals.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 27, insert the following new Clause—
“Data collection: repeat child removals
(1)
A local authority must collect and retain information on whether a child removed
under any of the following provisions was removed from the care of a parent who
has previously had another child removed under any of those same provisions—
(a)
section 31 of the Children Act 1989 (care and supervision orders);
(b)
section 21 of the Adoption and Children Act 2002 (placement orders);
(c)
section 46 of the Adoption and Children Act 2002 (adoption orders);
(d)
section 14A of the Children Act 1989 (special guardianship orders);
(e)
section 20 of the Children Act 1989 (provision of accommodation for
children: voluntary arrangements);
(f)
section 25 of the Children Act 1989 (secure accommodation orders).
(2)
The Secretary of State must make directions under section 83 of the Children Act
1989 or section 7A of the Local Authority Social Services Act 1970 to require the
provision of such information as part of the annual children looked after data
return (SSDA903), or any replacement data return.”

“Data collection: repeat child removals”

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
27
Draft ref
hol894
Marshalled no.
101
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 27
Amendment 102#10030640WithdrawnNew clause / schedule

Establish a Child Protection Authority

Inserts a new clause to establish a Child Protection Authority.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 27, insert the following new Clause—
“Establishment of Child Protection Authority
(1)
The Secretary of State must, within six months of the day on which this Act is
passed, establish a Child Protection Authority for England.
(2)
The purpose of the Authority is to—
(a)
improve practice in child protection,
(b)
provide advice and make recommendations to the Government on child
protection policy and reforms to improve child protection,
(c)
inspect institutions and settings at some times and in such ways as it
considers necessary and appropriate to ensure compliance with child
protection standards, and
(d)
monitor the implementation of the recommendations of the Independent
Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse and other inquiries relating to the
protection of children.
(3)
The Authority must act with a view to—
(a)
safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children;
(b)
ensuring that institutions and settings fulfil their responsibilities in relation
to child protection.”

“Establishment of Child Protection Authority

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
27
Draft ref
hol917
Marshalled no.
102
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 27
Amendment 103#10030657Not movedNew clause / schedule

Set national standards for children in need thresholds

Inserts a new clause establishing national standards for children in need thresholds.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 27, insert the following new Clause—
“National standards for children in need thresholds
(1)
The Secretary of State must, within one year of the day on which this Act is passed,
conduct a review of the operation of section 17 of the Children Act 1989 (provision
of services for children in need, their families and others).
(2)
The review must assess regional and national variation in the type, frequency,
and duration of support provided to children through child in need plans.
(3)
The recommendations of the review must include the—
(a)
setting of metrics in the Department for Education’s Children’s Social Care
Dashboard for assessing the progress of children on child in need plans,
and
(b)
publication of national guidance to local authorities defining the thresholds
of need that children and families must meet to be offered children in need
support.
(4)
The national guidance published under subsection (3)(b) must include—
(a)
national triggers for an automatic referral to children’s social care, including
when a primary care giver enters custody or inpatient mental health
provision, and when a child is arrested,
(b)
the Secretary of State’s expectations on how often children should receive
help,
(c)
the Secretary of State’s expectations on how frequently a child’s support
should be reviewed when they have a child in need plan, and
(d)
any other matters that the Secretary of State deems appropriate.”

“National standards for children in need thresholds

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
27
Draft ref
hol918
Marshalled no.
103
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 27
Amendment 104#10030646Not movedNew clause / schedule

Automatically enrol eligible families in the Healthy Start scheme

Inserts a new clause providing for automatic enrolment for the Healthy Start scheme.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 27, insert the following new Clause—
“Automatic enrolment for Healthy Start scheme
(1)
The Secretary of State must, within six months of the day on which this Act is
passed, introduce a scheme to automatically enrol certain individuals for the
purposes of the Healthy Start scheme.
(2)
For the purposes of this section, “certain individuals” means people who are
eligible for the Healthy Start scheme on the basis of having a child under the age
of four.
(3)
The scheme must provide the means for individuals to opt out of enrolment for
the Healthy Start scheme.”

“Automatic enrolment for Healthy Start scheme

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
27
Draft ref
hol924
Marshalled no.
104
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 27
Amendment 105#10030844Withdrawn before debateAmends text

Insert a new clause after Clause 27 (Reports by Secretary of State)

Inserts a new clause after Clause 27. The amendment was withdrawn before debate.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 27, insert the following new Clause—
“Commencement: child support and maintenance
(1)
Section 5 of the Child Support Collection (Domestic Abuse) Act 2023 (extent,
commencement and short title) is amended according to subsections (2) and (3).
(2)
In subsection (3)—
(a)
omit “Subject to subsections (4), (5) and (6)”;
(b)
at end insert “, but no later than one month after the day on which the
Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 is passed”.
(3)
Omit subsections (4) and (5).
(4)
In section 62 of the Child Maintenance and Other Payments Act 2008
(commencement), after subsection (2), insert—
“(2A)
Section 34 comes into force no later than one month after the day on which
the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 is passed.””

After Clause 27, insert the following new Clause—

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
27
Draft ref
hol945
Marshalled no.
105
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn before debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 27
Amendment 106#10031443Not movedNew clause / schedule

Public information campaign on screen and technology use for children aged 0-5

Would insert a new clause requiring a public information campaign on the use of screens and technology for children aged 0 to 5.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 27, insert the following new Clause—
“Public information campaign on the use of screens and technology for children
aged 0-5
(1)
The Secretary of State must, alongside the Secretary of State for Health and Social
Care, within twelve months of the day on which this Act is passed, establish a
public information campaign concerning the impact of digital technology use and
screen time on the wellbeing of children aged 0-5.
(2)
The campaign must include, but is not limited to—
(a)
guidance on the impact on whole child health, both immediate and long
term, including—
(i)
cognitive,
(ii)
social,
(iii)
eyesight,
(iv)
neurodevelopmental,
(v)
speech, and
(vi)
language issues;
(b)
clear recommended boundaries on appropriate screen time limits for
children, including times and places that should be screen-free, such as
mealtimes and bedtimes;
(c)
the impact of carers' usage of personal devices and screens on child
development;
(d)
guidance on the importance of screen-free time, outside time and child
and parent interaction with examples of alternatives to screen time, such
as—
(i)
bedtime stories,
(ii)
helping with chores, and
(iii)
interacting with the environment;
(e)
guidance that digital "educational" apps are not necessary for healthy
development, and the risks of screen usage for young children still apply
when using these apps.”

Public information campaign on the use of screens and technology for children aged 0-5

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
27
Draft ref
hol952
Marshalled no.
106
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 27
Amendment 107#10031837WithdrawnNew clause / schedule

Add a new clause: Child poverty targets

Would insert a new clause after Clause 27 setting child poverty targets. Withdrawn after debate.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 27, insert the following new Clause—
“Child poverty targets
(1)
The Secretary of State must, as soon as reasonably practicable and no later than
30 September 2026, and then at the start of each Parliament, lay regulations made
by statutory instrument that establish binding child poverty targets.
(2)
Child poverty targets must include—
(a)
targets for reducing the number of children living in poverty,
(b)
targets for reducing the number of children living in deep poverty, and
(c)
timescales by which each target must be achieved.
(3)
The Secretary of State must lay an annual report before Parliament setting out—
(a)
steps they have taken to deliver on the child poverty targets, and
(b)
progress that has been made towards the child poverty targets.
(4)
A statutory instrument containing regulations under this section may not be made
unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before and approved by a resolution
of each House of Parliament.”

Child poverty targets

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
27
Draft ref
hol964
Marshalled no.
107
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 27
Amendment 108#10031835DisagreedNew clause / schedule

Add a new clause: Action on children’s wellbeing and harms-based access to social media

Would insert a new clause after Clause 27 on action to promote children’s wellbeing in relation to harms-based access to social media. Disagreed to.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 27, insert the following new Clause—
“Action to promote the wellbeing of children in relation to harms-based access
to social media
In section 11 of the Online Safety Act 2023 (children’s risk assessment duties),
after subsection (6) insert—
“(6A)
Providers of regulated user-to-user services that are likely to be accessed
by children, including such services as are designated by OFCOM as social
media services for the purposes of this section, must submit as part of the
children’s risk assessment a proposed minimum age of access to their
service.
(6B)
The default and expected minimum age for access to a social media
platform shall be 16 years.
(6C)
OFCOM must publish guidance defining the types of service to be treated
as social media services for the purposes of subsection (6A).
(6D)
Providers of regulated user-to-user services that are likely to be accessed
by children and social media services designated for the purposes of this
section must keep the proposed minimum age of access under review and
must re-evaluate it—
(a)
at such regular intervals as may be specified by OFCOM; and
(b)
where there is any substantial change to the service’s design,
functionality, algorithms, business practices, or risk profile.
(6E)
Where the minimum age of access is set at 16 or below, providers must
use a form of age assurance that is highly effective at correctly determining
whether or not a particular user is of age to use the service.
(6F)
A provider may propose a minimum age of access above or below 16
where it—
(a)
can offer sufficient evidence that it meets Ofcom’s guidance
concerning appropriate, risk-based minimum ages;
(b)
has due regard to relevant standards and principles of the UK
General Data Protection Regulation;
(c)
has particular regard to the importance of protecting the rights and
best interests of children, as recognised by the United Nations
Convention on the Rights of the Child;
(d)
has considered the potential impact of the service on the mental
health and psychological wellbeing of children;
(e)
has investigated the extent to which the service’s design,
functionalities, or features may encourage addictive or compulsive
use; and
(f)
has considered and reviewed the use of algorithms for content
recommendation, amplification, or targeted advertising.
(6G)
In assessing a proposed minimum age under this section, Ofcom must
have regard to—
(a)
the children’s risk assessment submitted by the provider;
(b)
Ofcom’s existing risk and harms framework under this Act;
(c)
the potential impact of the service on the mental health and
psychological wellbeing of children;
(d)
the extent to which the service’s design, functionalities, or features
may encourage addictive or compulsive use; and
(e)
the use of algorithms for content recommendation, amplification,
or targeted advertising.
(6H)
Ofcom must produce guidance setting out—
(a)
the evidential requirements for children’s risk assessments relating
to minimum age determinations;
(b)
the criteria by which Ofcom will assess whether a service’s
minimum age is appropriate; and
(c)
the intervals at which minimum age assessments must be reviewed.
(6I)
Where Ofcom determines, having regard to the matters in subsection (6G),
that a proposed minimum age is insufficient to protect children from harm,
it may require the provider to apply a higher minimum age of access,
provided that the minimum age does not exceed 18 years.
(6J)
Ofcom will take enforcement action in relation to this section where—
(a)
the provider has failed to submit a suitable or sufficiently up-to-date
children’s risk assessment;
(b)
the evidence submitted does not sufficiently justify the provider’s
proposed minimum age;
(c)
the provider has failed to comply with a requirement imposed by
OFCOM under subsection (6I); or
(d)
the provider has failed to introduce age assurance that is highly
effective at correctly determining whether or not a particular user
is of age to use the service.
(6K)
Where Ofcom considers that a failure to comply with a requirement under
subsection (6I) presents an urgent and significant risk of harm to children,
it may apply directly for a business disruption order under this Act.””

Action to promote the wellbeing of children in relation to harms-based access to social media

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
27
Draft ref
hol970
Marshalled no.
108
Decision
This amendment was disagreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'disagreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule remained part of the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 27
Amendment 109#10031832Not movedNew clause / schedule

Add a new clause: Duty to limit children’s excessive use of addictive social media features

Would insert a new clause after Clause 27 imposing a duty to limit excessive use of addictive social media features by children. Not moved.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 27, insert the following new Clause—
“Duty to limit excessive use of addictive social media features by children
(1)
The Secretary of State must, within 12 months of the passing of this Act, make
regulations requiring regulated user-to-user services to implement measures
designed to limit excessive use of addictive social media features by children in
order to protect children from harm.
(2)
Regulations under subsection (1) must, in particular, require that—
(a)
where a user is identified as being under the age of 16, regulated services
must apply default daily time-use limits for features designated as addictive
design features;
(b)
such limits must prevent continued access to designated addictive design
features once the daily time-use limit is reached;
(c)
services must provide clear and accessible notifications to the child user
when time-use limits are approaching and when they have been reached;
(d)
services must provide a mechanism by which a parent or guardian may
adjust or override the default daily time-use limit.
(3)
For the purposes of this section, “addictive design features” include but are not
limited to—
(a)
infinite scrolling content feeds;
(b)
auto-play of sequential video or audio content;
(c)
algorithmic recommendation systems designed to maximise continuous
user engagement.
(4)
The Secretary of State must, before making regulations under this section, consult—
(a)
the Chief Medical Officers of the United Kingdom;
(b)
Ofcom;
(c)
the Information Commissioner; and
(d)
such other persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.
(5)
Regulations under this section must be made by statutory instrument and a
statutory instrument containing regulations under this section may not be made
unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before and approved by a resolution
of each House of Parliament.
(6)
Compliance with regulations made under this section shall be treated as an
enforceable requirement for the purposes of Part 7 of the Online Safety Act 2023.
(7)
In this section—
“child” means a person under the age of 16;
“regulated user-to-user service” has the same meaning as in the Online Safety
Act 2023.”

Duty to limit excessive use of addictive social media features by children

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
27
Draft ref
hol971
Marshalled no.
109
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 27
Amendment 110#10031831Not movedNew clause / schedule

Add a new clause: Duty to display health and wellbeing warnings for children on social media

Would insert a new clause after Clause 27 requiring clear health and wellbeing warnings for children on social media services. Not moved.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 27, insert the following new Clause—
“Duty to display clear health and wellbeing warnings for children on social
media services
(1)
The Secretary of State must, within 9 months of the passing of this Act, make
regulations requiring regulated user-to-user services to display clear health and
wellbeing warnings to users who are under the age of 16 for the purpose of
protecting children from harm in accordance with this section.
(2)
Regulations under this section must, in particular, require that—
(a)
when a user under the age of 16 first opens or signs into a regulated
user-to-user service each day, the service must display a prominent health
and wellbeing warning message;
(b)
the health and wellbeing warning must—
(i)
be presented in a clear, accessible, and age-appropriate manner,
(ii)
inform the user that prolonged or excessive use of social media
may be associated with increased risk of adverse physical and
mental health effects, including but not limited to anxiety,
depression, sleep disruption, and decreased attention spans,
(iii)
provide a link to reputable sources of information on healthy social
media use and where to get help or support;
(c)
the warning must remain on screen until the user has taken a deliberate
action to acknowledge it.
(3)
The Secretary of State must, before making regulations under this section, consult—
(a)
the Chief Medical Officers of the United Kingdom,
(b)
Ofcom,
(c)
the Information Commissioner, and
(d)
such other persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.
(4)
Regulations under this section may provide for partial or total exemptions for
those user-to-user services that have been proven to have no or insignificant
negative impact on the wellbeing of children.
(5)
Regulations under this section must be made by statutory instrument and a
statutory instrument containing regulations under this section may not be made
unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before and approved by a resolution
of each House of Parliament.
(6)
For the purposes of this section—
“regulated user-to-user service” has the same meaning as in the Online Safety
Act 2023;
“health and wellbeing warning” means a message or notice to inform users
of relevant health and wellbeing risks associated with the use of social
media as prescribed in regulations.”

Duty to display clear health and wellbeing warnings for children on social media services

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
27
Draft ref
hol972
Marshalled no.
110
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 27
Amendment 110A#10031852Not movedNew clause / schedule

Add a new clause: Raise the age of consent for harmful social media data processing

Would insert a new clause after Clause 27 promoting children’s wellbeing by raising the age of consent for harmful social media data processing. Not moved.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 27, insert the following new Clause—
“Action to promote the wellbeing of children through age of consent rise for
harmful social media data processing
(1)
Article 8 of the UK GDPR (conditions applicable to child's consent in relation to
information society services) is amended as follows.
(2)
After paragraph 1 insert—
“1A.
References to 13 years old in paragraph 1 shall be read as 16 years old in
the case of social networking services processing personal data for the
purpose of delivering personalised content, including targeted advertising
and algorithmically curated recommendations, which has been deemed
by OFCOM to have a negative impact on the wellbeing of children.
1B.
For the purposes of paragraph 1A “social networking services” means any
online service that—
(a) allows users to create profiles and interact publicly or privately with
other users, and
(b) facilitates the sharing of user-generated content, including text,
images, or videos, with a wider audience.
1C.
Paragraph 1B does not apply to—
(a) educational platforms and learning management systems provided
in recognised educational settings, where personal data processing
is solely for educational purposes, or
(b) health and well-being services, including NHS digital services, mental
health support applications, and crisis helplines, where personal
data processing is necessary for the provision of care and support.””

Action to promote the wellbeing of children through age of consent rise for harmful social media data processing

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
27
Draft ref
hol974
Marshalled no.
110A
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 27
Amendment 110B#10031853Not movedNew clause / schedule

Add a new clause: Combat child sexual abuse material (CSAM) (No. 2)

Would insert a new clause after Clause 27 promoting children’s wellbeing by combating child sexual abuse material (CSAM). Not moved.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 27, insert the following new Clause—
“Action to promote the wellbeing of children by combating child sexual abuse
material (CSAM) (No. 2)
(1)
The Secretary of State must make regulation to promote the wellbeing of children
by preventing, detecting and responding to the creation, distribution and
possession of child sexual abuse material.
(2)
For the purposes of subsection (1), regulations made under this Act may make
provision requiring providers of regulated services to—
(a)
assess and mitigate the risk of their services being used to create, distribute
or access child sexual abuse material,
(b)
implement proportionate safety and safeguarding measures, including
reporting mechanisms, human moderation and age-appropriate protections,
(c)
preserve and disclose relevant information to law enforcement authorities
where required to do so by law, and
(d)
cooperate with public authorities in the investigation and prosecution of
offences relating to child sexual abuse material.
(3)
For the purposes of subsection (1), regulations made under this Act may contain
provision regarding sanctions for providers who fail to comply with those
regulations.
(4)
The Secretary of State must issue guidance on measures to—
(a)
improve the identification of children who are victims of sexual
exploitation,
(b)
strengthen pathways for reporting and referral,
(c)
support victims and survivors, and
(d)
enhance the capability and resourcing of specialist law enforcement and
safeguarding bodies.
(5)
In exercising functions under this Act for the purposes of combating child sexual
abuse material, the Secretary of State and any relevant authority must ensure that
measures taken are effective, evidence-based and proportionate to the risk
addressed.
(6)
Nothing in this Act authorises or requires the routine or indiscriminate monitoring
of the content of private communications or data stored on personal devices.
(7)
In particular, this Act does not require—
(a)
the installation of software on personal devices for the purpose of
generalised scanning of communications, images or files, or
(b)
the analysis of private digital content in the absence of reasonable grounds
for suspicion relating to a specific individual, account or device.
(8)
Technical measures which interfere with private communications or personal
data for the detection of child sexual abuse material may be used only where—
(a)
they are authorised by a warrant or court order,
(b)
they are targeted to a named individual, account or device, and
(c)
they are limited in scope and duration to what is strictly necessary.
(9)
In this section—
“personal device” means a device primarily used for private communication
or storage;
“data protection legislation” has the meaning given in section 3 of the Data
Protection Act 2018;
“child sexual abuse material” means images, video recordings or live videos
involving child sexual abuse, including—
(a)
any indecent photograph or pseudo-photograph of a child within
the meaning of the Protection of Children Act 1978, and
(b)
any prohibited image of a child, within the meaning of section 62
of the Coroners and Justice Act 2009, that is not an excluded image
within the meaning of section 63 of that Act.
(10)
A statutory instrument containing regulations under this section may not be made
unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before, and approved by a resolution
of, each House of Parliament.”

Action to promote the wellbeing of children by combating child sexual abuse material (CSAM) (No. 2)

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
27
Draft ref
hol975
Marshalled no.
110B
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 27
Amendment 110C#10032196Not movedNew clause / schedule

Add a new clause requiring a report on private provision of children’s social care

Inserts a new clause titled “Report on private provision of children's social care”.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 27, insert the following new Clause—
“Report on private provision of children's social care
Within two years of the day on which this Act is passed the Secretary of State
must lay a report before Parliament on the cost-effectiveness and appropriateness
of for-profit provision of children’s social care, including consideration of ways
in which its use might be ended.”

Report on private provision of children's social care

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
27
Draft ref
hol1013
Marshalled no.
110C
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 27
Amendment 141#10020428No decisionAmends text

Bar a school attendance order where conditions are met

Adds a new subsection preventing a local authority from serving a school attendance order on a child’s parent in certain cases.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 27, page 60, line 5, at end insert—
“(1A)
But a local authority must not serve an order under this section on a child’s
parent if—
(a)
either—
(i)
condition B was the only condition cited in the preliminary notice
served under section 436H in relation to the child, or
(ii)
condition B and another condition were cited in that preliminary
notice, but the child’s parent has satisfied the local authority
that the child is receiving suitable education,
(b)
the local authority is no longer conducting enquiries or taking action
in respect of the child as mentioned in section 436H(5)(a), and
(c)
the local authority is not aware of any other enquiries being made
under section 47 of the Children Act 1989 or of any other action being
taken under section 47(8) of that Act in respect of the child.”

“(1A) But a local authority must not serve an order under this section on a child’s parent if—

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
27
Page
60
Line
5
Draft ref
opc194
Marshalled no.
141
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 27
Amendment 142#10020300No decisionRemoves provision

Remove “on request” so the duty applies automatically

Deletes the words “on request”, so the relevant action is required without a request having to be made.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 27, page 66, line 8, leave out “on request”

on request

Stage
Report stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
27
Page
66
Line
8
Draft ref
opc195
Marshalled no.
142
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 27
Amendment 143#10020409No decisionAmends text

Add a duty to revoke an order in certain cases (Clause 27)

Inserts a new subsection (1A) requiring the local authority to revoke the order if specified conditions are met.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 27, page 66, line 10, at end insert—
“(1A)
The local authority must revoke the order if—
(a)
the order was served following a preliminary notice under section 436H
in which the only condition cited was condition B,
(b)
the local authority is no longer conducting enquiries or taking action
in respect of the child as mentioned in section 436H(5)(a), and
(c)
the local authority is not aware of any other enquiries being made
under section 47 of the Children Act 1989 or of any other action being
taken under section 47(8) of that Act in respect of the child.”

(1A) The local authority must revoke the order if—

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
27
Page
66
Line
10
Draft ref
opc196
Marshalled no.
143
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 27
Amendment 144#10020344No decisionAmends text

Rewrite the trigger for serving a school attendance notice

Replaces wording so that a notice may be served where the person has failed to satisfy the local authority that the child is receiving suitable education.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 27, page 66, line 15, leave out from “served” to the end of line 17 and insert “—
(i)
as a result of the person failing to satisfy the local authority that
the child is receiving suitable education, or
(ii)
as a result of the person failing to satisfy the local authority both
that the child is receiving suitable education and that it is in the
best interests of the child to receive education otherwise than
by regular attendance at school, where subsection (1A)(b) and
(c) applies;”

(to the end of line 17) — (i) as a result of the person failing to satisfy the local authority that the child is receiving suitable education, or

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
27
Page
66
Line
15
Draft ref
opc205
Marshalled no.
144
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 27
Amendment 145#10020362No decisionRemoves provision

Remove the requirement to prove arrangements have been made

Deletes the words "the person proves that arrangements have been made".

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 27, page 67, line 5, leave out “the person proves that arrangements have been made”

the person proves that arrangements have been made

Stage
Report stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
27
Page
67
Line
5
Draft ref
opc197
Marshalled no.
145
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 27
Amendment 146#10020360No decisionAmends text

Require proof that arrangements have been made

Adds an opening qualifier requiring the person to prove that arrangements have been made.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 27, page 67, line 7, at beginning insert “the person proves that arrangements have
been made”

the person proves that arrangements have been made

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
27
Page
67
Line
7
Draft ref
opc198
Marshalled no.
146
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 27
Amendment 147#10020393No decisionAmends text

Add an "arrangements proved" precondition (Clause 27)

Inserts at the beginning the words "the person proves that arrangements have been made".

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 27, page 67, line 11, at beginning insert “the person proves that arrangements have
been made”

the person proves that arrangements have been made

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
27
Page
67
Line
11
Draft ref
opc199
Marshalled no.
147
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 27
Amendment 148#10020391No decisionAmends text

Add a further ground for ending an order (Clause 27)

Inserts a new paragraph (c) about where a condition is no longer met for a child where the order followed a preliminary notice under section 436H citing only condition B.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 27, page 67, line 15, at end insert—
“(c)
section 436H(5)(a) is no longer met in respect of the child, where the
order was served following a preliminary notice under section 436H
which cited only condition B, or
(d)
both—
(i)
the person proves that arrangements have been made for the
child to receive suitable education otherwise than at a school,
and
(ii)
section 436H(5)(a) is no longer met in respect of the child,
where the order was served following a preliminary notice under section
436H which cited condition B and another condition”

(c) section is no longer met in respect of the child, where the order was served following a preliminary notice under section 436H which cited only condition B, or

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
27
Page
67
Line
15
Draft ref
opc200
Marshalled no.
148
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 27
Amendment 149#10020304No decisionAmends text

Add a definitions heading for “Academy school” and “Academy arrangements”

Inserts new section 436R, a definitions provision explaining references to “Academy school” and “Academy arrangements”.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 27, page 68, line 4, at end insert—
“436R References to “Academy school” and “Academy arrangements”
(1)
In sections 436I and 436K to 436N, a reference to an Academy school includes
a reference to a city technology college and a city college for the technology
of the arts.
(2)
The reference in section 436L to Academy arrangements includes a reference
to an agreement under section 482.”

436R References to “Academy school” and “Academy arrangements

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
27
Page
68
Line
4
Draft ref
opc15
Marshalled no.
149
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 27
Amendment 183D#10023022Not movedAmends text

Extend reporting to pupils in special schools

Would add the words 'and for all pupils attending special schools' to Clause 27 on reports by the Secretary of State.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 27, page 45, line 29, at end insert “and for all pupils attending special schools”

and for all pupils attending special schools

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
27
Page
45
Line
29
Draft ref
hol610
Marshalled no.
183D
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 27
Amendment 184#10022838Not movedAmends text

Require the Secretary of State to underwrite the cost of breakfast clubs

Would require the Secretary of State to underwrite the full cost impact of the breakfast club provision in Clause 27. Not moved.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 27, page 45, line 29, at end insert—
“(1A)
The Secretary of State must make arrangements to underwrite the full cost
impact of the provision in subsection (1), including—
(a)
recompense for teachers’ directed time diverted from teaching,
(b)
additional non-teaching staff required for catering and supervision,
and
(c)
the cost of good quality ingredients to ensure that the meals are
nutritious.”

(1A) The Secretary of State must make arrangements to underwrite the full cost impact of the provision in subsection (1), including—

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
27
Page
45
Line
29
Draft ref
hol450
Marshalled no.
184
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 27
Amendment 185#10022839Not movedAmends text

Add pre-school voluntary wellbeing activities to breakfast clubs

Would add provision of voluntary wellbeing activities before the school day to Clause 27. Not moved.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 27, page 45, line 35, at end insert “and,
(c)
the provision before the start of the first school session on each school
day of voluntary activities known to improve wellbeing, including—
(i)
community sports programmes,
(ii)
art, music and cultural activities, and
(iii)
youth clubs and mentoring.
(2A)
When providing voluntary activities in subsection (2)(c), schools must—
(a)
identify and engage with local voluntary and community
organisations,
(b)
ensure pupils and families are informed about available
opportunities, and
(c)
consider access and inclusion for disadvantaged or vulnerable
pupils.”

and,
(c) the provision before the start of the first school session on each school day of voluntary activities known to improve wellbeing, including—

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
27
Page
45
Line
35
Draft ref
hol476
Marshalled no.
185
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 27
Amendment 185A#10023900Not movedAmends text

Require physical activity before the first school session each day

Amends Clause 27 (reports by Secretary of State) to add the provision of physical activity contributing to the UK Chief Medical Officers' guidelines before the start of the first school session each day. Not moved.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 27, page 45, line 35, at end insert “and,
(c)
the provision of activities consisting of physical activity which
contributes to the UK Chief Medical Officers' Physical Activity
Guidelines before the start of the first school session on each school
day.”

“and,
(c) the provision of activities consisting of physical activity which contributes to the UK Chief Medical Officers' Physical Activity Guidelines before the start of the first school session on each school day.”

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
27
Page
45
Line
35
Draft ref
hol683
Marshalled no.
185A
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 27
Amendment 186#10022962Not movedAmends text

Make provision accessible to pupils with SEND

Would require the appropriate authority to take all reasonable measures to make the provision accessible to qualifying pupils with special educational needs or disabilities.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 27, page 46, line 10, at end insert—
“(5A)
The appropriate authority must take all reasonable measures to ensure that
provision under this section is accessible to all qualifying pupils with special
educational needs or who are disabled.
(5B)
In the case of a child who has special educational needs or is disabled, the
local authority who is responsible for that child must co-operate with the
appropriate authority in discharging its duties under this section in respect
of that child.
(5C)
Co-operation under subsection (5B) must include, but not be limited to—
(a)
ensuring that any provision of home to school transport for that child
is scheduled so that the child can attend the breakfast club, and
(b)
reviewing any Education, Health and Care Plan to ensure that
appropriate support is in place to enable the child to attend the
breakfast club.
(5D)
Where a child is receiving education otherwise than at school but would
have been a qualifying pupil were they attending school, the local authority
who is responsible for that child must endeavour to make arrangements for
breakfast provision for that child, taking into account any guidance issued
by the Secretary of State.”

(5A) The appropriate authority must take all reasonable measures to ensure that provision under this section is accessible to all qualifying pupils with special educational needs or who are disabled.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
27
Page
46
Line
10
Draft ref
hol542
Marshalled no.
186
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 27
Amendment 186A#10023026Not movedAmends text

Define 'special schools' for Clause 27

Would add a definition giving 'special schools' the meaning set out in section 337 of the Education Act 1996.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 27, page 46, line 30, at end insert—
““special schools” has the meaning set out in section 337 of the Education Act
1996.”

“special schools” has the meaning set out in section 337 of the Education Act 1996.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
27
Page
46
Line
30
Draft ref
hol611
Marshalled no.
186A
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 27
Amendment 186B#10024317Not movedRemoves provision

Leave out words from “may” to “by” in Clause 27

Removes the text from “may” to “by” in the reports clause.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 27, page 47, line 10, leave out from “may” to “by” in line 11

(from “may” to “by”, lines 10–11)

Stage
Committee stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
27
Page
47
Line
10
Draft ref
hol738
Marshalled no.
186B
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 27
Amendment 186C#10024319Not movedAmends text

Add teachers at the relevant schools to the list

Inserts a new paragraph “(c) teachers at the relevant schools.” into the reports clause.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 27, page 47, line 17, at end insert—
“(c)
teachers at the relevant schools.”

“(c) teachers at the relevant schools.”

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
27
Page
47
Line
17
Draft ref
hol739
Marshalled no.
186C
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 27
Amendment 187#10022513Not movedAmends text

Promote supplementary models of breakfast club provision

Inserts a new provision (“551CA”) into Clause 27 on the promotion of supplementary models of breakfast club provision.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 27, page 47, line 35, at end insert—
“551CA Promotion of supplementary models of breakfast club provision
The Secretary of State must seek to promote and support the development
of supplementary models of breakfast club provision where appropriate,
including—
(a)
classroom based provision,
(b)
nurture group services, and
(c)
any other model that the Secretary of State reasonably considers to
have added benefits beyond the provision of food.”

551CA Promotion of supplementary models of breakfast club provision

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
27
Page
47
Line
35
Draft ref
hol220
Marshalled no.
187
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 27
Amendment 187A#10023011Not movedAmends text

Require publication of data under Clause 27

Inserts a new section 551E requiring publication of data.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 27, page 48, line 10, at end insert—
“551E Publication of data
The Secretary of State must acquire and regularly publish data on breakfast
club provision in schools, including data on—
(a)
characteristics of those receiving breakfast in schools (including
eligibility for free school meals);
(b)
uptake levels;
(c)
satisfaction levels amongst pupils and parents;
(d)
any assessment of the impact of provision on attendance, behaviour,
health and wellbeing.”

551E Publication of data

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
27
Page
48
Line
10
Draft ref
hol612
Marshalled no.
187A
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 27
Amendment 187B#10024314Not movedNew clause / schedule

New clause: Impact assessment on the provision of longer breakfast clubs

Proposes a new clause requiring an impact assessment on the provision of longer breakfast clubs.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 27, insert the following new Clause—
“Impact assessment on the provision of longer breakfast clubs
Within six months of the day on which this Act is passed, the Secretary of State
must publish an impact assessment on the impact of the changes made by section
27 on the provision of paid breakfast clubs of more than 30 minutes in length.”

“Impact assessment on the provision of longer breakfast clubs

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
27
Draft ref
hol741
Marshalled no.
187B
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 27

Clause 28 12

Amendment 90#10020359No decisionAmends text

Rename the clause to cover school attendance orders and information processing

Replaces the heading "attendance orders in England: data protection" with "school attendance orders: processing of information".

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 28, page 69, line 3, leave out “attendance orders in England: data protection” and
insert “school attendance orders: processing of information”

attendance orders in England: data protection school attendance orders: processing of information

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
28
Page
69
Line
3
Draft ref
opc159
Marshalled no.
90
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 28
Amendment 150#10020341No decisionAmends text

Update a cross-reference from section 436P to 436S

Technical correction replacing the reference to section "436P" with "436S".

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 28, page 69, line 2, leave out “436P” and insert “436S”

436P 436S

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
28
Page
69
Line
2
Draft ref
opc254
Marshalled no.
150
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 28
Amendment 151#10020401No decisionAmends text

Replace a Clause 28 block with a new "Processing of information" section

Removes lines 4 to 14 and inserts a new section 436T headed "Processing of information".

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 28, page 69, leave out lines 4 to 14 and insert—
“436T Processing of information
(1)
This section applies to section 434A, sections 436B to 436P and Schedule 31A,
and provisions of regulations made under any of those provisions.
(2)
Except as provided by subsection (3), a disclosure of information authorised
or required under any provision to which this section applies does not breach—
(a)
any obligation of confidence owed by the person making the disclosure,
or
(b)
any other restriction on the disclosure of information (however
imposed).
(3)
None of the provisions to which this section applies are to be read as requiring
or authorising the processing of information which would contravene the data
protection legislation (but in determining whether the processing would do
so, take into account the duty imposed or the power conferred by the provision
in question).
(4)
In this section, “the data protection legislation” and “processing” have the
same meaning as in the Data Protection Act 2018 (see section 3 of that Act).”

(lines 4–14) 436T Processing of information

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
28
Page
69
Line
4
Draft ref
opc75
Marshalled no.
151
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 28
Amendment 152#10020322No decisionAmends text

Update a cross-reference from 436Q to 436T

Replaces “436Q” with “436T”, a consequential renumbering of an internal cross-reference.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 28, page 69, line 16, leave out “436Q” and insert “436T”

436Q 436T

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
28
Page
69
Line
16
Draft ref
opc255
Marshalled no.
152
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 28
Amendment 153#10020433No decisionAmends text

Correct a cross-reference from 436R to 436U

Technical change replacing the cross-reference “436R” with “436U”.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 28, page 69, line 19, leave out “436R” and insert “436U”

436R 436U

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
28
Page
69
Line
19
Draft ref
opc256
Marshalled no.
153
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 28
Amendment 188#10021932Withdrawn before debateAmends text

New clause after Clause 28 (withdrawn before debate)

A proposed new clause to be inserted after Clause 28; it was withdrawn before debate, so its text was not set out.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 28, insert the following new Clause—
“Free school meals: provision and eligibility
Section 512ZB of the Education Act 1996 (provision of free school lunches and
milk) is amended as follows—
(a)
after subsection (4)(c), insert—
“(ca)
C meets any conditions prescribed for the purposes of this
paragraph and belongs to a household whose income is
less than £20,000 per year after tax.”
(b)
after paragraph (4B), insert—
“(4BA)
The Secretary of State must ensure that free school meals are
provided to all children in England who are eligible to receive free
school meals.”.”
Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
28
Draft ref
hol44
Marshalled no.
188
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn before debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 28
Amendment 189#10021938WithdrawnNew clause / schedule

Review free school meal eligibility and pupil premium registration

Proposes a new clause requiring a review of eligibility for free school meals and of pupil premium registration.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 28, insert the following new Clause—
“Review of free school meal eligibility and pupil premium registration
(1)
The Secretary of State must, within six months of the day on which this Act is
passed, conduct a review of—
(a)
the number of children in England who are eligible for free school meals
but are not claiming them,
(b)
the number of children who are eligible for free school meals but are not
registered for the purposes of pupil premium funding,
(c)
the number of additional children who would be eligible for free school
meals if the income thresholds had been uprated in line with inflation
since 2018, and
(d)
the number of additional children who would be eligible for free school
meals if the income thresholds were set at £20,000 per annum after tax.
(2)
A review under subsection (1) must include an assessment of—
(a)
barriers preventing eligible children from claiming free school meals,
(b)
disparities in take-up rates across different regions and demographics,
and
(c)
the financial and educational impact of under-registration on schools and
local authorities.
(3)
The Secretary of State must lay a report before Parliament setting out the findings
of the review, including any recommendations for improving registration for and
take-up of free school meals and pupil premium funding.
(4)
The review and report required under this section must be repeated annually.”

“Review of free school meal eligibility and pupil premium registration

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
28
Draft ref
hol41
Marshalled no.
189
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 28
Amendment 190#10021970Not movedNew clause / schedule

Create a school food improvement scheme

Proposes a new clause establishing a school food improvement scheme.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 28, insert the following new Clause—
“School food improvement scheme
(1)
Within 12 months of the day on which this Act is passed, the Secretary of State
must review the national school food standards, including breakfasts, and institute
a scheme for monitoring compliance with the standards in England, and supporting
schools and school caterers in England to meet those standards (‘the national
school food improvement scheme’).
(2)
The purpose of the national school food improvement scheme will be to determine
whether applicable food standards duties are being met in the provision of all
food in schools in England and to assist schools and school caterers in meeting
applicable food standards duties in England.
(3)
The national school food improvement scheme may from time to time publish
reports highlighting achievements, sharing successful approaches, and offering
guidance as it sees fit relating to school food standards in England.”

“School food improvement scheme

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
28
Draft ref
hol46
Marshalled no.
190
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 28
Amendment 191#10022630Not movedNew clause / schedule

Introduce auto-enrolment for free school meals

Proposes a new clause providing for auto-enrolment for free school meals.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 28, insert the following new Clause—
“Auto-enrolment for free school meals
After section 512ZA of the Education Act 1996 (power to charge for meals etc.)
insert—
“512ZAA Identification of children eligible for free school meals
(1)
The Secretary of State must identify all children eligible for free school
meals in England.
(2)
A child’s eligibility for free school meals is not dependent on any
application having been made for free school meals on their behalf.
(3)
Where a child has been identified as eligible for free school meals, the
Secretary of State must provide for this information to be shared with—
(a)
the school at which the child is registered, and
(b)
the relevant local education authority.
(4)
Where a school has been informed that a child on its pupil roll is eligible
for free school meals, the school must provide that child with a free school
meal.
(5)
A local education authority must provide the means for a parent or
guardian of a child who has been identified as eligible for free school meals
to opt out of the provision of a free school meal under subsection (4).””

“Auto-enrolment for free school meals

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
28
Draft ref
hol344
Marshalled no.
191
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 28
Amendment 192#10022640Not movedNew clause / schedule

Provide free school meals for all primary school pupils

Proposes a new clause providing free school meals for all primary school pupils.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 28, insert the following new Clause—
“Free school meals for all primary school pupils
(1)
Section 512ZB of the Education Act 1996 (provision of free school lunches and
milk) is amended as follows.
(2)
In paragraph (4A)(b), after “year 2” insert “, year 3, year 4, year 5, year 6”.
(3)
In subsection (4C), after the definition of “year 2” insert—
““year 3” means a year group in which the majority of children will,
in the school year, attain the age of 8;
“year 4” means a year group in which the majority of children will,
in the school year, attain the age of 9;
“year 5” means a year group in which the majority of children will,
in the school year, attain the age of 10;
“year 6” means a year group in which the majority of children will,
in the school year, attain the age of 11.””

“Free school meals for all primary school pupils

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
28
Draft ref
hol342
Marshalled no.
192
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 28
Amendment 193#10022639Not movedNew clause / schedule

Require registration of children eligible for free school meals

Proposes a new clause providing for the registration of children eligible for free school meals.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 28, insert the following new Clause —
“Registration of children eligible for free school meals
After section 512ZA of the Education Act 1996 (power to charge for meals etc.)
insert—
“512ZAA Registration of children eligible for free school meals
The Secretary of State must ensure that free school meals are provided
to—
(a)
all children in England who are eligible to receive free school meals,
and
(b)
all children whose household income is less than £20,000 per year.””

“Registration of children eligible for free school meals

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
28
Draft ref
hol216
Marshalled no.
193
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 28
Amendment 194#10022918Not movedNew clause / schedule

Set school food standards for breakfasts and lunch

Inserts a new clause after Clause 28 on school food standards for breakfasts and lunch.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 28, insert the following new Clause—
“School food standards: breakfasts and lunch
The Secretary of State must—
(a)
update the school food standards to ensure that—
(i)
a variety of fruit is made available at both breakfast and lunchtime;
(ii)
no food, condiment or spread is served at either breakfast or lunch
that contains more than 5g of sugar per 100g;
(iii)
two portions of vegetables are served with every lunch;
(iv)
only water, dairy milk, or non-sweetened plant-based milk drinks
are served at both breakfast and lunch;
(b)
update the school food standards annually to ensure they—
(i)
conform to the most recent nutritional advice according to the
Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition;
(ii)
have regard to the country’s sustainability and food security needs.”

School food standards: breakfasts and lunch

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
28
Draft ref
hol550
Marshalled no.
194
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 28

Clause 29 20

Amendment 91#10020345No decisionRemoves provision

Drop the ": England" qualifier from the clause heading

Removes the words ": England" so the provision is no longer limited to England in its heading.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 29, page 69, line 18, leave out “: England”

: England

Stage
Report stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
29
Page
69
Line
18
Draft ref
opc160
Marshalled no.
91
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 29
Amendment 92#10020425No decisionAmends text

Differentiate guidance by nation in Clause 29

Replaces "any guidance given by the Secretary of State" with a sub-paragraph (a) applying that guidance to local authorities in England.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 29, page 69, line 21, leave out “any guidance given by the Secretary of State” and
insert “—
(a)
in the case of a local authority in England, any guidance given by the
Secretary of State;
(b)
in the case of a local authority in Wales, any guidance given by the
Welsh Ministers.”

any guidance given by the Secretary of State — (a) in the case of a local authority in England, any guidance given by the Secretary of State;

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
29
Page
69
Line
21
Draft ref
opc161
Marshalled no.
92
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 29
Amendment 111#10031525AgreedNew clause / schedule

Add a new clause: Free school meals etc — information sharing

Inserts a new clause after Clause 29 on information sharing for free school meals.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 29, insert the following new Clause—
“Free school meals etc: information sharing
(1)
Section 110 of the Education Act 2005 (supply of information) is amended as
follows.
(2)
In subsection (4), after “local authority” insert “or the appropriate authority of a
relevant school in England”
(3)
In subsection (5)—
(a)
at the end of paragraph (a), omit “or”;
(b)
at the end of paragraph (b), insert “or
(c)
to the appropriate authority of a relevant school in
England,”.
(4)
After subsection (5) insert—
“(5A)
Information to which subsection (1) or (2) applies may be supplied to the
Secretary of State, or any person providing services to the Secretary of
State, for use for the purpose of determining whether relevant financial
assistance is payable or expendable in respect of a person in England.
(5B)
Information to which subsection (2) applies may be supplied to a local
authority in England or the appropriate authority of a relevant school in
England for use for the purpose mentioned in subsection (5A).
(5C)
Information received by virtue of subsection (5A) may be supplied—
(a)
to another person to whom it could have been supplied under that
subsection,
(b)
to a local authority in England, or
(c)
to the appropriate authority of a relevant school in England,
for use for the purpose mentioned in subsection (5A).
(5D)
A person who (after receiving information by virtue of this section) makes
a determination described in subsection (3) or (5A) in respect of a person
in England may communicate the determination to—
(a)
a parent of the person in respect of whom the determination was
made,
(b)
a local authority in England, or
(c)
the appropriate authority of a relevant school in England.
(5E)
The communication may include information about the statutory provision
or the arrangements under which the person in respect of whom the
determination is made is eligible for free school lunches.”
(5)
After subsection (6), insert—
“(6A)
The references in this section to a local authority in England include
references to any person exercising on behalf of such an authority functions
relating to eligibility for free school lunches and milk or relating to relevant
financial assistance.”
(6)
For subsections (7) and (8) substitute—
“(7)
For the purposes of this section, determining “eligibility for free school
lunches and milk” means determining—
(a)
whether school lunches or milk must be provided for a person,
free of charge and on request, in accordance with—
(i)
section 512ZB(2) or (3) of the Education Act 1996,
(ii)
regulations under section 342 of that Act (non-maintained
special schools), or
(iii)
Academy arrangements;
(b)
whether school lunches or milk may or must be provided for a
person, free of charge, by a local authority in England or the
appropriate authority of a relevant school in England in accordance
with one or both of the following—
(i)
the terms of relevant financial assistance;
(ii)
guidance issued by the Secretary of State.
(8)
The reference to school lunch in subsection (7)(b) includes food equivalent
to a school lunch provided for a person educated otherwise than at school.
(8A)
In this section—
“the appropriate authority” means—
(a)
in relation to a community, foundation or voluntary school
or a community or foundation special school, the governing
body;
(b)
in relation to a pupil referral unit, the local authority which
maintains the unit;
(c)
in relation to any other kind of relevant school, the
proprietor;
“functions relating to social security” includes functions relating to
Part 6 of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999;
“relevant financial assistance” means financial assistance given under
section 14 of the Education Act 2002—
(a)
to a local authority in England or the appropriate authority
of a relevant school in England, and
(b)
in connection with child welfare or the provision of
education;
“relevant school” means—
(a)
an Academy school,
(b)
an alternative provision Academy,
(c)
a community, foundation or voluntary school,
(d)
a community or foundation special school,
(e)
a non-maintained special school (within the meaning given
by section 337A of the Education Act 1996),
(f)
a pupil referral unit, or
(g)
a city technology college or city college for the technology
of the arts;
“school lunch” has the same meaning as in section 512 of the
Education Act 1996.””

Free school meals etc: information sharing

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
29
Draft ref
opc335
Marshalled no.
111
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 29
Amendment 112#10031531AgreedNew clause / schedule

Add a new clause: Free school lunches — eligibility

Inserts a new clause after Clause 29 on eligibility for free school lunches.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 29, insert the following new Clause—
“Free school lunches: eligibility
In section 512ZB of the Education Act 1996 (free school lunches and milk)—
(a)
in subsection (2)(a), for “subsection (4) or (4A) (or both)” substitute
“subsection (4), (4A) or (4D)”;
(b)
after subsection (4C) insert—
“(4D)
A person is within this subsection if—
(a)
they are a registered pupil at a maintained school or pupil
referral unit in England,
(b)
they or their parent is in receipt of universal credit, and
(c)
they are not within subsection (4);
and the meaning of “maintained school” given by subsection (4C)
applies for the purposes of this subsection.””

Free school lunches: eligibility

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
29
Draft ref
opc351
Marshalled no.
112
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 29
Amendment 113#10030644Not movedNew clause / schedule

Create a school food improvement scheme

Inserts a new clause to establish a school food improvement scheme.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 29, insert the following new Clause—
“School food improvement scheme
(1)
Within 12 months of the day on which this Act is passed, the Secretary of State
must review the national school food standards, including breakfasts, and institute
a scheme for monitoring compliance with the standards in England, and supporting
schools and school caterers in England to meet those standards (“the national
school food improvement scheme”).
(2)
The purpose of the national school food improvement scheme will be to determine
whether applicable food standards duties are being met in the provision of all
food in schools in England and to assist schools and school caterers in meeting
applicable food standards duties in England.
(3)
The national school food improvement scheme may from time to time publish
reports highlighting achievements, sharing successful approaches, and offering
guidance as it sees fit relating to school food standards in England.”

“School food improvement scheme

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
29
Draft ref
hol925
Marshalled no.
113
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 29
Amendment 195#10021944WithdrawnAmends text

Cap the cost of branded uniform items per year

Replaces the uniform provision so a school may not require pupils to buy branded uniform items costing more than a specified annual amount, reviewed each year.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 29, page 49, leave out lines 9 to 16 and insert—
“(1)
The appropriate authority of a relevant school in England may not require
a pupil at the school to have to buy branded items of school uniform for use
during a school year which cost more in total to purchase than a specified
monetary amount, to be reviewed annually.
(1A)
The Secretary of State may by regulations specify the monetary amount that
may apply to—
(a)
a primary pupil, and
(b)
a secondary pupil.
(1B)
A statutory instrument containing regulations under subsection (1A) may
not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before and
approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.”

(lines 9 to 16) (text)

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
29
Page
49
Line
9
Draft ref
hol12
Marshalled no.
195
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 29
Amendment 195A#10024496Not movedAmends text

Change “have” to “buy” in the Scotland employment of children clause

Replaces “have” with “buy” in the clause on employment of children in Scotland.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 29, page 49, line 10, leave out “have” and insert “buy”

“have” “buy”

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
29
Page
49
Line
10
Draft ref
hol748
Marshalled no.
195A
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 29
Amendment 195B#10024497Not movedAmends text

Change “have” to “buy” in the Scotland employment of children clause

Replaces “have” with “buy” at a further point in the clause on employment of children in Scotland.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 29, page 49, line 13, leave out “have” and insert “buy”

“have” “buy”

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
29
Page
49
Line
13
Draft ref
hol749
Marshalled no.
195B
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 29
Amendment 196#10022580Not movedAmends text

Change “three” to “five” in Clause 29

Replaces “three” with “five” at page 49, line 14 of Clause 29 (employment of children in Scotland).

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 29, page 49, line 14, leave out “three” and insert “five”

three five

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
29
Page
49
Line
14
Draft ref
hol228
Marshalled no.
196
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 29
Amendment 197#10022579Not movedAmends text

Change “four” to “six” in Clause 29

Replaces “four” with “six” at page 49, line 15 of Clause 29 (employment of children in Scotland).

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 29, page 49, line 15, leave out “four” and insert “six”

four six

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
29
Page
49
Line
15
Draft ref
hol335
Marshalled no.
197
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 29
Amendment 197A#10023081Not movedAmends text

Exempt free or loaned branded uniform items

Would add an exception in Clause 29 where the branded item of school uniform has been provided or lent to the pupil free of charge.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 29, page 49, line 16, at end insert—
“unless the branded item of school uniform has been provided or lent to the primary
pupil or the secondary pupil free of charge by the appropriate authority or by
anyone else.”

unless the branded item of school uniform has been provided or lent to the primary pupil or the secondary pupil free of charge by the appropriate authority or by anyone else.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
29
Page
49
Line
16
Draft ref
hol640
Marshalled no.
197A
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 29
Amendment 198#10021974Not movedAmends text

Provide for second-hand branded uniform items

Adds a new provision about schools providing second-hand branded uniform items.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 29, page 49, line 18, at end insert—
“(2A)
Where the appropriate authority of a relevant school provides second-hand
branded items which—
(a)
comply with the school’s uniform requirements,
(b)
are in an acceptable condition, and
(c)
can be purchased for significantly less than the cost of buying the
item new,
the appropriate authority may require a pupil to have more than three
branded items of uniform.
(2B)
Where the appropriate authority provides branded items which—
(a)
comply with the school’s uniform requirements,
(b)
are new, and
(c)
can be purchased for significantly less than the cost of buying the
item non-branded,
the appropriate authority may require a pupil to have more than three
branded items of uniform.”

“(2A) Where the appropriate authority of a relevant school provides second-hand branded items which—

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
29
Page
49
Line
18
Draft ref
hol21
Marshalled no.
198
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 29
Amendment 199#10021933Not movedAmends text

Exempt sports kit from school uniform branding limits

Carves out kit needed when a pupil represents the school in sporting activities from the Clause 29 uniform provision.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 29, page 49, line 27, at end insert “except items of kit required when representing
the school in sporting activities”

“except items of kit required when representing the school in sporting activities”

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
29
Page
49
Line
27
Draft ref
hol20
Marshalled no.
199
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 29
Amendment 199A#10023018Withdrawn before debateAmends text

Insertion in Clause 29 (employment of children in Scotland)

Would add text at the end of page 50, line 25 in Clause 29. (Withdrawn before debate.)

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 29, page 50, line 25, at end insert—
“(5)
After section 551A, insert—
“Regulations for levels of PFAS chemicals and transparency
551B School uniforms: transparency and materials
(1)
The Secretary of State must, within three months of the day on which the
Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2025 comes into force, issue
regulations to—
(a)
ban the use of PFAS in school uniforms;
(b)
require producers of school uniforms to provide a digital product
passport listing the chemicals in the product to enable safe end of
life disposal or recycling.
(2)
The ban in section (1)(a) must set the limit for residual PFAS in textiles to
no more than 50 mg F/kg (50 ppm).
(3)
in this section—
“PFAS” means per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances as defined and
listed by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and
Development (OECD);
“School uniforms” has the same meaning as in section 29(3) and (4).””

(inserted text)

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
29
Page
50
Line
25
Draft ref
hol620
Marshalled no.
199A
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn before debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 29
Amendment 199ZA#10023911Not movedAmends text

Exclude sporting kit from school uniform branded-item limits

Amends Clause 29 to exclude items of kit required for sporting activities. Not moved.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 29, page 49, line 27, at end insert “except items of kit required for sporting activities”

“except items of kit required for sporting activities”

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
29
Page
49
Line
27
Draft ref
hol673
Marshalled no.
199ZA
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 29
Amendment 200#10022849Not movedAmends text

Replace the school uniforms clause with a new version

Would leave out Clause 29 and insert a new clause on school uniforms. Not moved.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Leave out Clause 29, and insert the following new Clause—
“School uniforms
(1)
Members of academy trusts must oversee the cost of school uniforms and all other
apparel that is needed by pupils in their school in the course of an academic year.
(2)
Members of academy trusts must require that the board of the academy trust that
they oversee produces an annual report on—
(a)
the cost of this uniform and apparel,
(b)
what actions are being taken to minimise the cost of this uniform and
apparel, and
(c)
how effective the academy board has been in administering its duties in
relation to uniform and apparel.
(3)
The report in subsection (2) must be published on the Academy Trust website
within 14 days of its submission to the members by the board.
(4)
The Director of Children’s Services must oversee the cost of school uniforms and
all other apparel that is needed by pupils in the local authority schools for which
they have responsibility in the course of an academic year.
(5)
Academy trusts or local authority schools must maintain and publish information
on the cost of specific apparel needed by pupils in its schools.”

(Clause 29) School uniforms

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
29
Draft ref
hol456
Marshalled no.
200
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 29
Amendment 201#10021936Not movedNew clause / schedule

Zero-rate VAT on certain school uniform items

Proposes a new clause applying VAT zero-rating to specified items of school uniform.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 29, insert the following new Clause—
“VAT zero-rating for certain items of school uniform
(1)
The Secretary of State must, within six months of the day on which this Act is
passed, make provision by regulations for certain items of school uniform to be
zero-rated for the purposes of VAT.
(2)
For the purposes of this section, “certain items of school uniform” means items
of school uniform for pupils up to the age of 16.
(3)
A statutory instrument containing regulations under this section may not be made
unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before and approved by a resolution
of each House of Parliament.”

“VAT zero-rating for certain items of school uniform

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
29
Draft ref
hol34
Marshalled no.
201
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 29
Amendment 202#10022729Not movedNew clause / schedule

School uniforms: second-hand provision

Proposes a new clause to be inserted after Clause 29, headed “School uniforms: second-hand provision”.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 29, insert the following new Clause—
“School uniforms: second-hand provision
(1)
The appropriate authority of a relevant school must provide access to second hand
items of school uniform.
(2)
In this section, “the appropriate authority” means—
(a)
in relation to an Academy school, an alternative provision Academy, a
non-maintained special school, a city technology college or a city college
for the technology of the arts, the proprietor;
(b)
in relation to a maintained school, the governing body;
(c)
in relation to a pupil referral unit, the local authority.”

School uniforms: second-hand provision

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
29
Draft ref
hol385
Marshalled no.
202
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 29
Amendment 202A#10023214Not movedNew clause / schedule

New clause: school uniforms transparency and materials

Would insert a new clause after Clause 29 on school uniform transparency and materials. (Not moved.)

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 29, insert the following new Clause—
“School uniforms: transparency and materials
After section 551ZA of the Education Act 1996, insert—
“Regulations for levels of PFAS chemicals and transparency
551ZB School uniforms: transparency and materials
(1)
The Secretary of State must, within three months of the day on which the
Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2025 comes into force, issue
regulations to—
(a)
ban the use of PFAS in school uniforms;
(b)
require producers of school uniforms to provide a digital product
passport listing the chemicals in the product to enable safe end of
life disposal or recycling.
(2)
The ban in section (1)(a) must set the limit for residual PFAS in textiles to
no more than 50 mg F/kg (50 ppm).
(3)
in this section—
“PFAS” means per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances as defined and
listed by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and
Development (OECD);
“School uniforms” has the same meaning as in section 29(3) and (4).””

School uniforms: transparency and materials

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
29
Draft ref
hol643
Marshalled no.
202A
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 29
Amendment 202B#10023217Not movedNew clause / schedule

New clause: uniform safety regulations and requirements

Would insert a new clause after Clause 29 on uniform safety regulations and requirements. (Not moved.)

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 29, insert the following new Clause—
“Uniform safety: regulations and requirements
After section 551ZA of the Education Act 1996, insert—
“551ZB Uniform safety: regulations and requirements
Within one year of the day on which the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools
Act 2025 is passed, the Secretary of State must, by regulation, make
provision to reduce risks of school uniform items if, when used as intended
or under conditions which can reasonably be foreseen, they could—
(a)
endanger the health or safety of persons, or
(b)
cause unreasonable public health or environmental health risk.””

Uniform safety: regulations and requirements

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
29
Draft ref
hol642
Marshalled no.
202B
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 29

Clause 30 36

Amendment #10023070#10023070Stood partRemoves provision

Oppose Clause 30 standing part of the Bill

Notice of intention to oppose the Question that Clause 30 (free breakfast club provision) stand part of the Bill. The House agreed the clause should remain.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Lord Hacking gives notice of his intention to oppose the Question that Clause 30 stand part of the Bill.

Removes Clause 30

Stage
Committee stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
30
Draft ref
hol623
Decision
A member opposed the Clause/Schedule standing part of the Bill. Following debate, the House agreed that the Clause/Schedule should remain part of the Bill.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 30
Amendment 114#10030659AgreedAmends text

Cap the cost of branded school uniform items

Replaces lines 33 to 40 of Clause 30 with a provision barring schools from requiring pupils to buy branded uniform items costing more in total than a specified, annually reviewed monetary amount.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 30, page 52, leave out lines 33 to 40 and insert—
“(1)
The appropriate authority of a relevant school in England may not require
a pupil at the school to have to buy branded items of school uniform for use
during a school year which cost more in total to purchase than a specified
monetary amount, to be reviewed annually.
(1A)
The Secretary of State may by regulations specify the monetary amount that
may apply to—
(a)
a primary pupil, and
(b)
a secondary pupil.
(1B)
A statutory instrument containing regulations under subsection (1A) may
not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before and
approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.”

(lines 33–40) “(1) The appropriate authority of a relevant school in England may not require a pupil at the school to have to buy branded items of school uniform for use during a school year which cost more in total to purchase than a specified monetary amount, to be reviewed annually.

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
30
Page
52
Line
33
Draft ref
hol920
Marshalled no.
114
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 30
Amendment 115#10030581Withdrawn before debateAmends text

Change “have” to “buy” in Clause 30 (free breakfast clubs)

Would leave out “have” and insert “buy” in Clause 30 on free breakfast club provision; withdrawn before debate.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 30, page 52, line 34, leave out “have” and insert “buy”

have buy

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
30
Page
52
Line
34
Draft ref
hol895
Marshalled no.
115
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn before debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 30
Amendment 116#10030579Withdrawn before debateAmends text

Change “have” to “buy” in Clause 30 (free breakfast clubs)

Would leave out “have” and insert “buy” in Clause 30 on free breakfast club provision; withdrawn before debate.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 30, page 52, line 37, leave out “have” and insert “buy”

have buy

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
30
Page
52
Line
37
Draft ref
hol896
Marshalled no.
116
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn before debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 30
Amendment 117#10028530Not movedAmends text

Exempt free or loaned branded uniform items from breakfast-club uniform limits

Would add wording to Clause 30 so that the provision does not apply where a branded item of school uniform has been provided or lent to the pupil free of charge by the appropriate authority or anyone else.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 30, page 52, line 40, at end insert “unless the branded item of school uniform has
been provided or lent to the primary pupil or the secondary pupil free of charge by the
appropriate authority or by anyone else.”

unless the branded item of school uniform has been provided or lent to the primary pupil or the secondary pupil free of charge by the appropriate authority or by anyone else.

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
30
Page
52
Line
40
Draft ref
hol831
Marshalled no.
117
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 30
Amendment 118#10030653Not movedNew clause / schedule

Introduce VAT zero-rating for certain school uniform items

Inserts a new clause providing for VAT zero-rating for certain items of school uniform.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 30, insert the following new Clause—
“VAT zero-rating for certain items of school uniform
(1)
The Secretary of State must, within six months of the day on which this Act is
passed, make provision by regulations for certain items of school uniform to be
zero-rated for the purposes of VAT.
(2)
For the purposes of this section, “certain items of school uniform” means items
of school uniform for pupils up to the age of 16.
(3)
A statutory instrument containing regulations under this section may not be made
unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before and approved by a resolution
of each House of Parliament.”

“VAT zero-rating for certain items of school uniform

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
30
Draft ref
hol919
Marshalled no.
118
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 30
Amendment 119#10031836Not movedNew clause / schedule

Add a new clause: School uniforms — transparency and materials

Would insert a new clause after Clause 30 on school uniform transparency and materials. Not moved.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 30, insert the following new Clause—
“School uniforms: transparency and materials
After section 551ZA of the Education Act 1996 (school uniforms: limits on branded
items), inserted by section 30 of this Act, insert—
“School uniforms: transparency and materials
(1)
The Secretary of State must, within three months of the day on which the
Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 comes into force, issue
regulations to ban the use of PFAS in school uniforms.
(2)
The ban in subsection (1) must set the limit for residual PFAS in textiles
to no more than 50 mg F/kg (50 ppm).
(3)
In this section—
“PFAS” means per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances as defined and
listed by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and
Development (OECD);
“School uniforms” has the same meaning as in section 29(3) and (4).””

School uniforms: transparency and materials

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
30
Draft ref
hol968
Marshalled no.
119
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 30
Amendment 119A#10032195Not movedNew clause / schedule

Add a new clause requiring a report on school uniform health considerations

Inserts a new clause titled “School uniforms: report on health considerations”.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 30, insert the following new Clause—
“School uniforms: report on health considerations
Within two years of the day on which this Act is passed the Secretary of State
must lay before Parliament a report on the health implications of current school
uniform provision and rules, and how this might be regulated and improved,
including, but not limited to, consideration of—
(a)
the health impacts of materials used, particularly those comprised of or
including artificial fibres and dyes, and using chemical treatments;
(b)
the suitability for the encouragement of movement and physical activity;
(c)
the suitability for changing climatic conditions, particularly hot weather.”

School uniforms: report on health considerations

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
30
Draft ref
hol1014
Marshalled no.
119A
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 30
Amendment 202C#10024215WithdrawnAmends text

Change “withdraw the child from school” to removing the child’s name from the school roll

Replaces the phrase “withdraw the child from school” with “remove the child’s name from the school roll” in the free breakfast club clause.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 30, page 50, line 32, leave out “withdraw the child from school” and insert “remove
the child’s name from the school roll”

“withdraw the child from school” “remove the child’s name from the school roll”

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
30
Page
50
Line
32
Draft ref
hol725
Marshalled no.
202C
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 30
Amendment 203#10022741Withdrawn before debateAmends text

Remove “condition A or” from Clause 30

Amends Clause 30 by removing the wording shown.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 30, page 51, line 2, leave out “condition A or”

condition A or

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
30
Page
51
Line
2
Draft ref
hol377
Marshalled no.
203
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn before debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 30
Amendment 203A#10024362WithdrawnAmends text

Replace lines 2 to 23 with a local authority provision

Leaves out lines 2 to 23 and inserts a replacement beginning “(c) a local authority is—” in the free breakfast club clause.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 30, page 51, leave out lines 2 to 23 and insert—
“(c)
a local authority is—
(i)
conducting enquiries under section 47 of the Children Act
1989 (duty to investigate) in respect of the child, or
(ii)
taking action under section 47(8) of that Act to safeguard or
promote the child's welfare, in a case where the enquiries
mentioned in sub-paragraph (i) have led the local authority
to conclude that the child is suffering, or is likely to suffer,
significant harm (within the meaning of section 31(9) and
(10) of that Act).”

(lines 2–23) “(c) a local authority is—

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
30
Page
51
Line
2
Draft ref
hol743
Marshalled no.
203A
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 30
Amendment 204#10022326Not movedRemoves provision

Remove twelve lines from clause 30

Leaves out lines 3 to 14 of clause 30.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 30, page 51, leave out lines 3 to 14

(lines 3–14)

Stage
Committee stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
30
Page
51
Line
3
Draft ref
hol116
Marshalled no.
204
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 30
Amendment 205#10022222WithdrawnRemoves provision

Remove two lines from the breakfast-club clause

Deletes lines 16 and 17 of Clause 30 (free breakfast club provision in primary schools).

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 30, page 51, leave out lines 16 and 17

lines 16–17

Stage
Committee stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
30
Page
51
Line
16
Draft ref
hol117
Marshalled no.
205
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 30
Amendment 206#10022236Not movedAmends text

Narrow the grounds for concerns about a home

Limits the concerns a local authority may rely on to those bearing directly on the suitability of the child's home for their education, and not prompted by the other parent's allegations or by the decision to home educate.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 30, page 51, line 17, after “child” insert “which bear directly upon the suitability
of the child’s home as a location for their education, and are not prompted by the
allegations of the other parent, or by the decision to home educate”

which bear directly upon the suitability of the child’s home as a location for their education, and are not prompted by the allegations of the other parent, or by the decision to home educate

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
30
Page
51
Line
17
Draft ref
hol118
Marshalled no.
206
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 30
Amendment 207#10021928Not movedAmends text

Let children's services support count as alternative provision

Adds support given to a child or family under section 17 of the Children Act 1989 to the list of arrangements recognised under Clause 30.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 30, page 51, line 23, at end insert—
“(c)
providing services to the child or their family under section 17 of
the Children Act 1989 (provision of services for children in need,
their families and others), or
(d)
has ever provided services to the child or their family under section
47 of the Children Act 1989 (local authority’s duty to investigate).”

“(c) providing services to the child or their family under section 17 of the Children Act 1989 (provision of services for children in need, their families and others), or

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
30
Page
51
Line
23
Draft ref
hol25
Marshalled no.
207
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 30
Amendment 208#10022223WithdrawnRemoves provision

Remove two lines from the breakfast-club clause

Deletes lines 30 and 31 of Clause 30 (free breakfast club provision in primary schools).

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 30, page 51, leave out lines 30 and 31

lines 30–31

Stage
Committee stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
30
Page
51
Line
30
Draft ref
hol121
Marshalled no.
208
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 30
Amendment 209#10022594Not movedAmends text

Offer a young carer's needs assessment before withdrawal

Adds a subsection to Clause 30 requiring a young carer's needs assessment to be offered under section 17ZA of the Children Act 1989 before the child is withdrawn from school.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 30, page 51, line 31, at end insert—
“(5A)
If a local authority in England receives a notification relating to a child who
is a young carer, then it must ensure that a Young Carers’ Needs Assessment
is offered under section 17ZA of the Children Act 1989 prior to the child
being withdrawn from the school.
(5B)
If a local authority in Wales receives a notification relating to a child who
is a young carer, then it must ensure that a Needs Assessment is offered
under section 24 of the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 prior
to the child being withdrawn from the school.”

(5A) If a local authority in England receives a notification relating to a child who is a young carer, then it must ensure that a Young Carers’ Needs Assessment is offered under section 17ZA of the Children Act 1989 prior to the child being withdrawn from the school.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
30
Page
51
Line
31
Draft ref
hol226
Marshalled no.
209
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 30
Amendment 210#10022235Not movedAmends text

Set a 28-day deadline

Adds wording requiring the action to be taken without delay and, in any event, within 28 days.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 30, page 51, line 36, after “delay” insert “and, in any event, within 28 days”

and, in any event, within 28 days

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
30
Page
51
Line
36
Draft ref
hol122
Marshalled no.
210
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 30
Amendment 211#10022239WithdrawnRemoves provision

Remove two lines from the breakfast-club clause

Deletes lines 39 and 40 of Clause 30 (free breakfast club provision in primary schools).

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 30, page 51, leave out lines 39 and 40

lines 39–40

Stage
Committee stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
30
Page
51
Line
39
Draft ref
hol123
Marshalled no.
211
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 30
Amendment 211A#10024316Not movedAmends text

Replace lines on local authority enquiries with a significant-harm test

Leaves out two lines and inserts a provision tying the test to enquiries that have led the authority to conclude the child is suffering, or likely to suffer, significant harm under the Children Act 1989.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 30, page 51, leave out lines 39 and 40 and insert—
“(i)
that the enquiries mentioned in subsection (4)(a) have led
the authority to conclude that the child is suffering, or is
likely to suffer, significant harm (within the meaning of
sections 9 and 10 of the Children Act 1989), or”

(lines 39–40) “(i) that the enquiries mentioned in subsection (4)(a) have led the authority to conclude that the child is suffering, or is likely to suffer, significant harm (within the meaning of sections 9 and 10 of the Children Act 1989), or”

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
30
Page
51
Line
39
Draft ref
hol737
Marshalled no.
211A
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 30
Amendment 212#10022582Not movedAmends text

Tighten the test for refusing consent to school withdrawal

Replaces lines 39 to 43 on page 51 of Clause 30 with a higher evidential test, requiring court-standard evidence of harm before consent to withdrawal can be refused.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 30, page 51, leave out lines 39 to 43 and insert “that there exists clear, documented
evidence, of a standard sufficient to satisfy a court, that withdrawal from school would
result in harm to the child but otherwise must grant consent,
(c)
must not refuse consent where the parent is reasonably concerned
that the child is experiencing harm as a result of attending their
current school, unless there is compelling evidence, of a standard
sufficient to satisfy a court, that withdrawal would result in greater
harm.”

(lines 39–43) that there exists clear, documented evidence, of a standard sufficient to satisfy a court, that withdrawal from school would result in harm to the child but otherwise must grant consent,
(c) must not refuse consent where the parent is reasonably concerned that the child is experiencing harm as a result of attending their current school, unless there is compelling evidence, of a standard sufficient to satisfy a court, that withdrawal would result in greater harm.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
30
Page
51
Line
39
Draft ref
hol231
Marshalled no.
212
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 30
Amendment 213#10022852Withdrawn before debateAmends text

Add 'intellectually, emotionally and physically' to best interests

Would expand the reference to a child's interests in Clause 30 to specify intellectual, emotional and physical interests. Withdrawn before debate.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 30, page 51, line 39, after “interests” insert “, intellectually, emotionally and
physically,”

, intellectually, emotionally and physically,

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
30
Page
51
Line
39
Draft ref
hol470
Marshalled no.
213
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn before debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 30
Amendment 214#10022577Withdrawn before debateAmends text

New text in Clause 30 (withdrawn before debate)

Would have inserted text at the end of Clause 30, page 51, line 43; the amendment was withdrawn before debate so no substantive text was specified.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 30, page 51, line 43, at end insert—
“(c)
must offer the parent a voluntary information session before they
deregister a child from a maintained school for the purpose of elective
home education, which must include—
(i)
an explanation of the parent’s legal rights and responsibilities
involved in home education,
(ii)
available support services, and
(iii)
the process and implications of withdrawal.”
Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
30
Page
51
Line
43
Draft ref
hol232
Marshalled no.
214
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn before debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 30
Amendment 215#10022224Not movedAmends text

Require a realistic assessment of comparable pupils

Requires a local authority, when deciding under the relevant subsection, to make a realistic assessment of similar children in the school where the child is to be placed.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 30, page 51, line 43, at end insert—
“(6A)
In making a decision under subsection (6)(b)(i), a local authority must make
a realistic assessment of similar children in the school where the child is to
be placed.”

(6A) In making a decision under subsection (6)(b)(i), a local authority must make a realistic assessment of similar children in the school where the child is to be placed.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
30
Page
51
Line
43
Draft ref
hol124
Marshalled no.
215
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 30
Amendment 215A#10023902Not movedAmends text

Offer parents a voluntary information session before home-education deregistration

Amends Clause 30 to require the local authority to offer the parent a voluntary information session before deregistering a child from a maintained school for elective home education. Not moved.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 30, page 51, line 43, at end insert—
“(6A)
Before they deregister a child from a maintained school for the purpose of
elective home education, the relevant local authority must offer the parent
a voluntary information session, which must include—
(a)
an explanation of the parent’s legal rights and responsibilities
involved in home education,
(b)
information on available support services, and
(c)
information on the process and implications of withdrawal.”

“(6A) Before they deregister a child from a maintained school for the purpose of elective home education, the relevant local authority must offer the parent a voluntary information session, which must include—

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
30
Page
51
Line
43
Draft ref
hol666
Marshalled no.
215A
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 30
Amendment 216#10022309Not movedRemoves provision

Remove two lines from clause 30

Leaves out lines 8 and 9 of clause 30.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 30, page 52, leave out lines 8 and 9

(lines 8–9)

Stage
Committee stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
30
Page
52
Line
8
Draft ref
hol125
Marshalled no.
216
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 30
Amendment 217#10022281Not movedAmends text

Treat domestic abuse as an exceptional circumstance

Adds a new subsection (8A) so that exceptional circumstances always apply where domestic abuse is alleged or established, unless the authority has reasonable cause to think the allegations are untrue.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 30, page 52, line 11, at end insert—
“(8A)
In subsection (8)(b), exceptional circumstances will always apply where
domestic abuse is alleged or established, with or without the existence of a
court order, unless the local authority has reasonable cause to think that the
allegations are not true.”

“(8A) In subsection (8)(b), exceptional circumstances will always apply where domestic abuse is alleged or established, with or without the existence of a court order, unless the local authority has reasonable cause to think that the allegations are not true.”

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
30
Page
52
Line
11
Draft ref
hol126
Marshalled no.
217
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 30
Amendment 218#10022654Not movedAmends text

Require home-education decision-makers to have home-educated their own children

Would bar a local authority representative from making elective home education decisions unless they have at least two years’ personal experience of home educating their own children.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 30, page 52, line 11, at end insert—
“(8A)
A local authority representative must not make any decision under this
section in relation to elective home education unless that representative has
at least two years of personal experience of home educating their own
children.”

“(8A) A local authority representative must not make any decision under this section in relation to elective home education unless that representative has at least two years of personal experience of home educating their own children.”

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
30
Page
52
Line
11
Draft ref
hol332
Marshalled no.
218
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 30
Amendment 219#10022738Not movedAmends text

Where a local authority refuses consent in respect of a child who meets the criteria fo…

Inserts a new subsection (8A) into Clause 30: Where a local authority refuses consent in respect of a child who meets the criteria for Condition A, the local authority must provide the parents or carers of the relevant child with a statement of reasons for the decision.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 30, page 52, line 11, at end insert—
“(8A)
Where a local authority refuses consent in respect of a child who meets the
criteria for Condition A, the local authority must provide the parents or
carers of the relevant child with a statement of reasons for the decision.
(8B)
A statement of reasons provided under subsection (8A) must include an
assessment of the costs and benefits to the child.”

“(8A) Where a local authority refuses consent in respect of a child who meets the criteria for Condition A, the local authority must provide the parents or carers of the relevant child with a statement of reasons for the decision.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
30
Page
52
Line
11
Draft ref
hol379
Marshalled no.
219
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 30
Amendment 220#10022292Not movedAmends text

Allow an exception where applying the duty would be unreasonable

Adds wording after "child" so the duty need not apply where other circumstances make it unreasonable.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 30, page 52, line 18, after “child” insert “unless such other circumstances apply
which make it unreasonable not to do so”

unless such other circumstances apply which make it unreasonable not to do so

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
30
Page
52
Line
18
Draft ref
hol128
Marshalled no.
220
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 30
Amendment 221#10022327Not movedAmends text

Give parents a Tribunal appeal against refusal to consent to withdrawal from school

Replaces lines with a new subsection (10) allowing a parent to appeal to the Tribunal against a refusal, or failure within 28 days, to consent to withdrawing the child from school.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 30, page 52, leave out lines 24 to 35 and insert—
“(10)
A parent may appeal to the Tribunal against a decision of the local authority
to refuse consent to withdraw the child from school, or the local authority’s
failure to grant such consent within 28 days of the parent’s application for
consent.
(10A)
An appeal under subsection (10) must be brought within a period of 28 days
beginning with the date on which the local authority’s decision was notified
to the parent.
(10B)
On an appeal, the Tribunal may—
(a)
confirm the decision of the local authority, or
(b)
direct that consent for withdrawal is given.
(10C)
The Tribunal may, if the parent submits evidence from a suitably qualifies
medical practitioner as to the likely harm to the child if they remain in school,
and evidence as to the parent’s suitability to care for the child at home, direct
that the child be allowed to remain at home pending determination of the
appeal.”

(lines 24–35) “(10) A parent may appeal to the Tribunal against a decision of the local authority to refuse consent to withdraw the child from school, or the local authority’s failure to grant such consent within 28 days of the parent’s application for consent.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
30
Page
52
Line
24
Draft ref
hol131
Marshalled no.
221
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 30
Amendment 222#10022266Not movedAmends text

Allow a decision to be revisited on substantial new evidence

Adds an exception allowing the decision to change where substantial new evidence is available.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 30, page 53, line 10, at end insert “, unless—
(a)
substantial new evidence is available which could change that
decision, or
(b)
the child is being disadvantaged by the decision.”

, unless—
(a) substantial new evidence is available which could change that decision, or

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
30
Page
53
Line
10
Draft ref
hol165
Marshalled no.
222
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 30
Amendment 223#10022740Not movedAmends text

If a parent is not satisfied with the determination of the Secretary of State or Welsh…

Inserts a new subsection (12A) into Clause 30: If a parent is not satisfied with the determination of the Secretary of State or Welsh Ministers under subsections (10) or (11), they can refer that determination to an independent ombudsman who must investigate whether there have been any instances of local authority overreach in carrying out their duties in relation to subsection (6).

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 30, page 53, line 10, at end insert—
“(12A)
If a parent is not satisfied with the determination of the Secretary of State
or Welsh Ministers under subsections (10) or (11), they can refer that
determination to an independent ombudsman who must investigate whether
there have been any instances of local authority overreach in carrying out
their duties in relation to subsection (6).”

“(12A) If a parent is not satisfied with the determination of the Secretary of State or Welsh Ministers under subsections (10) or (11), they can refer that determination to an independent ombudsman who must investigate whether there have been any instances of local authority overreach in carrying out their duties in relation to subsection (6).”

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
30
Page
53
Line
10
Draft ref
hol397
Marshalled no.
223
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 30
Amendment 224#10022992Not movedAmends text

Treat absences as authorised while a roll-removal decision is pending

Adds a provision requiring that, where a local authority is deciding whether to remove a child from the roll, all absences are recorded as authorised by the school.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 30, page 53, line 10, at end insert—
“(12A)
Where a local authority is in the process of making a decision about the
removal of a child from the roll, all absences must be recorded as authorised
by the proprietor of the school.”

(12A) Where a local authority is in the process of making a decision about the removal of a child from the roll, all absences must be recorded as authorised by the proprietor of the school.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
30
Page
53
Line
10
Draft ref
hol571
Marshalled no.
224
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 30
Amendment 225#10022284Not movedRemoves provision

Remove fourteen lines from the breakfast club clause

Strikes lines 11 to 24 from Clause 30.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 30, page 53, leave out lines 11 to 24

(lines 11–24)

Stage
Committee stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
30
Page
53
Line
11
Draft ref
hol166
Marshalled no.
225
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 30
Amendment 226#10022957Not movedNew clause / schedule

New clause: local-authority duties for children missing school

Proposes a new clause setting out local-authority duties in respect of children missing school.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 30, insert the following new Clause—
“Local authority duties in respect of children missing school
After Section 436A of the Education Act 1996 (Duty to make arrangements to
identify children not receiving education), insert—
“436AB Local authority duties in respect of children missing school
Local authorities must—
(a)
implement and, where necessary, enforce consistent arrangements
with all schools for the local authority to be promptly informed of
any child missing education by reason of persistent non-attendance
or irregular attendance at school for which no satisfactory or
verifiable explanation is provided by those with parental
responsibility for that child;
(b)
take urgent steps to trace any child known or believed by that local
authority to be missing school without authorisation of the school
or without satisfactory explanation;
(c)
provide appropriate support for that child as soon as the child has
been traced;
(d)
inform any court dealing with proceedings relating to the welfare
of the child of the measures taken under this section, either directly
or through Children and Family Court Advisory and Support
Service.””

“Local authority duties in respect of children missing school

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
30
Draft ref
hol582
Marshalled no.
226
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 30

Clause 31 131

Amendment #10022334#10022334Stood partRemoves provision

Oppose Clause 31 standing part of the Bill

Notice of intention to oppose the question that Clause 31 (children not in school) stand part of the Bill. The House agreed the clause should remain.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
The above-named Lords give notice of their intention to oppose the Question that Clause 31 stand part of the Bill.

Removes Clause 31 — children not in school registers

Stage
Committee stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
31
Draft ref
hol167
Decision
A member opposed the Clause/Schedule standing part of the Bill. Following debate, the House agreed that the Clause/Schedule should remain part of the Bill.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 31
Amendment 70#10018474No decisionAmends text

Exclude academies from the Academy food-and-drink power

Adds that powers under subsection (1) may not be exercised in relation to an academy.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 72, line 31, at end insert—
“(1A)
Powers under subsection (1) may not be exercised in relation to an academy.”

(1A) Powers under subsection (1) may not be exercised in relation to an academy.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
31
Page
72
Line
31
Draft ref
hoc112
Marshalled no.
70
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 31
Amendment 120#10031482AgreedAmends text

Cover action taken in the previous five years when applying about Academy food

Adds wording to Clause 31 (food and drink provided at Academies) so that action taken during the five years ending with the date of an application under subsection (6) is also covered.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 55, line 2, at end insert “; or has taken such action during the period of
five years ending with the date on which an application is made under subsection (6).”

; or has taken such action during the period of five years ending with the date on which an application is made under subsection (6).

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
31
Page
55
Line
2
Draft ref
opc479
Marshalled no.
120
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 31
Amendment 121#10029622Withdrawn before debateAmends text

Insert text at the end of a provision in Clause 31 (withdrawn)

An addition at the end of a provision in Clause 31; withdrawn before debate, with no further text provided.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 55, line 2, at end insert—
“(c)
providing services to the child or their family under section 17 of
the Children Act 1989 (provision of services for children in need,
their families, and others),
or has ever provided services to the child or their family under section 47 of
the Children Act 1989 (local authority’s duty to investigate).”

(text to be inserted at Clause 31, page 55, line 2)

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
31
Page
55
Line
2
Draft ref
hol842
Marshalled no.
121
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn before debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 31
Amendment 121A#10032236AgreedAmends text

Cover children subject to care or supervision proceedings

Inserts a paragraph bringing within scope cases where the local authority is conducting, or has ever initiated, proceedings under section 31 of the Children Act 1989 (care and supervision). This amendment was agreed.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 55, line 2, at end insert—
“(c)
conducting or has ever initiated proceedings under section 31 of the
Children Act 1989 (care and supervision),
(d)
providing services to the child or their family under section 17 of
the Children Act 1989 (provision of services for children in need,
their families, and others),
or has ever conducted enquiries or has ever taken action under section 47 of
the Children Act 1989 (local authority’s duty to investigate).”

(c) conducting or has ever initiated proceedings under section 31 of the Children Act 1989 (care and supervision),

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
31
Page
55
Line
2
Draft ref
hol1018
Marshalled no.
121A
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 31
Amendment 121B#10032237Not movedAmends text

Require consultation with anyone else holding parental responsibility

Inserts a requirement to consult any other individual with parental responsibility for the child.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 55, line 14, at end insert—
“(za)
must consult any other individual with parental responsibility for
the child,”

(za) must consult any other individual with parental responsibility for the child,

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
31
Page
55
Line
14
Draft ref
hol1025
Marshalled no.
121B
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 31
Amendment 122#10028617Not movedAmends text

Require a court to confirm the view before action under Clause 31

Would amend Clause 31 so that, after the reference to “school”, action also requires that a court confirms the relevant view.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 55, line 19, after “school” insert “, and a court confirms their view”

“, and a court confirms their view”

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
31
Page
55
Line
19
Draft ref
hol836
Marshalled no.
122
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 31
Amendment 123#10030678Not movedAmends text

Require reasons when refusing consent for a Condition A child

Inserts a new subsection (8A) in Clause 31 requiring a local authority that refuses consent for a child meeting Condition A to give the parents or carers a statement of reasons.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 55, line 33, at end insert—
“(8A)
Where a local authority refuses consent in respect of a child who meets the
criteria for Condition A, the local authority must provide the parents or
carers of the relevant child with a statement of reasons for the decision.
(8B)
A statement of reasons provided under subsection (8A) must include an
assessment of the costs and benefits to the child.”

“(8A) Where a local authority refuses consent in respect of a child who meets the criteria for Condition A, the local authority must provide the parents or carers of the relevant child with a statement of reasons for the decision.

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
31
Page
55
Line
33
Draft ref
hol928
Marshalled no.
123
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 31
Amendment 124#10028618Not movedAmends text

Add duties where a question is referred under Clause 31

Would add a subsection to Clause 31 setting out steps the Secretary of State or the Welsh Ministers must take where a question is referred under subsection (11).

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 56, line 28, at end insert—
“(11A)
If a question is referred under subsection (11), the Secretary of State or the
Welsh Ministers must—
(a)
publish their requirements for the evidence to be presented before
they will consider such a reference;
(b)
issue guidance as to how the process of reference works, including
worked examples of complaints that would have, and would not
have, succeeded;
(c)
set target times for the consideration of a reference;
(d)
keep the above information updated.
(11B)
If a question is referred under subsection (11), the Secretary of State or the
Welsh Ministers (as the case may be) may delegate their functions under
subsection (11) to a tribunal, and may alternatively or additionally provide
that cases under this subsection shall fall within the remit of the Local
Government Ombudsman.”

“(11A) If a question is referred under subsection (11), the Secretary of State or the Welsh Ministers must—

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
31
Page
56
Line
28
Draft ref
hol835
Marshalled no.
124
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 31
Amendment 125#10031494AgreedAmends text

Add new section 434B: mandatory meetings before withdrawing a child from school

Inserts a new section 434B into Clause 31 (food and drink provided at Academies) requiring mandatory local authority meetings before a child is withdrawn from school.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 57, line 2, at end insert—
“434B Mandatory local authority meetings prior to withdrawal of child from
school
(1)
The appropriate national authority must, by regulations made before the
end of the relevant period, make a scheme (“a pilot scheme”) to provide—
(a)
that the parent of a child must attend and participate in a meeting
with the local authority responsible for the child if the parent
intends—
(i)
that the child should cease to attend the school at which the
child is a registered pupil, and
(ii)
to withdraw the child from school for the purpose of causing
the child to receive education otherwise than at a school,
(b)
that the local authority must ensure that the following matters are
discussed with the parent during the meeting—
(i)
the duty of parents under section 7 and how the parent plans
to meet this duty;
(ii)
the duties of the local authority, including the support duty
under section 436G;
(iii)
the parent’s reasons for considering that the child should
receive education otherwise than at school;
(iv)
any support needs that the child may have and how those
needs could be met;
(v)
the safeguarding and welfare of the child;
(vi)
anything else relevant to the decision to withdraw the child
from school,
(c)
that the child must attend the meeting unless exceptional
circumstances apply,
(d)
that a representative of the school at which the child is a registered
pupil must attend the meeting if the parent consents to the
representative’s attendance,
(e)
that the proprietor of a school must not allow the deletion from the
school’s register of the name of the child unless the proprietor
receives notice from the local authority that the meeting has taken
place in respect of the child, and
(f)
that the local authority must record the outcome of the meeting or
whether the meeting was refused.
(2)
The “relevant period” is the period of two years beginning with the day on
which section 31 of the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 comes
fully into force.
(3)
The regulations must also specify—
(a)
the local authorities in respect of which the pilot scheme will operate,
and
(b)
the period for which the scheme has effect.
(4)
The number of local authorities specified under subsection (3)(a) must not
exceed 30 per cent of all local authorities in England or 30 per cent of all
local authorities in Wales as the case may be.
(5)
The period specified under subsection (3)(b) must not be less than two years
and must not exceed five years.
(6)
The regulations may provide for exemptions from the pilot scheme in respect
of descriptions of children as specified in the regulations.
(7)
The regulations may make provision for, or in connection with, any
arrangements that the appropriate national authority considers are required
to ensure that the pilot scheme can operate.
(8)
The provision that may be made by virtue of subsection (7) includes—
(a)
provision modifying or amending the pilot scheme for the purpose
of ensuring that the scheme can operate in relation to children falling
within section 434A;
(b)
provision modifying or amending section 434A for the purpose of
ensuring that the pilot scheme can operate in relation to children
falling within that section.
(9)
Subject to subsection (10), the appropriate national authority may by
regulations—
(a)
make provision to end the pilot scheme;
(b)
provide that the provisions mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (f) of
subsection (1) have effect, after the expiry of the pilot scheme, in
relation to all local authorities, subject to any exemptions for
descriptions of children as specified in the regulations;
(c)
amend section 434A for the purpose of ensuring that the grant of
local authority consent to withdraw a child from school under that
section is conditional on the parent of that child attending and
participating in a meeting with the local authority responsible for
the child, as described in paragraphs (a) to (f) of subsection (1),
subject to any exemptions for descriptions of children as specified
in the regulations;
(d)
make provision for, or in connection with, any arrangements that
the appropriate national authority considers are required to ensure
that any provision made under paragraphs (a) to (c) can operate.
(10)
Regulations under subsection (9) may be made only after the pilot scheme
has operated for a period of no less than 2 years.
(11)
Before making any regulations under this section, the appropriate national
authority must consult such persons as the appropriate national authority
considers appropriate.
(12)
In this section “appropriate national authority” means—
(a)
in relation to England, the Secretary of State;
(b)
in relation to Wales, the Welsh Ministers.
(13)
If a draft of a statutory instrument containing regulations made by the
Secretary of State under this section would, apart from this subsection, be
treated for the purposes of the standing orders of either House of Parliament
as a hybrid instrument, it is to proceed in that House as if it were not such
an instrument.”

“434B Mandatory local authority meetings prior to withdrawal of child from school

Stage
Report stage
Type
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Clause
31
Page
57
Line
2
Draft ref
opc491
Marshalled no.
125
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 31
Amendment 126#10031436AgreedAmends text

Update a cross-reference in the Education Act 1996

Technical amendment inserting a reference to section 434B into section 569(2A) of the Education Act 1996.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 57, line 2, at end insert—
“(2)
In section 569(2A) of the Education Act 1996, after “section” insert “434B”.”

(2) In section 569(2A) of the Education Act 1996, after “section” insert “434B”.

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
31
Page
57
Line
2
Draft ref
opc493
Marshalled no.
126
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 31
Amendment 154#10020326No decisionAmends text

Rewrite the definition of “independent educational institution”

Leaves out the existing opening text and inserts a new subsection (1) setting out which bodies are independent educational institutions for the purposes of the Chapter.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 69, line 29, leave out from beginning to end of line 20 on page 70 and insert—
“(1)
The following are independent educational institutions for the purposes of
this Chapter—
(a)
independent schools in England;
(b)
institutions in England, other than independent schools and excepted
institutions, that provide full-time education for—
(i)
at least five children of compulsory school age, or
(ii)
at least one child of compulsory school age who is looked after
by a local authority or has special educational needs.
(2)
The following subsections apply for the purposes of subsection (1)(b) (and see
section 138(1A) for provision about the meaning of an institution providing
education).
(3)
Regulations may—
(a)
specify that an amount of time is or is not to be treated as “full-time”
by reference to a number of hours in, or a proportion of, a week or
other period, or in any other way;
(b)
provide that time spent on a specified activity or on an activity of a
specified description is or is not to be treated as time during which
education is being provided;
(c)
amend subsection (4) so as to add, remove or amend factors;
(d)
amend this section so as to add, remove or amend provision about the
interpretation of the factors in subsection (4).
(4)
If, or to the extent that, the question of whether an institution provides
full-time education for a child is not determined by regulations under subsection
(3)(a) or (b), the factors relevant to determining that question include—
(a)
the number of hours per week that—
(i)
education is provided to children by the institution;
(ii)
activities incidental to that education (such as breaks and
independent study time) are provided;
(b)
the number of weeks in an academic year that education is provided;
(c)
the time of day that education is provided.”

(opening text) “(1) The following are independent educational institutions for the purposes of this Chapter

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
31
Page
69
Line
29
Draft ref
opc35
Marshalled no.
154
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 31
Amendment 155#10020419No decisionAmends text

Replace a cross-reference block in Clause 31

Removes lines 31 and 32 and inserts paragraph "(fa) regulations under section 92,".

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 71, leave out lines 31 and 32 and insert—
“(fa)
regulations under section 92,”

(lines 31–32) (fa) regulations under section 92,

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
31
Page
71
Line
31
Draft ref
opc175
Marshalled no.
155
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 31
Amendment 227#10022294Not movedRemoves provision

Remove seven lines from the registration clause

Leaves out lines 6 to 12 of the register provisions.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 54, leave out lines 6 to 12

(lines 6–12)

Stage
Committee stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
31
Page
54
Line
6
Draft ref
hol168
Marshalled no.
227
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 31
Amendment 227A#10024216Not movedAmends text

Allow agreed part-school, part-parent education arrangements

Inserts text providing an exception where an alternative arrangement is agreed between the school proprietor and a parent for the child to receive full-time education partly in school and partly under parental supervision.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 54, line 8, after “school,” insert—
“but does not include where an alternative arrangement has been agreed between
the proprietor of the school and a parent of the child, where the child will receive
a full-time education, partly in school, and partly under the supervision of the
parent,”

“but does not include where an alternative arrangement has been agreed between the proprietor of the school and a parent of the child, where the child will receive a full-time education, partly in school, and partly under the supervision of the parent,”

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
31
Page
54
Line
8
Draft ref
hol726
Marshalled no.
227A
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 31
Amendment 228#10022515Not movedAmends text

Exempt licensed child performers from a registration requirement

Adds a subsection to Clause 31 disapplying subsection (5)(b) where a child has a licence or Body of Persons Approval to perform under the Children (Performances and Activities) (England) Regulations 2014.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 54, line 12, at end insert—
“(5A)
Subsection (5)(b) does not apply where a child has been granted a licence
or an authorisation to perform under a Body of Persons Approval by a
licensing authority under the Children (Performances and Activities)
(England) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/3309).”

(5A) Subsection (5)(b) does not apply where a child has been granted a licence or an authorisation to perform under a Body of Persons Approval by a licensing authority under the Children (Performances and Activities) (England) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/3309).

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
31
Page
54
Line
12
Draft ref
hol203
Marshalled no.
228
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 31
Amendment 229#10022295Not movedAmends text

Provide for a central register of Gypsy, Traveller, boat-dweller and show-people families

Adds a provision for central government to maintain a register of Gypsy, traveller, boat dwellers, show people and others who lack a fixed local authority and move frequently.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 54, line 18, at end insert—
“(c)
for the maintenance by central government of a register of Gypsy,
traveller, boat dwellers and show people and others who do not
have a fixed local authority and move frequently.”

“(c) for the maintenance by central government of a register of Gypsy, traveller, boat dwellers and show people and others who do not have a fixed local authority and move frequently.”

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
31
Page
54
Line
18
Draft ref
hol169
Marshalled no.
229
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 31
Amendment 230#10022586WithdrawnAmends text

Exempt parents meeting set conditions from registration

Adds a subsection to Clause 31 so a child need not be registered where the parent provides evidence that one of several listed conditions is met.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 54, line 18, at end insert—
“(6A)
A child is not required to be registered under this section if the parent
provides evidence that any one of the following conditions is met—
(a)
a competent home educator with at least five years of personal or
professional experience has provided a sworn affidavit affirming
that, in their judgment, the parent will be capable of providing a
suitable education consistent with their educational philosophy,
(b)
the parent has arranged and paid for the child to sit at least three
externally assessed national qualifications, including but not limited
to GCSEs, A-Levels, or accredited vocational awards, or
(c)
the child is enrolled with a national online school or flexible provision
provider known to support home-educated or otherwise educated
children to a suitable standard.”

(6A) A child is not required to be registered under this section if the parent provides evidence that any one of the following conditions is met—

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
31
Page
54
Line
18
Draft ref
hol241
Marshalled no.
230
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 31
Amendment 231#10022581WithdrawnAmends text

Exempt home educators who submit an annual portfolio from registration

Adds a subsection to Clause 31 so a child need not be registered if the parent submits a portfolio annually demonstrating suitable education and learning progress.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 54, line 18, at end insert—
“(6A)
A child is not required to be registered under this section if the parent has
submitted a portfolio annually demonstrating suitable education and
learning progress.”

(6A) A child is not required to be registered under this section if the parent has submitted a portfolio annually demonstrating suitable education and learning progress.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
31
Page
54
Line
18
Draft ref
hol250
Marshalled no.
231
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 31
Amendment 232#10022585Not movedAmends text

Exempt parents with a successful home-education record from registration

Adds a subsection to Clause 31 so a child need not be registered if the parent previously home-educated a child who went on to university, employment or vocational training.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 54, line 18, at end insert—
“(6A)
A child is not required to be registered under this section if the parent has
previously home-educated a child who progressed to university,
employment, or vocational training.”

(6A) A child is not required to be registered under this section if the parent has previously home-educated a child who progressed to university, employment, or vocational training.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
31
Page
54
Line
18
Draft ref
hol255
Marshalled no.
232
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 31
Amendment 233#10022591Not movedAmends text

Exempt qualified-teacher parents from registration

Adds a subsection to Clause 31 so a child need not be registered if the parent holds Qualified Teacher Status or a UK-accredited education-related degree.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 54, line 18, at end insert—
“(6A)
A child is not required to be registered under this section if the parent holds
Qualified Teacher Status or an education-related degree from a United
Kingdom-accredited institution.”

(6A) A child is not required to be registered under this section if the parent holds Qualified Teacher Status or an education-related degree from a United Kingdom-accredited institution.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
31
Page
54
Line
18
Draft ref
hol249
Marshalled no.
233
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 31
Amendment 233A#10023069Not movedRemoves provision

Remove Clause 31 (food and drink at Academies)

Would leave out the text of Clause 31 on food and drink provided at Academies. (Not moved.)

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 54, line 36, leave out from beginning to end of line 9 on page 57

Removes Clause 31

Stage
Committee stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
31
Page
54
Line
36
Draft ref
hol624
Marshalled no.
233A
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 31
Amendment 234#10022264Not movedRemoves provision

Remove a block from the register clause

Strikes the text from page 54 line 37 to the end of line 15 on page 55 of Clause 31.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 54, line 37, leave out from beginning to end of line 15 on page 55

(page 54 line 37 to page 55 line 15)

Stage
Committee stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
31
Page
54
Line
37
Draft ref
hol170
Marshalled no.
234
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 31
Amendment 235#10022598WithdrawnAmends text

Limit data collection to be ECHR-compatible

Adds wording to Clause 31 excepting information collection where it would be incompatible with ECHR rights, including Article 8 and Article 2 of Protocol 1.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 54, line 38, at end insert “, except where the collection of such information
would be incompatible with the rights guaranteed by the European Convention on Human
Rights, including Article 8 (right to respect for private and family life) and Article 2 of
Protocol 1 (parental right to education in line with convictions)”

, except where the collection of such information would be incompatible with the rights guaranteed by the European Convention on Human Rights, including Article 8 (right to respect for private and family life) and Article 2 of Protocol 1 (parental right to education in line with convictions)

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
31
Page
54
Line
38
Draft ref
hol240
Marshalled no.
235
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 31
Amendment 235A#10026093WithdrawnAmends text

Record parents' names and home addresses in the children-not-in-school register

Replaces lines 40 to 44 of Clause 31 so that the register records the names and home addresses of the parent or parents taking responsibility for the child's education.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 54, leave out lines 40 to 44 and insert—
“(b)
the names and home addresses of the parent or parents who are
taking responsibility for the education of the child;”

(lines 40–44) “(b) the names and home addresses of the parent or parents who are taking responsibility for the education of the child;”

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
31
Page
54
Line
40
Draft ref
hol797
Marshalled no.
235A
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 31
Amendment 236#10022233Not movedAmends text

Subject a provision to the Secretary of State's safeguards

Adds wording making the provision subject to such safeguards as the Secretary of State may specify.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 54, line 40, at end insert “, subject to such safeguards as the Secretary of
State may specify”

, subject to such safeguards as the Secretary of State may specify

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
31
Page
54
Line
40
Draft ref
hol133
Marshalled no.
236
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 31
Amendment 236A#10023017Not movedAmends text

Exception where a parent has been convicted of an offence against the child

Adds an exception covering cases where one parent has been found guilty in a criminal court of an offence of which the child is a victim, including assault, sexual assault including rape, or domestic abuse.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 54, line 40 at end insert “, except in cases in which—
(i)
one parent has been found guilty in a Criminal Court of an
offence of which the child is a victim, including assault, sexual
assault including rape, or domestic abuse;
(ii)
there has been a finding of fact in a Family Court in which
the child is a victim, including assault, sexual assault
including rape, or domestic abuse by one parent;
(iii)
there is an open police investigation against one parent for
charges in which the child is a victim, including assault,
sexual assault including rape, or domestic abuse;
(iv)
there is a risk of harm to the child or other members of the
family if the address of the non-residential parent is
required;”

, except in cases in which—
(i) one parent has been found guilty in a Criminal Court of an offence of which the child is a victim, including assault, sexual assault including rape, or domestic abuse;

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
31
Page
54
Line
40
Draft ref
hol606
Marshalled no.
236A
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 31
Amendment 237#10022873Withdrawn before debateAmends text

Replace lines on Academy food and drink in Clause 31

Leaves out lines 40 to 44 on page 54 of Clause 31 and inserts replacement text.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 54, leave out lines 40 to 44 and insert—
“(b)
the names and home addresses of the parent or parents who are
taking responsibility for the education of the child;”

(lines 40–44) (replacement text)

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
31
Page
54
Line
40
Draft ref
hol471
Marshalled no.
237
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn before debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 31
Amendment 238#10022301Not movedRemoves provision

Remove four lines from the registration clause

Leaves out lines 41 to 44 of the register provisions.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 54, leave out lines 41 to 44

(lines 41–44)

Stage
Committee stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
31
Page
54
Line
41
Draft ref
hol134
Marshalled no.
238
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 31
Amendment 239#10021950Not movedRemoves provision

Remove two lines from Clause 31

Leaves out lines 43 and 44 on page 54 of Clause 31.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 54, leave out lines 43 and 44

(lines 43 and 44)

Stage
Committee stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
31
Page
54
Line
43
Draft ref
hol26
Marshalled no.
239
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 31
Amendment 240#10022247Not movedAmends text

Cover education given under supervision, not just directly

Broadens the wording so it also captures education provided “or under the supervision of” a person.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 54, line 44, after “from” insert “or under the supervision of”

or under the supervision of

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
31
Page
54
Line
44
Draft ref
hol135
Marshalled no.
240
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 31
Amendment 241#10022241Not movedRemoves provision

Remove the opening block of the children-not-in-school register clause

Strikes lines 1 to 15 from Clause 31.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 55, leave out lines 1 to 15

(lines 1–15)

Stage
Committee stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
31
Page
55
Line
1
Draft ref
hol136
Marshalled no.
241
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 31
Amendment 242#10022250Withdrawn before debateAmends text

Limit the duty to those receiving more than a specified amount of education

Narrows the trigger so it applies only where a child receives more than a specified amount of a specified type of provision.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 55, line 1, after “receives” insert “more than a specified amount of a
specified type of”

more than a specified amount of a specified type of

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
31
Page
55
Line
1
Draft ref
hol137
Marshalled no.
242
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn before debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 31
Amendment 243#10021947Not movedAmends text

Limit a Clause 31 duty to providers of more than six hours a week

Adds that the requirement applies in respect of each individual or organisation providing such education for more than six hours a week.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 55, line 2, at end insert “in respect of each individual or organisation
which provides such education for more than six hours a week”

“in respect of each individual or organisation which provides such education for more than six hours a week”

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
31
Page
55
Line
2
Draft ref
hol27
Marshalled no.
243
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 31
Amendment 244#10022275Not movedAmends text

Prioritise organisations over individuals in the wording

Replaces “individuals and organisations” with “organisations (or, where no organisation is involved, individuals)”.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 55, line 3, leave out “individuals and organisations” and insert
“organisations (or, where no organisation is involved, individuals)”

individuals and organisations organisations (or, where no organisation is involved, individuals)

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
31
Page
55
Line
3
Draft ref
hol138
Marshalled no.
244
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 31
Amendment 245#10022229Not movedAmends text

Exempt private residences a child never visits

Adds an exception so the requirement does not apply where the address is a private residence the child never visits.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 55, line 4, at end insert “, unless the address concerned is a private
residence and the child never visits it”

, unless the address concerned is a private residence and the child never visits it

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
31
Page
55
Line
4
Draft ref
hol139
Marshalled no.
245
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 31
Amendment 246#10022325Not movedAmends text

Allow a general description of place where there is no fixed location

Adds wording allowing a general description of the type of place where there is no fixed location.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 55, line 10, at end insert “, or a general description of the type of place if
there is no fixed location”

, or a general description of the type of place if there is no fixed location

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
31
Page
55
Line
10
Draft ref
hol140
Marshalled no.
246
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 31
Amendment 247#10022328Not movedRemoves provision

Remove five lines from the registration clause

Leaves out lines 11 to 15 of the register provisions.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 55, leave out lines 11 to 15

(lines 11–15)

Stage
Committee stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
31
Page
55
Line
11
Draft ref
hol141
Marshalled no.
247
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 31
Amendment 248#10022313Not movedAmends text

Allow a 'rough estimate' to be given

Inserts "a rough estimate of" at the beginning, so a rough estimate may be provided instead of an exact figure.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 55, line 11, at beginning insert “a rough estimate of”

a rough estimate of

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
31
Page
55
Line
11
Draft ref
hol142
Marshalled no.
248
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 31
Amendment 249#10021976Not movedAmends text

Exempt weekend and holiday provision from a Clause 31 requirement

Adds that the requirement does not apply where the provision is provided on weekends or during school holidays.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 55, line 15, at end insert—
“unless the provision is provided on weekends or during school
holidays.”

“unless the provision is provided on weekends or during school holidays.”

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
31
Page
55
Line
15
Draft ref
hol28
Marshalled no.
249
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 31
Amendment 250#10022131Not movedAmends text

Record why parents choose home education

Adds to the children-not-in-school register a requirement to record the reasons a parent has chosen elective home education.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 55, line 15, at end insert—
“(f)
the reasons why a parent of a child has chosen to opt for elective
home education.”

(f) the reasons why a parent of a child has chosen to opt for elective home education.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
31
Page
55
Line
15
Draft ref
hol50
Marshalled no.
250
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 31
Amendment 251#10022590Not movedAmends text

Record whether a child is a young carer

Adds a paragraph to Clause 31 requiring the register to record whether a child in England is a young carer, including whether a young carer's needs assessment has been carried out.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 55, line 15, at end insert—
“(f)
in the case of a child who is in the area of a local authority in England,
whether the child is a young carer, including whether a young carers
needs assessment has been carried out;
(g)
in the case of a child who is in the area of a local authority in Wales,
whether the child is a young carer, including whether a needs
assessment has been carried out.”

(f) in the case of a child who is in the area of a local authority in England, whether the child is a young carer, including whether a young carers needs assessment has been carried out;

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
31
Page
55
Line
15
Draft ref
hol227
Marshalled no.
251
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 31
Amendment 252#10022252Withdrawn before debateAmends text

Add new text at the end of the register clause

Inserts new wording at the end of the relevant line in Clause 31.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 55, line 15, at end insert—
“(1A)
In subsection (1) a child receives education from a person other than their
parent if and only if that person is specifically employed (whether for
remuneration or not) to provide education to that specific child.”
Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
31
Page
55
Line
15
Draft ref
hol143
Marshalled no.
252
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn before debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 31
Amendment 253#10022237Not movedAmends text

Define education broadly

Adds a definition so that “education” includes every experience which may result in a child learning.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 55, line 15, at end insert—
“(1A)
In subsection (1), “education” includes every experience which may result
in a child learning.”

(1A) In subsection (1), “education” includes every experience which may result in a child learning.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
31
Page
55
Line
15
Draft ref
hol144
Marshalled no.
253
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 31
Amendment 254#10022589Not movedAmends text

Disapply information requirements for non-eligible children

Adds a subsection to Clause 31 so a child not eligible for registration under section 436B(6A) is not subject to the information requirements in this section.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 55, line 15, at end insert—
“(1A)
A child who is not regarded as eligible for registration under section
436B(6A) shall not be subject to the information requirements under this
section.”

(1A) A child who is not regarded as eligible for registration under section 436B(6A) shall not be subject to the information requirements under this section.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
31
Page
55
Line
15
Draft ref
hol245
Marshalled no.
254
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 31
Amendment 254A#10023250Not movedAmends text

Disapply information requirement where a safeguarding concern exists

Would provide that the requirement to provide information under subsection (1)(b) does not apply where a safeguarding concern about either parent has been identified.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 55, line 15, at end insert—
“(1A)
The requirement to provide information under subsection (1)(b) does not
apply where a safeguarding concern in respect of either parent has been
identified.”

(1A) The requirement to provide information under subsection (1)(b) does not apply where a safeguarding concern in respect of either parent has been identified.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
31
Page
55
Line
15
Draft ref
hol653
Marshalled no.
254A
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 31
Amendment 254B#10025800Not movedAmends text

Limit the out-of-school information duty to substantial education providers

Inserts a new subsection (1A) into Clause 31 so that the duty to provide information applies only to providers giving 10 or more hours a week of education that is not primarily social or recreational, and only where the information has not already been provided in another format such as an annual report.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 55, line 15, at end insert—
“(1A)
The requirement to provide the information set out in subsection (1)(e) only
applies to providers which are providing regular education sessions
amounting to 10 hours or more a week, which are not primarily social or
recreational in nature, and where the information has not already been
provided to the authority in other formats such as an Annual Report.”

“(1A) The requirement to provide the information set out in subsection (1)(e) only applies to providers which are providing regular education sessions amounting to 10 hours or more a week, which are not primarily social or recreational in nature, and where the information has not already been provided to the authority in other formats such as an Annual Report.”

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
31
Page
55
Line
15
Draft ref
hol793
Marshalled no.
254B
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 31
Amendment 255#10022287WithdrawnRemoves provision

Remove two lines from the children-not-in-school registration clause

Leaves out lines 20 and 21 of the register provisions.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 55, leave out lines 20 and 21

(lines 20–21)

Stage
Committee stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
31
Page
55
Line
20
Draft ref
hol145
Marshalled no.
255
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 31
Amendment 256#10022319Not movedRemoves provision

Remove six lines from the registration clause

Leaves out lines 30 to 35 of the register provisions.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 55, leave out lines 30 to 35

(lines 30–35)

Stage
Committee stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
31
Page
55
Line
30
Draft ref
hol146
Marshalled no.
256
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 31
Amendment 257#10022291Not movedRemoves provision

Remove seven lines from the registration clause

Leaves out lines 36 to 42 of the register provisions.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 55, leave out lines 36 to 42

(lines 36–42)

Stage
Committee stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
31
Page
55
Line
36
Draft ref
hol147
Marshalled no.
257
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 31
Amendment 257A#10025727Not movedAmends text

Record whether a child is a young carer in the children-not-in-school register

Inserts a new paragraph into Clause 31 so that, for a child in the area of a local authority in England, the information recorded includes whether the child is a young carer and whether a Young Carer's Needs Assessment has been carried out.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 56, line 4, at end insert—
“(fa)
in the case of a child who is in the area of a local authority in England,
whether the child is a young carer including whether a Young Carer’s
Needs Assessment has been carried out;
(fb)
in the case of a child who is in the area of a local authority in Wales,
whether the child is a young carer including whether a Needs Assessment
has been carried out;”

“(fa) in the case of a child who is in the area of a local authority in England, whether the child is a young carer including whether a Young Carer’s Needs Assessment has been carried out;

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
31
Page
56
Line
4
Draft ref
hol788
Marshalled no.
257A
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 31
Amendment 258#10022306Not movedAmends text

Record why a child was looked after and for how long

Adds a requirement to record the reasons why the child was looked after and the duration of that arrangement.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 56, line 8, at end insert “, and the reasons why the child was looked after
and the duration of that arrangement”

, and the reasons why the child was looked after and the duration of that arrangement

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
31
Page
56
Line
8
Draft ref
hol148
Marshalled no.
258
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 31
Amendment 259#10022267Not movedRemoves provision

Remove four lines from the register clause

Strikes lines 9 to 12 from Clause 31.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 56, leave out lines 9 to 12

(lines 9–12)

Stage
Committee stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
31
Page
56
Line
9
Draft ref
hol149
Marshalled no.
259
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 31
Amendment 260#10021975Not movedRemoves provision

Remove six lines from Clause 31

Leaves out lines 26 to 31 on page 56 of Clause 31.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 56, leave out lines 26 to 31

(lines 26 to 31)

Stage
Committee stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
31
Page
56
Line
26
Draft ref
hol29
Marshalled no.
260
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 31
Amendment 261#10022312Not movedRemoves provision

Remove two lines from the registration clause

Leaves out lines 32 and 33 of the register provisions.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 56, leave out lines 32 and 33

(lines 32–33)

Stage
Committee stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
31
Page
56
Line
32
Draft ref
hol151
Marshalled no.
261
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 31
Amendment 262#10022288Not movedRemoves provision

Remove four lines from the registration clause

Leaves out lines 36 to 39 of the register provisions.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 56, leave out lines 36 to 39

(lines 36–39)

Stage
Committee stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
31
Page
56
Line
36
Draft ref
hol152
Marshalled no.
262
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 31
Amendment 263#10022283Withdrawn before debateAmends text

Remove one line from the register clause

Strikes line 41 from Clause 31.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 56, leave out line 41

(line 41)

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
31
Page
56
Line
41
Draft ref
hol153
Marshalled no.
263
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn before debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 31
Amendment 264#10022257Not movedRemoves provision

Remove two lines from the register clause

Strikes lines 43 and 44 from Clause 31.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 56, leave out lines 43 and 44

(lines 43–44)

Stage
Committee stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
31
Page
56
Line
43
Draft ref
hol154
Marshalled no.
264
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 31
Amendment 265#10022320Not movedRemoves provision

Remove nine lines from the registration clause

Leaves out lines 1 to 9 of the register provisions.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 57, leave out lines 1 to 9

(lines 1–9)

Stage
Committee stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
31
Page
57
Line
1
Draft ref
hol155
Marshalled no.
265
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 31
Amendment 266#10022273Not movedAmends text

Exclude information likely held by an abusive parent or partner

Adds wording covering information likely to be held by an abusive parent or partner.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 57, line 9, at end insert “or information likely to be held by an abusive
parent or partner”

or information likely to be held by an abusive parent or partner

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
31
Page
57
Line
9
Draft ref
hol156
Marshalled no.
266
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 31
Amendment 267#10022137Not movedAmends text

Destroy register information when a child turns 18

Requires the local authority to destroy all information on the children-not-in-school register once the child reaches the age of 18.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 57, line 9, at end insert—
“(6)
All information on the register must be destroyed by the local authority
when a child reaches the age of 18.
(7)
The local authority must ensure that all information shared from the register
with other bodies is also destroyed.”

(6) All information on the register must be destroyed by the local authority when a child reaches the age of 18.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
31
Page
57
Line
9
Draft ref
hol51
Marshalled no.
267
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 31
Amendment 268#10022323Not movedAmends text

Make the authority liable for data breaches from the register

Adds a new subsection (6) making a local authority liable for the consequences of data breaches from the register.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 57, line 9, at end insert—
“(6)
A local authority is liable for the consequences of data breaches from the
register.”

“(6) A local authority is liable for the consequences of data breaches from the register.”

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
31
Page
57
Line
9
Draft ref
hol157
Marshalled no.
268
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 31
Amendment 269#10022255Withdrawn before debateAmends text

Add new text at the end of the register clause

Inserts new wording at the end of the relevant line in Clause 31.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 57, line 9, at end insert—
“(6)
A parent—
(a)
must be provided with full access to the register;
(b)
may request the local authority to add to or to amend the register,
and the local authority must do so if they are satisfied that the register
requires amendment, or note the parent’s request in the appropriate
place in the register if they are not so satisfied;
insofar as it concerns the children in their care.
(7)
A parent may appeal to the Tribunal against a decision of the local authority
to refuse access to the register, or to amend or annotate the register, or to
the manner in which the register has been amended or annotated.
(8)
An appeal under subsection (7) must be brought within a period of 28 days
beginning with the date on which the local authority’s decision was notified
to the parent.
(9)
On an appeal, the Tribunal may—
(a)
confirm the decision of the local authority, or
(b)
direct that the local authority complies with the Tribunal’s decision.”
Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
31
Page
57
Line
9
Draft ref
hol158
Marshalled no.
269
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn before debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 31
Amendment 270#10022584WithdrawnAmends text

Require a parental advisory board on home education

Adds a subsection to Clause 31 requiring each local authority to establish a parental advisory board, mainly of home-educating parents, to advise on and scrutinise home education policies.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 57, line 9, at end insert—
“(6)
Each local authority must establish a parental advisory board, composed
primarily of home-educating parents, to advise on and scrutinise the
authority’s home education policies and procedures.
(7)
Where a local authority acts in a way that is contrary to the formal advice
of the parental advisory board, it must publish a written statement setting
out its reasons for doing so and make that statement available to the public
within 28 days.”

(6) Each local authority must establish a parental advisory board, composed primarily of home-educating parents, to advise on and scrutinise the authority’s home education policies and procedures.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
31
Page
57
Line
9
Draft ref
hol265
Marshalled no.
270
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 31
Amendment 271#10022593WithdrawnAmends text

Keep the register local, not a national database

Adds a subsection to Clause 31 requiring the section 436B register to be held solely by the local authority and not compiled into or accessible through a national database.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 57, line 9, at end insert—
“(6)
The register of children not in school created under section 436B must be
maintained solely by the local authority and must not be compiled into or
made accessible through a national database.”

(6) The register of children not in school created under section 436B must be maintained solely by the local authority and must not be compiled into or made accessible through a national database.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
31
Page
57
Line
9
Draft ref
hol278
Marshalled no.
271
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 31
Amendment 272#10022592Not movedAmends text

Restrict disclosure of children-not-in-school information

Adds a subsection to Clause 31 barring disclosure of section information to third parties without the parent's written consent, unless required by a statutory duty under the Children Act 1989.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 57, line 9, at end insert—
“(6)
No information provided for the purposes of this section may be disclosed
to any third party without the explicit written consent of the parent or
guardian, unless the disclosure is necessary to comply with a statutory duty
under the Children Act 1989.”

(6) No information provided for the purposes of this section may be disclosed to any third party without the explicit written consent of the parent or guardian, unless the disclosure is necessary to comply with a statutory duty under the Children Act 1989.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
31
Page
57
Line
9
Draft ref
hol266
Marshalled no.
272
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 31
Amendment 273#10022583Not movedAmends text

Delete children-not-in-school information at age 18 or re-enrolment

Adds a subsection to Clause 31 requiring information collected under section 436B to be automatically deleted when the child turns 18 or re-enrols in a registered school.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 57, line 9, at end insert—
“(6)
All information collected under section 436B must be automatically deleted
when the child reaches the age of 18, or re-enrols in a registered school.”

(6) All information collected under section 436B must be automatically deleted when the child reaches the age of 18, or re-enrols in a registered school.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
31
Page
57
Line
9
Draft ref
hol279
Marshalled no.
273
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 31
Amendment 274#10022588WithdrawnAmends text

Sunset the children-not-in-school register after two years

Adds a subsection to Clause 31 so the section 436B register expires two years after creation unless the Secretary of State publishes evidence it has improved safeguarding outcomes.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 57, line 9, at end insert—
“(6)
The register established under section 436B shall expire two years after its
creation unless the Secretary of State publishes evidence that it has
demonstrably improved safeguarding outcomes.”

(6) The register established under section 436B shall expire two years after its creation unless the Secretary of State publishes evidence that it has demonstrably improved safeguarding outcomes.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
31
Page
57
Line
9
Draft ref
hol280
Marshalled no.
274
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 31
Amendment 275#10022621Not movedAmends text

Require local authorities to notify parents and offer compensation after a data breach

Would require a local authority to notify affected parents within 14 days of a data breach and offer compensation.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 57, line 9, at end insert—
“(6)
If any data collected under this section is subject to a breach, the responsible
local authority must notify affected parents within 14 days and offer
compensation.”

“(6) If any data collected under this section is subject to a breach, the responsible local authority must notify affected parents within 14 days and offer compensation.”

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
31
Page
57
Line
9
Draft ref
hol333
Marshalled no.
275
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 31
Amendment 276#10022615Not movedAmends text

Sunset the children-not-in-school registration system after two years unless it improves safeguarding

Would make the registration system established under section 436B expire two years after the Act is passed unless it is shown to improve safeguarding outcomes.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 57, line 9, at end insert—
“(6)
The registration system established under section 436B expires two years
after the day on which the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2025 is
passed, unless it is shown to improve safeguarding outcomes.”

“(6) The registration system established under section 436B expires two years after the day on which the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2025 is passed, unless it is shown to improve safeguarding outcomes.”

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
31
Page
57
Line
9
Draft ref
hol334
Marshalled no.
276
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 31
Amendment 277#10022995Not movedRemoves provision

Remove a passage spanning Clauses 31's text

Deletes the text from line 10 on page 57 to the end of line 16 on page 58 in Clause 31.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 57, line 10, leave out from beginning to end of line 16 on page 58

(text removed)

Stage
Committee stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
31
Page
57
Line
10
Draft ref
hol567
Marshalled no.
277
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 31
Amendment 278#10022321Not movedAmends text

Capture the child's views in their own words

Adds "in their own words" so the child's views are recorded as expressed by the child.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 57, line 16, at end insert “, in their own words”

, in their own words

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
31
Page
57
Line
16
Draft ref
hol159
Marshalled no.
278
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 31
Amendment 279#10022722Not movedAmends text

Let local authorities inspect home-education materials and the child’s work

Would allow the local authority to inspect the materials used in the child’s education and to see the child’s work.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 57, line 16, at end insert—
“(c)
allow the local authority to inspect the materials being used in the
child’s education and to see the child’s work.”

“(c) allow the local authority to inspect the materials being used in the child’s education and to see the child’s work.”

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
31
Page
57
Line
16
Draft ref
hol363
Marshalled no.
279
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 31
Amendment 280#10022658Not movedAmends text

Limit how often information can be requested under Clause 31

Would prevent an information request being made more than once in any twelve-month period unless the local authority reasonably suspects the child would otherwise suffer harm under the Children Act 1989.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 57, line 20, at end insert “but such a request may not be made more than
once in any twelve-month period unless the local authority has reasonable cause to suspect
that the child will suffer harm, as defined in section 31(9) of the Children Act 1989, if the
information is not provided,”

“but such a request may not be made more than once in any twelve-month period unless the local authority has reasonable cause to suspect that the child will suffer harm, as defined in section 31(9) of the Children Act 1989, if the information is not provided,”

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
31
Page
57
Line
20
Draft ref
hol288
Marshalled no.
280
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 31
Amendment 281#10022307Not movedAmends text

Insert a 'substantial' threshold

Inserts "substantial" after "a", raising the threshold.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 57, line 21, after “a” insert “substantial”

substantial

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
31
Page
57
Line
21
Draft ref
hol160
Marshalled no.
281
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 31
Amendment 282#10022268Not movedAmends text

Limit information requests to once every 12 months

Adds a new subsection (2A) so a parent need not provide information more than once in any 12-month period.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 57, line 25, at end insert—
“(2A)
Nothing in subsection (2) requires a parent to provide information to a local
authority more than once in any period of 12 months.”

“(2A) Nothing in subsection (2) requires a parent to provide information to a local authority more than once in any period of 12 months.”

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
31
Page
57
Line
25
Draft ref
hol161
Marshalled no.
282
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 31
Amendment 283#10022272Not movedAmends text

Change a period from 15 to 30

Replaces “15” with “30” in Clause 31.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 57, line 30, leave out “15” and insert “30”

15 30

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
31
Page
57
Line
30
Draft ref
hol175
Marshalled no.
283
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 31
Amendment 284#10022299Not movedAmends text

Set a 30-day response period for certain register duties

Replaces lines with a new timing rule giving a 30-day period for duties under subsections (2)(a) and (2)(b).

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 57, leave out lines 32 to 36 and insert—
“(b)
in the case of duties under subsections (2)(a) and (2)(b), a period of
30 days following the request or event, or following the expiry of 12
months following the person’s previous response, whichever period
ends later;”

(lines 32–36) “(b) in the case of duties under subsections (2)(a) and (2)(b), a period of 30 days following the request or event, or following the expiry of 12 months following the person’s previous response, whichever period ends later;”

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
31
Page
57
Line
32
Draft ref
hol176
Marshalled no.
284
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 31
Amendment 285#10022635Not movedAmends text

Limit local authority requests to once per 12 months absent risk of harm

Would limit a local authority to no more than one request for a meeting, data submission, or home visit in any 12-month period unless it has reasonable cause to suspect the child is at risk of harm.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 57, line 40, at end insert—
“(4A)
A local authority may make no more than one request in any 12-month
period for a meeting with the parent, to collect data submissions, or a visit
to the child’s home, unless it has reasonable cause to suspect the child is at
risk of harm.
(4B)
A failure by a parent to meet or to provide information annually under
subsection (2)(a) shall not, by itself, be treated as evidence that the child is
not receiving suitable education.
(4C)
Any unauthorised visit, investigation, or data request by a local authority
in breach of this Part shall be subject to a civil penalty not exceeding £5,000.”

“(4A) A local authority may make no more than one request in any 12-month period for a meeting with the parent, to collect data submissions, or a visit to the child’s home, unless it has reasonable cause to suspect the child is at risk of harm.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
31
Page
57
Line
40
Draft ref
hol248
Marshalled no.
285
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 31
Amendment 286#10022279Not movedRemoves provision

Remove a block from the register clause

Strikes the text from page 57 line 41 to line 14 on page 58 of Clause 31.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 57, leave out from line 41 to line 14 on page 58

(page 57 line 41 to page 58 line 14)

Stage
Committee stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
31
Page
57
Line
41
Draft ref
hol177
Marshalled no.
286
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 31
Amendment 287#10022631Not movedAmends text

Bar further investigatory steps without magistrate or tribunal authorisation when a parent withholds information

Would prevent a local authority from initiating further investigatory steps where a parent does not provide requested information unless authorised by a magistrate or independent tribunal.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 58, line 16, at end insert—
“(7)
Where a parent does not provide information following a request under
this Part, the local authority may not initiate further investigatory steps
unless authorised by a magistrate or independent tribunal.
(8)
A magistrate or tribunal may grant authorisation under subsection (7) only
if the authority demonstrates—
(a)
reasonable grounds to believe the child is not receiving suitable
education, and
(b)
that less intrusive alternatives have been attempted and exhausted.
(9)
The authorisation under subsection (7) must specify—
(a)
the purpose and limits of the investigation,
(b)
the period of time for which it is valid, and
(c)
how it complies with the child and family’s rights under the
European Convention on Human Rights.”

“(7) Where a parent does not provide information following a request under this Part, the local authority may not initiate further investigatory steps unless authorised by a magistrate or independent tribunal.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
31
Page
58
Line
16
Draft ref
hol251
Marshalled no.
287
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 31
Amendment 288#10022332WithdrawnRemoves provision

Remove part of Clause 31 (children not in school registers)

Leaves out a block of text in Clause 31 spanning from line 17 on page 58 to line 30 on page 59.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 58, leave out from beginning of line 17 to end of line 30 on page 59

Removes part of Clause 31 (lines 17–30) — children not in school

Stage
Committee stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
31
Page
58
Line
17
Draft ref
hol179
Marshalled no.
288
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 31
Amendment 288A#10025801Not movedAmends text

Recast the definition of out-of-school education for the information duty

Replaces lines 19 to 22 of Clause 31 with a revised description of when a person or organisation is providing regular out-of-school education to a child not registered in school for more than 10 hours a week.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 58, leave out lines 19 to 22 and insert—
“(a)
a person or organisation is providing regular out-of-school education
to a child not registered in school, for more than 10 hours in a week,
where the activity—
(i)
is not primarily social or recreational,
(ii)
takes place without any parent of the child being actively
involved in the tuition or education supervision of the child,
(iii)
takes place during normal school hours, and
(iv)
is not a period of work experience, and”

(lines 19–22) “(a) a person or organisation is providing regular out-of-school education to a child not registered in school, for more than 10 hours in a week, where the activity—

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
31
Page
58
Line
19
Draft ref
hol794
Marshalled no.
288A
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 31
Amendment 289#10022271Withdrawn before debateAmends text

Set a minimum of 10 hours of education per week

Adds that the time must not be less than 10 hours per week.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 58, line 20, after “time” insert “(which must not be less than 10 hours per
week)”

(which must not be less than 10 hours per week)

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
31
Page
58
Line
20
Draft ref
hol181
Marshalled no.
289
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn before debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 31
Amendment 290#10022316Not movedRemoves provision

Remove the word 'structured'

Leaves out "structured" so the requirement is not limited to structured provision.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 58, line 27, leave out “structured”

structured

Stage
Committee stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
31
Page
58
Line
27
Draft ref
hol182
Marshalled no.
290
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 31
Amendment 291#10021952Not movedAmends text

Exclude weekend and holiday home-education provision from Clause 31

Adds that the provision does not include anyone providing out-of-school education to home-educated children on weekends or during school holidays.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 58, line 29, at end insert “but does not include any person or provider
that is providing out-of-school education to home-educated children on weekends or
during school holidays”

“but does not include any person or provider that is providing out-of-school education to home-educated children on weekends or during school holidays”

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
31
Page
58
Line
29
Draft ref
hol30
Marshalled no.
291
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 31
Amendment 292#10022232Not movedRemoves provision

Remove a line from the home-education register clause

Deletes line 36 of Clause 31.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 58, leave out line 36

line 36

Stage
Committee stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
31
Page
58
Line
36
Draft ref
hol184
Marshalled no.
292
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 31
Amendment 293#10021934Not movedAmends text

Set a minimum hours threshold in Clause 31

Provides that the relevant amount of time referred to in Clause 31 may not be six hours a week or less.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 58, line 36, at end insert—
“but may not refer to an amount of time that is less than or equal to six hours a
week.”

“but may not refer to an amount of time that is less than or equal to six hours a week.”

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
31
Page
58
Line
36
Draft ref
hol31
Marshalled no.
293
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 31
Amendment 294#10022260Not movedRemoves provision

Drop the cross-reference to subsection (1)(a)

Removes the words “as mentioned in subsection (1)(a)” from Clause 31.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 58, line 39, leave out “as mentioned in subsection (1)(a)”

as mentioned in subsection (1)(a)

Stage
Committee stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
31
Page
58
Line
39
Draft ref
hol185
Marshalled no.
294
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 31
Amendment 295#10022951Not movedAmends text

Limit information duty to information already held

Would change the duty so it covers only 'any of the following information they possess' rather than all of the listed information.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 58, line 42, leave out “the following information” and insert “any of the
following information they possess”

the following information any of the following information they possess

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
31
Page
58
Line
42
Draft ref
hol570
Marshalled no.
295
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 31
Amendment 296#10022276Not movedAmends text

Only require information the person actually has

Adds the qualifier “(if they have it)” to the information requirement.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 58, line 42, after “information” insert “(if they have it)”

(if they have it)

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
31
Page
58
Line
42
Draft ref
hol61
Marshalled no.
296
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 31
Amendment 297#10022987Not movedRemoves provision

Remove a single line from Clause 31

Deletes line 3 on page 59 of Clause 31 (children not in school: processing of information).

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 59, leave out line 3

(line 3)

Stage
Committee stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
31
Page
59
Line
3
Draft ref
hol513
Marshalled no.
297
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 31
Amendment 298#10022258Not movedAmends text

Measure education time by clocking in and clocking out

Adds that the amount of education is measured by the time between the child clocking in and clocking out.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 59, line 5, after “child,” insert, “measured by the time elapsed between
the child clocking in and clocking out,”

measured by the time elapsed between the child clocking in and clocking out,

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
31
Page
59
Line
5
Draft ref
hol62
Marshalled no.
298
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 31
Amendment 299#10022289Not movedRemoves provision

Cut back what must be recorded about the child

Leaves out wording from the first "child" to the end of line 9.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 59, line 7, leave out from the first “child” to end of line 9

(from “child” to end of line 9)

Stage
Committee stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
31
Page
59
Line
7
Draft ref
hol63
Marshalled no.
299
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 31
Amendment 300#10022220Not movedRemoves provision

Remove three lines from the home-education register clause

Deletes lines 10 to 12 of Clause 31 (food and drink / children-not-in-school provisions).

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 59, leave out lines 10 to 12

lines 10–12

Stage
Committee stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
31
Page
59
Line
10
Draft ref
hol64
Marshalled no.
300
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 31
Amendment 301#10022290Not movedAmends text

Extend a period from 15 to 30 days

Replaces "15" with "30", lengthening the period in the register provisions.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 59, line 17, leave out “15” and insert “30”

15 30

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
31
Page
59
Line
17
Draft ref
hol65
Marshalled no.
301
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 31
Amendment 302#10022256Not movedAmends text

Allow the date to be when the provider next opens for business

Adds an alternative timing tied to the date on which the provider next opens for business.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 59, line 18, at end insert “, or on the date on which the provider next
opens for business”

, or on the date on which the provider next opens for business

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
31
Page
59
Line
18
Draft ref
hol66
Marshalled no.
302
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 31
Amendment 303#10022228Not movedAmends text

Require intent for the offence

Inserts “intentionally” at the start of the relevant provision in Clause 31, so the offence requires intent.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 59, line 22, at beginning insert “intentionally”

intentionally

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
31
Page
59
Line
22
Draft ref
hol67
Marshalled no.
303
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 31
Amendment 304#10022244Not movedAmends text

Treat substantial out-of-school education providers as a defined category

Inserts a new paragraph after sub-paragraph (5) covering a substantial provider of out-of-school education.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 59, line 22, after “(5)” insert—
“(ab)
is a substantial provider of out-of-school education,”

“(ab) is a substantial provider of out-of-school education,”

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
31
Page
59
Line
22
Draft ref
hol68
Marshalled no.
304
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 31
Amendment 305#10022304Not movedRemoves provision

Remove a large block from the registration clause spanning two pages

Leaves out from line 31 on page 59 to the end of line 43 on page 60.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 59, leave out from beginning of line 31 to end of line 43 on page 60

(page 59 line 31 to page 60 line 43)

Stage
Committee stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
31
Page
59
Line
31
Draft ref
hol69
Marshalled no.
305
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 31
Amendment 306#10022779WithdrawnAmends text

Require annual publication of GCSE results of registered children

Would require the Secretary of State to publish annually the GCSE results of children listed on the register. Withdrawn after debate.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 60, line 43, at end insert—
“(9)
The Secretary of State must publish annually the GCSE results of children
listed on the register.
(10)
The Secretary of State must ensure that the GCSE results of children on the
register are included for each set of outcome data published by the
Government.”

(9) The Secretary of State must publish annually the GCSE results of children listed on the register.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
31
Page
60
Line
43
Draft ref
hol380
Marshalled no.
306
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 31
Amendment 307#10022976Not movedAmends text

Create a duty to keep a transparency register of information processing

Inserts a new section 436FA imposing a duty to maintain a transparency register of information processing.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 60, line 43, at end insert—
“436FA Duty to maintain a transparency register of information processing
(1)
The relevant person must maintain a record of processing of the use of
information under section 463F, in a publicly available register.
(2)
The record of processing under subsection (1) must contain the following
information—
(a)
the date on which the data was processed;
(b)
the name of the organisation given access;
(c)
the purpose for which the data was processed;
(d)
a list of any of the types of data items accessed (as specified in
sections 436C, 436D and 436E);
(e)
whether the processing included automated-decision making;
(f)
the date after which it is expected that the data must not be preserved
in a form which permits identification of the data subjects.
(3)
The relevant person must make the transparency register public.
(4)
The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision about—
(a)
the form in which the record of processing under subsection (2) is
to be kept and made public;
(b)
the period for which information in the record is to be retained;
(c)
the circumstances in which information in the record may be
disclosed, including any restrictions or safeguards that apply to such
disclosures;
(d)
the circumstances in which information in the record must be
disclosed to the data subject or their legal guardian.”

436FA Duty to maintain a transparency register of information processing

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
31
Page
60
Line
43
Draft ref
hol514
Marshalled no.
307
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 31
Amendment 308#10022997Not movedAmends text

Govern national-level use of information in the register

Inserts a new section 436FA on the use of information in the register at national level.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 60, line 43, at end insert—
“436FA Use of information in the register at national level
(1)
A local authority must, if the Secretary of State so directs in relation to a
local authority in England, or the Welsh Ministers so direct in relation to a
local authority in Wales, provide the Secretary of State or the Welsh Ministers
(as the case may be) with information of a prescribed description from their
register under section 436B (whether that is information relating to an
individual child or aggregated information as specified in subsection (2)).
(2)
The Secretary of State may collect and process—
(a)
information relating to an individual child only on a case-by-case
basis for the purposes of giving a direction on a school attendance
order following a parental request under section 442 and in
accordance with UK data protection law;
(b)
statistics regarding children in receipt of Elective Home Education
(EHE), or Children Missing Education (CME) for the purposes of
monitoring educational trends and informing policy.
(3)
The data collected under subsection (2)(b) must be limited to prior
aggregated statistical information and may not include any personal data
that would enable the identification of individual children or linkage with
other data that would do so.
(4)
The statistical information may include, but is not limited to—
(a)
the collective number of children on any requested date;
(b)
the collective number of children throughout a year;
(c)
the percentage of children in each category relative to the overall
child population.”

436FA Use of information in the register at national level

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
31
Page
60
Line
43
Draft ref
hol515
Marshalled no.
308
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 31
Amendment 309#10022139WithdrawnAmends text

Require local authorities to offer support

Changes the wording so a local authority “must offer to” provide the relevant support.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 61, line 2, leave out from beginning to “provide” on line 3 and insert “A
local authority must offer to”

from beginning to “provide” on line 3 A local authority must offer to

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
31
Page
61
Line
2
Draft ref
hol70
Marshalled no.
309
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 31
Amendment 309A#10023253Not movedAmends text

Provide information in a language the parent understands

Would add that information under Clause 31 be provided 'in a language which the parent understands'.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 61, line 5, at end insert "in a language which the parent understands."

in a language which the parent understands.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
31
Page
61
Line
5
Draft ref
hol655
Marshalled no.
309A
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 31
Amendment 310#10022134Not movedAmends text

Require local authorities to act, not just permit

Tightens the wording on a local authority's duty so that it “must” act rather than merely being able to.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 61, line 6, leave out from “provided” to end of line 7 and insert “must”

from “provided” to end of line 7 must

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
31
Page
61
Line
6
Draft ref
hol71
Marshalled no.
310
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 31
Amendment 311#10022318Not movedAmends text

Require regard to the child's needs and parents' educational preferences

Adds wording requiring consideration of the needs of the child and the educational preferences of its parents.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 61, line 7, after “request” insert “and the needs of the child and the
educational preferences of its parents”

and the needs of the child and the educational preferences of its parents

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
31
Page
61
Line
7
Draft ref
hol90
Marshalled no.
311
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 31
Amendment 312#10022308Not movedAmends text

Require local authorities to secure a nearby exam centre for registered children

Adds a new subsection requiring a local authority, on request, to secure an examination centre within a reasonable distance where a child registered under section 436B may sit authorised examinations.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 61, line 11, at end insert—
“(2A)
A local authority must, on request, secure the provision of an examination
centre within a reasonable distance where a child registered under section
436B may take any examination that the Secretary of State has authorised
for administration by a relevant school.”

“(2A) A local authority must, on request, secure the provision of an examination centre within a reasonable distance where a child registered under section 436B may take any examination that the Secretary of State has authorised for administration by a relevant school.”

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
31
Page
61
Line
11
Draft ref
hol91
Marshalled no.
312
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 31
Amendment 313#10022333Not movedAmends text

Require local authorities to facilitate provision for registered children

Adds a new subsection to Clause 31 requiring a local authority to facilitate or make arrangements for children registered under section 436B.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 61, line 11, at end insert—
“(2A)
A local authority must facilitate or make arrangements for children registered
under section 436B—
(a)
to be offered facilities and training on the same terms as the local
authority offers them to pupils at relevant schools,
(b)
to be offered facilities and training (e.g. student discounts) on the
same terms as organisations other than the local authority offer them
to pupils at relevant schools,
(c)
to have access to colleges for courses for 14–16 year-olds, and for
level 3 courses at colleges for which a home educated child has the
aptitude but not standard qualifications,
(d)
to have access to venues for taking public exams,
(e)
to be offered signposting and support to access SEN referrals and
assessments, support for older SEN students transitioning into
adulthood, and access SEN provision such as speech therapists if
not in school,
(f)
to be offered, on request, the provision of alternative provision such
as equine therapy which ordinarily requires a school referral,
(g)
to be offered, on request, the provision of speciality equipment for
children with SEND (such as braille readers),
(h)
where they have an ECHP, to have personal budgets and
independent payments in line with provision to children in schools,
and
(i)
to have access to work experience.”

(2A) A local authority must facilitate or make arrangements for children registered under section 436B—

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
31
Page
61
Line
11
Draft ref
hol92
Marshalled no.
313
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 31
Amendment 313A#10023027Not movedAmends text

Best-interests qualification in Clause 31

Would add a qualification so the provision applies where, taken with the local authority's other actions, doing so is in the best interests of the child concerned.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 61, line 23, at end insert—
“if (taken together with the local authority’s other actions) to do so is in the best
interests of the child concerned”

if (taken together with the local authority’s other actions) to do so is in the best interests of the child concerned

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
31
Page
61
Line
23
Draft ref
hol607
Marshalled no.
313A
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 31
Amendment 314#10022246Not movedAmends text

Add a local authority duty to the out-of-school education clause

Inserts a new subsection (4) placing a duty on the local authority.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 61, line 23, at end insert—
“(4)
It is the duty of a local authority—
(a)
to respect the right of parents to determine how their children are
educated,
(b)
as far as possible, to maintain good relationships with, consult with,
and support local elective home education groups,
(c)
as far as possible, to build positive and mutually respectful
relationships with home education families and support them with
the intellectual, emotional and physical development and wellbeing
of their children,
(d)
to employ staff to manage their elective home education functions
who are suitably trained and experienced, with knowledge and
understanding of approaches to home education, SEND, Gypsy,
Roma and Traveller people, human rights & GDPR, and
(e)
to organise supportive and informal events where the local authority
officials can meet home educating families and facilitate question
and answer sessions between home educators and the officials.”

“(4) It is the duty of a local authority—

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
31
Page
61
Line
23
Draft ref
hol101
Marshalled no.
314
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 31
Amendment 315#10022944Not movedAmends text

Bar suitability action where a parent has requested support

Would prevent action under section 436H on educational suitability in an area where a parent has requested support.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 61, line 23, at end insert—
“(4)
Where a parent has made a request for support, no action under section
436H may be taken in relation to educational suitability in the area where
support has been requested.”

(4) Where a parent has made a request for support, no action under section 436H may be taken in relation to educational suitability in the area where support has been requested.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
31
Page
61
Line
23
Draft ref
hol566
Marshalled no.
315
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 31
Amendment 316#10021954Not movedAmends text

Arrange national examinations for children not in school

Adds a new provision (436GA) about arrangements for national examinations for children not in school.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 61, line 23, at end insert—
“436GA Arrangement for national examinations for children not in school
Where a child is eligible to be registered by the authority under section 436B,
the authority must—
(a)
provide for the child to be able to sit any relevant national
examination, and
(b)
provide financial assistance to enable the child to sit any relevant
national examination,
where requested by the parent or carer of the child.”

“436GA Arrangement for national examinations for children not in school

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
31
Page
61
Line
23
Draft ref
hol9
Marshalled no.
316
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 31
Amendment 317#10022285Not movedAmends text

Add a 'performance reporting' duty (new section 436GA)

Inserts a new section 436GA headed "Performance reporting" at the end of the relevant provision.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 61, line 23, at end insert—
“436GA Performance reporting
A local authority must report annually, in a form specified by the Secretary
of State, on the educational performance of children who attained the age
of 19 in the previous year and who did belong to one of the following
categories—
(a)
children under section 19 (exceptional provision of education in
pupil referral units or elsewhere: England);
(b)
children educated under section 61 of the Children and Families Act
2014 (special education provision otherwise than in schools, post-16
institutions etc);
(c)
children who are “looked after”;
(d)
children who are on the register established by section 436B.”

“436GA Performance reporting

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
31
Page
61
Line
23
Draft ref
hol178
Marshalled no.
317
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 31
Amendment 318#10022645Not movedAmends text

Add a new section on lack of oversight in rural areas

Would insert a new section 436GA at the end of Clause 31 headed “No oversight in rural areas”.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 61, line 23, at end insert—
“436GA No oversight in rural areas
Families living more than ten miles from the nearest maintained school shall
not be required to be registered under section 436B unless safeguarding
concerns are present.”

“436GA No oversight in rural areas

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
31
Page
61
Line
23
Draft ref
hol320
Marshalled no.
318
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 31
Amendment 319#10022623Withdrawn before debateAmends text

Insert text at end of Clause 31 (withdrawn before debate)

Would have inserted additional text at the end of Clause 31; withdrawn before debate.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 61, line 23, at end insert—
“436GA Privacy-preserving AI reporting tool for home education
(1)
A home-educating parent may satisfy a local authority request for
information under section 436D(2)(a) by submitting progress data to an
approved AI-based reporting tool.
(2)
A tool under subsection (1) may generate an anonymised summary report
accessible to the local authority.
(3)
The report must not be stored, copied, or reused, and must be automatically
destroyed after 30 days.
(4)
The local authority may not request such a report from any given
home-educating family more than once in any 12-month period.
(5)
Any AI tool used must be open source or subject to independent peer review
to ensure fairness and transparency.”

(text to be inserted)

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
31
Page
61
Line
23
Draft ref
hol242
Marshalled no.
319
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn before debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 31
Amendment 320#10022637Not movedAmends text

Add a new section imposing a rolling review requirement

Would insert a new section 436GA at the end of Clause 31 imposing a rolling review requirement.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 61, line 23, at end insert—
“436GA Rolling review requirement
(1)
The Secretary of State shall review the operation and impact of sections 436B
to 436G every two years and lay the findings before Parliament.
(2)
Sections 436B to 436G shall cease to have effect 12 months after the review,
unless a resolution approving their continuation has been passed by both
Houses of Parliament.
(3)
Any such resolution may be subject to conditions, modifications, or time
limits as Parliament sees fit.”

“436GA Rolling review requirement

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
31
Page
61
Line
23
Draft ref
hol238
Marshalled no.
320
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 31
Amendment 321#10022642Not movedAmends text

Add a new section exempting chess masters from home education registration

Would insert a new section 436GA at the end of Clause 31 providing an automatic home education registration exemption for chess masters.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 61, line 23, at end insert—
“436GA Automatic home education registration exemption for chess masters
A child who has achieved chess grandmaster status shall be considered to
be receiving a suitable education and shall be exempt from registration
under section 436B.”

“436GA Automatic home education registration exemption for chess masters

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
31
Page
61
Line
23
Draft ref
hol284
Marshalled no.
321
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 31
Amendment 322#10022633Not movedAmends text

Add a new section on recognition of nomadic learning lifestyles

Would insert a new section 436GA at the end of Clause 31 on recognition of nomadic learning lifestyles.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 61, line 23, at end insert—
“436GA Recognition of nomadic learning lifestyles
Families who live a nomadic lifestyle, including but not limited to travelling
performers, van-dwellers, or digital nomads, shall be exempt from
registration under section 436B, provided education is demonstrably
provided.”

“436GA Recognition of nomadic learning lifestyles

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
31
Page
61
Line
23
Draft ref
hol275
Marshalled no.
322
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 31
Amendment 323#10022769Not movedAmends text

Grant diplomatic immunity to international educators

Would add a new section 436GA to give international educators diplomatic immunity. Not moved.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 61, line 23, at end insert—
“436GA Diplomatic immunity for international educators
A parent temporarily residing in the United Kingdom whose child is actively
engaged in a recognised international education program shall be exempt
from registration requirements under section 436B to 436D.”

436GA Diplomatic immunity for international educators

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
31
Page
61
Line
23
Draft ref
hol323
Marshalled no.
323
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 31
Amendment 324#10022784Not movedAmends text

Protect the right of asylum-seeking families to home educate

Would add a new section 436GA establishing a right for asylum-seeking families to home educate. Not moved.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 61, line 23, at end insert—
“436GA Right of asylum-seeking families to home educate
(1)
A family awaiting a decision on an asylum application shall have the right
to educate their child at home without being subject to registration under
section 436B.
(2)
The parent must provide a written statement confirming they are providing
suitable home education and, to the best of their knowledge, have done so
prior to arrival in the United Kingdom.
(3)
A local authority may not require further information unless it has reasonable
grounds to believe the child is at risk of significant harm, as defined in
section 31(9) of the Children Act 1989.”

436GA Right of asylum-seeking families to home educate

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
31
Page
61
Line
23
Draft ref
hol305
Marshalled no.
324
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 31
Amendment 325#10022747Not movedAmends text

Age-based reduction of oversight

Inserts a new provision into Clause 31 headed “Age-based reduction of oversight”.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 61, line 23, at end insert—
“436GA Age-based reduction of oversight
A child aged 14 or over may, with parental agreement, register as a
self-directed learner and shall not be subject to oversight under section 436B
unless safeguarding concerns arise.”

“436GA Age-based reduction of oversight

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
31
Page
61
Line
23
Draft ref
hol283
Marshalled no.
325
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 31
Amendment 326#10022767Not movedAmends text

Crisis exemption from educational requirements

Inserts a new provision into Clause 31 headed “Crisis exemption from educational requirements”.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 61, line 23, at end insert—
“436GA Crisis exemption from educational requirements
A child shall not be required to be registered under section 436B or comply
with formal education duties if their family is displaced or severely affected
by war, natural disaster, or economic collapse.”

“436GA Crisis exemption from educational requirements

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
31
Page
61
Line
23
Draft ref
hol324
Marshalled no.
326
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 31
Amendment 327#10022734Withdrawn before debateAmends text

Insert provision into Clause 31

Amends Clause 31 by inserting additional wording.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 61, line 23, at end insert—
“436GA Appeal rights for older children
A child aged 14 to 18 shall have the right to appeal to an independent tribunal
against a local authority decision under sections 436B to 436G.”
Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
31
Page
61
Line
23
Draft ref
hol264
Marshalled no.
327
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn before debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 31
Amendment 328#10022761Not movedAmends text

Prohibition on data sharing with immigration authorities

Inserts a new provision into Clause 31 headed “Prohibition on data sharing with immigration authorities”.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 61, line 23, at end insert—
“436GA Prohibition on data sharing with immigration authorities
Data collected under section 436B must not be shared with immigration
enforcement bodies under any circumstances.”

“436GA Prohibition on data sharing with immigration authorities

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
31
Page
61
Line
23
Draft ref
hol261
Marshalled no.
328
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 31
Amendment 329#10022764Not movedAmends text

Independent review board

Inserts a new provision into Clause 31 headed “Independent review board”.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 61, line 23, at end insert—
“436GA Independent review board
The Secretary of State must establish a board composed of home educators
and education law experts to monitor and evaluate the impact of section
436B.”

“436GA Independent review board

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
31
Page
61
Line
23
Draft ref
hol257
Marshalled no.
329
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 31
Amendment 330#10022751Not movedAmends text

Pilot scheme before national implementation

Inserts a new provision into Clause 31 headed “Pilot scheme before national implementation”.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 31, page 61, line 23, at end insert—
“436GA Pilot scheme before national implementation
Sections 436B to 436G must not come into full effect until a two-year pilot
programme of the registration requirements has been completed in at least
three local authorities.”

“436GA Pilot scheme before national implementation

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
31
Page
61
Line
23
Draft ref
hol256
Marshalled no.
330
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 31
Amendment 331#10021955Not movedNew clause / schedule

Review impact on home educators and reduce unnecessary reporting

Proposes a new clause requiring a review of the Bill's impact on home educators and reduction of unnecessary reporting.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 31, insert the following new Clause—
“Review of impact on home educators and reduction of unnecessary reporting
(1)
The Secretary of State must, within six months of the day on which this Act is
passed, conduct a review and report of the impact of section 31 on home educators
in England.
(2)
The review must include an assessment of—
(a)
the administrative and reporting requirements placed on home educators
as a result of section 31,
(b)
the administrative and reporting requirements placed on local authorities
as a result of section 31,
(c)
the extent to which such requirements are necessary for safeguarding
purposes, and
(d)
any data or reporting obligations that can be reduced or removed for home
educators where they are not essential for safeguarding.
(3)
The Secretary of State must lay a report before Parliament setting out the findings
of the review, including—
(a)
an analysis of the impact of section 31 on home educators,
(b)
a clear outline of any data or reporting obligations that will no longer be
required from home educators, and
(c)
a timeline for the removal of unnecessary reporting obligations, which
must not exceed 12 months from the publication of the report.
(4)
In conducting the review, the Secretary of State must consult with representatives
of home educators and relevant stakeholders.
(5)
The report must be made publicly available.
(6)
The Secretary of State must ensure that any reporting obligations identified as
unnecessary under subsection (3)(b) are removed within the timeframe specified
in subsection (3)(c).”

“Review of impact on home educators and reduction of unnecessary reporting

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
31
Draft ref
hol6
Marshalled no.
331
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 31
Amendment 332#10022651Withdrawn before debateAmends text

Insert a new clause after Clause 31 (withdrawn)

A new clause was tabled after Clause 31 but was withdrawn before debate; its text was not set out.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 31, insert the following new Clause—
“Self-certification for SEN students
A child with special educational needs must not be required to be registered under
section 436B of the Education Act 1996 if the parent provides a written statement
that—
(a)
identifies the child’s special educational needs or the basis on which such
needs are reasonably suspected,
(b)
describes the tailored educational provision being made to meet those
needs, and
(c)
outlines a reasonable approach for monitoring progress or outcomes.”

Clause 31, the following new Clause—

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
31
Draft ref
hol285
Marshalled no.
332
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn before debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 31
Amendment 333#10022760Withdrawn before debateAmends text

Insert a new clause after Clause 31

Proposes a new clause to be inserted after Clause 31.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 31, insert the following new Clause—
“Multi-year registration certificates
A home-educating parent may apply for a certificate valid for five years that
exempts them from annual oversight under section 436D of the Education Act
1996, provided no safeguarding concerns are present and educational provision
has been deemed suitable.”
Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
31
Draft ref
hol247
Marshalled no.
333
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn before debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 31
Amendment 333ZA#10024318WithdrawnNew clause / schedule

New clause: Review of safeguarding protections in private tuition settings

Proposes a new clause requiring a review of safeguarding protections in private tuition settings.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 31, insert the following new Clause—
“Review of safeguarding protections in private tuition settings
(1)
Within 12 months of the day on which this Act is passed, the Secretary of State
must publish a review of—
(a)
the adequacy of safeguards in place to protect children who receive private
tuition, either online or in-person,
(b)
the extent to which providers of private tuition carry out background
checks on their tutors, and
(c)
the impact, if any, of the activities defined as “Regulated activity relating
to children” in Schedule 4 of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006
on safeguarding in private tuition settings.
(2)
Within six months of the completion of the review, the Secretary of State must
publish and lay before Parliament a report on the findings of the review and any
recommendations to improve safeguarding protections in private tuition.”

“Review of safeguarding protections in private tuition settings

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
31
Draft ref
hol734
Marshalled no.
333ZA
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 31

Clause 32 108

Amendment #10022324#10022324Stood partRemoves provision

Oppose Clause 32 standing part of the Bill

Notice of intention to oppose the question that Clause 32 stand part of the Bill; after debate the House agreed it should remain.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
The above-named Lords give notice of their intention to oppose the Question that Clause 32 stand part of the Bill.

Removes Clause 32 — free school lunches eligibility / children-not-in-school provisions

Stage
Committee stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
32
Draft ref
hol102
Decision
A member opposed the Clause/Schedule standing part of the Bill. Following debate, the House agreed that the Clause/Schedule should remain part of the Bill.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 32
Amendment 127#10030614WithdrawnAmends text

Change “C” to “D” in Clause 32 (free school lunches)

Would leave out “C” and insert “D” in Clause 32 on free school lunch eligibility.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 32, page 57, line 11, leave out “C” and insert “D”

C D

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
32
Page
57
Line
11
Draft ref
hol906
Marshalled no.
127
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 32
Amendment 128#10031535AgreedAmends text

Refine the school-attendance wording in the free school lunches clause (Clause 32)

Replaces the opening wording with text referring to where “a child receiving full-time education at a relevant school would normally be expected to attend”.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 32, page 57, line 23, leave out from beginning to “, or” in line 24 and insert “a child
receiving full-time education at a relevant school would normally be expected to attend”

(lines 23–24) a child receiving full-time education at a relevant school would normally be expected to attend

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
32
Page
57
Line
23
Draft ref
opc364
Marshalled no.
128
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 32
Amendment 129#10030615Not movedAmends text

Add free school meal condition on child performances in Clause 32

Would insert a new condition in Clause 32 relating to children not taking part in public performances under specified provisions of the Children and Young Persons Acts 1933 and 1963.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 32, page 57, line 28, at end insert—
“(5A)
Condition D is that the child is not taking part in any performances or
activities set out in section 37(1) to (3) of the Children and Young Persons
Act 1963 (restriction on persons under 16 taking part in public performances
etc.) and section 25 of the Children and Young Persons Act 1933 (restrictions
on persons under eighteen going abroad for the purpose of performing for
profit).”

“(5A) Condition D is that the child is not taking part in any performances or activities set out in section 37(1) to (3) of the Children and Young Persons Act 1963 (restriction on persons under 16 taking part in public performances etc.) and section 25 of the Children and Young Persons Act 1933 (restrictions on persons under eighteen going abroad for the purpose of performing for profit).”

Stage
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Clause
32
Page
57
Line
28
Draft ref
hol907
Marshalled no.
129
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 32
Amendment 130#10030616Not movedAmends text

Require registration of child performers in Clause 32

Would insert a duty in Clause 32 for a local authority to ensure a child taking part in public performances is registered under the Children (Performances and Activities) (England) (Wales) Regulations 2014.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 32, page 57, line 28, at end insert—
“(5A)
Where a child is not registered by a local authority because the child is taking
part in performances or activities set out in section 37(1) to (3) of the Children
and Young Persons Act 1963 (restriction on persons under 16 taking part in
public performances, etc.) and section 25 of the Children and Young Persons
Act 1933 (restrictions on persons under eighteen going abroad for the
purpose of performing for profit), the local authority has a duty to ensure
that the child is registered as required by the Children (Performances and
Activities) (England) (Wales) Regulations 2014.”

“(5A) Where a child is not registered by a local authority because the child is taking part in performances or activities set out in section 37(1) to (3) of the Children and Young Persons Act 1963 (restriction on persons under 16 taking part in public performances, etc.) and section 25 of the Children and Young Persons Act 1933 (restrictions on persons under eighteen going abroad for the purpose of performing for profit), the local authority has a duty to ensure that the child is registered as required by the Children (Performances and Activities) (England) (Wales) Regulations 2014.”

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
32
Page
57
Line
28
Draft ref
hol905
Marshalled no.
130
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 32
Amendment 131#10031497AgreedAmends text

Set a 15-day deadline for local authority action after registering a child

Adds a new subsection (8) to Clause 32 (free school lunches: eligibility) requiring the local authority to act within 15 days of registering a child under the section.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 32, page 58, line 12, at end insert—
“(8)
Before the end of the period of 15 days beginning with the day on which
the local authority registers a child under this section, the local authority—
(a)
must consider where the child lives, and
(b)
may request the child's parent to allow the local authority to visit
the child inside any of the homes in which the child lives.
(9)
If a request under subsection (8)(b) is refused by the person to whom it is
made, the local authority must consider that to be a relevant factor in
determining whether to serve a preliminary notice under section 436H.
(10)
Before the end of the period of 15 days beginning with the day on which
the local authority includes in the register the information mentioned in
section 436C(1)(e) in respect of a child, the local authority must consider the
settings where the child is being educated that the local authority knows
about.”

(8) Before the end of the period of 15 days beginning with the day on which the local authority registers a child under this section, the local authority—

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
32
Page
58
Line
12
Draft ref
opc508
Marshalled no.
131
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 32
Amendment 132#10030655Withdrawn before debateAmends text

Replace the free school lunches eligibility provisions

Leaves out the existing eligibility provisions in Clause 32 (from page 58 line 13 to page 60 line 11) and inserts replacement text.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 32, page 58, line 13, leave out from beginning to end of line 11 on page 60 and
insert—
“436C Content of and additional information in registers
(1)
A register under section 436B must contain, in respect of each child
registered—
(a)
the child’s name, date of birth and home address,
(b)
the name and home address of the parent or parents who are taking
responsibility for the education of the child, and
(c)
a brief description, in a form prescribed by regulations, of the primary
type of education received by the child.
(2)
Regulations under subsection (1)(c) may only require information that is
necessary for the purposes of—
(a)
enabling a local authority to identify children in its area who may
not be receiving a suitable education, or
(b)
safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the child.
(3)
Nothing in this section prevents a local authority from requesting further
information from a parent in a particular case where the authority has
reasonable cause to believe that a child may not be receiving a suitable
education or that the child’s welfare may be at risk.”

(lines 13–11)

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
32
Page
58
Line
13
Draft ref
hol926
Marshalled no.
132
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn before debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 32
Amendment 133#10031486AgreedAmends text

Require a child’s previous address if they have lived there under 12 months

Adds to Clause 32 (free school lunches: eligibility) a requirement to give the child’s previous address where they have lived at their current address for less than 12 months.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 32, page 58, line 16, at end insert “, and if the child has lived at their current address
for less than 12 months, their previous address”

, and if the child has lived at their current address for less than 12 months, their previous address

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
32
Page
58
Line
16
Draft ref
opc277
Marshalled no.
133
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 32
Amendment 134#10031451AgreedAmends text

Record additional addresses where a child lives at more than one

Adds a requirement to record any additional address if the child lives at more than one address.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 32, page 58, line 16, at end insert—
“(aa)
any additional address if the child lives at more than one address;”

(aa) any additional address if the child lives at more than one address;

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
32
Page
58
Line
16
Draft ref
opc507
Marshalled no.
134
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 32
Amendment 134A#10032295WithdrawnAmends text

Replace register fields with parents’ names and home addresses

Replaces lines 17 to 19 with a requirement to record the names and home addresses of the parent or parents taking responsibility for the child’s education.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 32, page 58, leave out lines 17 to 19 and insert—
“(b)
the names and home addresses of the parent or parents who are
taking responsibility for the education of the child;”

(lines 17–19) (b) the names and home addresses of the parent or parents who are taking responsibility for the education of the child;

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
32
Page
58
Line
17
Draft ref
hol1027
Marshalled no.
134A
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 32
Amendment 135#10031645Withdrawn before debateAmends text

Rewrite lines 17 to 21 of the free school lunches clause (Clause 32)

Would replace lines 17 to 21 of Clause 32 with new text. Withdrawn before debate.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 32, page 58, leave out lines 17 to 21 and insert—
“(b)
the names and home addresses of the parent or parents who are
taking responsibility for the education of the child;”

(lines 17–21)

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
32
Page
58
Line
17
Draft ref
hol954
Marshalled no.
135
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn before debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 32
Amendment 135A#10031978Not movedAmends text

Replace the register data fields with parent name and home address

Replaces a block of the register provisions with a requirement to record the name and home address of the parent or parents taking responsibility for the child’s education.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 32, page 58, line 17, leave out from beginning to end of line 11 on page 60 and
insert—
“(b)
the name and home address of the parent or parents who are taking
responsibility for the education of the child;
(c)
a brief description, in a form prescribed by regulations, of the primary
type of education received by the child.
(2)
Regulations under subsection (1)(c) may only require information that is necessary
for the purposes of—
(a)
enabling a local authority to identify children in its area who may not be
receiving a suitable education, or
(b)
safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the child.
(3)
Nothing in this section prevents a local authority from requesting further
information from a parent in a particular case where the authority has reasonable
cause to believe that a child may not be receiving a suitable education or that the
child’s welfare may be at risk.”

(lines 17–11) (b) the name and home address of the parent or parents who are taking responsibility for the education of the child;

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
32
Page
58
Line
17
Draft ref
hol982
Marshalled no.
135A
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 32
Amendment 135B#10032241Not movedRemoves provision

Remove lines 18 to 36 of the clause

Leaves out lines 18 to 36 on page 58 of the clause.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 32, page 58, leave out lines 18 to 36

(lines 18–36)

Stage
Report stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
32
Page
58
Line
18
Draft ref
hol1020
Marshalled no.
135B
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 32
Amendment 136#10031481AgreedAmends text

Require an estimate of time the child spends being taught by their parents

Replaces lines 20–21 of Clause 32 (free school lunches: eligibility) so the register records an estimate of the overall total time the child spends receiving education from their parents.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 32, page 58, leave out lines 20 and 21 and insert—
“(d)
an estimate of the overall total amount of time that the child spends
receiving education from parents of the child;”

(lines 20–21) (d) an estimate of the overall total amount of time that the child spends receiving education from parents of the child;

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
32
Page
58
Line
20
Draft ref
opc379
Marshalled no.
136
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 32
Amendment 137#10031500AgreedAmends text

Require an estimate of time the child is taught by people other than parents

Adds paragraph (da) to Clause 32 (free school lunches: eligibility) requiring an estimate of the overall total time the child receives education from persons other than their parents.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 32, page 58, line 21, at end insert—
“(da)
an estimate of the overall total amount of time that the child spends
receiving education from persons other than parents of the child;”

(da) an estimate of the overall total amount of time that the child spends receiving education from persons other than parents of the child;

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
32
Page
58
Line
21
Draft ref
opc382
Marshalled no.
137
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 32
Amendment 138#10031506AgreedAmends text

Rewrite the rule on providers educating a child beyond the prescribed time

Replaces lines 22–27 of Clause 32 (free school lunches: eligibility) with a provision covering a provider other than the parent who educates the child for more than the prescribed amount of time.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 32, page 58, leave out lines 22 to 27 and insert—
“(e)
if a particular provider other than the child’s parent is providing education
to the child for more than the prescribed amount of time—
(i)
the name and address of the provider;
(ii)
a description of the type of provider that it is;”

(lines 22–27) (e) if a particular provider other than the child’s parent is providing education to the child for more than the prescribed amount of time—

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
32
Page
58
Line
22
Draft ref
opc279
Marshalled no.
138
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 32
Amendment 139#10031644Not movedAmends text

Insert “their principal” after “receives” (Clause 32)

Would add the words “their principal” after “receives” in Clause 32. Not moved.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 32, page 58, line 22, after “receives” insert “their principal”

their principal

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
32
Page
58
Line
22
Draft ref
hol955
Marshalled no.
139
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 32
Amendment 140#10031642Not movedRemoves provision

Remove lines 26 and 27 from the free school lunches clause (Clause 32)

Would leave out lines 26 and 27 of Clause 32. Not moved.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 32, page 58, leave out lines 26 and 27

(lines 26–27)

Stage
Report stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
32
Page
58
Line
26
Draft ref
hol956
Marshalled no.
140
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 32
Amendment 141#10031643Not movedRemoves provision

Remove lines 32 to 36 from the free school lunches clause (Clause 32)

Would leave out lines 32 to 36 of Clause 32. Not moved.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 32, page 58, leave out lines 32 to 36

(lines 32–36)

Stage
Report stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
32
Page
58
Line
32
Draft ref
hol957
Marshalled no.
141
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 32
Amendment 142#10031514AgreedAmends text

Insert the words “an estimate of”

A technical edit to Clause 32 (free school lunches: eligibility) inserting “an estimate of” at the beginning.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 32, page 58, line 32, at beginning insert “an estimate of”

an estimate of

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
32
Page
58
Line
32
Draft ref
opc415
Marshalled no.
142
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 32
Amendment 143#10031449AgreedAmends text

Allow an estimate to be used

Inserts “an estimate of” so that an estimate may be provided.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 32, page 58, line 33, after “and” insert “an estimate of”

an estimate of

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
32
Page
58
Line
33
Draft ref
opc416
Marshalled no.
143
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 32
Amendment 143A#10032234Withdrawn before debateAmends text

Remove the “can reasonably obtain it” wording

Leaves out the words “or can reasonably obtain it” from the clause.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 32, page 58, line 37, leave out “or can reasonably obtain it”

or can reasonably obtain it

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
32
Page
58
Line
37
Draft ref
hol1021
Marshalled no.
143A
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn before debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 32
Amendment 143B#10032239Not movedAmends text

Record whether a care-and-supervision application has been made

Inserts a requirement to record whether the local authority has ever made an application under section 31 of the Children Act 1989 (care and supervision) in respect of the child or another child in the same household.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 32, page 59, line 32, at end insert—
“(ga)
whether the local authority has ever made an application under
section 31 of Children Act 1989 (care and supervision) in respect of
the child or another child in the same household;”

(ga) whether the local authority has ever made an application under section 31 of Children Act 1989 (care and supervision) in respect of the child or another child in the same household;

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
32
Page
59
Line
32
Draft ref
hol1022
Marshalled no.
143B
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 32
Amendment 144#10031478AgreedRemoves provision

Drop the words “within the further education sector” from the free-meals provision

A technical edit to Clause 32 (free school lunches: eligibility) removing the phrase “within the further education sector”.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 32, page 59, line 41, leave out “within the further education sector”

within the further education sector

Stage
Report stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
32
Page
59
Line
41
Draft ref
opc496
Marshalled no.
144
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 32
Amendment 145#10031435AgreedAmends text

Record whether home or education settings were considered for a child not in school

Adds to the children-not-in-school register a record of whether the local authority used its powers to consider home and education settings or carry out home visits, and the outcomes.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 32, page 60, line 3, at end insert—
“(la)
whether the local authority exercised any of its functions under section
436B(8), (9) or (10), 436H(7A), (7B) or 436I(3) in relation to the child and
the outcomes of any consideration of home and education settings or home
visits conducted under those provisions;”

(la) whether the local authority exercised any of its functions under section 436B(8), (9) or (10), 436H(7A), (7B) or 436I(3) in relation to the child and the outcomes of any consideration of home and education settings or home visits conducted under those provisions;

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
32
Page
60
Line
3
Draft ref
opc494
Marshalled no.
145
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 32
Amendment 146#10031453AgreedAmends text

Record whether the child is a young carer

Adds to the register a record of whether the child is a young carer within the meaning of the Children Act 1989.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 32, page 60, line 3, at end insert—
“(la)
whether the child is a young carer within the meaning of section 17ZA(3)
of the Children Act 1989, as qualified by section 17ZB(3) of that Act;”

(la) whether the child is a young carer within the meaning of section 17ZA(3) of the Children Act 1989, as qualified by section 17ZB(3) of that Act;

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
32
Page
60
Line
3
Draft ref
opc481
Marshalled no.
146
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 32
Amendment 146A#10032240Not movedRemoves provision

Remove lines 4 to 9 of the clause

Leaves out lines 4 to 9 on page 60 of the clause.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 32, page 60, leave out lines 4 to 9

(lines 4–9)

Stage
Report stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
32
Page
60
Line
4
Draft ref
hol1023
Marshalled no.
146A
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 32
Amendment 146B#10032242Not movedAmends text

Allow further information requests where welfare or education is at risk

Replaces two lines with a provision allowing a local authority to request further information from a parent where it has reasonable cause to believe the child may not be receiving a suitable education or that the child’s welfare may be at risk.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 32, page 60, leave out lines 10 and 11 and insert—
“(3)
Nothing in this section prevents a local authority from requesting further
information from a parent in a particular case where the authority has
reasonable cause to believe that a child may not be receiving a suitable
education or that the child’s welfare may be at risk.”

(lines 10–11) (3) Nothing in this section prevents a local authority from requesting further information from a parent in a particular case where the authority has reasonable cause to believe that a child may not be receiving a suitable education or that the child’s welfare may be at risk.

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
32
Page
60
Line
10
Draft ref
hol1024
Marshalled no.
146B
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 32
Amendment 147#10031495AgreedAmends text

Set out how time spent in education is to be calculated and recorded

Replaces lines 21–22 of Clause 32 (free school lunches: eligibility) with a provision on how amounts of time and estimates are to be calculated and recorded.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 32, page 60, leave out lines 21 and 22 and insert—
“(e)
how amounts of time and estimates of amounts of time are to be calculated
and recorded for the purposes of subsection (1)(d), (da) and (e)(iv);”

(lines 21–22) (e) how amounts of time and estimates of amounts of time are to be calculated and recorded for the purposes of subsection (1)(d), (da) and (e)(iv);

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
32
Page
60
Line
21
Draft ref
opc384
Marshalled no.
147
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 32
Amendment 148#10031493AgreedAmends text

Define “prescribed amount of time” in the free school lunches clause

Adds a new subsection (6) to Clause 32 (free school lunches: eligibility) defining “prescribed amount of time” as an amount prescribed in regulations.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 32, page 60, line 33, at end insert—
“(6)
In subsection (1)(e), “prescribed amount of time” means an amount of time
prescribed—
(a)
by reference to a number of hours in, or a proportion of, a week or
other period;
(b)
by reference to a proportion of the time a child spends receiving
education;
(c)
in any other way.”

(6) In subsection (1)(e), “prescribed amount of time” means an amount of time prescribed—

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
32
Page
60
Line
33
Draft ref
opc280
Marshalled no.
148
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 32
Amendment 148C#10031959Not movedAmends text

Sunset the children-not-in-school register after two years unless renewed

Inserts a provision that the register established under section 436B ceases to have effect two years after it first comes into operation, unless certain conditions are met.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 32, page 60, line 33, at end insert—
“(6)
The register established under section 436B shall cease to have effect at the
end of the period of two years beginning with the day on which it first comes
into operation unless—
(a)
the Secretary of State has published an independent report setting
out evidence that the operation of the register has led to a
demonstrable improvement in safeguarding outcomes for children,
and
(b)
both Houses of Parliament have, by resolution, approved the
continued operation of the register in the light of that report.”

(6) The register established under section 436B shall cease to have effect at the end of the period of two years beginning with the day on which it first comes into operation unless—

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
32
Page
60
Line
33
Draft ref
hol995
Marshalled no.
148C
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 32
Amendment 148B#10031961Not movedAmends text

Require register regulations to comply with data protection law

Inserts a requirement that regulations made under the section comply with all applicable data protection legislation, including the Data Protection Act 2018, the UK GDPR and the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025, and in particular the principles of lawfulness, fairness, transparency, purpose limitation and data minimisation.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 32, page 60, line 33, at end insert—
“(6)
Regulations made under this section must comply with all applicable data
protection legislation, including the Data Protection Act 2018, the UK GDPR,
and the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025, and in particular the principles of
lawfulness, fairness, transparency, purpose limitation, and data minimisation.
(7)
Before making regulations under this section the Secretary of State must
consult—
(a)
the Information Commissioner, and
(b)
such persons as appear to the Secretary of State to represent the
interests of children and parents affected by the operation of the
register, including electively home-educating families.”

(6) Regulations made under this section must comply with all applicable data protection legislation, including the Data Protection Act 2018, the UK GDPR, and the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025, and in particular the principles of lawfulness, fairness, transparency, purpose limitation, and data minimisation.

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Marshalled no.
148B
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 32
Amendment 148E#10031963Not movedAmends text

Information requirement alone is not cause to suspect a child is at risk

Inserts a provision that the duty to provide information about a child educated otherwise than at school cannot, in and of itself, constitute reasonable cause to suspect that the child is at risk of harm or not receiving a suitable education.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 32, page 60, line 33, at end insert—
“(6)
Nothing in this section requiring the provision of information about a child
educated otherwise than at school cannot in and of itself, constitute
reasonable cause to suspect that the child is at risk of harm or not receiving
a suitable education.”

(6) Nothing in this section requiring the provision of information about a child educated otherwise than at school cannot in and of itself, constitute reasonable cause to suspect that the child is at risk of harm or not receiving a suitable education.

Stage
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33
Draft ref
hol997
Marshalled no.
148E
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 32
Amendment 148A#10031964Not movedAmends text

Limit sharing of register information to what is necessary and proportionate

Inserts a provision that information from the register may be shared only where this is necessary and proportionate for the purposes of securing the individual child’s education or safeguarding their welfare.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 32, page 60, line 33, at end insert—
“(6)
Information from the register may be shared only where this is necessary
and proportionate for the purposes of securing the individual child’s
education or safeguarding their welfare.
(7)
Information from the register must not be processed, analysed, or used for
any secondary purpose unrelated to the individual child concerned,
including (but not limited to)—
(a)
population-level profiling or categorisation;
(b)
performance monitoring or benchmarking of children, families, or
educational approaches;
(c)
predictive modelling or the generation of risk scores;
(d)
automated decision-making or profiling;
(e)
the production of statistical, behavioural, or inferential datasets about
groups of children or families.”

(6) Information from the register may be shared only where this is necessary and proportionate for the purposes of securing the individual child’s education or safeguarding their welfare.

Stage
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Clause
32
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60
Line
33
Draft ref
hol992
Marshalled no.
148A
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 32
Amendment 148D#10031971Not movedAmends text

Require register information to be deleted after five years

Inserts a provision that information held on the register must be deleted after five years, or earlier where the child ceases to be within scope, unless there are recorded safeguarding grounds for retention.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 32, page 60, line 33, at end insert—
“(6)
Information held on a register must be deleted after five years, or earlier
where the child ceases to be within scope, unless there are recorded
safeguarding grounds for retention.”

(6) Information held on a register must be deleted after five years, or earlier where the child ceases to be within scope, unless there are recorded safeguarding grounds for retention.

Stage
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Clause
32
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60
Line
33
Draft ref
hol996
Marshalled no.
148D
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 32
Amendment 149#10031491AgreedAmends text

Narrow a cross-reference to section 436C(1)(a) to (c)

A technical edit to Clause 32 (free school lunches: eligibility) narrowing a reference to section 436C(1) to paragraphs (a) to (c).

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 32, page 61, line 5, after “436C(1)” insert “(a) to (c)”

(a) to (c)

Stage
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5
Draft ref
opc275
Marshalled no.
149
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 32
Amendment 150#10031492AgreedAmends text

Require parents to report changes to certain registered information on request

Adds new paragraph (ba) to Clause 32 (free school lunches: eligibility) requiring parents, on request, to tell the authority about any changes to specified information or confirm there have been none.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 32, page 61, line 5, at end insert—
“(ba)
inform the authority, on request, if there have been any changes, of
which the parent is aware, to any of the information mentioned in
section 436C(1)(d), (da) or (e) since the information was last provided
to the authority, and provide the authority with information about
those changes, or confirm that there have been no changes, and”

(ba) inform the authority, on request, if there have been any changes, of which the parent is aware, to any of the information mentioned in section 436C(1)(d), (da) or (e) since the information was last provided to the authority, and provide the authority with information about those changes, or confirm that there have been no changes, and

Stage
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Clause
32
Page
61
Line
5
Draft ref
opc276
Marshalled no.
150
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 32
Amendment 151#10031503AgreedAmends text

Clarify which conditions trigger the relevant duty

Adds wording to Clause 32 (free school lunches: eligibility) tying the provision to a child no longer meeting Condition A or Condition C.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 32, page 61, line 7, at end insert “as a result of no longer meeting Condition A (see
subsection (3) of that section) or Condition C (see subsection (5) of that section)”

as a result of no longer meeting Condition A (see subsection (3) of that section) or Condition C (see subsection (5) of that section)

Stage
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61
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7
Draft ref
opc296
Marshalled no.
151
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 32
Amendment 152#10031438AgreedAmends text

Add a new duty on local authorities to the children-not-in-school clause

Inserts a new subsection (2A) beginning a further requirement on local authorities.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 32, page 61, line 7, at end insert—
“(2A)
A local authority—
(a)
must make a request mentioned in subsection (2)(ba) in relation to
each child registered by the local authority under section 436B at
least once a year, but
(b)
may not make such a request more frequently than once every three
months.”

(2A) A local authority—

Stage
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7
Draft ref
opc498
Marshalled no.
152
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 32
Amendment 153#10031520AgreedAmends text

Set a minimum 15-day period to respond to certain requests

Adds new paragraph (ca) to Clause 32 (free school lunches: eligibility) giving parents a period of at least 15 days, as specified by the authority, to comply with the duty in subsection (2)(ba).

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 32, page 61, line 18, at end insert—
“(ca)
in the case of the duty in subsection (2)(ba), such period of not less
than 15 days as the local authority specify in the request;”

(ca) in the case of the duty in subsection (2)(ba), such period of not less than 15 days as the local authority specify in the request;

Stage
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61
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18
Draft ref
opc278
Marshalled no.
153
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 32
Amendment 153A#10031967Not movedAmends text

Limit information requests to one per child per year

Inserts a provision that, subject to an exception, a local authority may not make more than one information request in any 12-month period in relation to the same child.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 32, page 61, line 22, at end insert—
“(4A)
Subject to subsection (4B), a local authority may not, in relation to the same
child, make more than one request in any period of 12 months—
(a)
for the parent to attend a meeting,
(b)
for the provision of information under subsection (2)(a), or
(c)
for access to the child’s home,
for the purposes of exercising its functions under sections 436B to 436G.
(4B)
Subsection (4A) does not apply where the authority has reasonable cause
to suspect that the child is at risk of harm, as defined in section 31(9) of the
Children Act 1989.
(4C)
Where subsection (4B) applies, a local authority may not make requests
more frequently than once in any period of three months.
(4D)
A failure by a parent to comply with a request mentioned in subsection (4A)
must not, of itself, be treated as evidence that the child is not receiving
suitable education.
(4E)
The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision for remedies,
which may include civil penalties, where a local authority systematically
acts in breach of the limits imposed by this section.
(4F)
Where a parent gives notice that a child is to be educated otherwise than at
school, that notification shall take effect upon being given and shall not be
delayed, invalidated, or made conditional on the attendance of any meeting
requested or required under sections 436B to 436G.”

(4A) Subject to subsection (4B), a local authority may not, in relation to the same child, make more than one request in any period of 12 months—

Stage
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61
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22
Draft ref
hol990
Marshalled no.
153A
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 32
Amendment 154#10031444AgreedRemoves provision

Remove the words “any one or more of”

Deletes the phrase “any one or more of” from the clause.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 32, page 61, line 24, leave out “any one or more of”

any one or more of

Stage
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DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
32
Page
61
Line
24
Draft ref
opc489
Marshalled no.
154
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 32
Amendment 155#10031439AgreedAmends text

Allow any combination of the listed arrangements

Replaces a line so that any combination of the arrangements listed in paragraphs (a) to (d) is permitted.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 32, page 61, leave out line 39 and insert—
“(e)
any combination of the arrangements mentioned in paragraphs (a)
to (d);
(f)
any one or more of the arrangements mentioned in paragraphs (a)
to (d) and attendance at a relevant school.”

(line 39) (e) any combination of the arrangements mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (d);

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39
Draft ref
opc430
Marshalled no.
155
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 32
Amendment 155A#10031966Not movedAmends text

Give local authorities a power to request information

Inserts a new section 436DA conferring on local authorities a power to request information.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 32, page 61, line 41, at end insert—
“436DA Local authority: power to request information
(1)
In exercising any power to request information from a parent for the
purposes of maintaining a register under sections 436B to 436G, a local
authority must be satisfied that—
(a)
the information requested is reasonably required and proportionate
to the purpose for which it is sought, and
(b)
the form, frequency, and volume of information required is not such
as to have a material adverse effect on the child’s education, including
by diverting a parent’s time or resources away from providing that
education.
(2)
For the purposes of subsection (1)(b), a local authority must have regard
to—
(a)
the nature and stage of the child’s education,
(b)
the time and resources that would ordinarily be available to parents
educating a child otherwise than at school, and
(c)
whether the same objective could be achieved by requesting less or
different information.”

436DA Local authority: power to request information

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61
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41
Draft ref
hol989
Marshalled no.
155A
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 32
Amendment 156#10020432No decisionAmends text

Insert a new section after section 127

Adds a new subsection directing that a new section be inserted after section 127.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 32, page 83, line 10, at end insert—
“(6A)
After section 127 insert—
“127A Determination by Tribunal of whether persons are fit and proper
(1)
This section applies where the question of whether an institution meets,
has met or is likely to meet an independent educational institution
standard prescribed under section 94(1A)(a)(i) or (b) (fit and proper
persons) is relevant to an application or appeal to the Tribunal under
this Chapter.
(2)
The Tribunal may determine that question for the purposes of the
application or appeal, including by finding that a relevant person is,
was or would be a fit and proper person to be involved in the running
of an independent educational institution even if the Secretary of State
is not of that opinion.
(3)
“Relevant person” means—
(a)
where the proprietor or proposed proprietor of the institution
mentioned in subsection (1) is a body of persons, a person having,
or proposed to have, general control and management of, or
legal responsibility and accountability for, the proprietor or
proposed proprietor;
(b)
where the proprietor or proposed proprietor of the institution
mentioned in subsection (1) is an individual, the individual.””

“(6A) After section 127 insert—

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83
Line
10
Draft ref
opc209
Marshalled no.
156
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 32
Amendment 156#10031519AgreedAmends text

Extend the duty to children living anywhere in England or Wales

Amends Clause 32 (free school lunches: eligibility) so the provision applies to any child living in England or Wales, whether or not in the authority’s area.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 32, page 62, line 21, leave out from “education” to “at” in line 22 and insert “as
mentioned in subsection (1)(a) to any child living in England or Wales (whether or not
that child lives in the authority’s area) or has provided such education”

(from “education” to “at” in line 22) as mentioned in subsection (1)(a) to any child living in England or Wales (whether or not that child lives in the authority’s area) or has provided such education

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62
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21
Draft ref
opc463
Marshalled no.
156
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 32
Amendment 157#10031462AgreedAmends text

Limit a provision to a child living in England or Wales

Inserts “living in England or Wales” after the first reference to “child”.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 32, page 62, line 25, after first “child” insert “living in England or Wales”

living in England or Wales

Stage
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Clause
32
Page
62
Line
25
Draft ref
opc426
Marshalled no.
157
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 32
Amendment 157A#10031965Not movedAmends text

Require publication of register statistics

Inserts a new section 436FA requiring publication of statistics from the register.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 32, page 64, line 25, at end insert—
“436FA Register: publication of statistics
The Secretary of State must publish annual anonymised statistics on the
operation of the register and school attendance orders, including numbers
registered, appeals, complaints upheld, and orders withdrawn.”

436FA Register: publication of statistics

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64
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25
Draft ref
hol991
Marshalled no.
157A
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 32
Amendment 158#10031447AgreedAmends text

Require information about access to GCSE examinations

Adds a requirement to include information about access to examinations for the General Certificate of Secondary Education.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 32, page 64, line 36, at end insert—
“(c)
information about access to examinations for the General Certificate
of Secondary Education.”

(c) information about access to examinations for the General Certificate of Secondary Education.

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36
Draft ref
opc428
Marshalled no.
158
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 32
Amendment 159#10031518AgreedAmends text

Require authorities to offer parents a forum on home-education registration

Adds new subsection (2A) to Clause 32 (free school lunches: eligibility) requiring local authorities in England to offer registered parents the chance to attend a forum to discuss the operation of the relevant sections.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 32, page 64, line 36, at end insert—
“(2A)
A local authority in England must offer parents of children registered by
the authority under section 436B the opportunity to attend a forum to discuss
the operation of sections 436B to 436P.
(2B)
The offer must be made twice per year and if it is accepted by at least one
person to whom it is made, the local authority must arrange for the forum
to take place.”

(2A) A local authority in England must offer parents of children registered by the authority under section 436B the opportunity to attend a forum to discuss the operation of sections 436B to 436P.

Stage
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32
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64
Line
36
Draft ref
opc427
Marshalled no.
159
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 32
Amendment 160#10028532Not movedAmends text

Let home-educated children sit GCSE exams via the local authority

Would add a subsection to Clause 32 requiring local authorities to ensure arrangements enabling home-educated children to take English and Maths GCSE exams on payment of the exam board fee only.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 32, page 64, line 36, at end insert—
“(2A)
A local authority must ensure that there are arrangements within its area
to enable home educated children to take English and Maths GCSE
examinations upon payment of the requisite exam board fee only.
(2B)
The Secretary of State must support, through negotiations with the relevant
national bodies, the ability of local authorities to put arrangements under
subsection (2A) in place at a reasonable cost.”

“(2A) A local authority must ensure that there are arrangements within its area to enable home educated children to take English and Maths GCSE examinations upon payment of the requisite exam board fee only.

Stage
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32
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64
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36
Draft ref
hol829
Marshalled no.
160
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 32
Amendment 161#10031446AgreedAmends text

Extend the exemption to cover additional duties

Replaces a reference to a single duty with the duties in subsections (1), (2A) and (2B), and frames the exemption in relation to a child.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 32, page 64, line 37, leave out “duty in subsection (1) does not apply” and insert
“duties in subsections (1), (2A) and (2B) do not apply in relation to a child”

duty in subsection (1) does not apply duties in subsections (1), (2A) and (2B) do not apply in relation to a child

Stage
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Clause
32
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64
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37
Draft ref
opc467
Marshalled no.
161
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 32
Amendment 161D#10031953Not movedAmends text

Add a duty to give written reasons for decisions (Clause 32)

Would insert a new section 436GA imposing a local authority duty to give written reasons for decisions. Not moved.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 32, page 65, line 7 at end insert—
“436GA Local authority duty: written reasons for decisions
A local authority must give written reasons for any decision made under
sections 436B to 436G and must provide parents with a reasonable
opportunity to correct factual inaccuracies in the register.”

436GA Local authority duty: written reasons for decisions

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Draft ref
hol1006
Marshalled no.
161D
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 32
Amendment 161C#10031954Not movedAmends text

Add a right to independent appeals (Clause 32)

Would insert a new section 436GA providing for independent appeals. Not moved.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 32, page 65, line 7, at end insert—
“436GA Independent appeals
(1)
Decisions taken by a local authority under sections 436B to 436G must be
subject to investigation by the Local Government and Social Care
Ombudsman, who may recommend remedies including reconsideration of
the decision.
(2)
Where a parent has lodged an appeal, Ombudsman complaint, or judicial
review in relation to any decision under sections 436B to 436G, no
enforcement action shall be taken until that process is concluded, unless
there is reasonable suspicion of significant harm.”

436GA Independent appeals

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Draft ref
hol1004
Marshalled no.
161C
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 32
Amendment 161A#10031960Not movedAmends text

Create a home education parental advisory board

Inserts a new section 436GA establishing a home education parental advisory board.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 32, page 65, line 7, at end insert—
“436GA Home education parental advisory board
(1)
Each local authority must establish a home education parental advisory
board, composed primarily of parents of children who are, or have recently
been, electively home educated in the authority’s area.
(2)
The advisory board must be consulted on, and may make recommendations
in relation to, the authority’s policies, practices, and exercise of functions
under sections 436B to 436G.
(3)
Where a local authority takes a decision under sections 436B to 436G that
is materially inconsistent with any formal recommendation of the advisory
board, it must, within 28 days, publish a written statement summarising
the recommendation and setting out its reasons for departing from it.”

436GA Home education parental advisory board

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7
Draft ref
hol994
Marshalled no.
161A
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 32
Amendment 161B#10031962Not movedAmends text

Add a rolling review requirement

Inserts a new section 436GA imposing a rolling review requirement on the register provisions.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 32, page 65, line 7, at end insert—
“436GA Rolling review requirement
(1)
The Secretary of State must, at intervals of not more than two years, review
the operation and impact of sections 436B to 436G, including their effects
on—
(a)
safeguarding outcomes,
(b)
the rights of parents and children to respect for private and family
life, and
(c)
the availability and quality of elective home education.
(2)
Following each review the Secretary of State must lay before both Houses
of Parliament a report setting out the methodology, evidence base and
conclusions.
(3)
Sections 436B to 436G shall cease to have effect at the end of the period of
12 months beginning with the day on which a report under subsection (2)
is laid, unless a resolution approving their continuation has been passed by
each House of Parliament (with or without modification).
(4)
A resolution under subsection (3) may limit the duration or amend the
operation of sections 436B to 436G, having regard to the findings of the
report.”

436GA Rolling review requirement

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Draft ref
hol998
Marshalled no.
161B
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 32
Amendment 162#10031532AgreedAmends text

Rewrite subsection (3) of the free school lunches clause (Clause 32)

Replaces subsection (3) with a new provision amending section 569(2A).

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 32, page 65, line 8, leave out subsection (3) and insert—
“(3)
In section 569(2A)—
(a)
after “section” insert “436B(6), 436C(1)(e), 436C(2), 436C(4), 436E(1)(a),
436E(7), 436E(9), 436F(1), 436F(2),”;
(b)
after “550ZC(7)” insert “, or under paragraph 5 of Schedule 31A”.”

(subsection (3)) (3) In section 569(2A)—

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Draft ref
opc352
Marshalled no.
162
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 32
Amendment 163#10031498AgreedRemoves provision

Remove subsection (4) from Clause 32

Deletes subsection (4) of Clause 32 (free school lunches: eligibility).

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 32, page 65, line 25, leave out subsection (4)

Removes subsection (4) of Clause 32 — free school lunches: eligibility

Stage
Report stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
32
Page
65
Line
25
Draft ref
opc470
Marshalled no.
163
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 32
Amendment 164#10031534AgreedAmends text

Rewrite subsection (5) of the free school lunches clause (Clause 32)

Replaces subsection (5) with a new provision amending section 569(2B).

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 32, page 65, line 27, leave out subsection (5) and insert—
“(5)
In section 569(2B)—
(a)
omit “A statutory instrument containing”;
(b)
after “397” insert “, 436I(6)”;
(c)
for the words after “the Welsh Ministers” substitute “are subject to the
Senedd annulment procedure (see section 37E of the Legislation (Wales)
Act 2019 (anaw 4)).”
(5A)
In section 569(2BA)—
(a)
omit the words from the beginning to “provision)”;
(b)
for the words after “2018” substitute “are subject to the Senedd approval
procedure (see section 37C of the Legislation (Wales) Act 2019).”
(5B)
In section 569(2BB)—
(a)
omit the words from the beginning to “provision)”;
(b)
after “section” insert “436B(6), 436C(1)(e), 436C(2), 436C(4), 436E(1)(a),
436E(7), 436E(9), 436F(1), 436F(2) or”;
(c)
after “579(3C)” insert “, or under paragraph 5 of Schedule 31A”;
(d)
for the words after “579(3C)” substitute “are subject to the Senedd approval
procedure (see section 37C of the Legislation (Wales) Act 2019).””

(subsection (5)) (5) In section 569(2B)—

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
32
Page
65
Line
27
Draft ref
opc356
Marshalled no.
164
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 32
Amendment 164A#10031970Not movedRemoves provision

Remove Clause 32

Deletes Clause 32 (free school lunches: eligibility) from the Bill.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Leave out Clause 32

Removes Clause 32 — free school lunches: eligibility

Stage
Report stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
32
Draft ref
hol985
Marshalled no.
164A
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 32
Amendment 203#10020505No decisionAmends text

Bar use of a power in relation to academies

Provides that powers under subsection (1) may not be exercised in relation to an academy.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 32, page 72, line 16, at end insert—
“(1B)
Powers under subsection (1) may not be exercised in relation to an academy.”

(1B) Powers under subsection (1) may not be exercised in relation to an academy.

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
32
Page
72
Line
16
Draft ref
hoc273
Marshalled no.
203
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 32
Amendment 333A#10023067WithdrawnRemoves provision

Remove Clause 32 (free school lunches: eligibility)

Would leave out the text of Clause 32 on free school lunch eligibility. (Withdrawn after debate.)

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 32, page 64, line 28, leave out from beginning to end of line 3 on page 66

Removes Clause 32

Stage
Committee stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
32
Page
64
Line
28
Draft ref
hol626
Marshalled no.
333A
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 32
Amendment 334#10022302Not movedAmends text

Make a duty discretionary by changing 'must' to 'may'

Replaces "must" with "may", turning a mandatory duty into a discretionary power.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 32, page 64, line 29, leave out “must” and insert “may”

must may

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
32
Page
64
Line
29
Draft ref
hol103
Marshalled no.
334
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 32
Amendment 335#10022315Not movedAmends text

Require that all relevant support has first been offered to the parent

Adds a condition that all relevant support has been offered to the parent.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 32, page 64, line 32, after “age” insert—
“(ab)
all relevant support has been offered to the parent,”

“(ab) all relevant support has been offered to the parent,”

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
32
Page
64
Line
32
Draft ref
hol104
Marshalled no.
335
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 32
Amendment 336#10022979Not movedRemoves provision

Remove three lines from Clause 32 (free school lunch eligibility)

Deletes lines 34 to 36 on page 64 of Clause 32, which concerns free school lunch eligibility.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 32, page 64, leave out lines 34 to 36

(lines 34–36)

Stage
Committee stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
32
Page
64
Line
34
Draft ref
hol573
Marshalled no.
336
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 32
Amendment 337#10022985Not movedRemoves provision

Remove a cross-reference in Clause 32

Deletes “, C or D” from line 1 on page 65 of Clause 32.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 32, page 65, line 1, leave out “, C or D”

, C or D

Stage
Committee stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
32
Page
65
Line
1
Draft ref
hol574
Marshalled no.
337
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 32
Amendment 338#10022238Not movedRemoves provision

Remove two lines from the free-school-lunches clause

Deletes lines 3 and 4 of Clause 32 (free school lunches: eligibility).

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 32, page 65, leave out lines 3 and 4

lines 3–4

Stage
Committee stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
32
Page
65
Line
3
Draft ref
hol105
Marshalled no.
338
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 32
Amendment 339#10022240Not movedRemoves provision

Remove three lines from the school attendance order clause

A technical deletion striking lines 9 to 11 from Clause 32.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 32, page 65, leave out lines 9 to 11

(lines 9–11)

Stage
Committee stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
32
Page
65
Line
9
Draft ref
hol106
Marshalled no.
339
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 32
Amendment 340#10022277Not movedAmends text

Apply the rule only when enquiries meet a specified threshold

Adds that the provision applies only if those enquiries meet a specified threshold.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 32, page 65, line 10, at end insert “if those enquiries meet a specified threshold”

if those enquiries meet a specified threshold

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
32
Page
65
Line
10
Draft ref
hol107
Marshalled no.
340
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 32
Amendment 341#10022251Not movedRemoves provision

Remove two lines from the school attendance order clause

Strikes lines 20 and 21 from Clause 32.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 32, page 65, leave out lines 20 and 21

(lines 20–21)

Stage
Committee stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
32
Page
65
Line
20
Draft ref
hol57
Marshalled no.
341
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 32
Amendment 342#10022988Not movedRemoves provision

Remove a block of Clause 32 (free school lunch eligibility)

Deletes lines 22 to 35 on page 65 of Clause 32, which concerns free school lunch eligibility.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 32, page 65, leave out lines 22 to 35

(lines 22–35)

Stage
Committee stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
32
Page
65
Line
22
Draft ref
hol568
Marshalled no.
342
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 32
Amendment 343#10022311Not movedAmends text

Require an attendance order to be justified by the importance of the missing information

Adds wording requiring that the missing or inaccurate information be of sufficient importance to justify a school attendance order.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 32, page 65, line 29, at end insert—
“and the information not provided, or the inaccuracy of the information provided, is of
sufficient importance to justify a school attendance order.”

“and the information not provided, or the inaccuracy of the information provided, is of sufficient importance to justify a school attendance order.”

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
32
Page
65
Line
29
Draft ref
hol58
Marshalled no.
343
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 32
Amendment 344#10022303Not movedRemoves provision

Remove six lines from clause 32

Leaves out lines 30 to 35 of clause 32.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 32, page 65, leave out lines 30 to 35

(lines 30–35)

Stage
Committee stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
32
Page
65
Line
30
Draft ref
hol59
Marshalled no.
344
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 32
Amendment 345#10022249Not movedAmends text

Require the missing information to be important enough to justify an order

Adds a test that the unprovided or inaccurate information must be important enough to justify a school attendance order.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 32, page 65, line 35, at end insert—
“and the information not provided, or the inaccuracy of the information provided,
is of sufficient importance to justify a school attendance order.”

“and the information not provided, or the inaccuracy of the information provided, is of sufficient importance to justify a school attendance order.”

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
32
Page
65
Line
35
Draft ref
hol60
Marshalled no.
345
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 32
Amendment 346#10022958Not movedAmends text

Narrow the cross-reference from 'to D' to 'or B'

A technical change replacing the reference 'to D' with 'or B'.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 32, page 65, line 37, leave out “to D” and insert “or B”

to D or B

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
32
Page
65
Line
37
Draft ref
hol575
Marshalled no.
346
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 32
Amendment 347#10022300Not movedRemoves provision

Remove wording about delay from clause 32

Leaves out wording from "delay" to "and" in line 42 of clause 32.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 32, page 65, line 39, leave out from “delay” to “and” in line 42

(from “delay” to “and” in line 42)

Stage
Committee stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
32
Page
65
Line
39
Draft ref
hol73
Marshalled no.
347
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 32
Amendment 348#10022263WithdrawnRemoves provision

Remove a large block from the school attendance order clause

Strikes the text from the start of page 66 line 4 to the end of line 36 on page 67 of Clause 32.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 32, page 66, line 4, leave out from beginning to end of line 36 on page 67

(page 66 line 4 to page 67 line 36)

Stage
Committee stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
32
Page
66
Line
4
Draft ref
hol74
Marshalled no.
348
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 32
Amendment 349#10022243Not movedRemoves provision

Remove four lines from the school attendance order clause

Strikes lines 24 to 27 from Clause 32.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 32, page 66, leave out lines 24 to 27

(lines 24–27)

Stage
Committee stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
32
Page
66
Line
24
Draft ref
hol75
Marshalled no.
349
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 32
Amendment 349A#10023908Not movedAmends text

Restrict when a school attendance order may be served on parents

Amends Clause 32 to provide that a local authority must not serve an order on a child's parents in certain cases. Not moved.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 32, page 66, line 34, at end insert—
“(2A)
A local authority must not serve an order under this section on a child’s
parents if the child—
(a)
has an education, health and care plan,
(b)
experiences emotionally-based school avoidance, or
(c)
is eligible for special educational needs support.”

“(2A) A local authority must not serve an order under this section on a child’s parents if the child—

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
32
Page
66
Line
34
Draft ref
hol676
Marshalled no.
349A
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 32
Amendment 350#10022282Not movedAmends text

Change “all of the” to “the major”

Replaces “all of the” with “the major” in Clause 32.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 32, page 66, line 37 leave out “all of the” and insert “the major”

all of the the major

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
32
Page
66
Line
37
Draft ref
hol76
Marshalled no.
350
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 32
Amendment 351#10022317Not movedRemoves provision

Remove the requirement to record where the child lives

Leaves out "and where the child lives" from clause 32.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 32, page 66, line 38, leave out “and where the child lives”

and where the child lives

Stage
Committee stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
32
Page
66
Line
38
Draft ref
hol85
Marshalled no.
351
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 32
Amendment 352#10022286Not movedAmends text

Reword what is captured: from how the child is educated to the form education takes

Replaces "how the child is being educated" with "the form the child's education takes".

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 32, page 66, line 39, leave out “how the child is being educated” and insert “the
form the child’s education takes”

how the child is being educated the form the child’s education takes

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
32
Page
66
Line
39
Draft ref
hol86
Marshalled no.
352
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 32
Amendment 353#10022270WithdrawnRemoves provision

Remove a block from the school attendance order clause

Strikes the text from page 66 line 42 to the end of line 2 on page 67 of Clause 32.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 32, page 66, line 42, leave out from beginning to end of line 2 on page 67

(page 66 line 42 to page 67 line 2)

Stage
Committee stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
32
Page
66
Line
42
Draft ref
hol87
Marshalled no.
353
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 32
Amendment 354#10022305Not movedAmends text

Make a provision subject to a court order

Adds wording so the provision is "subject to a court order to that effect".

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 32, page 67, line 2, at end insert “, subject to a court order to that effect.”

, subject to a court order to that effect.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
32
Page
67
Line
2
Draft ref
hol88
Marshalled no.
354
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 32
Amendment 355#10022297Not movedAmends text

Require the authority to consider the child's reaction to strangers, schools and authority

Adds a requirement that the authority must consider what it knows of the child's reaction to strangers, schools and persons in authority.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 32, page 67, line 2, at end insert—
“(d)
must consider what the local authority knows of the child’s reaction
to strangers, schools and persons in authority.”

“(d) must consider what the local authority knows of the child’s reaction to strangers, schools and persons in authority.”

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
32
Page
67
Line
2
Draft ref
hol93
Marshalled no.
355
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 32
Amendment 356#10022274Not movedRemoves provision

Remove a phrase about delay from the school attendance order clause

Strikes the text from “delay” to “and” in line 14 of Clause 32.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 32, page 67, line 11, leave out from “delay” to “and” in line 14

delay … and (line 14)

Stage
Committee stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
32
Page
67
Line
11
Draft ref
hol94
Marshalled no.
356
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 32
Amendment 357#10022953Not movedAmends text

Require reasons to be given for serving the order

Would require the notice to describe the reasons for the decision to serve the order.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 32, page 67, line 15, at end insert—
“(c)
must describe the reasons for the decision to serve the order.”

(c) must describe the reasons for the decision to serve the order.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
32
Page
67
Line
15
Draft ref
hol569
Marshalled no.
357
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 32
Amendment 358#10022253Not movedAmends text

End the requirement when the child relocates outside the jurisdiction

Adds a new paragraph (c) covering where the child relocates outside the jurisdiction.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 32, page 67, line 21, at end insert—
“(c)
the child relocates outside the jurisdiction.”

“(c) the child relocates outside the jurisdiction.”

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
32
Page
67
Line
21
Draft ref
hol95
Marshalled no.
358
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 32
Amendment 359#10022322Not movedRemoves provision

Remove wording about delay from clause 32

Leaves out wording from "delay" to "inform" in line 26 of clause 32.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 32, page 67, line 24, leave out from “delay” to “inform” in line 26

(from “delay” to “inform” in line 26)

Stage
Committee stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
32
Page
67
Line
24
Draft ref
hol96
Marshalled no.
359
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 32
Amendment 359A#10023905WithdrawnRemoves provision

Remove a passage from Clause 32 (free school lunches eligibility)

Leaves out the text of Clause 32 (free school lunches: eligibility) from page 67 line 37 to page 68 line 19. Withdrawn after debate.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 32, page 67, leave out from line 37 to line 19 on page 68

(lines 37–19, pages 67–68)

Stage
Committee stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
32
Page
67
Line
37
Draft ref
hol677
Marshalled no.
359A
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 32
Amendment 360#10022293Not movedAmends text

Change a power to amend into a power to review

Replaces "amend" with "review", limiting the power to reviewing rather than amending.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 32, page 68, line 4, leave out “amend” and insert “review”

amend review

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
32
Page
68
Line
4
Draft ref
hol99
Marshalled no.
360
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 32
Amendment 361#10022298Not movedRemoves provision

Remove four lines from clause 32

Leaves out lines 7 to 10 of clause 32.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 32, page 68, leave out lines 7 to 10

(lines 7–10)

Stage
Committee stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
32
Page
68
Line
7
Draft ref
hol100
Marshalled no.
361
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 32
Amendment 362#10022310Not movedAmends text

Treat the parent as having met the duty to provide suitable education

Replaces line 10 so the parent is considered to have fulfilled their duty to provide suitable education to the child.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 32, page 70, leave out line 10 and insert—
“the parent shall be considered as having fulfilled their duty to provide suitable
education to the child.”

(line 10) “the parent shall be considered as having fulfilled their duty to provide suitable education to the child.”

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
32
Page
70
Line
10
Draft ref
hol112
Marshalled no.
362
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 32
Amendment 362A#10023907Not movedRemoves provision

Remove words from Clause 32 (free school lunches eligibility)

Leaves out words in Clause 32, page 72, from “than” to “a” on line 41. Not moved.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 32, page 72, line 40, leave out from “than” to “a” on line 41

than … a

Stage
Committee stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
32
Page
72
Line
40
Draft ref
hol678
Marshalled no.
362A
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 32
Amendment 363#10022259Not movedAmends text

Require revoking the order when the child leaves the jurisdiction

Adds a new subsection (5) requiring the local authority to revoke the order if the child leaves the jurisdiction.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 32, page 73, line 42, at end insert—
“(5)
If a child subject to a notice leaves the jurisdiction, the local authority must
revoke the order.”

“(5) If a child subject to a notice leaves the jurisdiction, the local authority must revoke the order.”

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
32
Page
73
Line
42
Draft ref
hol113
Marshalled no.
363
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 32
Amendment 364#10022278Not movedAmends text

Require consulting a panel including home-educating parents

Adds a new subsection (4A) requiring the local authority to consult a panel that includes established home-educating parents.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 32, page 74, line 37, at end insert—
“(4A)
In arriving at an opinion under subsection (4) the local authority must consult
a panel, established for that purpose, including established home-educating
parents.”

“(4A) In arriving at an opinion under subsection (4) the local authority must consult a panel, established for that purpose, including established home-educating parents.”

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
32
Page
74
Line
37
Draft ref
hol119
Marshalled no.
364
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 32
Amendment 365#10022296Not movedAmends text

Give parents a right of appeal to the Tribunal against a refusal

Replaces existing lines with a new subsection (5) allowing a parent to appeal to the Tribunal against a refusal of a request under subsection (3).

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 32, page 74, leave out lines 38 to 42 and insert—
“(5)
A parent may appeal to the Tribunal against a decision of the local authority
to refuse to comply with a request under subsection (3).
(5A)
An appeal under subsection (5) must be brought within a period of 28 days
beginning with the date on which the local authority’s decision was notified
to the parent.
(5B)
On an appeal, the Tribunal may—
(a)
confirm the decision of the local authority, or
(b)
direct that the parent’s request should be granted.”

(lines 38–42) “(5) A parent may appeal to the Tribunal against a decision of the local authority to refuse to comply with a request under subsection (3).

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
32
Page
74
Line
38
Draft ref
hol120
Marshalled no.
365
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 32
Amendment 366#10022329Not movedRemoves provision

Remove a block spanning clause 32 across two pages

Leaves out from line 43 on page 74 to the end of line 12 on page 75 of clause 32.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 32, page 74, line 43, leave out from beginning to end of line 12 on page 75

(page 74 line 43 to page 75 line 12)

Stage
Committee stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
32
Page
74
Line
43
Draft ref
hol171
Marshalled no.
366
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 32
Amendment 366A#10023914Not movedRemoves provision

Remove lines from Clause 32 (free school lunches eligibility)

Leaves out lines 4 to 12 on page 75 of Clause 32. Not moved.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 32, page 75, leave out lines 4 to 12

(lines 4–12)

Stage
Committee stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
32
Page
75
Line
4
Draft ref
hol679
Marshalled no.
366A
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 32
Amendment 367#10022265Not movedAmends text

Disapply the rule when the child no longer lives in the jurisdiction

Adds an exception for where the child is no longer resident within the jurisdiction.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 32, page 76, line 9, at end insert “, unless the child is no longer resident within the
jurisdiction.”

, unless the child is no longer resident within the jurisdiction.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
32
Page
76
Line
9
Draft ref
hol172
Marshalled no.
367
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 32
Amendment 367A#10024313Not movedAmends text

Change “may” to “must” in the free school lunches clause

Replaces “may” with “must”, turning a discretionary power into a duty in the free school lunches eligibility clause.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 32, page 76, line 24, leave out “may” and insert “must”

“may” “must”

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
32
Page
76
Line
24
Draft ref
hol733
Marshalled no.
367A
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 32
Amendment 368#10022132Not movedAmends text

Set the penalty for the offence to a level 3 fine

Replaces the existing penalty provision so that a person who commits the offence is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 32, page 76, leave out lines 30 to 33 and insert—
“(8)
A person who commits an offence under this section is liable on summary
conviction to a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale.”

(lines 30–33) (8) A person who commits an offence under this section is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
32
Page
76
Line
30
Draft ref
hol130
Marshalled no.
368
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 32
Amendment 369#10022788Not movedAmends text

Cap the fine for the offence to one day's minimum wage

Would replace the existing penalty wording so the fine for the offence cannot exceed one day's wages at the National Minimum Wage. Not moved.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 32, page 76, leave out lines 30 to 37 and insert—
“(8)
A person who commits an offence under this section is liable on summary
conviction to a fine not exceeding the equivalent of one day’s wages at the
National Minimum Wage.”

(lines 30–37) (8) A person who commits an offence under this section is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding the equivalent of one day’s wages at the National Minimum Wage.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
32
Page
76
Line
30
Draft ref
hol398
Marshalled no.
369
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 32
Amendment 370#10022727Withdrawn before debateAmends text

Replace “4” with “5” in Clause 32

Amends Clause 32 by substituting the wording shown.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 32, page 76, line 32, leave out “4” and insert “5”

4 5

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
32
Page
76
Line
32
Draft ref
hol387
Marshalled no.
370
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn before debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 32
Amendment 371#10022330Not movedAmends text

Take a child's best interests into account when sentencing

Adds wording to Clause 32 requiring that a child's best interests are fully taken into account when deciding a sentence.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 32, page 76, line 33, at end insert “but the child’s best interests shall be taken fully
into account when deciding the sentence.”

but the child’s best interests shall be taken fully into account when deciding the sentence.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
32
Page
76
Line
33
Draft ref
hol173
Marshalled no.
371
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 32
Amendment 372#10022595Not movedNew clause / schedule

New clause: non-criminalisation of home education

Inserts a new clause after Clause 32 on non-criminalisation of home education.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 32, insert the following new Clause—
“Non-criminalisation of home education
(1)
A parent shall not be subject to criminal conviction, and no criminal record shall
result, solely from a failure to comply with the registration requirements under
section 436D of the Education Act 1996 (inserted by this Act).
(2)
Any enforcement action for non-registration must be civil in nature and
proportionate to the educational context.”

“Non-criminalisation of home education

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
32
Draft ref
hol302
Marshalled no.
372
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 32
Amendment 373#10022757Not movedNew clause / schedule

Exemption from penalty for mental health or bullying

Proposes a new clause to be inserted after Clause 32, headed “Exemption from penalty for mental health or bullying”.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 32, insert the following new Clause—
“Exemption from penalty for mental health or bullying
A parent must not be subject to penalty or enforcement under section 436Q of the
Education Act 1996 if the withdrawal of their child from school was supported
by a medical professional due to bullying or mental health concerns.”

Exemption from penalty for mental health or bullying

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
32
Draft ref
hol286
Marshalled no.
373
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 32
Amendment 374#10022759Not movedNew clause / schedule

No fines for off-grid families

Proposes a new clause to be inserted after Clause 32, headed “No fines for off-grid families”.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 32, insert the following new Clause—
“No fines for off-grid families
A family that produces its own energy and food and lives more than ten miles
from the nearest maintained school shall be exempt from penalties for
non-attendance under section 436Q of the Education Act 1996.”

No fines for off-grid families

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
32
Draft ref
hol318
Marshalled no.
374
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 32

Clause 33 18

Amendment #10023783#10023783Stood partRemoves provision

Oppose Clause 33 (free school meals information sharing) standing part

Notice to oppose Clause 33 (free school meals etc: information sharing) standing part of the Bill. The clause remained in the Bill.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Baroness Jones of Moulsecoomb gives notice of her intention to oppose the Question that Clause 33 stand part of the Bill.

Removes Clause 33 — Free school meals etc: information sharing

Stage
Committee stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
33
Draft ref
hol662
Decision
A member opposed the Clause/Schedule standing part of the Bill. Following debate, the House agreed that the Clause/Schedule should remain part of the Bill.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 33
Amendment 71#10018475No decisionRemoves provision

Remove two lines from the free-school-meals information clause

Deletes lines 12 and 13 of the clause.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 33, page 86, line 12, leave out lines 12 and 13

(lines 12–13)

Stage
Committee stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
33
Page
86
Line
12
Draft ref
hoc113
Marshalled no.
71
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 33
Amendment 72#10018473No decisionAmends text

Require guidance on how the free-school-meals information provision works

Adds a duty for the Secretary of State to issue guidance for relevant institutions on how subsection (2)(g) is to be understood.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 33, page 86, line 38, at end insert—
“(2D)
The Secretary of State must issue guidance for relevant institutions on how
subsection (2)(g) is to be understood.”

(2D) The Secretary of State must issue guidance for relevant institutions on how subsection (2)(g) is to be understood.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
33
Page
86
Line
38
Draft ref
hoc114
Marshalled no.
72
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 33
Amendment 164C#10031952Not movedAmends text

Require the local authority to identify and offer support to the parent (Clause 33)

Would add a condition that the local authority has taken reasonable steps to identify and offer appropriate support to the parent and recorded those steps in writing. Not moved.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 33, page 68, line 12, at end insert—
(c)
the local authority has taken reasonable steps to identify and offer
appropriate support to the parent, and has recorded those steps in
writing.”

(c) the local authority has taken reasonable steps to identify and offer appropriate support to the parent, and has recorded those steps in writing.

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
33
Page
68
Line
12
Draft ref
hol1003
Marshalled no.
164C
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 33
Amendment 164B#10031958Not movedAmends text

Make information sharing discretionary and conditional on necessity and proportionality

Changes a duty (“must”) into a conditional power (“may”), exercisable only where the authority is satisfied it is necessary and proportionate having regard to the child’s best interests and the least intrusive means of securing suitable education.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 33, page 68, line 8, leave out “must” and insert “may, if satisfied that doing so is
necessary and proportionate having regard to the child’s best interests and the least
intrusive means of securing suitable education,”

must may, if satisfied that doing so is necessary and proportionate having regard to the child’s best interests and the least intrusive means of securing suitable education,

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
33
Page
68
Line
8
Draft ref
hol999
Marshalled no.
164B
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 33
Amendment 165#10031504AgreedAmends text

Cover action taken in the five years before a preliminary notice

Adds wording to Clause 33 (free school meals: information sharing) covering action taken during the five years ending with the date a preliminary notice is to be served.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 33, page 68, line 35, at end insert “; or has taken such action during the period of
5 years ending with the date on which a preliminary notice is to be served under subsection
(1).”

; or has taken such action during the period of 5 years ending with the date on which a preliminary notice is to be served under subsection (1).

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
33
Page
68
Line
35
Draft ref
opc480
Marshalled no.
165
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 33
Amendment 166#10031442AgreedAmends text

Refine a cross-reference to specific paragraphs

Adds “(a), (b) or (ba)” after the reference to section 436D(2).

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 33, page 69, line 9, after “436D(2)” insert “(a), (b) or (ba)”

(a), (b) or (ba)

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
33
Page
69
Line
9
Draft ref
opc297
Marshalled no.
166
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 33
Amendment 167#10031502AgreedAmends text

Add rules on deciding whether a preliminary notice must be served

Adds new subsection (7A) to Clause 33 (free school meals: information sharing) setting out how the local authority is to decide whether a preliminary notice must or may be served for a child.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 33, page 69, line 13, at end insert—
“(7A)
For the purpose of determining whether a preliminary notice must or may
be served under this section in respect of a child, the local authority—
(a)
must consider the settings where the child is being educated that
the local authority knows about and where the child lives, and
(b)
may request the child’s parent on whom the preliminary notice
would be served to allow the local authority to visit the child inside
any of the homes in which the child lives.
(7B)
If a request under subsection (7A)(b) is refused by the person to whom it is
made, the local authority must consider that to be a relevant factor in
determining whether to serve a preliminary notice.”

(7A) For the purpose of determining whether a preliminary notice must or may be served under this section in respect of a child, the local authority—

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
33
Page
69
Line
13
Draft ref
opc482
Marshalled no.
167
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 33
Amendment 167A#10031956Not movedAmends text

Require recorded evidence before concluding education is unsuitable (Clause 33)

Would add a condition requiring reasonable grounds, based on clear and recorded evidence, to conclude that suitable education is not being provided for the child. Not moved.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 33, page 69, line 37, at end insert—
“(d)
it has reasonable grounds, based on clear and recorded evidence, to
conclude that suitable education is not being provided for the child,
and
(e)
it has considered and, so far as reasonably practicable, exhausted
less intrusive means of securing suitable education, including the
offer of advice and support to the parent.”

(d) it has reasonable grounds, based on clear and recorded evidence, to conclude that suitable education is not being provided for the child, and

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
33
Page
69
Line
37
Draft ref
hol1000
Marshalled no.
167A
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 33
Amendment 168#10031452Withdrawn before debateAmends text

Replace two lines in Clause 33 (withdrawn)

Would have replaced two lines in the clause; the amendment was withdrawn before debate.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 33, page 70, leave out lines 5 and 6 and insert—
“(b)
section 436H(5)(a) no longer applies in respect of the child,”

(lines 5–6)

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
33
Page
70
Line
5
Draft ref
opc501
Marshalled no.
168
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn before debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 33
Amendment 169#10031437AgreedAmends text

Allow earlier action to be counted within a five-year window

Adds wording so that action taken during the five years ending with the date an order would be made is taken into account.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 33, page 70, line 10, after “that Act” insert “, or which has been taken during the
period of 5 years ending with the date that the order would be made,”

, or which has been taken during the period of 5 years ending with the date that the order would be made,

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
33
Page
70
Line
10
Draft ref
opc502
Marshalled no.
169
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 33
Amendment 170#10031485AgreedAmends text

Specify what a local authority must consider about where a child is educated

Amends Clause 33 (free school meals: information sharing) so the local authority must consider the known education settings and where the child lives.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 33, page 70, line 14, leave out from “consider” to end of line 15 and insert “the
settings where the child is being educated that the local authority knows about and where
the child lives,”

(from “consider” to end of line 15) the settings where the child is being educated that the local authority knows about and where the child lives,

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
33
Page
70
Line
14
Draft ref
opc333
Marshalled no.
170
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 33
Amendment 170B#10031955Not movedAmends text

Add steps before a local authority requests a home visit (Clause 33)

Would insert a new subsection requiring the local authority to take steps before requesting a home visit. Not moved.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 33, page 70, line 22, at end insert—
(3A)
Before requesting a home visit under subsection (3)(c), the local authority—
(a)
must have reasonable grounds to suspect that the child is at risk of
harm (within the meaning of section 31(9) of the Children Act 1989),
(b)
must have obtained an order of the court authorising such a visit,
and
(c)
must not rely solely on a parent’s refusal to consent to a voluntary
visit as evidence of risk, non-cooperation, or unsuitability of
education, where that refusal is reasonably based on the need to
preserve the continuity or stability of the child’s home education.”

(3A) Before requesting a home visit under subsection (3)(c), the local authority—

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
33
Page
70
Line
22
Draft ref
hol1001
Marshalled no.
170B
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 33
Amendment 170A#10031957Not movedAmends text

Require less-intrusive means to be considered before obtaining information

Adds a requirement that, before obtaining information under the free school meals information-sharing provision, the body must first consider whether the information can reasonably be obtained by less intrusive means.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 33, page 70, line 22, at end insert “, but must have first considered whether
information can reasonably be obtained by less intrusive means.”

, but must have first considered whether information can reasonably be obtained by less intrusive means.

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
33
Page
70
Line
22
Draft ref
hol1002
Marshalled no.
170A
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 33
Amendment 171#10031479Withdrawn before debateAmends text

Rewrite two lines of the free-meals information-sharing clause (withdrawn)

Would have replaced lines 23–24 of Clause 33 (free school meals: information sharing) with new wording. The amendment was withdrawn before debate.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 33, page 77, leave out lines 23 and 24 and insert—
“(b)
section 436H(5)(a) no longer applies in respect of the child,”

(lines 23–24)

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
33
Page
77
Line
23
Draft ref
opc503
Marshalled no.
171
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn before debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 33
Amendment 172#10031513AgreedAmends text

Cover action taken in the five years before the order was made

Adds wording to Clause 33 (free school meals: information sharing) covering action taken during the five years ending with the date the order was made.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 33, page 77, line 28, after “that Act” insert “, or which has been taken during the
period of 5 years ending with the date that the order was made,”

, or which has been taken during the period of 5 years ending with the date that the order was made,

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
33
Page
77
Line
28
Draft ref
opc504
Marshalled no.
172
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 33
Amendment 172A#10032292Not movedNew clause / schedule

Add a new clause on cybersecurity of the register

Inserts a new clause titled “Cybersecurity of register”.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 33, insert the following new Clause—
“Cybersecurity of register
The National Cyber Security Centre (or an equivalent body designated by the
Secretary of State) must inspect the arrangements for the security of the register
of children not in school established by section 32 and may certify them if—
(a)
they are in line with best practice, and
(b)
testing of the systems is complete.”

Cybersecurity of register

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
33
Draft ref
hol1030
Marshalled no.
172A
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 33
Amendment 375#10022262Not movedAmends text

Let parents claim compensation for data protection breaches

Adds a new subsection (5) entitling a parent to claim compensation for any data protection breaches in relation to actions under the Act.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 33, page 78, line 28, at end insert—
“(5)
A parent is entitled to claim compensation in respect of any breaches of data
protection in relation to actions under this Act.”

“(5) A parent is entitled to claim compensation in respect of any breaches of data protection in relation to actions under this Act.”

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
33
Page
78
Line
28
Draft ref
hol174
Marshalled no.
375
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 33

Clause 34 10

Amendment #10023782#10023782Stood partRemoves provision

Oppose Clause 34 (allergy safety policy) standing part

Notice to oppose Clause 34 (allergy safety policy for pupils at schools) standing part of the Bill. The clause remained in the Bill.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Baroness Jones of Moulsecoomb gives notice of her intention to oppose the Question that Clause 34 stand part of the Bill.

Removes Clause 34 — Allergy safety policy for pupils at schools

Stage
Committee stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
34
Draft ref
hol661
Decision
A member opposed the Clause/Schedule standing part of the Bill. Following debate, the House agreed that the Clause/Schedule should remain part of the Bill.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 34
Amendment 157#10020434No decisionAmends text

Add a cross-reference to section 101(2)(i)

Inserts an additional cross-reference to section 101(2)(i) after the existing reference.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 34, page 85, line 32, after “(3)(g)” insert “or section 101(2)(i)”

or section 101
(2)(i)

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
34
Page
85
Line
32
Draft ref
opc178
Marshalled no.
157
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 34
Amendment 158#10020294No decisionRemoves provision

Remove the cross-reference to section 98(3A) in the allergy-safety clause

Deletes the parenthetical “(as prescribed under section 98(3A))”, a technical tidy-up of an internal cross-reference.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 34, page 86, line 26, leave out “(as prescribed under section 98(3A))”

(as prescribed under section 98(3A))

Stage
Report stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
34
Page
86
Line
26
Draft ref
opc80
Marshalled no.
158
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 34
Amendment 159#10020338No decisionAmends text

Allow regulations to be made for specified purposes as well as circumstances

Technical amendment to the orders and regulations power, adding "purposes" alongside "circumstances" in section 166(6)(a).

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 34, page 88, line 29, at end insert—
“(11)
In section 166 (orders and regulations), in subsection (6)(a), after
“circumstances” insert “, purposes”.”

(11) In section 166 (orders and regulations), in subsection (6)(a), after “circumstances” insert “, purposes”.

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
34
Page
88
Line
29
Draft ref
opc227
Marshalled no.
159
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 34
Amendment 173#10031516AgreedRemoves provision

Remove the words “Except as provided by subsection (3),”

A technical edit to Clause 34 (allergy safety policy for pupils at schools) deleting the opening qualifier “Except as provided by subsection (3),”.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 34, page 81, line 32, leave out “Except as provided by subsection (3),”

Except as provided by subsection (3),

Stage
Report stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
34
Page
81
Line
32
Draft ref
opc414
Marshalled no.
173
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 34
Amendment 174#10031461AgreedRemoves provision

Remove text spanning Clause 34 into the next page

Deletes text from the beginning of the line to the end of line 5 on the following page.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 34, page 81, line 39, leave out from beginning to end of line 5 on page 82

(from line 39 to line 5 on page 82)

Stage
Report stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
34
Page
81
Line
39
Draft ref
opc408
Marshalled no.
174
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 34
Amendment 174A#10031977Not movedRemoves provision

Remove Clause 34

Deletes Clause 34 (allergy safety policy for pupils at schools) from the Bill.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Leave out Clause 34

Removes Clause 34 — allergy safety policy for pupils at schools

Stage
Report stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
34
Draft ref
hol987
Marshalled no.
174A
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 34
Amendment 204#10020490No decisionAmends text

Require guidance on the allergy safety duty

Requires the Secretary of State to issue guidance to relevant institutions on how subsection (2)(g) is to be understood.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 34, page 87, line 5, at end insert—
“(2D)
The Secretary of State must issue guidance for relevant institutions on how
subsection (2)(g) is to be understood.”

(2D) The Secretary of State must issue guidance for relevant institutions on how subsection (2)(g) is to be understood.

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
34
Page
87
Line
5
Draft ref
hoc274
Marshalled no.
204
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 34
Amendment 376#10022517Not movedNew clause / schedule

New clause: notify the local authority of a performance licence or approval

Inserts a new clause after Clause 34 on notification and registration of a licence or Body of Persons Approval to the local authority.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 34, insert the following new Clause—
“Notification and registration of licence or Body of Persons Approval to local
authority
In the Children (Performances and Activities) (England) Regulations 2014 (S.I.
2014/3309), after regulation 31, insert the following—
“32
Notification and registration of licence approval to local authorities
(1)
Where a licensing authority approves a licence or authorises a performance
under a Body of Persons Approval, they must notify the local authority
in which the child resides, including information about the—
(a)
type of licence or Body of Persons Approval;
(b)
duration of performance;
(c)
duration of absence from school setting;
(d)
details of any alternative education provision during performance.
(2)
Where a local authority receives notification of an approved licence and
must register a child under section 436B of the Education Act 1996, they
must update the register to specify the reason of absence as
performance-related.
(3)
Where a local authority is also the licensing authority and must register a
child under section 436B of the Education Act 1996, they must update the
register to specify the reason of absence as performance-related.””

“Notification and registration of licence or Body of Persons Approval to local authority

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
34
Draft ref
hol204
Marshalled no.
376
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 34
Amendment 377#10022516Not movedNew clause / schedule

New clause: review the child performance regulations

Inserts a new clause after Clause 34 requiring a review of the Children (Performances and Activities) (England) Regulations 2014.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 34, insert the following new Clause—
“Review of The Children (Performances and Activities) (England) Regulations
Within 6 months of the passing of this Act, the Secretary of State must conduct a
review of the effect of the provisions in this Act on the operation of The Children
(Performances and Activities) (England) Regulations 2014.”

“Review of The Children (Performances and Activities) (England) Regulations 2014

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
34
Draft ref
hol205
Marshalled no.
377
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 34

Clause 35 61

Amendment #10023784#10023784Stood partRemoves provision

Oppose Clause 35 (limits on branded uniform items) standing part

Notice to oppose Clause 35 (school uniforms: limits on branded items) standing part of the Bill. The clause remained in the Bill.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Baroness Jones of Moulsecoomb gives notice of her intention to oppose the Question that Clause 35 stand part of the Bill.

Removes Clause 35 — School uniforms: limits on branded items

Stage
Committee stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
35
Draft ref
hol663
Decision
A member opposed the Clause/Schedule standing part of the Bill. Following debate, the House agreed that the Clause/Schedule should remain part of the Bill.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 35
Amendment 175#10031440AgreedAmends text

Broaden a cross-reference to additional sections

Replaces “under sections” with wording that also covers sections 434A and 434B.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 35, page 82, line 10, leave out “under sections” and insert “under or by virtue of
sections 434A, 434B and”

under sections under or by virtue of sections 434A, 434B and

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
35
Page
82
Line
10
Draft ref
opc505
Marshalled no.
175
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 35
Amendment 175ZD#10031972Not movedNew clause / schedule

Add a new clause on educational neutrality

Inserts a new clause titled “Educational neutrality”.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 35, insert the following new Clause—
“Educational neutrality
(1)
Nothing in this Act shall be interpreted or applied so as to create a presumption
that education provided at a school is inherently safer, superior, or more suitable
than education provided otherwise than at school.
(2)
In exercising any function under this Part, a local authority must treat education
provided otherwise than at school as a lawful and legitimate form of education.
(3)
Decisions under this Act concerning suitability, safeguarding, or intervention
must be based on the individual circumstances of the child and not on the form
or setting of education alone.”

Educational neutrality

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
35
Draft ref
hol1009
Marshalled no.
175ZD
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 35
Amendment 175ZE#10031973Not movedNew clause / schedule

Add a School Attendance Code of Conduct

Inserts a new clause titled “School Attendance Code of Conduct”.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 35, insert the following new Clause—
“School Attendance Code of Conduct
(1)
The Secretary of State must issue and from time to time revise a statutory School
Attendance Code of Conduct (“the Code”) setting out how local authorities and
schools are to exercise functions relating to school attendance, including functions
under this Part.
(2)
The Code must include provision about—
(a)
proportionality and necessity in the use of investigatory and enforcement
powers,
(b)
the priority to be given to early help and support before escalation,
(c)
evidential standards to be applied before a school attendance order is
considered,
(d)
recording, transparency and reasons-giving for key decisions,
(e)
the treatment of children with special educational needs or disabilities,
(f)
data protection, privacy and the least intrusive means of obtaining
information, and
(g)
the right of parents and children to be heard and to seek review of
decisions.
(3)
A person exercising functions to which the Code relates must have regard to it.
(4)
Before issuing or revising the Code, the Secretary of State must consult—
(a)
local authorities,
(b)
representatives of schools,
(c)
the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman,
(d)
the Information Commissioner, and
(e)
organisations representing parents and children, including those electively
home educating.
(5)
The Secretary of State must lay the Code, and any revised Code, before Parliament.
(6)
The Secretary of State must review the operation of the Code at intervals of not
more than three years, and publish a report on whether it is promoting consistent,
proportionate and child-centred decision-making.”

School Attendance Code of Conduct

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
35
Draft ref
hol1010
Marshalled no.
175ZE
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 35
Amendment 175ZC#10031974Not movedNew clause / schedule

Add a duty to secure exam access

Inserts a new clause titled “Duty to secure exam access”.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 35, insert the following new Clause—
“Duty to secure exam access
Local authorities must secure reasonable access for electively home educated
children to approved examination centres, including reasonable adjustments for
those with special educational needs.”

Duty to secure exam access

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
35
Draft ref
hol1008
Marshalled no.
175ZC
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 35
Amendment 175ZB#10031975Not movedNew clause / schedule

Add a mandatory officer training standard

Inserts a new clause titled “Mandatory officer training standard”.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 35, insert the following new Clause—
“Mandatory officer training standard
The Secretary of State must issue guidance on the training of local authority officers
exercising functions under sections 31 to 36, including training on elective home
education, SEND, lawful decision-making, and unconscious bias.”

Mandatory officer training standard

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
35
Draft ref
hol1007
Marshalled no.
175ZB
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 35
Amendment 175ZA#10031976Not movedNew clause / schedule

Add a non-discrimination duty for access to services and opportunities

Inserts a new clause titled “Non-discrimination in access to services and opportunities”.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 35, insert the following new Clause—
“Non-discrimination in access to services and opportunities
(1)
A public authority, education provider, examination centre, or publicly funded
body must not refuse, restrict, or withdraw access to any service, opportunity,
qualification, assessment, or facility from a child solely on the grounds that the
child is educated otherwise than at school.
(2)
A person or body to whom subsection (1) applies must not impose additional
administrative or evidential requirements on a child or their parent solely by
reason of the child being educated otherwise than at school.
(3)
In this section, “public authority” has the same meaning as in section 6 of the
Human Rights Act 1998.”

Non-discrimination in access to services and opportunities

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
35
Draft ref
hol1005
Marshalled no.
175ZA
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 35
Amendment 378#10022587WithdrawnNew clause / schedule

New clause: protect home education rights in emergencies

Inserts a new clause after Clause 35 on protection of home education rights during emergency or authoritarian rule.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 35, insert the following new Clause—
“Protection of home education rights during emergency or authoritarian rule
(1)
In the event of a national emergency or authoritarian governance, the courts shall
have the final authority to safeguard the right to home educate in accordance with
this Act.
(2)
Authoritarian governance shall be defined as any period during which emergency
regulations or executive actions suspend, limit, or derogate from rights protected
under the Human Rights Act 1998 or the European Convention on Human Rights.”

“Protection of home education rights during emergency or authoritarian rule

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
35
Draft ref
hol301
Marshalled no.
378
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 35
Amendment 379#10022643Not movedNew clause / schedule

Limit review duration without cause

Proposes a new clause limiting the duration of a review where there is no cause.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 35, insert the following new Clause—
“Limit on review duration without cause
(1)
A home-educating family must not remain under continued review or monitoring
by a local authority for more than 30 days unless the authority has reasonable
cause to suspect that the child is at risk of significant harm, as defined in section
31(9) of the Children Act 1989.
(2)
Where no such risk is found, the case must be closed, and the family notified in
writing within 10 working days.”

“Limit on review duration without cause

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
35
Draft ref
hol309
Marshalled no.
379
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 35
Amendment 380#10022649Not movedNew clause / schedule

Add protection from reporting bias

Proposed new clause headed “Protection from reporting bias” to be inserted after Clause 35.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 35, insert the following new Clause—
“Protection from reporting bias
If more than 50% of home education reports from a local authority in any calendar
year are negative, an independent review must be triggered to assess objectivity
and fairness.”

“Protection from reporting bias

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
35
Draft ref
hol307
Marshalled no.
380
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 35
Amendment 381#10022625Not movedNew clause / schedule

Require home educators on safeguarding panels

Proposes a new clause providing for the inclusion of home educators on safeguarding panels.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 35, insert the following new Clause—
“Inclusion of home educators on safeguarding panels
(1)
Any safeguarding panel considering cases involving home-educated children
must include at least one person with direct home education experience.
(2)
For the purposes of this section, a “safeguarding panel” means any joint
inter-agency structure, entity, local authority or other authority making decisions
about children who are home-educated, or may be home-educated in the future,
for safeguarding purposes or to prevent them from harm.”

“Inclusion of home educators on safeguarding panels

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
35
Draft ref
hol303
Marshalled no.
381
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 35
Amendment 382#10022659Not movedNew clause / schedule

Create a Home Education Ombudsman

Proposed new clause headed “Home Education Ombudsman” to be inserted after Clause 35.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 35, insert the following new Clause—
“Home Education Ombudsman
(1)
The Secretary of State must appoint an independent Home Education Ombudsman.
(2)
The Ombudsman’s function is to investigate complaints from parents relating to
the conduct, decisions, or practices of local authorities in the exercise of their
functions under sections 436B to 436U of the Education Act 1996 (inserted by this
Act).
(3)
The Ombudsman must be independent of the Government and of local authorities.
(4)
The Ombudsman must publish an annual report of findings and recommendations,
designed to support any relevant judicial reviews undertaken by parents or carers
who provide home education who are dissatisfied with the response of the
Secretary of State to any written complaints made by those parents or carers about
their treatment by local authorities and the impact of such treatment upon their
activities or their rights to privacy, family life, and ability to home educate.”

“Home Education Ombudsman

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
35
Draft ref
hol300
Marshalled no.
382
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 35
Amendment 383#10022656Not movedNew clause / schedule

Provide exam support for home-educated children

Proposed new clause headed “Exam support for home-educated children” to be inserted after Clause 35.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 35, insert the following new Clause—
“Exam support for home-educated children
The Secretary of State must ensure that home-educated children are entitled to
the same exam fee support and access to recent past papers as children enrolled
in maintained schools.”

“Exam support for home-educated children

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
35
Draft ref
hol287
Marshalled no.
383
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 35
Amendment 384#10022662Not movedNew clause / schedule

Require parity of treatment for home education

Proposed new clause headed “Parity of treatment for home education” to be inserted after Clause 35.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 35, insert the following new Clause—
“Parity of treatment for home education
A local authority, in exercising its functions under sections 436B to 436G of the
Education Act 1996, must treat home education provision on a par with that of
independent schools, including respecting the right of parents to determine
curriculum, teaching methods, and educational philosophy, provided the education
is suitable within the meaning of section 7 of the Education Act 1996.”

“Parity of treatment for home education

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
35
Draft ref
hol253
Marshalled no.
384
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 35
Amendment 385#10022661Withdrawn before debateAmends text

Insert a new clause after Clause 35 (withdrawn)

A new clause was tabled after Clause 35 but was withdrawn before debate; its text was not set out.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 35, insert the following new Clause—
“Presumption of parental competence
In assessing whether a child is receiving suitable education, a local authority shall
presume that the parent is competent to provide such education, unless the
authority can demonstrate, with clear and documented evidence, beyond
reasonable doubt, that the education being provided is unsuitable.”

Clause 35, the following new Clause—

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
35
Draft ref
hol252
Marshalled no.
385
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn before debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 35
Amendment 386#10022632Not movedNew clause / schedule

Create a right to sue for educational failure

Proposes a new clause establishing a right to sue for educational failure.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 35, insert the following new Clause—
“Right to sue for educational failure
A child compelled into formal schooling by a local authority may bring legal
action against that authority for educational harm or failure to provide a suitable
education if it can be demonstrated to have been as a result of being taken out of
home education.”

“Right to sue for educational failure

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
35
Draft ref
hol246
Marshalled no.
386
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 35
Amendment 387#10022634Not movedNew clause / schedule

Bar regulation of educational content

Proposes a new clause providing that there is to be no regulation of educational content.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 35, insert the following new Clause—
“No regulation of educational content
A local authority must not comment on or assess the content or methodology of
home education provided by a parent, provided it meets the standard of suitability
under section 7 of the Education Act 1996.”

“No regulation of educational content

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
35
Draft ref
hol244
Marshalled no.
387
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 35
Amendment 388#10022628Not movedNew clause / schedule

Establish a children's advisory board for home education policy

Proposes a new clause creating a children's advisory board for home education policy.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 35, insert the following new Clause—
“Children’s advisory board for home education policy
The Secretary of State shall establish an annual review panel comprising at least
12 home-educated children aged 10 to 16, selected by lottery, to advise on education
legislation affecting home education.”

“Children’s advisory board for home education policy

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
35
Draft ref
hol230
Marshalled no.
388
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 35
Amendment 389#10022636Not movedNew clause / schedule

Establish a home education workers' union

Proposes a new clause providing for a home education workers' union.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 35, insert the following new Clause—
“Home education workers’ union
Home-educating parents have the right to form, join, and collectively organise in
a registered home education workers’ union, including the right to petition and
collectively bargain on education policy, on a par with other unions such as
teachers’ unions.”

“Home education workers’ union

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
35
Draft ref
hol229
Marshalled no.
389
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 35
Amendment 390#10022629Not movedNew clause / schedule

Provide tax relief for home education expenses

Proposes a new clause introducing tax relief for home education expenses.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 35, insert the following new Clause—
“Tax relief for home education expenses
The Secretary of State must, within six months of the day on which this Act comes
into force, introduce a scheme allowing parents who home educate to deduct
education-related expenses from their taxable income.”

“Tax relief for home education expenses

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
35
Draft ref
hol298
Marshalled no.
390
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 35
Amendment 391#10022648Not movedNew clause / schedule

Create a right to jury trial in forced school attendance cases

Proposed new clause to establish a right to a jury trial where school attendance is enforced against a family.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 35, insert the following new Clause—
“Right to jury trial in forced school attendance cases
No child may be compelled to attend school against the wishes of their parent or
guardian unless the decision is upheld by a jury trial in a Magistrates’ Court or
Crown Court.”

“Right to jury trial in forced school attendance cases

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
35
Draft ref
hol322
Marshalled no.
391
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 35
Amendment 392#10022737Not movedNew clause / schedule

Protection from truancy penalties in lawful home education

Proposes a new clause to be inserted after Clause 35, headed “Protection from truancy penalties in lawful home education”.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 35, insert the following new Clause—
“Protection from truancy penalties in lawful home education
After section 447 of the Education Act 1996 insert—
“447A Protection from truancy penalties in lawful home education
(1)
No parent shall be subject to prosecution or penalty under sections 444 to
447 of this Act for non-attendance, where—
(a)
the child has been lawfully withdrawn from school, and
(b)
the parent is providing, or intends to provide, suitable education
in accordance with section 7.
(2)
This section does not prevent a local authority from issuing a School
Attendance Order under section 437, but no such order may be issued
solely on the basis of non-attendance, without first assessing the suitability
of education being provided.””

Protection from truancy penalties in lawful home education

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
35
Draft ref
hol235
Marshalled no.
392
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 35
Amendment 393#10022724Not movedNew clause / schedule

Right to delay formal education

Proposes a new clause to be inserted after Clause 35, headed “Right to delay formal education”.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 35, insert the following new Clause—
“Right to delay formal education
A parent may elect to delay the start of their child’s formal education until the
academic year following their seventh birthday without penalty.”

Right to delay formal education

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
35
Draft ref
hol236
Marshalled no.
393
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 35
Amendment 394#10022787Not movedNew clause / schedule

Commission a study into privacy-preserving technologies

Proposed new clause requiring a study into privacy-preserving technologies. Not moved.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 35, insert the following new Clause—
“Study into privacy-preserving technologies
(1)
The Secretary of State must, within six months of the passing of this Act,
commission an independent study into the use of zero-knowledge proof technology
as a method to verify educational provision in elective home educating families
without compromising the privacy of those families.
(2)
The findings of the study must be published and laid before Parliament.”

“Study into privacy-preserving technologies

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
35
Draft ref
hol254
Marshalled no.
394
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 35
Amendment 395#10022763Not movedNew clause / schedule

Local authority transparency reports

Proposes a new clause to be inserted after Clause 35, headed “Local authority transparency reports”.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 35, insert the following new Clause—
“Local authority transparency reports
Each local authority must publish an annual report detailing its engagement with
home-educating families, including data on support, complaints, and outcomes.”

Local authority transparency reports

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
35
Draft ref
hol258
Marshalled no.
395
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 35
Amendment 396#10022770Not movedNew clause / schedule

Commission independent research into home education

Proposed new clause requiring independent research into home education. Not moved.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 35, insert the following new Clause—
“Independent research into home education
The Secretary of State must fund independent academic research into effective
home education practices and publish findings every three years.”

“Independent research into home education

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
35
Draft ref
hol259
Marshalled no.
396
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 35
Amendment 397#10022731Not movedNew clause / schedule

Parental referendum on regulatory expansion

Proposes a new clause to be inserted after Clause 35, headed “Parental referendum on regulatory expansion”.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 35, insert the following new Clause—
“Parental referendum on regulatory expansion
No new national regulatory measure concerning home education may be
introduced unless approved by a majority of registered home-educating families
through a parental referendum.”

Parental referendum on regulatory expansion

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
35
Draft ref
hol260
Marshalled no.
397
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 35
Amendment 398#10022739Not movedNew clause / schedule

Protections for parents with disabilities

Proposes a new clause to be inserted after Clause 35, headed “Protections for parents with disabilities”.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 35, insert the following new Clause—
“Protections for parents with disabilities
Parents with disabilities who home educate must not be subjected to more
oversight than other parents solely on the basis of disability.”

Protections for parents with disabilities

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
35
Draft ref
hol268
Marshalled no.
398
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 35
Amendment 399#10022766Not movedNew clause / schedule

Children’s right to refuse school attendance

Proposes a new clause to be inserted after Clause 35, headed “Children’s right to refuse school attendance”.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 35, insert the following new Clause—
“Children’s right to refuse school attendance
A child aged eight or over has the right to express a preference for home education
or school attendance, and this preference must be taken into account in any local
authority or court decision.”

Children’s right to refuse school attendance

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
35
Draft ref
hol270
Marshalled no.
399
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 35
Amendment 400#10022744Not movedNew clause / schedule

Petition system for policy review

Proposes a new clause to be inserted after Clause 35, headed “Petition system for policy review”.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 35, insert the following new Clause—
“Petition system for policy review
If 10,000 or more home-educating parents sign a verified petition on any home
education matter, the Secretary of State must publish a formal response and
conduct a policy review within six months.”

Petition system for policy review

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
35
Draft ref
hol271
Marshalled no.
400
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 35
Amendment 401#10022756Not movedNew clause / schedule

Home education rebate for school place shortages

Proposes a new clause to be inserted after Clause 35, headed “Home education rebate for school place shortages”.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 35, insert the following new Clause—
“Home education rebate for school place shortages
Where no school place is available within a reasonable distance, a parent who
home educates shall be entitled to claim a rebate equal to the per-pupil education
funding allocation.”

Home education rebate for school place shortages

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
35
Draft ref
hol273
Marshalled no.
401
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 35
Amendment 402#10022746Not movedNew clause / schedule

Council tax exemption for home educators

Proposes a new clause to be inserted after Clause 35, headed “Council tax exemption for home educators”.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 35, insert the following new Clause—
“Council tax exemption for home educators
A local authority must reduce the council tax bill of any household educating a
child at home by an amount equivalent to the funding per pupil provided to
schools by local authorities.”

Council tax exemption for home educators

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
35
Draft ref
hol274
Marshalled no.
402
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 35
Amendment 403#10022773Not movedNew clause / schedule

Require emergency court hearings for home education cases

Proposed new clause providing for emergency hearings in home education cases. Not moved.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 35, insert the following new Clause—
“Emergency hearings: home education cases
Where a child is removed or proposed to be removed from the care of a parent
due to concerns arising from home education, the parent shall have the right to
an emergency court hearing within 48 hours.”

“Emergency hearings: home education cases

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
35
Draft ref
hol277
Marshalled no.
403
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 35
Amendment 404#10022775Not movedNew clause / schedule

Ban algorithmic allocation of school places

Proposed new clause prohibiting the use of algorithms to allocate school places. Not moved.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 35, insert the following new Clause—
“Ban on algorithmic school allocation
A child withdrawn from school for elective home education may not be
automatically re-enrolled in another school through an algorithmic or automated
placement process without parental consent.”

“Ban on algorithmic school allocation

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
35
Draft ref
hol281
Marshalled no.
404
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 35
Amendment 405#10022754Not movedNew clause / schedule

Local authorities: requirement for proof of educational superiority

Proposes a new clause to be inserted after Clause 35, headed “Local authorities: requirement for proof of educational superiority”.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 35, insert the following new Clause—
“Local authorities: requirement for proof of educational superiority
A local authority may not interfere with a child’s home education under section
436B of the Education Act 1996 unless it can demonstrate that its own maintained
schools consistently outperform the education provided by the parent.”

Local authorities: requirement for proof of educational superiority

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
35
Draft ref
hol290
Marshalled no.
405
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 35
Amendment 406#10022776Not movedNew clause / schedule

Require qualifications for officers judging home education suitability

Proposed new clause requiring local authority officers who decide whether home education is suitable to hold qualifications. Not moved.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 35, insert the following new Clause—
“Qualifications for local authority officers making determinations about home
education suitability
No local authority officer may make determinations about home education
suitability unless they have passed an accredited assessment in alternative
education methods.”

“Qualifications for local authority officers making determinations about home education suitability

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
35
Draft ref
hol291
Marshalled no.
406
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 35
Amendment 407#10022780Not movedNew clause / schedule

Establish home education funding parity

Proposed new clause to establish funding parity for home education. Not moved.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 35, insert the following new Clause—
“Home education funding parity
The Secretary of State must ensure that home-educating families are eligible to
receive per-pupil funding equivalent to that provided to maintained schools.”

“Home education funding parity

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
35
Draft ref
hol292
Marshalled no.
407
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 35
Amendment 408#10022742Not movedNew clause / schedule

Equal access to SEN and mental health services

Proposes a new clause to be inserted after Clause 35, headed “Equal access to SEN and mental health services”.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 35, insert the following new Clause—
“Equal access to SEN and mental health services
A child educated at home must be entitled to the same access to publicly funded
special educational needs and mental health support as children attending
maintained schools.”

Equal access to SEN and mental health services

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
35
Draft ref
hol293
Marshalled no.
408
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 35
Amendment 409#10022732Not movedNew clause / schedule

Child-led school closure mechanism

Proposes a new clause to be inserted after Clause 35, headed “Child-led school closure mechanism”.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 35, insert the following new Clause—
“Child-led school closure mechanism
Where at least 80% of pupils in a maintained school, aged 10 or over, express a
preference for home education through a verified process, the Secretary of State
must consult on transitioning that school into a home education support hub.”

Child-led school closure mechanism

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
35
Draft ref
hol294
Marshalled no.
409
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 35
Amendment 410#10022758Not movedNew clause / schedule

National home education TV channel

Proposes a new clause to be inserted after Clause 35, headed “National home education TV channel”.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 35, insert the following new Clause—
“National home education TV channel
The Secretary of State must fund and maintain a public broadcast service dedicated
to delivering curriculum-aligned educational content for home-educated children.”

National home education TV channel

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
35
Draft ref
hol296
Marshalled no.
410
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 35
Amendment 411#10022777Not movedNew clause / schedule

Give National Insurance credits to full-time home educators

Proposed new clause granting National Insurance credits to full-time home educators. Not moved.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 35, insert the following new Clause—
“National Insurance credits for full-time home educators
A parent who provides full-time home education must be treated as having limited
capability for work for the purpose of receiving National Insurance credits.”

“National Insurance credits for full-time home educators

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
35
Draft ref
hol297
Marshalled no.
411
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 35
Amendment 412#10022782Not movedNew clause / schedule

Give home educators access to school facilities

Proposed new clause granting home educators access to school facilities. Not moved.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 35, insert the following new Clause—
“Access to school facilities
A child educated at home shall be entitled to reasonable access to facilities and
extracurricular activities offered by local maintained schools, including sports
facilities and libraries.”

“Access to school facilities

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
35
Draft ref
hol299
Marshalled no.
412
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 35
Amendment 413#10022772Not movedNew clause / schedule

Create a multi-generational home education tax break

Proposed new clause introducing a tax break for multi-generational home education. Not moved.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 35, insert the following new Clause—
“Multi-generational home education tax break
A grandparent, aunt, uncle, or other extended family member who materially
contributes to a child’s home education may claim a pro-rata tax rebate equivalent
to 20% of the average per-pupil state funding allocation.”

“Multi-generational home education tax break

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
35
Draft ref
hol306
Marshalled no.
413
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 35
Amendment 414#10022730Not movedNew clause / schedule

Removal of school-based legal custody

Proposes a new clause to be inserted after Clause 35, headed “Removal of school-based legal custody”.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 35, insert the following new Clause—
“Removal of school-based legal custody
A school may not exercise in loco parentis responsibilities for a child unless the
parent has provided explicit written consent, renewed annually.”

Removal of school-based legal custody

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
35
Draft ref
hol308
Marshalled no.
414
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 35
Amendment 415#10022723Not movedNew clause / schedule

Mandatory secondment for education officials

Proposes a new clause to be inserted after Clause 35, headed “Mandatory secondment for education officials”.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 35, insert the following new Clause—
“Mandatory secondment for education officials
Any Department for Education employee involved in home education policy must
undertake a twelve-month secondment in an alternative education setting before
drafting or revising guidance.”

Mandatory secondment for education officials

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
35
Draft ref
hol310
Marshalled no.
415
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 35
Amendment 416#10022765Not movedNew clause / schedule

Oath of non-coercion for teachers

Proposes a new clause to be inserted after Clause 35, headed “Oath of non-coercion for teachers”.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 35, insert the following new Clause—
“Oath of non-coercion for teachers
A teacher employed by a maintained school must not attempt to coerce or pressure
a child or parent to attend or remain in school if they express a desire to home
educate, and must swear or affirm an annual oath in writing to that effect as part
of their professional responsibilities.”

Oath of non-coercion for teachers

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
35
Draft ref
hol311
Marshalled no.
416
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 35
Amendment 417#10022750Not movedNew clause / schedule

Home education and the school year

Proposes a new clause to be inserted after Clause 35, headed “Home education and the school year”.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 35, insert the following new Clause—
“Home education and the school year
When making a decision under a provision in this Act, a Local Authority cannot
consider the educational calendar or timetable used by a family whose child has
been withdrawn from school.”

Home education and the school year

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
35
Draft ref
hol312
Marshalled no.
417
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 35
Amendment 418#10022771Not movedNew clause / schedule

Introduce penalties for false allegations against home educators

Proposed new clause creating penalties for making false allegations against home educators. Not moved.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 35, insert the following new Clause—
“Penalties for false allegations against home educators
Where a report concerning a home-educating family is found to be malicious or
knowingly false, the local authority shall refer the reporting individual for review,
and a civil penalty may be imposed by a magistrate.”

“Penalties for false allegations against home educators

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
35
Draft ref
hol314
Marshalled no.
418
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 35
Amendment 419#10022753Not movedNew clause / schedule

Funding eligibility for home education cooperatives

Proposes a new clause to be inserted after Clause 35, headed “Funding eligibility for home education cooperatives”.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 35, insert the following new Clause—
“Funding eligibility for home education cooperatives
A home education cooperative comprising 50 or more families shall be eligible to
apply for per-pupil public education funding equivalent to that received by
maintained schools.”

Funding eligibility for home education cooperatives

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
35
Draft ref
hol315
Marshalled no.
419
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 35
Amendment 420#10022752Not movedNew clause / schedule

Disqualification of inspectors by parent report

Proposes a new clause to be inserted after Clause 35, headed “Disqualification of inspectors by parent report”.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 35, insert the following new Clause—
“Disqualification of inspectors by parent report
If three or more home-educating families submit documented complaints of
misconduct by a local authority inspector, that individual shall be suspended
from duties relating to home education pending review.”

Disqualification of inspectors by parent report

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
35
Draft ref
hol316
Marshalled no.
420
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 35
Amendment 421#10022783Not movedNew clause / schedule

Let home educators vote on local school budgets

Proposed new clause allowing home educators to vote on local school budgets. Not moved.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 35, insert the following new Clause—
“Home educators may vote on local school budgets
A home-educating parent who pays local education-related taxes shall have the
right to vote on local authority education budgets and school funding allocations.”

“Home educators may vote on local school budgets

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
35
Draft ref
hol317
Marshalled no.
421
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 35
Amendment 422#10022735Not movedNew clause / schedule

Minimum wage compensation for mandated oversight

Proposes a new clause to be inserted after Clause 35, headed “Minimum wage compensation for mandated oversight”.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 35, insert the following new Clause—
“Minimum wage compensation for mandated oversight
Where home educators are required to submit reports, attend meetings, or be
subject to oversight, they shall be entitled to compensation equal to the prevailing
hourly minimum wage for time spent complying.”

Minimum wage compensation for mandated oversight

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
35
Draft ref
hol319
Marshalled no.
422
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 35
Amendment 423#10022728Not movedNew clause / schedule

Education as trade” model

Proposes a new clause to be inserted after Clause 35, headed “Education as trade” model”.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 35, insert the following new Clause—
““Education as trade” model
(1)
A home-educated child is permitted to demonstrate educational attainment
through the provision of services, mentoring, or trade in knowledge-based activities
as evidence of learning.
(2)
Such activities are to be considered education for the purposes of section 7 of the
Education Act 1996 (Duty of parents to secure education of children of compulsory
school age).”

“Education as trade” model

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
35
Draft ref
hol321
Marshalled no.
423
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 35
Amendment 424#10022762Not movedNew clause / schedule

Home educator policy initiative

Proposes a new clause to be inserted after Clause 35, headed “Home educator policy initiative”.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 35, insert the following new Clause—
“Home educator policy initiative
A local authority must formally consider and respond to any education policy
proposal signed by at least 500 home-educating families in its area.”

Home educator policy initiative

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
35
Draft ref
hol328
Marshalled no.
424
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 35
Amendment 425#10022786Not movedNew clause / schedule

Add sunset clauses to home education legislation

Proposed new clause introducing sunset clauses for home education legislation. Not moved.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 35, insert the following new Clause—
“Sunset clauses on home education legislation
Any legislation or regulation concerning home education shall automatically
expire five years after enactment unless reviewed and reapproved by Parliament
following public consultation.”

“Sunset clauses on home education legislation

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
35
Draft ref
hol329
Marshalled no.
425
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 35
Amendment 426#10022736Not movedNew clause / schedule

Exam access at independent schools

Proposes a new clause to be inserted after Clause 35, headed “Exam access at independent schools”.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 35, insert the following new Clause—
“Exam access at independent schools
(1)
An independent school must not deny access to sit examinations to a
home-educated child solely on the basis that the child is not enrolled.
(2)
Reasonable fees may be charged for administration.”

Exam access at independent schools

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
35
Draft ref
hol330
Marshalled no.
426
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 35
Amendment 426A#10023216Not movedNew clause / schedule

New clause: CIECSS attendance enforcement

Would insert a new clause after Clause 35 on CIECSS attendance enforcement. (Not moved.)

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 35, insert the following new Clause—
“CIECSS: attendance enforcement
After section 448 of the Education Act 1996 (Exemption where child becomes five
during term) insert—
“448A CIECSS: attendance enforcement
(1)
His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Education, Children’s Services and Skills
(the CIECSS) may impose fines against parents where one or more of their
children are attending school for less than 80% of the designated time
required.
(2)
The CIECSS must, when determining the amount of fine to be levied, take
account the reason for non-attendance.
(3)
The Secretary of State must, by regulations, make provision for the
establishment of the enforcement function in this section within six months
of the day on which the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2025 comes
into force.
(4)
A statutory instrument containing regulations under this section is subject
to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.””

CIECSS: attendance enforcement

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
35
Draft ref
hol645
Marshalled no.
426A
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 35
Amendment 426B#10023906WithdrawnNew clause / schedule

Review of factory shutdowns and school attendance

Inserts a new clause after Clause 35 requiring a review of factory shutdowns and school attendance. Withdrawn after debate.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 35, insert the following new Clause—
“Review: factory shutdowns and school attendance
(1)
On the day on which this Act is passed, the Secretary of State must order a review
of the effect of factory shutdowns on local school attendance.
(2)
The review must consider the merits of varying local school holiday dates to
minimise the impact of factory shutdowns on school attendance.
(3)
The review must be published within six months of the day on which this Act is
passed and must be laid before both Houses of Parliament.”

“Review: factory shutdowns and school attendance

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
35
Draft ref
hol680
Marshalled no.
426B
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 35
Amendment 426C#10023912Not movedNew clause / schedule

Provide access to extracurricular sport and recreation opportunities

Inserts a new clause after Clause 35 on access to extracurricular sport and recreation opportunities. Not moved.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 35, insert the following new Clause—
“Access to extracurricular sport and recreation opportunities
A child educated at home is entitled to reasonable access to extracurricular sport
and recreation opportunities offered and co-ordinated by local maintained schools.”

“Access to extracurricular sport and recreation opportunities

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
35
Draft ref
hol681
Marshalled no.
426C
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 35
Amendment 426D#10026195WithdrawnNew clause / schedule

Require sharing of local authority best practice on home education

Inserts a new clause after Clause 35 on sharing local authority best practice on home education.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 35, insert the following new Clause—
“Sharing local authority best practice on home education
(1)
All local authorities must provide an annual report to the Secretary of State setting
out—
(a)
the total number of home educators in their area (A),
(b)
the number of complaints they have received from home educators in the
preceding year (B), and
(c)
the number of School Attendance Orders they have issued in the preceding
year (C).
(2)
The Secretary of State must make funding and resources available to any local
authority which performs in the top ten percent of both—
(a)
B as a percentage of A, and
(b)
C as a percentage of A,
to facilitate those local authorities sharing best practice regarding management
of home education with local authorities performing in the bottom ten percent of
the same metrics.”

“Sharing local authority best practice on home education

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
35
Draft ref
hol798
Marshalled no.
426D
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 35
Amendment 426E#10026272Not movedNew clause / schedule

Provide protection from legal action where there is harm to the child

Inserts a new clause after Clause 35 on the prevention of legal action in connection with harm to the child.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 35, insert the following new Clause—
“Harm to the child: prevention of legal action
(1)
No parent can be subject to criminal prosecution, penalty, or sanction (“legal
action”) under any provision in sections 30 to 35 if the condition in subsection (2)
applies.
(2)
The condition is that legal action in subsection (1) would result—
(a)
in harm to a child’s welfare, or
(b)
on balance, in greater harm to a child’s education than if the legal action
was not pursued.
(3)
For the purposes of subsection (2)—
(a)
harm to a child’s welfare is determined with reference to section 1 of the
Children Act 1989 (welfare of the child), and
(b)
harm to a child’s education is determined with reference to—
(i)
section 9 of the Education Act 1996 (pupils to be educated in
accordance with parents’ wishes), and
(ii)
Article 2 of Protocol 1 of the European Convention on Human
Rights (right to education).
(4)
Nothing in this section prevents proportionate civil measures, support, or
intervention intended to secure the welfare of the child, provided such measures
do not have the effect of undermining the child’s access to suitable education.”

“Harm to the child: prevention of legal action

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
35
Draft ref
hol801
Marshalled no.
426E
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 35

Clause 36 7

Amendment #10022248#10022248Stood partRemoves provision

Oppose Clause 36 (mobile phones guidance) standing part of the Bill

Notice of intention to oppose Clause 36 standing part of the Bill; the House agreed the clause should remain.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Lord Lucas gives notice of his intention to oppose the Question that Clause 36 stand part of the Bill.

Removes Clause 36 — guidance on use of mobile phones in schools

Stage
Committee stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
36
Draft ref
hol127
Decision
A member opposed the Clause/Schedule standing part of the Bill. Following debate, the House agreed that the Clause/Schedule should remain part of the Bill.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 36
Amendment 175ZF#10031969Not movedRemoves provision

Remove Clause 36

Deletes Clause 36 (guidance on use of mobile phones in schools in England) from the Bill.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Leave out Clause 36

Removes Clause 36 — guidance on use of mobile phones etc in schools in England

Stage
Report stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
36
Draft ref
hol986
Marshalled no.
175ZF
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 36
Amendment 427#10022314WithdrawnAmends text

Bring alternative-provision institutions within scope

Adds institutions in England that cater for children placed with them for alternative provision by local authorities to the clause's scope.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 36, page 79, line 16, at end insert—
“(c)
institutions in England that cater for children placed with them for
alternative provision by local authorities.”

“(c) institutions in England that cater for children placed with them for alternative provision by local authorities.”

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
36
Page
79
Line
16
Draft ref
hol162
Marshalled no.
427
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 36
Amendment 427B#10023023Not movedAmends text

Treat several separate organisations as one for Clause 36

Would provide that several separate organisations may be treated as one organisation for the purposes of Clause 36 on guidance on the use of mobile phones in schools.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 36, page 79, line 29, at end insert—
“(e)
provide that several separate organisations should be considered as
one organisation for the purposes of this section.”

(e) provide that several separate organisations should be considered as one organisation for the purposes of this section.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
36
Page
79
Line
29
Draft ref
hol609
Marshalled no.
427B
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 36
Amendment 427A#10023024Not movedAmends text

Exclude purely religious-instruction providers from the independent-institution definition

Would provide that an institution giving religious instruction as an addition to education received elsewhere is not an independent educational institution under Clause 36.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 36, page 79, line 16, at end insert—
“but an institution which provides religious instruction as an addition to the
education which its students receive elsewhere is not an independent educational
institution.”

but an institution which provides religious instruction as an addition to the education which its students receive elsewhere is not an independent educational institution.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
36
Page
79
Line
16
Draft ref
hol608
Marshalled no.
427A
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 36
Amendment 427C#10024136Not movedAmends text

Add an institution to the list in the mobile phones guidance clause

Inserts a further category, beginning “(h) an institution—”, into the list in the clause on mobile phone use in schools.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 36, page 80, line 23, at end insert—
“(h)
an institution—
(i)
that is only providing religious instruction or guidance,
(ii)
where parents or guardians of attendees have registered at their
Local Authority that they provide suitable out-of-school education
separate from or in addition to any attendance at the institution,
and
(iii)
where the institution demonstrates to the Local Authority that it
provides the required safeguarding measures.”

“(h) an institution—

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
36
Page
80
Line
23
Draft ref
hol714
Marshalled no.
427C
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 36
Amendment 427BA#10025431WithdrawnAmends text

Specify the institutions covered by Clause 36

Replaces line 18 of Clause 36 to list an Academy, University Technical College or studio school as the relevant institutions.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 36, page 80, line 18 leave out line 18 and insert—
“(d)
an Academy, University Technical College or studio school;”

(line 18) “(d) an Academy, University Technical College or studio school;”

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
36
Page
80
Line
18
Draft ref
hol771
Marshalled no.
427BA
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 36

Clause 37 13

Amendment 160#10020286No decisionAmends text

Recast the Chief Inspector's powers of investigation

Replaces wording so the section authorises the Chief Inspector to exercise the powers of investigation conferred by it.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 37, page 92, line 1, leave out from “this section” to end of line 3 and insert “—
(a)
authorises the Chief Inspector to exercise the powers of investigation
conferred by section 127D(1)(a), and
(b)
may authorise the Chief Inspector to exercise the powers of investigation
conferred by section 127D(1)(b) to (k) or particular powers.”

this section … (to end of line 3)
(a) authorises the Chief Inspector to exercise the powers of investigation conferred by

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
37
Page
92
Line
1
Draft ref
opc183
Marshalled no.
160
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 37
Amendment 161#10020431No decisionRemoves provision

Remove the Chief Inspector’s entry power wording

Leaves out the words about the Chief Inspector’s entry to premises in the powers-of-entry clause.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 37, page 92, line 17, leave out “the Chief Inspector’s entry to the premises or”

the Chief Inspector’s entry to the premises or

Stage
Report stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
37
Page
92
Line
17
Draft ref
opc9
Marshalled no.
161
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 37
Amendment 162#10020306No decisionRemoves provision

Remove the reference to “the Chief Inspector’s entry”

Deletes the words “the Chief Inspector’s entry or” from the school attendance order clause, a technical tidy-up.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 37, page 92, line 21, leave out “the Chief Inspector’s entry or”

the Chief Inspector’s entry or

Stage
Report stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
37
Page
92
Line
21
Draft ref
opc10
Marshalled no.
162
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 37
Amendment 163#10020353No decisionAmends text

Adjust internal cross-references in clause 37

Replaces a reference to "subsection (1)" with "to (k)".

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 37, page 93, line 22, leave out “subsection (1)” and insert “subsection (1)(b) to (k)”

subsection (1) to (k)

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
37
Page
93
Line
22
Draft ref
opc184
Marshalled no.
163
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 37
Amendment 164#10020389No decisionAmends text

Widen the cross-reference in Clause 37 to more sub-paragraphs

Replaces the reference to "subsection (1)(i)" with "subsection (1)(e), (h) or (i)".

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 37, page 93, line 25, leave out “subsection (1)(i)” and insert “subsection (1)(e), (h) or
(i)”

subsection (1)(i) subsection (1)(e), (h) or (i)

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
37
Page
93
Line
25
Draft ref
opc210
Marshalled no.
164
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 37
Amendment 165#10020348No decisionAmends text

Recast the amendment to the Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001

Replaces subsection (5) with a provision amending the Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 37, page 95, line 32, leave out subsection (5) and insert—
“(5)
The Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001 is amended as follows.
(6)
In section 57(1) (retention of seized items), after paragraph (v) insert—
“(w)
section 127D(3) of the Education and Skills Act 2008.”
(7)
In section 65 (meaning of “legal privilege”)—
(a)
after subsection (8C) insert—
“(8D)
An item which is, or is comprised in, property which has been
seized in exercise or purported exercise of the power of seizure
conferred by section 127D(1)(e), (h) or (i) of the Education and
Skills Act 2008 is to be taken for the purposes of this Part to be
an item subject to legal privilege if, and only if, the seizure of
that item was in contravention of section 127D(7) of that Act.”;
(b)
in subsection (9)—
(i)
at the end of paragraph (e) omit “or”;
(ii)
at the end of paragraph (g) insert “, or”;
(iii)
after paragraph (g) insert—
“(h)
section 127D(1)(e), (h) or (i) of the Education and
Skills Act 2008.”
(8)
In Part 1 of Schedule 1 (powers of seizure to which section 50 of the Act applies),
after paragraph 73W insert—
“Education and Skills Act 2008
73X
Each of the powers of seizure conferred by section 127D(1)(e), (h)
and (i) of the Education and Skills Act 2008.””

(subsection (5)) (5) The Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001 is amended as follows.

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
37
Page
95
Line
32
Draft ref
opc77
Marshalled no.
165
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 37
Amendment 175A#10031851WithdrawnAmends text

Add a further category of institution to the withdrawal-from-school clause (Clause 37)

Would insert a new paragraph (fa) adding a further category of institution. Withdrawn after debate.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 37, page 83, line 42, at end insert—
“(fa)
an institution—
(i)
that is only providing religious instruction or guidance,
(ii)
where parents or guardians of attendees have registered at
their Local Authority that they provide suitable out-of-school
education separate from or in addition to any attendance at
the institution, and
(iii)
where the institution demonstrates to the Local Authority
that it provides the required safeguarding measures;”

(fa) an institution—

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
37
Page
83
Line
42
Draft ref
hol976
Marshalled no.
175A
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 37
Amendment 428#10022749Not movedAmends text

Powers under subsection (1) may not be exercised in relation to an academy.

Inserts a new subsection (1B) into Clause 37: Powers under subsection (1) may not be exercised in relation to an academy.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 37, page 81, line 36, at end insert—
“(1B)
Powers under subsection (1) may not be exercised in relation to an
academy.”

“(1B) Powers under subsection (1) may not be exercised in relation to an academy.”

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
37
Page
81
Line
36
Draft ref
hol381
Marshalled no.
428
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 37
Amendment 429#10022875Not movedAmends text

Require a Parliamentary statement before prescribing independent-school standards

Requires the Secretary of State, before prescribing a standard, to lay a statement certifying it will not limit independent institutions’ independence over admissions, curriculum or examinations except where necessary for pupils’ safeguarding, wellbeing or development.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 37, page 81, line 41, at end insert—
“(3B)
Before the Secretary of State may prescribe any standard under subsection
(3A), they must lay before Parliament a statement certifying that the
proposed standard will not limit independent educational institutions’
independence with respect to admissions, the curriculum, or examinations,
except if necessary to secure the safeguarding, wellbeing, or the spiritual,
moral, social, and cultural development of pupils.
(3C)
Before the Secretary of State may issue any guidance or publish any
document which a proprietor of any independent educational institution
must have regard to by virtue of the independent educational institution
standards (including any standard prescribed by virtue of subsection (3A)),
the Secretary of State must lay before Parliament a statement certifying that
the proposed guidance or document will not interfere with independent
educational institutions’ independence with respect to admissions, the
curriculum, or examinations, except if necessary to secure the safeguarding,
wellbeing, or the spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development of pupils.”

“(3B) Before the Secretary of State may prescribe any standard under subsection (3A), they must lay before Parliament a statement certifying that the proposed standard will not limit independent educational institutions’ independence with respect to admissions, the curriculum, or examinations, except if necessary to secure the safeguarding, wellbeing, or the spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development of pupils.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
37
Page
81
Line
41
Draft ref
hol459
Marshalled no.
429
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 37
Amendment 429A#10025429Not movedAmends text

Exempt academies and similar institutions from prescribed proprietor standards

Inserts a new subsection (3B) into Clause 37 so that a standard may not be prescribed for the proprietor of an academy school, alternative provision academy, non-maintained special school, University Technical College, city technology college, city college for the technology of the arts or 16 to 19 Academy.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 37 page 81, line 41 at end insert—
“(3B)
A standard may not be prescribed in relation to the proprietor of an academy
school, an alternative provision academy, a non-maintained special school,
a University Technical College, a city technology college, a city college for
the technology of arts or a 16 to 19 Academy.”

“(3B) A standard may not be prescribed in relation to the proprietor of an academy school, an alternative provision academy, a non-maintained special school, a University Technical College, a city technology college, a city college for the technology of arts or a 16 to 19 Academy.”

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
37
Page
81
Line
41
Draft ref
hol772
Marshalled no.
429A
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 37
Amendment 430#10022961Not movedAmends text

Repeal independent-inspectorate provisions

Would omit sections 106 and 107 (independent inspectorates and their quality assurance).

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 37, page 82, line 16, at end insert—
“(3A)
Omit sections 106 (Independent inspectorates) and 107 (Quality assurance
of independent inspectorates).”

(3A) Omit sections 106 (Independent inspectorates) and 107 (Quality assurance of independent inspectorates).

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
37
Page
82
Line
16
Draft ref
hol503
Marshalled no.
430
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 37
Amendment 431#10022638AgreedAmends text

Reword boarding-accommodation carve-out in Clause 37

Government amendment replacing the opening words of the provision so that the reference to providing education or supervised activity does not include providing boarding accommodation or activities necessary to ensure the welfare of boarders. Agreed.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 37, page 86, line 4, leave out from beginning to “(see” in line 5 and insert “In
subsection (1), the reference to providing education or supervised activity does not include
providing boarding accommodation or activities necessary to ensure the welfare of
boarders”

(from beginning to “(see”) “In subsection (1), the reference to providing education or supervised activity does not include providing boarding accommodation or activities necessary to ensure the welfare of boarders”

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
37
Page
86
Line
4
Draft ref
opc294
Marshalled no.
431
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 37
Amendment 431A#10025607Not movedNew clause / schedule

Require a review of independent educational institution standards

Inserts a new clause after Clause 37 requiring a review of independent educational institution standards.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 37, insert the following new Clause—
“Review of independent educational institution standards
(1)
The Secretary of State must publish a report on the predicted impact of section
37(2) of this Act (independent educational institution standards).
(2)
The review must include the predicted impact of that subsection on—
(a)
academy schools;
(b)
alternative provision academies;
(c)
non-maintained special schools;
(d)
university technical colleges;
(e)
city technology colleges;
(f)
city colleges for the technology of arts;
(g)
16 to 19 academies.”

“Review of independent educational institution standards

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
37
Draft ref
hol778
Marshalled no.
431A
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 37

Clause 38 3

Amendment 1#10032779AgreedAmends text

Set children-not-in-school registration thresholds by secondary-pupil amount

Replaces the reference to the removed subsection's limits with the amount specified for a secondary pupil, fixing how the relevant threshold is determined under the registration provisions.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 38, page 62, line 18, leave out “limits mentioned in subsection [subsection removed]
apply” and insert “amount specified in relation to a secondary pupil applies”

limits mentioned in subsection [subsection removed] apply amount specified in relation to a secondary pupil applies

Stage
3rd reading
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
38
Page
62
Line
18
Draft ref
hol1177
Marshalled no.
1
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended on Report· Clause 38
Amendment 432#10022335Not movedNew clause / schedule

New clause: inspection powers for unregistered independent educational institutions

Inserts a new clause after Clause 38 creating inspection powers for unregistered independent educational institutions.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 38, insert the following new Clause—
“Unregistered independent educational institutions: inspection powers
Section 97 of the Education and Skills Act 2008 (Unregistered independent
educational institutions: inspection) is amended as follows—
(a)
at the beginning of subsection (1)(a) insert “without a warrant,”
(b)
at the beginning of subsection (1)(b) insert “compel the production of,”.”

“Unregistered independent educational institutions: inspection powers

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
38
Draft ref
hol132
Marshalled no.
432
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 38
Amendment 432A#10024021Not movedNew clause / schedule

Create offences for unregistered independent educational institutions

Inserts a new clause after Clause 38 on offences relating to unregistered independent educational institutions. Not moved.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 38, insert the following new Clause—
“Unregistered independent educational institutions: offences
After section 96 of the Education and Skills Act 2008 (Unregistered independent
educational institutions: offence), insert—
“96A Premises of unregistered independent educational institutions: offence
(1)
The proprietor or owner of a property (or their agent) who provides
premises for an unregistered independent educational institution under
section 96 (Unregistered independent educational institutions: offence) is
guilty of an offence.
(2)
A person guilty of an offence under this section is liable on summary
conviction to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 51 weeks or to a fine
not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale (or to both).
96B
Assisting or encouraging the administration of an unregistered
independent educational institution: offence
(1)
A person who assists or encourages the administration of an unregistered
independent educational institution under section 96 (Unregistered
independent educational institutions: offence) is guilty of an offence.
(2)
A person guilty of an offence under this section is liable on summary
conviction to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 51 weeks or to a fine
not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale (or to both).””

“Unregistered independent educational institutions: offences

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
38
Draft ref
hol698
Marshalled no.
432A
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 38

Clause 39 6

Amendment 2#10032785AgreedAmends text

Update regulation-making references for school attendance orders

Replaces the cross-reference at the end of the line with text pointing to section 569 (regulations) of the relevant Act and amending its subsection (2A) to insert a reference to section 434B.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 39, page 68, line 40, leave out from first “section” to the end and insert “569 of that
Act (regulations)—
(a)
in subsection (2A), after “section” insert “434B,”;
(b)
in subsection (2BB), after “section” insert “434B or”.”

section … 569 of that Act (regulations)—
(a) in subsection (2A), after “section” insert “434B,”;

Stage
3rd reading
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
39
Page
68
Line
40
Draft ref
opc518
Marshalled no.
2
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended on Report· Clause 39
Amendment 166#10020320No decisionAmends text

Protect welfare disclosures about children in school or college accommodation

Adds that a disclosure made to safeguard or promote the welfare of children accommodated by a school or college does not breach the listed obligations (subject to an exception).

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 39, page 96, line 34, at end insert—
“(1A)
Except as provided by subsection (2), a disclosure of information under this
section made for the purpose of safeguarding or promoting the welfare of
children provided with accommodation by a school or college does not breach—
(a)
any obligation of confidence owed by the Chief Inspector for England,
or
(b)
any other restriction on the disclosure of information (however
imposed).”

(1A) Except as provided by subsection (2), a disclosure of information under this section made for the purpose of safeguarding or promoting the welfare of children provided with accommodation by a school or college does not breach—

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
39
Page
96
Line
34
Draft ref
opc38
Marshalled no.
166
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 39
Amendment 167#10020315No decisionAmends text

Protect welfare disclosures at independent educational institutions

Adds that a disclosure of information made to safeguard or promote the welfare of students at a registered independent educational institution does not breach the listed obligations (subject to an exception).

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 39, page 97, line 15, at end insert—
“(1A)
Except as provided by subsection (2), a disclosure of information under this
section made for the purpose of safeguarding or promoting the welfare of
students at a registered independent educational institution does not breach—
(a)
any obligation of confidence owed by the Chief Inspector, or
(b)
any other restriction on the disclosure of information (however
imposed).”

(1A) Except as provided by subsection (2), a disclosure of information under this section made for the purpose of safeguarding or promoting the welfare of students at a registered independent educational institution does not breach—

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
39
Page
97
Line
15
Draft ref
opc39
Marshalled no.
167
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 39
Amendment 432B#10025162Not movedRemoves provision

Leave out lines 17 and 18 of Clause 39

Removes lines 17 and 18 in the school attendance orders clause.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 39, page 96, leave out lines 17 and 18

(lines 17–18)

Stage
Committee stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
39
Page
96
Line
17
Draft ref
hol752
Marshalled no.
432B
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 39
Amendment 433#10022855Not movedAmends text

Allow special institutions to make later special provision

Would allow a special institution to make special provision for a child after admission where needs could only be identified afterwards. Not moved.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 39, page 96, line 43, at end insert—
“(2D)
Subsection (2)(i) does not prevent any special institution from making special
provision for any child after they have been admitted to the institution if,
in the professional opinion of the institution, that child has a type or types
of special needs for which the school does not ordinarily make special
provision and which could only be identified after admission.
(2E)
In the case of any school relying on the provisions of subsection (2D), they
may make a material change application if they reasonably expect that the
special provision will be required for more than two academic terms, or if
the exemption will apply to three or more pupils on their roll.
(2F)
In making this material change application, it is not to be considered
retrospective, nor will a school relying on the provisions of subsection (2D)
suffer any detriment or adverse judgement, even if the application is made
after the special provision begins, provided that they make the application
within two academic terms of the provision beginning.”

(2D) Subsection (2)(i) does not prevent any special institution from making special provision for any child after they have been admitted to the institution if, in the professional opinion of the institution, that child has a type or types of special needs for which the school does not ordinarily make special provision and which could only be identified after admission.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
39
Page
96
Line
43
Draft ref
hol460
Marshalled no.
433
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 39
Amendment 433A#10025161Not movedAmends text

Require guidance on how subsection (2)(g) is to be understood

Inserts a new subsection requiring the Secretary of State to issue guidance for relevant institutions on how subsection (2)(g) is to be understood.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 39, page 96, line 43, at end insert—
“(2D)
The Secretary of State must issue guidance for relevant institutions on how
subsection (2)(g) is to be understood.”

“(2D) The Secretary of State must issue guidance for relevant institutions on how subsection (2)(g) is to be understood.”

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
39
Page
96
Line
43
Draft ref
hol753
Marshalled no.
433A
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 39

Clause 40 14

Amendment 3#10032784AgreedAmends text

Define young carers for children-not-in-school information

Rewrites the test so that, for a child in England, it turns on whether the child is a young carer within the meaning of section 17ZA(3) of the Children Act 1989, as qualified by section 17ZB(3) of that Act.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 40, page 72, line 19, leave out from “whether” to the end of line 21 and insert “—
(i)
in the case of a child in England, the child is a young carer within
the meaning of section 17ZA(3) of the Children Act 1989, as
qualified by section 17ZB(3) of that Act, or
(ii)
in the case of a child in Wales, the child is a carer (within the
meaning of “child” and “carer” given by section 3 of the Social
Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014);”

(lines 19–21) “—
(i) in the case of a child in England, the child is a young carer within the meaning of section 17ZA(3) of the Children Act 1989, as qualified by section 17ZB(3) of that Act, or

Stage
3rd reading
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
40
Page
72
Line
19
Draft ref
opc517
Marshalled no.
3
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended on Report· Clause 40
Amendment 73#10018471No decisionAmends text

Amend the teacher-qualification requirement (section 133)

Inserts a new subsection into section 133 (requirement to be qualified).

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 40, page 99, line 23, at end insert—
“(1A)
In section 133 (requirement to be qualified), after subsection (1) insert—
“(1A)
The requirement in subsection (1)(a) only applies after a person has
been carrying out such work in a school for five years.””

(1A) In section 133 (requirement to be qualified), after subsection (1) insert—

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
40
Page
99
Line
23
Draft ref
hoc115
Marshalled no.
73
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 40
Amendment 74#10018467No decisionAmends text

Amend the teacher-qualification requirement (section 133)

Inserts a new subsection into section 133 (requirement to be qualified).

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 40, page 99, line 23, at end insert—
“(1A)
In section 133 (requirement to be qualified), after subsection (1) insert—
“(1A)
Where a person was carrying out such work at the time of the passing
of the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2025, the requirement in
subsection (1)(a) does not apply.””

(1A) In section 133 (requirement to be qualified), after subsection (1) insert—

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
40
Page
99
Line
23
Draft ref
hoc116
Marshalled no.
74
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 40
Amendment 75#10018487No decisionAmends text

Amend the teacher-qualification requirement (section 133)

Inserts a new subsection into section 133 (requirement to be qualified).

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 40, page 99, line 23, at end insert—
“(1A)
In section 133 (requirement to be qualified), after subsection (1) insert—
“(1A)
Where a person is carrying out such work for the purposes of teaching
a shortage subject, the requirement in subsection (1)(a) does not apply.
(1B)
For the purposes of this section, “shortage subject” means any subject
in relation to which the Department for Education’s recruitment targets
for initial teacher training have been missed in the most recent year
for which such statistics exist.””

(1A) In section 133 (requirement to be qualified), after subsection (1) insert—

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
40
Page
99
Line
23
Draft ref
hoc117
Marshalled no.
75
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 40
Amendment 76#10018466No decisionAmends text

Amend the teacher-qualification requirement (section 133)

Inserts a new subsection into section 133 (requirement to be qualified).

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 40, page 99, line 23, at end insert—
“(1A)
In section 133 (requirement to be qualified), after subsection (1) insert—
“(1A)
Where a person is carrying out such work in an academy school, the
requirement in subsection (1)(a) does not apply where the condition in
subsection (1B) is met.
(1B)
The condition is that—
(a)
the individual is employed by the proprietor of an academy;
(b)
the proprietor of the academy is satisfied that the individual has
sufficient expertise to enable them to undertake such work
appropriately; and
(c)
the proprietor will provide the individual with appropriate
training, support and guidance to ensure that they are able to
undertake such work appropriately.””

(1A) In section 133 (requirement to be qualified), after subsection (1) insert—

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
40
Page
99
Line
23
Draft ref
hoc118
Marshalled no.
76
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 40
Amendment 94#10018820No decisionAmends text

Add a qualification requirement provision to Clause 40

Adds wording to Clause 40 inserting new text into section 133 (requirement to be qualified) of the relevant Act after subsection (5).

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 40, page 99, line 23, at end insert—
“(1A)
In section 133 (requirement to be qualified), after subsection (5) insert—
“(5A)
Regulations made by the Secretary of State under this section must have
regard to—
(a)
the availability of qualified teachers in each school subject, and
(b)
the necessity or desirability of specific sectoral expertise for
teachers in each school subject””

(1A) In section 133 (requirement to be qualified), after subsection (5) insert—

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
40
Page
99
Line
23
Draft ref
hoc155
Marshalled no.
94
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 40
Amendment 176#10031483AgreedAmends text

Clarify which buildings’ addresses must be given for children not in school

Amends Clause 40 (children not in school: processing of information) so the requirement covers the address of buildings the institution makes available for student use.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 40, page 99, line 8, leave out from “address” to end of line 11 and insert “of buildings
that the institution makes available for student use;”;”

(from “address” to end of line 11) of buildings that the institution makes available for student use;”;

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
40
Page
99
Line
8
Draft ref
opc324
Marshalled no.
176
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 40
Amendment 177#10031489AgreedAmends text

Add new subsection (3ZA) defining terms for the children-not-in-school clause

Inserts new subsection (3ZA) into Clause 40 (children not in school: processing of information) to explain the purposes of subsection (3)(ea).

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 40, page 99, line 12, at end insert—
“(3ZA)
For the purposes of subsection (3)(ea)—
(a)
“building” means any—
(i)
building,
(ii)
part of a building,
(iii)
permanent outdoor structure, or
(iv)
part of a permanent outdoor structure,
which is wholly or mainly enclosed;
(b)
a building is made available “for student use” by an institution if
students at the institution are routinely present in the building—
(i)
to be provided with meals or accommodation by the
institution, or
(ii)
to be provided with education by the institution and, while
the education is being provided, the building is controlled
by the institution.”

(3ZA) For the purposes of subsection (3)(ea)—

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
40
Page
99
Line
12
Draft ref
opc327
Marshalled no.
177
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 40
Amendment 178#10031459AgreedAmends text

Limit the duty to register building addresses

Replaces text so that the provision only requires the Secretary of State to include a building's address in the register if it differs from the institution's registered address.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 40, page 99, line 19, leave out from “(5)(c)” to end of line 28 and insert “only requires
the Secretary of State to include in the register the address of a building if it is different
from the registered address of the institution.”

(from “(5)(c)” to end of line 28) only requires the Secretary of State to include in the register the address of a building if it is different from the registered address of the institution.

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
40
Page
99
Line
19
Draft ref
opc326
Marshalled no.
178
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 40
Amendment 179#10031501AgreedAmends text

Insert the word “registered”

A technical edit to Clause 40 (children not in school: processing of information) inserting the word “registered”.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 40, page 99, line 35, after “of” insert “registered”

registered

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
40
Page
99
Line
35
Draft ref
opc433
Marshalled no.
179
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 40
Amendment 180#10031455AgreedAmends text

Clarify which buildings are covered

Replaces text after “buildings” so it refers to buildings made available for student use by the institution.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 40, page 100, line 1, leave out from “buildings” to end of line 2 and insert “made
available for student use by the institution (within the meaning given by section 98(3ZA));”

(from “buildings” to end of line 2) made available for student use by the institution (within the meaning given by section 98(3ZA));

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
40
Page
100
Line
1
Draft ref
opc313
Marshalled no.
180
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 40
Amendment 181#10031527AgreedAmends text

Refine the definition of an institution making special educational provision (Clause 40)

Changes the wording so the test is whether the institution is “specially organised to make special educational provision” rather than simply that “it makes special educational provision”.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 40, page 100, line 5, leave out “it makes special educational provision” and insert
“the institution is specially organised to make special educational provision”

it makes special educational provision the institution is specially organised to make special educational provision

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
40
Page
100
Line
5
Draft ref
opc339
Marshalled no.
181
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 40
Amendment 182#10031490AgreedAmends text

Rewrite the rules on which changes need not be reported (children not in school)

Replaces lines 11–27 of Clause 40 (children not in school: processing of information) with a new subsection (2B) setting out changes that subsection (2)(g) does not include.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 40, page 100, leave out lines 11 to 27 and insert—
“(2B)
Subsection (2)(g) does not include a change where—
(a)
the change is a building ceasing to be made available for student
use,
(b)
the change is an excluded building being made available for student
use, or
(c)
the change is reasonably expected by the proprietor to persist for a
period of less than six months beginning with the day on which the
change is made.
(2C)
A building is an “excluded building” if—
(a)
it is at the registered address of an independent educational
institution, or
(b)
it is at a further address included in the register—
(i)
in accordance with section 99(5)(c), or
(ii)
following approval under this Chapter of a material change
falling within subsection (2)(g).
(2D)
A change within subsection (2B)(c) becomes a material change if, at the
beginning of the first day after the end of the six month period mentioned
in that provision, it persists.”

(lines 11–27) (2B) Subsection (2)(g) does not include a change where—

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
40
Page
100
Line
11
Draft ref
opc330
Marshalled no.
182
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 40
Amendment 183#10031488AgreedAmends text

Add a new interpretation provision to the children-not-in-school clause

Adds new subsection (10A) to Clause 40 (children not in school: processing of information), inserting a new subsection after section 138(2) of the relevant Act.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 40, page 102, line 5, at end insert—
“(10A)
In section 138 (interpretation), after subsection (2) insert—
“(3)
A reference in this Chapter to the registered address of an independent
educational institution—
(a)
is a reference to the address included in the register in accordance
with section 99(5)(a) or, where a change of that address is approved
under this Chapter (see section 101(2)(b)), the new address;
(b)
is not a reference to any further addresses related to the institution
and included in the register—
(i)
in accordance with section 99(5)(c), or
(ii)
following approval under this Chapter of a material change
falling within section 101(2)(g).””

(10A) In section 138 (interpretation), after subsection (2) insert—

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
40
Page
102
Line
5
Draft ref
opc328
Marshalled no.
183
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 40

Clause 41 2

Amendment 205#10020466No decisionRemoves provision

Remove Clause 41

Leaves out Clause 41 (guidance on children not in school and school attendance orders).

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Page 99, line 33, leave out Clause 41

Removes Clause 41 — Guidance on children not in school and school attendance orders

Stage
Report stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
41
Page
99
Line
33
Draft ref
hoc275
Marshalled no.
205
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 41
Amendment 222#10020503No decisionAmends text

Amend the requirement to be a qualified teacher

Inserts a new subsection into section 133 (requirement to be qualified) of the existing legislation.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 41, page 99, line 34, at end insert—
“(1A)
In section 133 (requirement to be qualified), after subsection (5) insert—
“(5A)
Regulations made by the Secretary of State under this section must have regard
to—
(a)
the availability of qualified teachers in each school subject, and
(b)
the necessity or desirability of specific sectoral expertise for teachers in
each school subject””

(1A) In section 133 (requirement to be qualified), after subsection (5) insert—

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
41
Page
99
Line
34
Draft ref
hoc291
Marshalled no.
222
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 41

Clause 42 2

Amendment 206#10020522No decisionRemoves provision

Remove Clause 42 (children not in school: consequential amendments)

Deletes Clause 42, which makes consequential amendments relating to children not in school.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Page 100, line 6, leave out Clause 42

Removes Clause 42 — Children not in school: consequential amendments

Stage
Report stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
42
Page
100
Line
6
Draft ref
hoc276
Marshalled no.
206
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 42
Amendment 434#10022785Not movedAmends text

Add a power to search premises

Would add a power to search the premises to the listed enforcement powers in Clause 42. Not moved.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 42, page 100, line 31, at end insert—
“(f)
search the premises.”

(f) search the premises.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
42
Page
100
Line
31
Draft ref
hol386
Marshalled no.
434
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 42

Clause 43 7

Amendment 77#10018482No decisionAmends text

Require a Commons statement when the academy intervention power is used

Adds a duty for the Secretary of State to make a statement in the House of Commons explaining the actions taken and the reasons for them.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 43, page 103, line 3, at end insert—
“(2A)
Where the Secretary of State exercises functions under this section, the Secretary
of State must make a statement in the House of Commons which explains the
actions taken and the reasons for taking such actions.”

(2A) Where the Secretary of State exercises functions under this section, the Secretary of State must make a statement in the House of Commons which explains the actions taken and the reasons for taking such actions.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
43
Page
103
Line
3
Draft ref
hoc120
Marshalled no.
77
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 43
Amendment 78#10018489No decisionRemoves provision

Remove two lines from the academy intervention clause

Deletes lines 35 and 36 of the clause.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 43, page 102, leave out lines 35 and 36

(lines 35–36)

Stage
Committee stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
43
Page
102
Line
35
Draft ref
hoc121
Marshalled no.
78
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 43
Amendment 79#10018480No decisionAmends text

Rewrite the academy intervention power wording

Replaces text so the Secretary of State may exercise powers under the funding agreement to terminate or require performance in accordance with its terms.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 43, page 102, line 37, leave out from “may” to the end of line 3 on page 103 and
insert “exercise their powers under the funding agreement to terminate or require
performance of the funding agreement in accordance with its terms.”

(from “may” to end of line 3) exercise their powers under the funding agreement to terminate or require performance of the funding agreement in accordance with its terms.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
43
Page
102
Line
37
Draft ref
hoc122
Marshalled no.
79
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 43
Amendment 88#10018640No decisionAmends text

Narrow the directions that may be given under Clause 43

Replaces text in Clause 43 so directions are limited to those needed to secure compliance with statutory duties, the funding agreement or charity law.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 43, page 102, line 37, leave out from “directions” to the end of line 39 and insert “as
are necessary to secure compliance with statutory duties, the requirements of the Funding
Agreement, or charity law.”

from “directions” to end of line 39 as are necessary to secure compliance with statutory duties, the requirements of the Funding Agreement, or charity law.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
43
Page
102
Line
37
Draft ref
hoc142
Marshalled no.
88
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 43
Amendment 89#10018642No decisionAmends text

Narrow the directions that may be given under Clause 43 (further provision)

Replaces a further block of Clause 43 so directions are limited to those needed to secure compliance with statutory duties, the funding agreement or charity law.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 43, page 103, line 2, leave out from “directions” to the end of line 3 and insert “as
are necessary to secure compliance with statutory duties, the requirements of the Funding
Agreement, or charity law.”

from “directions” to end of line 3 as are necessary to secure compliance with statutory duties, the requirements of the Funding Agreement, or charity law.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
43
Page
103
Line
2
Draft ref
hoc143
Marshalled no.
89
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 43
Amendment 184#10031507AgreedAmends text

Exclude protected material from the investigation powers

Adds wording to Clause 43 (expanding the scope of regulation) excluding certain protected material, such as excluded material under section 11(1)(a) of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984, except where relevant to a relevant offence.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 43, page 107, line 27, at end insert “, other than such of the following as is relevant
to the investigation of a relevant offence—
“(a)
material that is excluded material within the meaning of section 11(1)(a)
of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984;
(b)
material that is special procedure material within the meaning of section
14(2) of that Act.”

, other than such of the following as is relevant to the investigation of a relevant offence—
“(a) material that is excluded material within the meaning of section 11(1)(a) of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984;

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
43
Page
107
Line
27
Draft ref
opc477
Marshalled no.
184
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 43
Amendment 185#10031487AgreedAmends text

Update a cross-reference from subsection (2) to subsection (3)

A consequential edit to Clause 43 (expanding the scope of regulation) updating an internal cross-reference.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 43, page 109, line 8, leave out “subsection (2)” and insert “subsection (3) (inserted
by section 40(10A))”

subsection (2) subsection (3) (inserted by section 40(10A))

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
43
Page
109
Line
8
Draft ref
opc329
Marshalled no.
185
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 43

Clause 44 12

Amendment 80#10018478No decisionAmends text

Rewrite the independent-school standards intervention wording

Replaces a block of the clause with new text adding an exception where the Secretary of State determines no suitable sponsor is available.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 44, page 103, leave out from line 25 to line 8 on page 104 and insert—
“(a)
in subsection (A1), after “measures)” insert “unless the Secretary of
State determines that no suitable sponsor is available”;
(b)
after subsection (A1) insert—
“(A2)
Where the Secretary of State determines that no suitable sponsor
is available, the Secretary of State must, within 14 days, publish
a plan to secure appropriate governance and leadership of the
school and to secure its rapid improvement.
(A3)
A plan published under subsection (A2) must include—
(a)
the parties with responsibility for the school and its
improvement;
(b)
the parties who will take action to improve provision in
the school;
(c)
the resources that will be provided to the relevant parties,
including who will provide the resources and when the
resources will be provided; and
(d)
the intended outcomes of the plan, with the relevant
timetables for the outcomes.
(A4)
The Secretary of State must report annually to Parliament on—
(a)
the number of times the Secretary of State has published
a plan under subsection (A2);
(b)
the resources which have been provided as part of any
plans; and
(c)
the outcomes of any plans.””

(lines 25–8) (a) in subsection (A1), after “measures)” insert “unless the Secretary of State determines that no suitable sponsor is available”;

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
44
Page
103
Line
25
Draft ref
hoc123
Marshalled no.
80
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 44
Amendment 81#10018481No decisionAmends text

Insert a new subsection into the independent-school standards clause

Adds text inserting a new provision after subsection (1).

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 44, page 103, line 28, at end insert—
“(c)
after subsection (1), insert—
“(1ZA)
The Secretary of State must make an Academy order in respect
of a maintained school in England if—
(a)
Ofsted has judged the school to require significant
improvement; or
(b)
a Regional Improvement for Standards and Excellence
team has judged the school to be significantly
underperforming when compared with neighbouring
schools with similar demographics.””

(c) after subsection (1), insert—

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
44
Page
103
Line
28
Draft ref
hoc124
Marshalled no.
81
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 44
Amendment 82#10018498No decisionAmends text

Insert a new subsection into the independent-school standards clause

Adds text inserting a new provision after subsection (7).

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 44, page 103, line 28, at end insert—
“(c)
after subsection (7), insert—
“(7A)
No application or petition for judicial review may be made or
brought in relation to a decision taken by the Secretary of State
to make an Academy order.””

(c) after subsection (7), insert—

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
44
Page
103
Line
28
Draft ref
hoc125
Marshalled no.
82
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 44
Amendment 95#10018818No decisionAmends text

Add a further provision after subsection (1A) in Clause 44

Adds wording to Clause 44 inserting a new paragraph (c) after subsection (1A).

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 44, page 103, line 28, at end insert—
“(c)
after subsection (1A) insert—
“(1B)
Before deciding whether to issue an Academy order in respect
of a maintained school, the Secretary of State must issue an
invitation for expressions of interest for suitable sponsors.
(1C)
The Secretary of State must make an assessment of whether or
not to issue an Academy order based on the established track
record of parties who responded to the invitation issued under
subsection (1B) with an expression of interest in raising school
standards.””

(c) after subsection (1A) insert—

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
44
Page
103
Line
28
Draft ref
hoc158
Marshalled no.
95
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 44
Amendment 96#10018816No decisionAmends text

Require a report to Parliament before Clause 44 changes take effect

Adds a duty for the Secretary of State to lay a report before Parliament before the amendments made by Clause 44 come into force.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 44, page 104, line 8, at end insert—
“(10)
Before the amendments made by this section come into force, the Secretary
of State must lay before Parliament a report detailing—
(a)
the mechanisms, including Academy Orders, by which improvement of
school standards can be achieved, and
(b)
guidance on the appropriate usage of these mechanisms.”

(10) Before the amendments made by this section come into force, the Secretary of State must lay before Parliament a report detailing—

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
44
Page
104
Line
8
Draft ref
hoc159
Marshalled no.
96
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 44
Amendment 168#10020305No decisionAmends text

Treat city technology colleges as Academies for this purpose

Adds that a reference to an Academy includes a city technology college and a city college for the technology of the arts.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 44, page 103, line 35, at end insert—
“(7)
In this section, a reference to an Academy includes a reference to a city
technology college and a city college for the technology of the arts.”

(7) In this section, a reference to an Academy includes a reference to a city technology college and a city college for the technology of the arts.

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
44
Page
103
Line
35
Draft ref
opc211
Marshalled no.
168
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 44
Amendment 207#10020451No decisionRemoves provision

Remove Clause 44

Leaves out Clause 44 (independent educational institution standards).

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Page 103, line 1, leave out Clause 44

Removes Clause 44 — Independent educational institution standards

Stage
Report stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
44
Page
103
Line
1
Draft ref
hoc277
Marshalled no.
207
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 44
Amendment 208#10020501No decisionAmends text

Limit the directions that may be given to academies

Replaces wording so that directions are limited to those necessary to secure compliance with statutory duties, the Funding Agreement, or charity law.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 44, page 103, line 9, leave out from “directions” to the end of line 11 and insert “as
are necessary to secure compliance with statutory duties, the requirements of the Funding
Agreement, or charity law.”

(to the end of line 11) as are necessary to secure compliance with statutory duties, the requirements of the Funding Agreement, or charity law.

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
44
Page
103
Line
9
Draft ref
hoc278
Marshalled no.
208
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 44
Amendment 435#10022973WithdrawnNew clause / schedule

Provide for school inspections of multi-academy trusts

Adds a new clause dealing with the inspection of multi-academy trusts.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 44, insert the following new Clause—
“School inspections: multi-academy trusts
In section 5(2)(d) of the Education Act 2005, after “schools”, insert “and trusts””

After Clause 44, insert the following new Clause—
“School inspections: multi-academy trusts

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
44
Draft ref
hol499
Marshalled no.
435
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 44
Amendment 436#10022984Not movedNew clause / schedule

Transfer the Independent Schools Inspectorate's functions to Ofsted

Adds a new clause transferring the functions of the Independent Schools Inspectorate to Ofsted.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 44, insert the following new Clause—
“Transfer of the Independent Schools Inspectorate functions to Ofsted
(1)
The Education and Inspections Act 2006 is amended as follows.
(2)
After section 156, insert—
“156A Transfer of the Independent Schools Inspectorate functions to the Office
(1)
The Secretary of State must by regulations transfer the functions of the
Independent Schools Inspectorate to the Office.
(2)
The Secretary of State must make regulations under this section within
one year of the day on which the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act
2025 is passed.
(3)
A statutory instrument containing regulations under this section is subject
to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.””

After Clause 44, insert the following new Clause—
“Transfer of the Independent Schools Inspectorate functions to Ofsted

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
44
Draft ref
hol504
Marshalled no.
436
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 44
Amendment 436ZZA#10025712Not movedNew clause / schedule

Create intervention powers for underperforming multi-academy trusts

Inserts a new clause after Clause 44 providing intervention powers for underperforming multi-academy trusts.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 44, insert the following new Clause—
“Intervention powers for underperforming multi-academy trusts
(1)
The Secretary of State must monitor the educational performance of multi-academy
trusts (“MATs”) to identify those that are significantly underperforming relative
to their local peer group.
(2)
For the purposes of subsection (1), a MAT is significantly underperforming if—
(a)
over a period of three consecutive academic years, the weighted average
educational outcomes across all academies within the trust that qualify to
be included in the national league tables, fall below the tenth percentile
when compared to schools serving similar levels of deprivation within the
same local authority area or statistical neighbour group, and
(b)
the trust demonstrates insufficient progress in addressing identified
weaknesses despite support and intervention measures.
(3)
The educational outcomes referred to in subsection (2)(a) include—
(a)
in respect of the primary phase, Key Stage 2 attainment measures in
reading, writing and mathematics;
(b)
in respect of the secondary phase, Key Stage 4 attainment and progress
measures;
(c)
such other measures as the Secretary of State may specify by regulations.
(4)
When assessing performance under subsection (2), the Secretary of State must
adjust comparisons to account for levels of deprivation.
(5)
Where the Secretary of State is satisfied that a MAT meets the criteria in subsection
(2), the Secretary of State may—
(a)
commission Ofsted to inspect the MAT at group level and report to the
Department for Education and publicly on areas of weakness,
(b)
issue a notice to improve specifying areas where improvement is required
and timescales,
(b)
require the trust to engage with a specified school improvement partner,
(c)
terminate the master funding agreement and all supplemental funding
agreements, or
(d)
take such other steps as appear necessary to secure improvement, including
rebrokering all or some of the schools to another local MAT or MATs.
(6)
Before exercising powers under subsection (5), the Secretary of State must—
(a)
give the trust written notice of the intention to intervene, specifying the
grounds and proposed actions,
(b)
provide the trust with an opportunity to make representations within 28
days,
(c)
consider any representations made, and
(d)
notify the trust in writing of the final decision and reasons.
(7)
A MAT may appeal a decision under subsection (5) to the First-tier Tribunal within
28 days of receiving notice of the decision.
(8)
The Secretary of State must publish an annual report on—
(a)
the number of MATs identified as underperforming,
(b)
interventions undertaken, and
(c)
any outcomes achieved through intervention measures.
(9)
The Secretary of State may make regulations by statutory instrument which—
(a)
specify additional educational outcome measures under subsection (3)(c);
(b)
prescribe deprivation indicators under subsection (4);
(c)
set out detailed procedures for performance assessment and intervention;
(d)
define “local peer group” and “statistical neighbour group” for the purposes
of this section.
(10)
A statutory instrument containing regulations under this section may not be made
unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before and approved by a resolution
of each House of Parliament.”

“Intervention powers for underperforming multi-academy trusts

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
44
Draft ref
hol784
Marshalled no.
436ZZA
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 44
Amendment 436ZZB#10025802Not movedNew clause / schedule

Provide for inspection of multi-academy trusts

Inserts a new clause after Clause 44 providing for the inspection of multi-academy trusts.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 44, insert the following new Clause—
“Multi-academy trusts: inspection
(1)
Within six months of the day on which this Act is passed, the Secretary of State
must establish an inspection regime for multi-academy trusts (MATs), to be
discharged by His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Schools.
(2)
The inspection regime must assess the effectiveness and value for money of MATs.
(2)
The inspections under the regime must prioritise MATs—
(a)
which are seeking to enter into new partnerships with schools,
(b)
whose schools are on average significantly under-performing, or
(c)
which are not providing value for money.
(3)
The inspection regime must take into account—
(a)
varying MAT models, and
(b)
the level of centralisation in the structure of the MAT.
(4)
Inspections must be informed by—
(a)
school-level inspections, and
(b)
financial information held by the Department for Education regarding the
MAT.”

“Multi-academy trusts: inspection

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
44
Draft ref
hol795
Marshalled no.
436ZZB
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 44

Clause 45 11

Amendment 47#10018323No decisionAmends text

Insert 'minimum' into clause 45

Amends clause 45 to insert 'minimum' after 'the' in subsection (1)(a).

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 45, page 104, line 17, at end insert—
“(za)
in subsection (1)(a), after “the” insert “minimum””

(za) in subsection (1)(a), after “the” insert “minimum”

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
45
Page
104
Line
17
Draft ref
hoc80
Marshalled no.
47
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 45
Amendment 92#10018699No decisionRemoves provision

Remove Clause 45 (unregistered independent educational institutions: prevention orders)

Deletes Clause 45, on prevention orders for unregistered independent educational institutions.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Page 104, line 10, leave out Clause 45

Removes Clause 45 — Unregistered independent educational institutions: prevention orders

Stage
Committee stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
45
Page
104
Line
10
Draft ref
opc58
Marshalled no.
92
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 45
Amendment 186#10031460AgreedRemoves provision

Remove an “Except as provided” qualifier in Clause 45

Deletes the words “Except as provided by subsection (3),”.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 45, page 110, line 33, leave out “Except as provided by subsection (3),”

Except as provided by subsection (3),

Stage
Report stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
45
Page
110
Line
33
Draft ref
opc409
Marshalled no.
186
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 45
Amendment 187#10031458AgreedRemoves provision

Remove lines 3 to 8 of Clause 45

Deletes lines 3 to 8 from Clause 45.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 45, page 111, leave out lines 3 to 8

(lines 3–8)

Stage
Report stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
45
Page
111
Line
3
Draft ref
opc410
Marshalled no.
187
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 45
Amendment 188#10031474AgreedRemoves provision

Remove an “Except as provided” qualifier in Clause 45

Deletes the words “Except as provided by subsection (3),”.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 45, page 111, line 22, leave out “Except as provided by subsection (3),”

Except as provided by subsection (3),

Stage
Report stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
45
Page
111
Line
22
Draft ref
opc411
Marshalled no.
188
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 45
Amendment 189#10031457AgreedRemoves provision

Remove lines 29 to 34 of Clause 45

Deletes lines 29 to 34 from Clause 45.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 45, page 111, leave out lines 29 to 34

(lines 29–34)

Stage
Report stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
45
Page
111
Line
29
Draft ref
opc412
Marshalled no.
189
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 45
Amendment 209#10020465No decisionRemoves provision

Remove Clause 45

Leaves out Clause 45 (unregistered independent educational institutions: prevention orders).

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Page 103, line 36, leave out Clause 45

Removes Clause 45 — Unregistered independent educational institutions: prevention orders

Stage
Report stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
45
Page
103
Line
36
Draft ref
hoc279
Marshalled no.
209
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 45
Amendment 223#10020497No decisionAmends text

Lay a report before commencement

Requires the Secretary of State to lay a report before Parliament before the amendments made by the section come into force.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 45, page 104, line 21, at end insert—
“(10)
Before the amendments made by this section come into force, the Secretary
of State must lay before Parliament a report detailing—
(a)
the mechanisms, including Academy Orders, by which improvement of
school standards can be achieved, and
(b)
guidance on the appropriate usage of these mechanisms.”

(10) Before the amendments made by this section come into force, the Secretary of State must lay before Parliament a report detailing—

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
45
Page
104
Line
21
Draft ref
hoc293
Marshalled no.
223
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 45
Amendment 225#10020525No decisionAmends text

Add a further amendment after subsection (1A) in Clause 45

Adds wording to Clause 45 inserting a new paragraph (c) after subsection (1A).

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 45, page 104, line 2, at end insert—
“(c)
after subsection (1A) insert—
“(1B)
Before deciding whether to issue an Academy order in respect of a maintained
school, the Secretary of State must issue an invitation for expressions of interest
for suitable sponsors.
(1C)
The Secretary of State must make an assessment of whether or not to issue an
Academy order based on the established track record of parties who responded
to the invitation issued under subsection (1B) with an expression of interest in
raising school standards.””

(c) after subsection (1A) insert—

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
45
Page
104
Line
2
Draft ref
hoc298
Marshalled no.
225
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 45
Amendment 436ZA#10024137WithdrawnAmends text

Insert “qualified” in the unregistered institutions prevention orders clause

Adds the word “qualified,” at the end of the line in the clause on prevention orders for unregistered independent educational institutions.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 45, page 108, line 13, at end insert “qualified,”

“qualified,”

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
45
Page
108
Line
13
Draft ref
hol709
Marshalled no.
436ZA
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 45
Amendment 436ZB#10024141Not movedAmends text

Require reasonable efforts to record name changes on the prohibited-from-teaching list

Amends section 141C of the Education Act 2002 so the list of persons prohibited from teaching includes reasonable efforts to capture any changes of name by such persons.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 45, page 109, line 28, at end insert—
“(4A)
In section 141C (list of persons prohibited from teaching etc) at the end of
subsection (5) insert “, including making reasonable efforts to include any changes
of name by such persons.”

“(4A) In section 141C (list of persons prohibited from teaching etc) at the end of subsection (5) insert “, including making reasonable efforts to include any changes of name by such persons.”

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
45
Page
109
Line
28
Draft ref
hol710
Marshalled no.
436ZB
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 45

Clause 46 11

Amendment #10021957#10021957Stood partRemoves provision

Oppose Clause 46 standing part (material changes)

Notice of intention to oppose Clause 46 standing part of the Bill; the House agreed the clause should remain.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Baroness Barran gives notice of her intention to oppose the Question that Clause 46 stand part of the Bill.

Removes Clause 46

Stage
Committee stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
46
Draft ref
hol24
Decision
A member opposed the Clause/Schedule standing part of the Bill. Following debate, the House agreed that the Clause/Schedule should remain part of the Bill.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 46
Amendment 190#10030675WithdrawnRemoves provision

Remove sub-paragraph (i) from the material changes clause

Leaves out sub-paragraph (i) in Clause 46 on material changes to independent educational institutions.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 46, page 112, line 1, leave out sub-paragraph (i)

sub-paragraph (i)

Stage
Report stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
46
Page
112
Line
1
Draft ref
hol929
Marshalled no.
190
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 46
Amendment 191#10031394Not movedAmends text

Limit teacher misconduct provisions to teachers qualified in maintained schools

Would narrow a reference in the teacher misconduct clause so it applies to those qualified to teach in maintained schools in England.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 46, page 112, line 1, before “or” insert “qualified to teach in maintained schools in
England”

qualified to teach in maintained schools in England

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
46
Page
112
Line
1
Draft ref
hol948
Marshalled no.
191
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 46
Amendment 191A#10032290Not movedNew clause / schedule

Add a right to accompaniment at school disciplinary and grievance hearings

Inserts a new clause titled “Accompaniment at disciplinary and grievance hearings in schools”.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 46, insert the following new Clause—
“Accompaniment at disciplinary and grievance hearings in schools
(1)
Where a relevant school conducts a disciplinary or grievance hearing in relation
to a member of staff, that person is entitled to be accompanied by—
(a)
a trade union representative or official,
(b)
a workplace colleague, or
(c)
a person acting in a professional capacity to provide workplace or
employment-related support to the member of staff.
(2)
A person accompanying a member of staff under this section—
(a)
may address the hearing, put the member of staff’s case, sum up that case
and respond on the member of staff’s behalf to any views expressed at the
hearing, and
(b)
may confer with the member of staff during the hearing,
but may not answer questions on the member of staff’s behalf or act as a legal
representative or advocate.
(3)
Nothing in this section—
(a)
limits any entitlement to be accompanied by a trade union representative
or official under any other enactment, or
(b)
restricts the rights of trade unions or their members under Article 11 of
the European Convention on Human Rights.
(4)
In this section “relevant school” means—
(a)
an Academy,
(b)
an alternative provision Academy,
(c)
a maintained school,
(d)
a non-maintained special school, or
(e)
a pupil referral unit.”

Accompaniment at disciplinary and grievance hearings in schools

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
46
Draft ref
hol1026
Marshalled no.
191A
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 46
Amendment 436A#10024020WithdrawnAmends text

Limit the qualified-teacher requirement to National Curriculum subjects

Amends Clause 46 so the requirement to be qualified applies only in relation to National Curriculum subjects. Withdrawn after debate.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 46, page 110, line 17, at end insert—
“(1A)
In section 133 (requirement to be qualified), in subsection (1), after “work” insert
“in relation to National Curriculum subjects only””

“(1A) In section 133 (requirement to be qualified), in subsection (1), after “work” insert “in relation to National Curriculum subjects only””

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
46
Page
110
Line
17
Draft ref
hol696
Marshalled no.
436A
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 46
Amendment 436B#10025157Not movedAmends text

Amend section 133 (requirement to be qualified)

Inserts a new subsection (1A) amending section 133 of the Education Act 2002 on the requirement to be qualified.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 46, page 110, line 17, at end insert—
“(1A)
In section 133 (requirement to be qualified) after subsection (1) insert—
“(1A)
The requirement in subsection (1)(a) only applies after a person has been
carrying out such work in a school for five years.””

“(1A) In section 133 (requirement to be qualified) after subsection (1) insert—

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
46
Page
110
Line
17
Draft ref
hol754
Marshalled no.
436B
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 46
Amendment 436C#10025159Not movedAmends text

Amend section 133 (requirement to be qualified)

Inserts a new subsection (1A) amending section 133 of the Education Act 2002 on the requirement to be qualified.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 46, page 110, line 17, at end insert—
“(1A)
In section 133 (requirement to be qualified) after subsection (1) insert—
“(1A)
Where a person is carrying out such work for the purposes of teaching a
shortage subject, the requirement in subsection (1)(a) does not apply.
(1B)
For the purposes of this section, “shortage subject” means any subject in
relation to which the recruitment targets set by the department for initial
teacher training have not been met in the most recent years for which such
statistics exist.””

“(1A) In section 133 (requirement to be qualified) after subsection (1) insert—

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
46
Page
110
Line
17
Draft ref
hol755
Marshalled no.
436C
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 46
Amendment 437#10022981Not movedAmends text

Amend the teacher-misconduct provisions in Clause 46

Inserts new wording into Clause 46, adding a new subsection ahead of the existing text on qualified teachers.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 46, page 110, line 18, after “qualified),” insert—
“(za)
after subsection (1), insert—
“(1A)
The specified requirements in subsection (1)(b) may include that
the person is a practitioner, in a particular profession, skill, business
or other relevant pursuit who has the necessary expertise to assist
a child’s learning experience in a formal learning environment.””

(za) after subsection (1), insert—

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
46
Page
110
Line
18
Draft ref
hol534
Marshalled no.
437
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 46
Amendment 437A#10023065Not movedAmends text

Amend section 133 via Clause 46 (teacher qualifications)

Would insert an amendment to section 133 in Clause 46 on school teachers' qualifications and induction.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 46, page 110, line 22, at end insert—
“(2A)
In section 133, after subsection (6), insert—
“(7)
“qualified teacher” shall include individuals who, though not possessing
formal teacher training certification, hold a university-level qualification
directly related to the subject they are teaching, and who demonstrate
competency through practical teaching experience or relevant professional
experience in their subject area.””

(2A) In section 133, after subsection (6), insert—

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
46
Page
110
Line
22
Draft ref
hol631
Marshalled no.
437A
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 46
Amendment 438#10022768Not movedNew clause / schedule

Create a fast-track teaching qualification route for home educators

Proposed new clause to give home educators accelerated access to teacher qualifications. Not moved.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 46, insert the following new Clause—
“Fast-track teacher qualification access for home educators
A parent who has home educated for at least three years may apply for fast-tracked
access to a qualified teacher status pathway, without requiring additional in-school
experience.”

“Fast-track teacher qualification access for home educators

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
46
Draft ref
hol276
Marshalled no.
438
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 46
Amendment 439#10022993Not movedNew clause / schedule

Require anti-bullying training for school staff and inspectors

Adds a new clause requiring anti-bullying training for school staff and inspectors.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 46, insert the following new Clause—
“Anti-bullying training for school staff and inspectors
(1)
The Secretary of State must ensure that anti-bullying training is a core component
of—
(a)
all initial teacher training programmes;
(b)
induction training for Ofsted inspectors.
(2)
The Secretary of State must ensure all school staff in England and Ofsted inspectors
are provided with continuing professional development (CPD) in anti-bullying
strategies with refresher training to be provided at appropriate intervals.”

After Clause 46, insert the following new Clause—
“Anti-bullying training for school staff and inspectors

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
46
Draft ref
hol528
Marshalled no.
439
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 46

Clause 47 7

Amendment #10021942#10021942Stood partRemoves provision

Oppose Clause 47 standing part (deregistration by agreement)

Notice of intention to oppose Clause 47 standing part of the Bill; the House agreed the clause should remain.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Baroness Barran gives notice of her intention to oppose the Question that Clause 47 stand part of the Bill.

Removes Clause 47

Stage
Committee stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
47
Draft ref
hol18
Decision
A member opposed the Clause/Schedule standing part of the Bill. Following debate, the House agreed that the Clause/Schedule should remain part of the Bill.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 47
Amendment #10025384#10025384Withdrawn before debateAmends text

Insert a new clause after Clause 47

Would have inserted a new clause after Clause 47. The amendment was withdrawn before debate and its substance is not given in the summary.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 47, insert the following new Clause —
“Flexibility to take into account local circumstances when following the National
Curriculum
(1)
The Education Act 2002 (establishment of the National Curriculum for England
by order) is amended as follows.
(2)
In section 87, after subsection (1) insert—
“(1A)
In any revision to the National Curriculum for England, the Secretary of
State must ensure that the National Curriculum shall consist of—
(a)
a core framework, and
(b)
subjects or areas of learning outside the core framework that allow
flexibility for each school to take account of their specific
circumstances.”
(3)
In section 210 (orders and regulations), after subsection (3)(e) insert—
“(ea)
section 87, or”.”

After Clause 47, insert the following new Clause—

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
47
Draft ref
hol760
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn before debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 47
Amendment 440#10022874WithdrawnAmends text

Exempt Good-rated institutions from a deregistration trigger

Adds a provision to Clause 47 so that subsection (1)(b)(ii) does not apply to an educational institution rated Good or equivalent by Ofsted in the last three years.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 47, page 111, line 13, at end insert—
“(5A)
Subsection (1)(b)(ii) does not apply in relation to an educational institution
that has received an OFSTED rating of Good or equivalent in the last three
years.”

“(5A) Subsection (1)(b)(ii) does not apply in relation to an educational institution that has received an OFSTED rating of Good or equivalent in the last three years.”

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
47
Page
111
Line
13
Draft ref
hol451
Marshalled no.
440
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 47
Amendment 441#10022883Not movedAmends text

Exempt academies from teaching the National Curriculum to SEND pupils using assistive tech

Adds wording to Clause 47 so an Academy school is not obliged to deliver the National Curriculum to a child with SEND, provided assistive technology is used to support the child’s learning where appropriate.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 47, page 111, line 16, at end insert, “, except that an Academy school is not obliged
to deliver the National Curriculum to a child with SEND, provided that, if appropriate,
assisted technology is used to support the child's learning.”

, except that an Academy school is not obliged to deliver the National Curriculum to a child with SEND, provided that, if appropriate, assisted technology is used to support the child's learning.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
47
Page
111
Line
16
Draft ref
hol473
Marshalled no.
441
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 47
Amendment 442#10022879Not movedAmends text

Exempt Good-rated academies from a National Curriculum duty

Adds a proviso to Clause 47 so a requirement does not apply where the Academy school has an Ofsted rating of Good or equivalent in the last three years.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 47, page 111, line 28, at end insert “, unless the Academy school has received an
OFSTED rating of Good or equivalent in the last three years.”

, unless the Academy school has received an OFSTED rating of Good or equivalent in the last three years.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
47
Page
111
Line
28
Draft ref
hol452
Marshalled no.
442
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 47
Amendment 443#10022133Not movedAmends text

Amend how certain orders and regulations are made

Replaces a subsection so that section 96 of the Education Act 2002 (procedure for making certain orders and regulations) is amended.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
In Clause 47, page 112, line 25, leave out subsection (5) and insert—
“(5)
Section 96 of the Education Act 2002 (procedure for making certain orders
and regulations) is amended as follows—
(a)
at the beginning of subsection (7), insert “Subject to subsection (8),”;
(b)
after subsection (7) insert—
“(8)
An order made under any provision of this Part which would
amend primary legislation, or regulations made under section
91, does not apply to an Academy school.””

subsection (5) (5) Section 96 of the Education Act 2002 (procedure for making certain orders and regulations) is amended as follows—

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
47
Page
112
Line
25
Draft ref
hol187
Marshalled no.
443
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 47
Amendment 444#10021941Not movedNew clause / schedule

Allow flexibility for local circumstances in the National Curriculum

Proposes a new clause giving flexibility to take local circumstances into account when following the National Curriculum.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 47, insert the following new Clause —
“Flexibility to take into account local circumstances when following the National
Curriculum
(1)
The Education Act 2002 (establishment of the National Curriculum for England
by order) is amended as follows.
(2)
In section 87, after subsection (1) insert—
“(1A)
In any revision to the National Curriculum for England, the Secretary of
State must ensure that the National Curriculum shall consist of—
(a)
a core framework, and
(b)
subjects or areas of learning outside the core framework that allow
flexibility for each school to take account of their specific
circumstances.”
(3)
In section 210 (orders and regulations), after subsection (3)(e) insert—
“(ea)
section 87, or”.”

“Flexibility to take into account local circumstances when following the National Curriculum

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
47
Draft ref
hol7
Marshalled no.
444
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 47

Clause 48 1

Amendment 90#10018646No decisionAmends text

Require statutory guidance on directions under the School Standards and Framework Act 1998

Adds a duty on the Secretary of State to issue statutory guidance, within six months, on the decision-making process for directions given under section 96 of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 48, page 108, line 24, at end insert—
“(3)
Within six months of the passing of this Act, the Secretary of State must issue
statutory guidance on the decision-making process that must be followed
when directions are given under section 96 of the School Standards and
Framework Act 1998.
(4)
Guidance issued under subsection (3) must include details of—
(a)
how actual or potential conflicts of interest arising from the role of
local authorities in directing admissions to schools they maintain and
those they do not are to be identified and managed; and
(b)
how the best interests of children and young people are to be prioritised
in all decision-making.”

(3) Within six months of the passing of this Act, the Secretary of State must issue statutory guidance on the decision-making process that must be followed when directions are given under section 96 of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
48
Page
108
Line
24
Draft ref
hoc144
Marshalled no.
90
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 48

Clause 49 10

Amendment #10021959#10021959Stood partRemoves provision

Oppose Clause 49 standing part (powers of entry and investigation)

Notice of intention to oppose Clause 49 standing part of the Bill; the House agreed the clause should remain.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Baroness Barran gives notice of her intention to oppose the Question that Clause 49 stand part of the Bill.

Removes Clause 49

Stage
Committee stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
49
Draft ref
hol22
Decision
A member opposed the Clause/Schedule standing part of the Bill. Following debate, the House agreed that the Clause/Schedule should remain part of the Bill.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 49
Amendment 444C#10025158Not movedAmends text

Replace text with a power to terminate or require performance of the funding agreement

Leaves out text from “may” to the end of line 33 and inserts a power to exercise functions under the funding agreement to terminate or require performance in accordance with its terms.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 49, page 113, line 26, leave out from “may” to the end of line 33 and insert “exercise
their powers under the funding agreement to terminate or require performance of the
funding agreement in accordance with its terms.”

(from “may” to end of line 33) “exercise their powers under the funding agreement to terminate or require performance of the funding agreement in accordance with its terms.”

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
49
Page
113
Line
26
Draft ref
hol758
Marshalled no.
444C
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 49
Amendment 444B#10025160Not movedRemoves provision

Leave out lines 24 and 25 of Clause 49

Removes lines 24 and 25 in the powers of entry and investigation clause.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 49, page 113, leave out lines 24 and 25

(lines 24–25)

Stage
Committee stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
49
Page
113
Line
24
Draft ref
hol757
Marshalled no.
444B
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 49
Amendment 444A#10025430WithdrawnAmends text

Rewrite the trigger for action where an Academy proprietor is in default

Replaces lines 21 to 33 of Clause 49 with new text governing the position where the proprietor of an Academy meets specified conditions.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 49, page 113, leave out lines 21 to 33 and insert—
“(1)
Where the proprietor of an Academy—
(a)
has breached a relevant duty, or
(b)
otherwise has acted unreasonably with respect to the performance
of a relevant duty, the proprietor must take such steps as are
necessary to remedy the breach or unreasonable action and secure
the proper performance of the relevant duty.
(2)
Where the proprietor of an Academy has acted unreasonably with respect
to the exercise of a relevant power, the proprietor must take such steps as
are necessary to ensure the reasonable exercise of the relevant power.
(2A)
The proprietor must remedy any breach identified under subsection (1) or
(2) within such reasonable period as the circumstances require, having regard
to—
(a)
the nature and seriousness of the breach;
(b)
the impact or likely impact on pupils' education or welfare;
(c)
the complexity of the remedial action required;
(d)
any other relevant circumstances.
(2B)
Where the Secretary of State is reasonably satisfied that the proprietor of an
Academy has breached a relevant duty or otherwise has acted unreasonably
with respect to the performance of a relevant duty the Secretary of State
may serve notice on the proprietor of an Academy specifying—
(a)
the breach that has been identified;
(b)
the relevant duty or power in question;
(c)
the period within which the proprietor must remedy the breach.”

(lines 21–33) “(1) Where the proprietor of an Academy—

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
49
Page
113
Line
21
Draft ref
hol773
Marshalled no.
444A
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 49
Amendment 445#10021943Not movedAmends text

Narrow the grounds for action under Clause 49

Replaces the end of the relevant provision so that requirements are limited to those necessary to secure compliance with statutory duties, funding agreement requirements, or charity law.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 49, page 113, line 26, leave out from “as” to the end of line 28 and insert “are
necessary to secure compliance with statutory duties, the requirements of a Funding
Agreement, or charity law.”

(from “as” to the end of line 28) are necessary to secure compliance with statutory duties, the requirements of a Funding Agreement, or charity law.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
49
Page
113
Line
26
Draft ref
hol23
Marshalled no.
445
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 49
Amendment 445A#10024135Not movedAmends text

Let an academy proprietor appeal a mandatory order to a regional advisory body

Adds a right for an Academy proprietor to appeal a mandatory order to a regional advisory body within 28 days of it being issued.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 49, page 114, line 11, at end insert—
“(6A)
An Academy proprietor may appeal a mandatory order made in this section
to a regional advisory body within 28 days of the issuing of the order.
(6B)
A regional advisory body under subsection (6A) must be made up of
headteachers of academies, at least half of whom must be elected, and other
members must be appointed by the Secretary of State.”

“(6A) An Academy proprietor may appeal a mandatory order made in this section to a regional advisory body within 28 days of the issuing of the order.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
49
Page
114
Line
11
Draft ref
hol711
Marshalled no.
445A
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 49
Amendment 445ZA#10025163Not movedAmends text

Narrow the grounds for Academy directions to statutory, funding-agreement or charity-law compliance

Replaces the end of the test in Clause 49 so that requirements imposed on an Academy proprietor are limited to those necessary to secure compliance with statutory duties, the terms of a funding agreement, or charity law.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 49, page 113, line 32, leave out from “as” to the end of line 33 and insert “are
necessary to secure compliance with statutory duties, the requirements of a funding
agreement, or charity law.”

as are necessary to secure compliance with statutory duties, the requirements of a funding agreement, or charity law.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
49
Page
113
Line
32
Draft ref
hol756
Marshalled no.
445ZA
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 49
Amendment 445ZB#10025387Not movedAmends text

Require an annual statement to Parliament on Academy directions

Inserts a new subsection (2A) into Clause 49 requiring the Secretary of State to make an annual statement to both Houses of Parliament.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 49, page 113, line 33, at end insert—
“(2A)
The Secretary of State must make an annual statement to both Houses of
Parliament, which must include—
(a)
the number of times the Secretary of State exercised the powers under
this section,
(b)
the actions taken, and
(c)
the reasons for taking such actions.”

“(2A) The Secretary of State must make an annual statement to both Houses of Parliament, which must include—

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
49
Page
113
Line
33
Draft ref
hol761
Marshalled no.
445ZB
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 49
Amendment 445ZD#10025432Not movedAmends text

Change “direction” to “notice” in Clause 49

Technical change replacing the word “direction” with “notice” at Clause 49, page 114, line 10.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 49, page 114, line 10, leave out “direction” and insert “notice”

direction notice

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
49
Page
114
Line
10
Draft ref
hol775
Marshalled no.
445ZD
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 49
Amendment 445ZC#10025433Not movedAmends text

Change “a direction” to “notice” in Clause 49

Technical change replacing “a direction” with “notice” at Clause 49, page 114, line 1.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 49, page 114, line 1, leave out “a direction” and insert “notice”

a direction notice

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
49
Page
114
Line
1
Draft ref
hol776
Marshalled no.
445ZC
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 49

Clause 50 12

Amendment #10021949#10021949Stood partRemoves provision

Oppose Clause 50 standing part (schools provisions for independent institutions)

Notice of intention to oppose Clause 50 standing part of the Bill; the House agreed the clause should remain.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Baroness Barran gives notice of her intention to oppose the Question that Clause 50 stand part of the Bill.

Removes Clause 50

Stage
Committee stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
50
Draft ref
hol16
Decision
A member opposed the Clause/Schedule standing part of the Bill. Following debate, the House agreed that the Clause/Schedule should remain part of the Bill.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 50
Amendment 83#10018492No decisionRemoves provision

Remove a block of lines from the adjudicator functions clause

Deletes lines 8 to 13 of the clause.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 50, page 110, leave out lines 8 to 13

(lines 8–13)

Stage
Committee stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
50
Page
110
Line
8
Draft ref
hoc127
Marshalled no.
83
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 50
Amendment 84#10018488No decisionAmends text

Add factors the adjudicator must consider

Adds a requirement that, when making a decision, the adjudicator must take certain matters into account.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 50, page 110, line 4, at end insert—
“(4A)
Where making a decision the adjudicator must take into account—
(a)
the performance of the school; and
(b)
whether the school is oversubscribed.”

(4A) Where making a decision the adjudicator must take into account—

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
50
Page
110
Line
4
Draft ref
hoc129
Marshalled no.
84
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 50
Amendment 192#10031528AgreedAmends text

Rewrite the Secretary of State’s power to direct Academy proprietors (Clause 50)

Replaces lines 5 to 22 with a single provision allowing the Secretary of State, where satisfied an Academy proprietor has breached a duty in Academy arrangements, to give directions to secure proper performance of that duty.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 50, page 117, leave out lines 5 to 22 and insert—
“(1)
If the Secretary of State is satisfied that the proprietor of an Academy has
breached a duty imposed by Academy arrangements, the Secretary of State
may give the proprietor such directions as the Secretary of State considers
appropriate to secure the proper performance of the duty.”

(lines 5–22) (1) If the Secretary of State is satisfied that the proprietor of an Academy has breached a duty imposed by Academy arrangements, the Secretary of State may give the proprietor such directions as the Secretary of State considers appropriate to secure the proper performance of the duty.

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
50
Page
117
Line
5
Draft ref
opc346
Marshalled no.
192
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 50
Amendment 193#10031448AgreedNew clause / schedule

Add a new clause on inspection of Academy proprietors

Inserts a new clause providing for the inspection of Academy proprietors.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 50, insert the following new Clause—
“Inspection of Academy proprietors
(1)
In Part 8 of the Education and Inspections Act 2006 (Inspections), after Chapter
2, insert—
“CHAPTER 2A
INSPECTION OF ACADEMY PROPRIETORS
Inspection
122A Duty to inspect Academy proprietors at specified intervals
(1)
The Chief Inspector must—
(a)
conduct inspections of every Academy proprietor at such intervals
as may be specified in regulations made by the Secretary of State,
and
(b)
prepare a written report on completion of each inspection.
(2)
The Secretary of State may by regulations provide that subsection (1) does
not apply in relation to specified categories of Academy proprietor in
specified circumstances.
(3)
An Academy proprietor in relation to which subsection (1) does not apply
by virtue of regulations under subsection (2) is an “exempt proprietor”.
(4)
When conducting an inspection under this section, the Chief Inspector
must have regard to any views about the matters listed in section 122B(2)
which are expressed to the Chief Inspector by—
(a)
such persons as may be specified in regulations made by the
Secretary of State;
(b)
such other persons as the Chief Inspector considers appropriate.
(5)
Subsection (1) has effect subject to subsection 122E.
(6)
An inspection which is required under this section must not extend to—
(a)
denominational education provided at an Academy which has
been designated as having a religious character, or which is to be
treated as having been so designated by virtue of section 6(8) of
the Academies Act 2010, or
(b)
the content of collective worship at such an Academy.
122B Report of section 122A inspection
(1)
It is the general duty of the Chief Inspector, when conducting an inspection
under section 122A, to report on the quality and effectiveness of the
Academy proprietor’s leadership, management and governance in
connection with its role as an Academy proprietor.
(2)
The Chief Inspector’s report must (in particular) cover—
(a)
the quality and effectiveness of any activities undertaken by the
Academy proprietor to secure the provision of a quality education
to registered pupils and students of its Academies;
(b)
the quality and effectiveness of the Academy proprietor’s
governance and executive leadership;
(c)
the quality and effectiveness of any activities undertaken by the
Academy proprietor to promote the wellbeing of children and
young persons;
(d)
the quality and effectiveness of any activities undertaken by the
Academy proprietor to secure improvements in its Academies;
(e)
the quality and effectiveness of the Academy proprietor’s
management of its resources;
(f)
such other matters as may be specified in regulations made by the
Secretary of State.
(3)
The Chief Inspector must send a copy of a report under section 122A(1)(b)
to—
(a)
the Academy proprietor, and
(b)
the Secretary of State.
(4)
The Academy proprietor must—
(a)
make a copy of any report sent to it under subsection (3) available
for inspection by members of the public,
(b)
provide a copy of the report, free of charge, upon request, and
(c)
take such steps as are reasonably practicable to secure that every
registered parent of a pupil at an Academy school or alternative
provision Academy of which the Academy proprietor is the
proprietor receives a copy of the report within five working days
following receipt of the report by the Academy proprietor.
(5)
The Chief Inspector may send a copy of the report to such other persons
as the Chief Inspector considers appropriate.
(6)
The Chief Inspector may arrange for the report to be published in such
manner as the Chief Inspector considers appropriate.
(7)
In this section—
“child” means a person aged under 18, and references to “children”
are to be read accordingly;
“wellbeing”, in relation to a child or young person, means their
wellbeing so far as relating to the matters mentioned in section
10(2) of the Children Act 2004;
“working day” means a day other than a Saturday, a Sunday,
Christmas Day, Good Friday or a bank holiday under the Banking
and Financial Dealings Act 1971;
“young person” means any of the persons mentioned in section 10(9)
of the Children Act 2004.
122C Other inspections
(1)
The Chief Inspector must inspect and report on any Academy proprietor,
or category of Academy proprietor, in connection with its role as an
Academy proprietor, if requested to do so by the Secretary of State.
(2)
The Chief Inspector may inspect and report on any Academy proprietor,
in connection with its role as an Academy proprietor, in circumstances
where there is no requirement to do so under any other provision of this
Chapter.
(3)
If the Chief Inspector carries out an inspection under subsection (2) in
response to a request from the Academy proprietor, the Chief Inspector
may charge the Academy proprietor for the cost of the inspection.
(4)
An inspection which is conducted under this section must not extend to—
(a)
denominational education provided at an Academy which has
been designated as having a religious character, or which is to be
treated as having been so designated by virtue of section 6(8) of
the Academies Act 2010, or
(b)
the content of collective worship at such an Academy.
(5)
The Chief Inspector may arrange for a report under this section to be
published in such manner as the Chief Inspector considers appropriate.
122D Duty to notify certain persons of inspection
(1)
Before conducting an inspection under section 122A the Chief Inspector
must notify—
(a)
the Academy proprietor, and
(b)
any relevant religious body.
(2)
If the Academy proprietor is notified by the Chief Inspector that the Chief
Inspector is proposing to inspect the Academy proprietor under section
122A, the Academy proprietor must take such steps as are reasonably
practicable to notify the following persons of the time when the inspection
is to take place—
(a)
the registered parents of registered pupils at any Academy school
or alternative provision Academy of which the Academy proprietor
is the proprietor;
(b)
the members of the Academy proprietor (if any).
(3)
If the Academy proprietor is notified by the Chief Inspector that the Chief
Inspector is electing to treat, or is required by the Secretary of State to treat,
an inspection under section 122C as if it were an inspection under section
122A as a result of the exercise of a power under section 122E, the Academy
proprietor must take such steps as are reasonably practicable to notify the
following persons that the inspection is being so treated, and of the time
when the inspection is to take place—
(a)
the registered parents of registered pupils at any Academy school
or alternative provision Academy of which the Academy proprietor
is the proprietor;
(b)
the members of the Academy proprietor (if any);
(c)
any relevant religious body.
(4)
Any notification given under subsection (2)(a) or (3)(a) must include a
statement, in a form approved by the Chief Inspector, inviting the
registered parents of registered pupils to inform the Chief Inspector of
their views on matters relating to—
(a)
the Academy at which their child is a registered pupil;
(b)
the Academy proprietor.
122E Power or duty to treat other inspection as section 122A inspection
(1)
The Chief Inspector may elect for an inspection under section 122C of an
Academy proprietor to which section 122A applies to be treated as if it
were an inspection under section 122A for the purposes of section 122A(1),
section 122B(3) to (6) and section 122H.
(2)
In the case of an inspection of an exempt proprietor under section 122C,
the Chief Inspector may elect to treat the inspection as if it were an
inspection under section 122A for the purposes of section 122A(4) and
sections 122B and 122H.
(3)
The Secretary of State may require the Chief Inspector to treat an inspection
under section 122C(1) of an Academy proprietor to which section 122A
applies as if it were an inspection under section 122A for the purposes of
section 122A(1) and (4) and sections 122B and 122H.
(4)
In the case of an inspection of an exempt proprietor under section 122C(1),
the Secretary of State may require the Chief Inspector to treat the inspection
as if it were an inspection under section 122A for the purposes of section
122A(4) and sections 122B and 122H.
(5)
In this section, “exempt proprietor” has the meaning given by section
122A(3).
122F Framework for inspections under this Chapter
(1)
The Chief Inspector must devise—
(a)
a common set of principles applicable to all inspections conducted
under this Chapter, or
(b)
two or more common sets of principles each of which is applicable
to a particular description of such inspections.
(2)
A set of principles devised under subsection (1)(a) or (b) is referred to in
this section as a “framework”.
(3)
If the Chief Inspector devises two or more frameworks under subsection
(1)(b), the Chief Inspector must ensure that, taken together, they cover all
inspections conducted under this Chapter.
(4)
A framework must cover such matters as may be specified in regulations
made by the Secretary of State.
(5)
The Chief Inspector must publish a framework in such manner as the Chief
Inspector considers appropriate.
(6)
The Chief Inspector may at any time revise a framework.
(7)
The Chief Inspector must publish a revised framework in such manner as
the Chief Inspector considers appropriate.
(8)
In devising or revising a framework, the Chief Inspector must have regard
to guidance given from time to time by the Secretary of State.
Powers of entry etc.
122G Powers of entry etc. for purposes of inspection
(1)
This section applies to an inspection conducted by the Chief Inspector
under this Chapter.
(2)
The Chief Inspector may, at any reasonable time, enter—
(a)
any premises of the Academy proprietor;
(b)
the premises of any Academy of which the Academy proprietor is
the proprietor;
(c)
any other premises on which, by virtue of arrangements made by
the Academy proprietor, any pupils or students who are registered
at an Academy within paragraph (b) are receiving part of their
education from any person (“the provider”);
(d)
any premises of the provider used in connection with the provision
by the provider of that education.
(3)
The Chief Inspector may, at any reasonable time, inspect, take copies of,
or take away such of the following as the Chief Inspector considers relevant
to the discharge of the Chief Inspector’s functions under this Chapter—
(a)
any documents or records kept by the Academy proprietor;
(b)
any documents or records kept by an Academy of which the
Academy proprietor is the proprietor;
(c)
any documents or records kept by the provider relating to the
provision of education by virtue of arrangements made by the
Academy proprietor.
(4)
The power in subsection (3) includes—
(a)
power to require any person holding or accountable for any such
documents or records to produce them, and
(b)
in relation to any such documents or records kept by means of a
computer, power to require them to be produced in a form in which
they are legible and can be taken away.
(5)
In connection with inspecting any such documents or records the Chief
Inspector—
(a)
may obtain access to, and inspect and check the operation of, any
computer and associated apparatus or material which the Chief
Inspector considers is or has been in use in connection with the
documents or records, and
(b)
may require a person within subsection (6) to afford the Chief
Inspector such reasonable assistance as the Chief Inspector requires
for that purpose.
(6)
A person is within this subsection if that person is—
(a)
the person by whom or on whose behalf the computer is or has
been used, or
(b)
a person having charge of, or otherwise concerned with the
operation of, the computer, apparatus or material.
(7)
A person is guilty of an offence if that person intentionally obstructs the
Chief Inspector in the exercise of any function conferred by this Chapter.
(8)
A person who commits an offence under this section is liable on summary
conviction to a fine not exceeding level 4 on the standard scale.
Academy proprietors not performing to acceptable standard
122H Academy proprietors not performing to acceptable standard
(1)
Subsections (2) to (4) apply if, on completion of an inspection under section
122A, the Chief Inspector is of the opinion that—
(a)
the persons responsible for leading, managing and governing the
Academy proprietor are failing to lead, manage or govern the
Academy proprietor to an acceptable standard, or
(b)
the Academy proprietor is failing to lead, manage or govern an
Academy of which it is the proprietor to an acceptable standard.
(2)
The Chief Inspector must—
(a)
send a draft of the report of the inspection to the Academy
proprietor, and
(b)
consider any comments on the draft that are made by the Academy
proprietor within such period as may be specified in regulations
made by the Secretary of State.
(3)
Where, after complying with subsection (2), the Chief Inspector is of the
opinion that the case falls within paragraph (a) or (b) of subsection (1), the
Chief Inspector must—
(a)
without delay, notify the following persons in writing of that
opinion—
(i)
the Secretary of State,
(ii)
the Academy proprietor, and
(b)
state that opinion in the report of the inspection.
(4)
A notification made under subsection (3)(a) must also record—
(a)
in a case within subsection (1)(a), whether the Chief Inspector is
of the opinion that the persons responsible for leading, managing
and governing the Academy proprietor are demonstrating the
capacity to secure the necessary improvement in the Academy
proprietor;
(b)
in a case within subsection (1)(b), whether the Chief Inspector is
of the opinion that the Academy proprietor is demonstrating the
capacity to secure the necessary improvement in the Academy.
Supplementary
122I Regulations under Chapter 2A
(1)
Regulations under this Chapter may—
(a)
make different provision for different purposes;
(b)
make consequential provision.
(2)
A statutory instrument containing provision made under any of the
following provisions of this Chapter (whether alone or with other
provision) may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid
before and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament—
(a)
section 122A(2);
(b)
section 122B(2)(f);
(c)
section 122F(4).
(3)
A statutory instrument containing regulations made under any other
provision of this Chapter is subject to annulment in pursuance of a
resolution of either House of Parliament.
122J Interpretation of Chapter 2A
(1)
In this Chapter—
“Academy” means an educational institution to which Academy
arrangements relate;
“Academy arrangements” has the meaning given by section 1 of the
Academies Act 2010;
“Academy proprietor” is a person who, in pursuance of Academy
arrangements, is the proprietor of an Academy;
“Academy school” has the meaning given by section 1A of the
Academies Act 2010;
“alternative provision Academy” has the meaning given by section
1C of that Act;
“denominational education”, in relation to an Academy, means
religious education which—
(a)
is provided in accordance with—
(i)
any provisions of the trust deed affecting the
Academy which relate to the teaching and learning
of religious education, or
(ii)
the tenets of the religion or religious denomination
in relation to which the Academy is designated, and
(b)
is not required by Academy arrangements to be given in
accordance with the requirements for agreed syllabuses in
section 375(3) of the Education Act 1996;
“parent” has the meaning given by section 576 of that Act;
“registered”, in relation to the parents of pupils at an Academy school
or alternative provision Academy, means shown in the register
kept under section 434 of that Act;
“registered pupil”, in relation to an Academy school or alternative
provision Academy, means a person registered as a pupil in that
register;
“relevant religious body”, in relation to an Academy, means—
(a)
in the case of a Church of England Academy or a Roman
Catholic Church Academy, the appropriate diocesan
authority,
(b)
in any other case, such body or person as is specified in the
Academy arrangements relating to the Academy as
representing the religion or religious denomination in
relation to which the Academy is designated, and
in the case of an Academy designated in relation to more than one
religion or religious denomination, references to “the relevant
religious body” are to be read as references to all of the relevant
religious bodies applicable to the Academy;
“trust deed”, in relation to an Academy, includes any instrument
(other than the articles or memorandum of association) regulating
the constitution of the Academy proprietor or the maintenance,
management or conduct of the Academy.
(2)
In subsection (1)—
(a)
“Church of England Academy” means an Academy in the Province
of Canterbury or York in relation to which the religion or religious
denomination specified in the order designating the Academy as
having a religious character is “Church of England” and
“appropriate diocesan authority”, in relation to such an Academy,
means the Diocesan Board of Education for the diocese of the
Church of England in which the school is situated, and
(b)
“Roman Catholic Church Academy” means an Academy in
relation to which the religion or religious denomination specified
in the order designating the Academy as having a religious
character is “Roman Catholic” and “appropriate diocesan
authority”, in relation to such an Academy, means the bishop of
the Roman Catholic diocese in which the Academy is situated.
(3)
For the purposes of this Chapter, an Academy has been “designated as
having a religious character” if it has been so designated by an order
under—
(a)
section 69(3) of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998 by
virtue of section 124B(2) of that Act, or
(b)
section 8A(1) of the Academies Act 2010 (16 to 19 academies having
religious character), and
references to the order designating the Academy as having a religious
character should be read accordingly.”
(2)
The Academies Act 2010 is amended in accordance with subsections (3) to (5).
(3)
After section 2A insert—
“2AA Academy agreements: provision about failing Academy proprietors
(1)
An Academy agreement must include provision allowing the Secretary
of State to terminate the agreement if the Chief Inspector has given notice
under section 122H(3)(a) of the Education and Inspections Act 2006 that—
(a)
the persons responsible for leading, managing and governing the
Academy proprietor are failing to lead, manage or govern the
Academy proprietor to an acceptable standard, or
(b)
the Academy proprietor is failing to lead, manage or govern an
Academy of which it is the proprietor to an acceptable standard.
(2)
The Academy agreement must require the Secretary of State, before
terminating the agreement on one of those grounds, to give the proprietor
a termination warning notice.
(3)
A termination warning notice is a notice—
(a)
requesting that the Academy proprietor respond to the Secretary
of State by making representations, or
(b)
requiring the Academy proprietor—
(i)
to take specified action by a specified date, and
(ii)
to respond to the Secretary of State by making
representations, or by agreeing to take that action, by a
specified date.
(4)
The Academy agreement must provide that, where a termination warning
notice under subsection (3)(b) is given to the Academy proprietor on one
of the grounds specified in subsection (1), the power to terminate the
agreement is available only if the proprietor has failed to comply with the
termination warning notice (whether by failing to take specified action,
or to respond, on time).”
(4)
For section 2C (new academy agreements) substitute—
“2C
Sections 2A, 2AA and 2B supplementary - new agreements
(1)
An Academy agreement made on or after 18 April 2016, but before the
day on which section [inspection of Academy proprietors] of the Children’s
Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 comes fully into force may include further
provision about—
(a)
the procedure for terminating the agreement in accordance with
the provision required by section 2A or 2B;
(b)
the consequences of terminating the agreement in accordance with
that provision.
(2)
An academy agreement made on or after the day on which section
[inspection of Academy proprietors] of the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools
Act 2026 comes fully into force may include further provision about—
(a)
the procedure for terminating the agreement in accordance with
the provision required by section 2A, 2AA or 2B;
(b)
the consequences of terminating the agreement in accordance with
that provision.
(3)
Section 2D makes provision about agreements entered into before those
dates.”
(5)
For section 2D (old academy agreements) substitute—
“2D
Sections 2A, 2AA and 2B supplementary - old agreements
(1)
An old Academy agreement is to be treated as if it included the new
termination powers.
(2)
A pre-section 2AA agreement is to be treated as if it included the section
2AA termination powers.
(3)
A provision of an old Academy agreement that relates to the procedure
for terminating the agreement does not apply to the new termination
powers.
(4)
A provision of a pre-section 2AA agreement that relates to the procedure
for terminating the agreement does not apply to the section 2AA
termination powers.
(5)
Subsections (6) and (7) apply where an old Academy agreement or a
pre-section 2AA Academy agreement—
(a)
contains provision about the consequences of terminating the
agreement (“relevant provision”), and
(b)
the relevant provision is expressed in a way that—
(i)
in the case of an old Academy agreement, is capable of
covering termination in accordance with the new
termination powers;
(ii)
in the case of a pre-section 2AA agreement, is capable of
covering termination in accordance with the section 2AA
termination powers.
(6)
The relevant provision applies to termination in accordance with—
(a)
in the case of an old Academy agreement, the new termination
powers;
(b)
in the case of a pre-section 2AA agreement, the section 2AA
termination powers.
(7)
If the relevant provision sets out different consequences depending on
whether the agreement is terminated on the ground that the proprietor
has breached the Agreement or on other grounds—
(a)
in the case of an old Academy agreement, termination in accordance
with the new termination powers is to be treated as termination
on the grounds of breach by the proprietor, and
(b)
in the case of a pre-section 2AA agreement, termination in
accordance with the section 2AA termination powers, is to be
treated as termination on the grounds of breach by the proprietor.
.
(8)
In this section—
“new termination powers”, in relation to an Academy agreement,
means the powers to terminate in accordance with the provision
required by sections 2A, 2AA and 2B;
“old Academy agreement” means an Academy agreement made
before 18 April 2016;
“pre-section 2AA agreement” means an Academy agreement made
on or after the 18 April 2016, but before the day on which section
[inspection of Academy proprietors] of the Children’s Wellbeing and
Schools Act 2026 comes fully into force;
“section 2AA termination powers” in relation to an Academy
agreement, means the powers to terminate in accordance with the
provision required by section 2AA.””

Inspection of Academy proprietors

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193
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 50
Amendment 445B#10025383WithdrawnAmends text

Make Academy orders subject to the availability of a suitable sponsor

Rewrites lines 18 to 39 of Clause 50, including a change so that the relevant duty applies unless the Secretary of State determines that no suitable sponsor is available.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 50, page 114, leave out lines 18 to 39, and insert—
“(a)
in subsection (A1), at the end insert “unless the Secretary of State
determines that no suitable sponsor is available”;
(b)
after subsection (A1) insert—
“(A2)
Where the Secretary of State determines that no suitable sponsor
is available, the Secretary of State must, within 14 days, publish a
plan to secure appropriate governance and leadership of the school
and to secure its rapid improvement.
(A3)
A plan published under subsection (A2) must include—
(a)
the parties with responsibility for the school and its
improvement,
(b)
the parties who will take action to improve provision in the
school,
(c)
the resources that will be provided to the relevant parties,
including who will provide the resources and when the
resources will be provided, and
(d)
the intended outcomes of the plan, with the relevant
timetables for the outcomes.
(A4)
The Secretary of State must report annually to Parliament on—
(a)
the number of times the Secretary of State has published a
plan under subsection (A2),
(b)
the resources which have been provided as part of any
plans, and
(c)
the outcomes of any plans.””

(lines 18–39) “(a) in subsection (A1), at the end insert “unless the Secretary of State determines that no suitable sponsor is available”;

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The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 50
Amendment 446#10022956Not movedAmends text

Amend an existing provision by inserting a new subsection

Would amend the referenced legislation by inserting a new subsection after subsection (1).

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 50, page 114, line 20, at end insert—
“(c)
after subsection (1) insert—
“(1ZA)
When making an order under subsection (1)(b) of this section and
within the meaning of section 62 of the Education and Inspections
Act 2006 (school requiring special measures), the Secretary of State
must make an order to—
(a)
transfer the school to a high performing multi-academy
trust, or
(b)
merge the school with a high performing maintained school
serving a similar cohort of children (by demographic
background and prior attainment), provided that school is
within the same local authority or geographical area,
unless the Secretary of State believes that there is good reason to
undertake another course of action.””

(c) after subsection (1) insert—

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The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 50
Amendment 446B#10025380Not movedAmends text

Add a further amendment to the schools-provision rules for independent institutions

Inserts further text into Clause 50, adding a new paragraph (c) that itself inserts a new provision after subsection (1).

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 50, page 114, line 20, at end insert—
“(c)
after subsection (1), insert—
“(1ZA)
The Secretary of State must make an Academy order in respect of
a maintained school in England if—
(a)
Ofsted has judged the school to require significant
improvement, or
(b)
a Regional Improvement for Standards and Excellence team
has judged the school to be significantly underperforming
when compared with neighbouring schools with similar
demographics.””

“(c) after subsection (1), insert—

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Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 50
Amendment 446A#10025382Not movedAmends text

Add a further amendment to the schools-provision rules for independent institutions

Inserts further text into Clause 50, adding a new paragraph (c) that itself inserts a new provision after subsection (7).

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 50, page 114, line 20, at end insert—
“(c)
after subsection (7), insert—
“(7A)
No application or petition for judicial review may be made or
brought in relation to a decision taken by the Secretary of State to
make an Academy order.””

“(c) after subsection (7), insert—

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Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 50
Amendment 447#10022869Not movedNew clause / schedule

Require a review on converting academies to maintained schools

Inserts a new clause after Clause 50 requiring a review of conversion to maintained schools.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 50, insert the following new Clause—
“Review: conversion to maintained schools
(1)
Within 12 months of the day on which this Act is passed, the Secretary of State
must publish a report setting out proposals for converting—
(a)
academy chains,
(b)
individual academies, and
(c)
free schools,
to maintained schools under local authority control.
(2)
The review must consider—
(a)
legislative changes required to enable the conversion process,
(b)
how a conversion process for a school would be triggered,
(c)
the potential role of different levels of local government in school oversight,
(d)
how conversion would impact the ownership of school land and buildings,
and
(e)
the resources made available to local authorities when schools are
converted.
(3)
Within six months of the completion of the review, the Secretary of State must
publish and lay before Parliament a report on the findings and conclusions of the
review.”

Review: conversion to maintained schools

Stage
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hol480
Marshalled no.
447
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 50
Amendment 447ZA#10024138Withdrawn before debateAmends text

Insert a new clause after Clause 50

Proposed to insert a new clause after Clause 50; the amendment was withdrawn before debate.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 50, insert the following new Clause—
“Extension of power to innovate to academy proprietors
(1)
The Education Act 2002 is amended as follows.
(2)
In section 1(3) (purpose and interpretation of Chapter 1), in the definition of
“qualifying body”, after paragraph (h), insert—
“(i)
an academy proprietor;””

After Clause 50, insert the following new Clause—

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Clause
50
Draft ref
hol715
Marshalled no.
447ZA
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn before debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 50
Amendment 447ZB#10024363Not movedNew clause / schedule

New clause: Academy order for an academy school to be converted into a school maintained by the local authority

Proposes a new clause providing for an academy order to convert an academy school into a school maintained by the local authority.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 50, insert the following new Clause—
“Academy order for an academy school to be converted into a school maintained
by the local authority
The Academies Act 2010 is amended as follows—
(a)
in section 4, after subsection (10) insert—
“(10A)
The Secretary of State may make an Academy reversal order to
convert an academy school into a school maintained by the local
authority if the Secretary of State receives representations from an
academy school governing body, staff, parents or the local authority
in support of converting the academy school into a maintained
school.”;
(b)
in section 5, after subsection (1) insert—
“(1A)
Before an academy is converted into a maintained school, the
Secretary of State must consult such persons as they think
appropriate about whether the conversion should take place.””

“Academy order for an academy school to be converted into a school maintained by the local authority

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
50
Draft ref
hol745
Marshalled no.
447ZB
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 50

Clause 51 7

Amendment 48#10018312No decisionAmends text

Amend clause 51 on withdrawal of inspection notices

Edits clause 51 to insert a new provision after section 7A on the withdrawal of notices under section 7.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 51, page 112, line 4, at end insert—
“(5)
After section 7A (withdrawal of notices under section 7), insert—
“7B
New schools to allocate no more than half of pupil places on basis of
faith
A new school for which proposals are sought by a local authority under
section 7 must, where the school is oversubscribed, provide that no
more than half of all places are allocated on the basis of or with
reference to—
(a)
the pupil’s religious faith, or presumed religious faith;
(b)
the religious faith, or presumed religious faith, of the pupil’s
parents.””

(5) After section 7A (withdrawal of notices under section 7), insert—

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
51
Page
112
Line
4
Draft ref
hoc81
Marshalled no.
48
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 51
Amendment 85#10018476No decisionAmends text

Include academy trusts among the relevant authorities

Adds academy trusts to the authorities covered by the inspection reporting and information-sharing clause.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 51, page 111, line 7, after “authorities” insert “, including academy trusts,”

, including academy trusts,

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
51
Page
111
Line
7
Draft ref
hoc131
Marshalled no.
85
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 51
Amendment 194#10030567DisagreedAmends text

Recast academy conversion sponsor wording in Clause 51

Would replace wording in Clause 51 so a provision applies unless the Secretary of State determines that no suitable sponsor is available.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 51, page 118, leave out lines 2 to 23, and insert—
“(a)
in subsection (A1), at the end insert “unless the Secretary of State
determines that no suitable sponsor is available”;
(b)
after subsection (A1) insert—
“(A2)
Where the Secretary of State determines that no suitable sponsor
is available, the Secretary of State must, within 14 days, publish a
plan to secure appropriate governance and leadership of the school
and to secure its rapid improvement.
(A3)
A plan published under subsection (A2) must include—
(a)
the parties with responsibility for the school and its
improvement,
(b)
the parties who will take action to improve provision in the
school,
(c)
the resources that will be provided to the relevant parties,
including who will provide the resources and when the
resources will be provided, and
(d)
the intended outcomes of the plan, with the relevant
timetables for the outcomes.
(A4)
The Secretary of State must report annually to Parliament on—
(a)
the number of times the Secretary of State has published a
plan under subsection (A2),
(b)
the resources which have been provided as part of any
plans, and
(c)
the outcomes of any plans.””

(lines 2–23) “(a) in subsection (A1), at the end insert “unless the Secretary of State determines that no suitable sponsor is available”;

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
51
Page
118
Line
2
Draft ref
hol893
Marshalled no.
194
Decision
This amendment was disagreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'disagreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule remained part of the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 51
Amendment 195#10030642Not movedAmends text

Add a new subsection on inspectors' reports and information sharing

Inserts new text after subsection (1A) in Clause 51 on inspectors and inspectorates' reports and information sharing.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 51, page 118, line 4, at end insert—
“(c)
after subsection (1A) insert—
“(1B)
Before deciding whether to issue an Academy order in respect of
a maintained school, the Secretary of State must issue an invitation
for expressions of interest for suitable sponsors.
(1C)
The Secretary of State must make an assessment of whether to issue
an Academy order based on the established track record of parties
who responded to the invitation issued under subsection (1B) with
an expression of interest in raising school standards.””

“(c) after subsection (1A) insert—

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
51
Page
118
Line
4
Draft ref
hol908
Marshalled no.
195
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 51
Amendment 196#10030651Not movedAmends text

Require a report to Parliament before the inspection changes take effect

Inserts a new subsection (10) in Clause 51 requiring the Secretary of State to lay a report before Parliament before the section's amendments come into force.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 51, page 118, line 23 at end insert—
“(10)
Before the amendments made by this section come into force, the Secretary of
State must lay before Parliament a report detailing—
(a)
the mechanisms, including Academy Orders, by which improvement of
school standards can be achieved, and
(b)
guidance on the appropriate usage of these mechanisms.”

“(10) Before the amendments made by this section come into force, the Secretary of State must lay before Parliament a report detailing—

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
51
Page
118
Line
23
Draft ref
hol909
Marshalled no.
196
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 51
Amendment 196A#10032197Not movedNew clause / schedule

Add a new clause requiring a report on converting academies to maintained schools

Inserts a new clause requiring a report on the demand for, desirability of and mechanisms for conversion of Academy-run schools to maintained schools.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 51, insert the following new Clause—
“Report on the demand for, desirability of and mechanisms for conversion of
Academy-run schools to maintained schools
Within two years of the day on which this Act is passed, the Secretary of State
must lay before Parliament a report on—
(a)
the level of demand for Academy-run schools to be converted to local
authority maintained schools;
(b)
the advantages and disadvantages of such a step for schools of different
characters and purposes;
(c)
a proposed mechanism by which such conversion might be achieved.”

Report on the demand for, desirability of and mechanisms for conversion of Academy-run schools to maintained schools

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
51
Draft ref
hol1015
Marshalled no.
196A
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 51
Amendment 210#10020515No decisionRemoves provision

Remove Clause 51 (inspectors and inspectorates: reports and information sharing)

Removes Clause 51 from the Bill.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Page 107, line 32, leave out Clause 51

Removes Clause 51 — inspectors and inspectorates: reports and information sharing

Stage
Report stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
51
Page
107
Line
32
Draft ref
hoc281
Marshalled no.
210
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 51

Clause 52 4

Amendment 197#10031641Not movedNew clause / schedule

Add a new clause: Remuneration of chief executives of multi-academy trusts

Would insert a new clause after Clause 52 on the remuneration of chief executives of multi-academy trusts. Not moved.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 52, insert the following new Clause—
“Remuneration of chief executives of multi-academy trusts
(1)
The Secretary of State must by regulations make provision for the regulation of
the remuneration of chief executives of multi-academy trusts.
(2)
Regulations under this section may, in particular—
(a)
require the publication of chief executive remuneration;
(b)
impose limits on the remuneration that may be paid;
(c)
make provision for enforcement.
(3)
A statutory instrument containing regulations under this section may not be made
unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before and approved by a resolution
of each House of Parliament.
(4)
In this section “multi-academy trust” has the same meaning as in the Academies
Act 2010.”

Remuneration of chief executives of multi-academy trusts

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
52
Draft ref
hol958
Marshalled no.
197
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 52
Amendment 211#10020459No decisionRemoves provision

Remove Clause 52

Leaves out Clause 52 (teacher misconduct).

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Page 109, line 5, leave out Clause 52

Removes Clause 52 — Teacher misconduct

Stage
Report stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
52
Page
109
Line
5
Draft ref
hoc282
Marshalled no.
211
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 52
Amendment 448#10022748Not movedNew clause / schedule

Power to prescribe pay and conditions for teachers

Proposes a new clause to be inserted after Clause 52, headed “Power to prescribe pay and conditions for teachers”.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 52, insert the following new Clause—
“Power to prescribe pay and conditions for teachers
The Secretary of State must, within three months of the passing of this Act—
(a)
make provision for the power of the governing bodies of maintained
schools to set the pay and working conditions of school teachers to be
made equivalent with the relevant powers of academies;
(b)
provide guidance to all applicable schools that—
(i)
pay levels given in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions
Document are to be treated as the minimum pay of relevant
teachers;
(ii)
teachers may be paid above the pay levels given in the School
Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document;
(iii)
they must have regard to the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions
Document but may vary from it.”

Power to prescribe pay and conditions for teachers

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
52
Draft ref
hol383
Marshalled no.
448
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 52
Amendment 448A#10024052Not movedNew clause / schedule

Right to be accompanied in teachers' pay and conditions

Inserts a new clause after Clause 52 on a teacher's right to be accompanied in pay and conditions matters. Not moved.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 52, insert the following new Clause—
“Teacher’s pay and conditions: right to be accompanied
(1)
Section 123 of the Education Act 2002 (Order under section 122: scope) is amended
as follows.
(2)
In subsection (1), after paragraph (j) insert—
“(k)
make provision for a teacher’s right to be accompanied at a
disciplinary or grievance hearing by a person who has been
certified in writing by a professional body as having relevant
experience, or as having received relevant training.”
(3)
After subsection (4) insert—
“(5)
In this section—
“professional body” means any organisation, which is
authorised by a regulation made by the Secretary of State
under subsection (6);
“relevant experience” means experience of acting as a worker’s
companion at disciplinary or grievance hearings;
“relevant training” means training to act as a worker’s
companion at disciplinary or grievance hearings.
(6)
The Secretary of State may make a regulation or regulations
authorising any organisation as a professional body for the purposes
of this section.””

“Teacher’s pay and conditions: right to be accompanied

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
52
Draft ref
hol708
Marshalled no.
448A
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 52

Clause 53 3

Amendment 449#10022331WithdrawnAmends text

Duty to co-operate in giving parents school admissions information

Inserts a new provision (“85ZB”) into Clause 53 on co-operation in providing parents with admissions information.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 53, page 115, line 26, at end insert—
“85ZB Co-operation in providing parents with admissions information
(1)
A local authority in England and the governing body of a maintained school
in England must co-operate in the provision of admissions information to
parents.
(2)
The governing body of such a school, where it is the admissions authority
for the school, must provide the local authority with such admissions
information as is specified in regulations in the electronic format set out in
those regulations, within the timescale set out in those regulations.
(3)
Within one month of the deadline for schools to provide that information,
a local authority must publish the information so provided and the
equivalent information for schools for which it is the admissions authority
in the same electronic format.”

85ZB Co-operation in providing parents with admissions information

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
53
Page
115
Line
26
Draft ref
hol163
Marshalled no.
449
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 53
Amendment 450#10022774WithdrawnAmends text

Provide for managed moves and the Fair Access Protocol

Would add a new section 85ZB on managed moves and the Fair Access Protocol. Withdrawn after debate.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 53, page 115, line 26, at end insert—
“85ZB Managed moves and the Fair Access Protocol
(1)
Before the initiation of any managed move of a registered pupil from one
maintained school or Academy to another, the pupil must be considered
under the local authority’s Fair Access Protocol.
(2)
The consideration under subsection (1) must include consultation with—
(a)
the current school,
(b)
the proposed receiving school, and
(c)
the parent or carer of the pupil, and where appropriate, the pupil.
(3)
The local authority must keep and maintain a record of all managed moves
occurring to, from, or within its area.
(4)
Where a managed move results in the registration of a pupil at a school
within the area of a different local authority, the responsibility for monitoring
the educational outcomes and welfare of the pupil following the move shall
transfer to that receiving local authority upon the pupil's registration at the
new school.
(5)
The duty imposed by subsection (1) above does not apply—
(a)
in circumstances where the child of compulsory school age is
removed from the roll of one school and registered at another school
solely as a consequence of the child's change of ordinary residence,
provided that—
(i)
the change of residence is documented and verified, and
(ii)
arrangements for re-registration at a new school are
underway or have been made within a reasonable period.
(6)
A record under subsection (3) must include—
(a)
the reasons for the move,
(b)
the schools involved,
(c)
whether the move was voluntary or directed, and
(d)
the outcome for the pupil.
(7)
Each local authority must submit an annual report to the Secretary of State
containing a summary of managed moves conducted under this section.
(8)
The Secretary of State may issue guidance to local authorities and schools
on the implementation of this section, to which they must have regard.
(9)
In this section—
“managed moves” means a permanent change of the pupil’s school
registration, where a move is not a result of—
(a)
a permanent exclusion under Section 51A of the Education
Act 1996;
(b)
a transfer to a special school pursuant to Section 42 of the
Children and Families Act 2014;
(c)
a change of registration due to school closure;
(d)
movement between educational phases;
(e)
change in school type as a consequence of the Academy Act
2010.
“school” has the same meaning as in Part 4 of the Education Act 1996.”

85ZB Managed moves and the Fair Access Protocol

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
53
Page
115
Line
26
Draft ref
hol440
Marshalled no.
450
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 53
Amendment 451#10022972Not movedNew clause / schedule

Address placing permanently excluded children with unregistered providers

Adds a new clause about the placement of permanently excluded children of compulsory school age with unregistered providers.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 53, insert the following new Clause—
“Placement of permanently excluded children of compulsory school age with
unregistered providers
In the Education Act 1996, in section 19 (exceptional provision of education in
pupil referral units or elsewhere), after subsection (4A) insert—
“(4B)
Local authorities may not discharge their duty of providing suitable
education under subsection (1) for children of compulsory school age, by
reason of permanent exclusion, through full-time placement in an
unregistered school or the equivalent of a full-time placement in multiple
unregistered schools, unless the provider is, or the providers are, working
towards registration.””

After Clause 53, insert the following new Clause—
“Placement of permanently excluded children of compulsory school age with unregistered providers

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
53
Draft ref
hol524
Marshalled no.
451
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 53

Clause 54 2

Amendment 452#10022861Not movedAmends text

Replace Clause 54 with an admission intervention threshold clause

Leaves out Clause 54 and replaces it with a new clause on a local authority and academy admission intervention threshold.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Leave out Clause 54, and insert the following new Clause—
“Local authority and academy admission intervention threshold
For section 96 of School Standards and Framework Act 1998 (Direction to admit
child to specified school) substitute—
“96
Local authority and academy admission intervention threshold
(1)
A local authority may only directly intervene to admit pupils to a school
where—
(a)
the admission authority has demonstrably failed to meet admissions
obligations, or
(b)
there is clear evidence of disadvantage or unfair treatment of the
pupil involved.
(2)
Any local authority direction for admission under subsection (1) must—
(a)
be justified with clear evidence, or
(b)
be preceded by formal consultation with the relevant admission
authority.
(3)
An admission authority which is an academy trust may independently
determine admission criteria for schools under its control, provided such
criteria—
(a)
comply with basic fairness and minimum national standards, and
(b)
are published and transparent.
(4)
Before making significant changes to admission criteria under subsection
(3), the admissions authority must consult—
(a)
local authorities,
(b)
parents of pupils attending schools within the Trust, and
(c)
other relevant stakeholders as determined appropriate by the
Trust.””

(Clause 54) Local authority and academy admission intervention threshold

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
54
Draft ref
hol455
Marshalled no.
452
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 54
Amendment 452ZA#10025390Not movedNew clause / schedule

Allow admission directions to disregard maintained or Academy status

Inserts a new clause after Clause 54 giving a power to direct admission without regard to whether a school is maintained or an Academy.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 54, insert the following new Clause—
“Power to direct admission not to have regard to maintained or Academy status
In section 96 of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998 (direction to admit
child to specified school), after subsection (2) insert—
“(2A)
A direction under this section may not take into account whether a school
is a maintained school or an Academy.””

“Power to direct admission not to have regard to maintained or Academy status

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
54
Draft ref
hol765
Marshalled no.
452ZA
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 54

Clause 55 4

Amendment #10022880#10022880Stood partRemoves provision

Oppose Clause 55 standing part of the Bill

Notice of intention to oppose Clause 55 (Academy schools: educational provision for improving behaviour) standing part of the Bill.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Lord Agnew of Oulton gives notice of his intention to oppose the Question that Clause 55 stand part of the Bill.

Removes Clause 55 — Academy schools: educational provision for improving behaviour

Stage
Committee stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
55
Draft ref
hol461
Decision
A member opposed the Clause/Schedule standing part of the Bill. Following debate, the House agreed that the Clause/Schedule should remain part of the Bill.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 55
Amendment 452A#10023251Not movedAmends text

Extend protection to otherwise vulnerable children

Would extend Clause 55 to a child who is otherwise vulnerable, including children with refugee or humanitarian protection or on resettlement schemes who do not qualify as an Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Child.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 55, page 117, line 20, at end insert—
“(c)
a child is otherwise vulnerable, including children with refugee or
humanitarian protection, or on resettlement schemes, but who do
not qualify as an Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Child.”

(c) a child is otherwise vulnerable, including children with refugee or humanitarian protection, or on resettlement schemes, but who do not qualify as an Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Child.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
55
Page
117
Line
20
Draft ref
hol656
Marshalled no.
452A
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 55
Amendment 452B#10023254Not movedAmends text

Include children in the asylum process or with refugee status

Would add that Clause 55 may include a child in the asylum process or who has refugee status.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 55, page 118, line 2, at end insert "and this may include a child in the asylum
process or who has refugee status"

and this may include a child in the asylum process or who has refugee status

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
55
Page
118
Line
2
Draft ref
hol657
Marshalled no.
452B
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 55
Amendment 453#10022980Not movedNew clause / schedule

Set rules for how local authorities govern managed moves

Adds a new clause on the governance of managed moves by the local authority.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 55, insert the following new Clause—
“Governance of managed moves by the local authority
After section 96 of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998, insert—
“96A Governance of managed moves by the local authority
(1)
Managed moves of a registered pupil from one maintained school or
Academy to another must be arranged through the local authority’s fair
access panel, as governed by the area’s Fair Access Protocol.
(2)
The duty imposed by subsection (1) does not apply in circumstances where
the child of compulsory school age is removed from the roll of one school
and registered at another school solely as a consequence of the child’s
change of ordinary residence, provided that the change of residence is
documented and verified.
(3)
The local authority must keep and maintain a record of all managed moves
occurring to, from, or within its area and this record must include—
(a)
the reasons for the move,
(b)
the schools involved,
(c)
whether the move was voluntary or directed, and
(d)
the outcome for the pupil.
(4)
Where a managed move results in the registration of a pupil at a school
within the area of a different local authority, the responsibility for
monitoring the educational outcomes and welfare of the pupil following
the move transfer to the receiving local authority upon the pupil’s
registration at the new school.
(5)
Each local authority must submit an annual report to the Secretary of State
containing a summary of managed moves conducted under this section.
(6)
The Secretary of State may issue guidance to local authorities and schools
on the implementation of this section, to which they must have regard.
(7)
In this section—
“managed moves” means a permanent change of the pupil’s school
registration, where a move is not a result of—
(a)
a permanent exclusion under section 51A of the Education
Act 2002,
(b)
a transfer to a special school pursuant to section 42 of the
Children and Families Act 2014,
(c)
a change of registration due to school closure,
(d)
movement between educational phases,
(e)
a change in school type as a consequence of the Academy
Act 2010;
“school” has the same meaning as in Part 4 of the Education Act
1996.””

After Clause 55, insert the following new Clause—
“Governance of managed moves by the local authority

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
55
Draft ref
hol525
Marshalled no.
453
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 55

Clause 56 10

Amendment #10021958#10021958Stood partRemoves provision

Oppose Clause 56 standing part (power over Academy proprietors' duties)

Notice of intention to oppose Clause 56 standing part of the Bill; the House agreed the clause should remain.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Baroness Barran gives notice of her intention to oppose the Question that Clause 56 stand part of the Bill.

Removes Clause 56

Stage
Committee stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
56
Draft ref
hol17
Decision
A member opposed the Clause/Schedule standing part of the Bill. Following debate, the House agreed that the Clause/Schedule should remain part of the Bill.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 56
Amendment 198#10030676WithdrawnNew clause / schedule

Add safeguards on the exercise of local authority powers

Inserts a new clause on reasonableness and safeguards in the exercise of local authority powers.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 56, insert the following new Clause—
“Reasonableness and safeguards in the exercise of local authority powers
(1)
In exercising powers under sections 54 to 56, a local authority must act reasonably
and proportionately, having regard to—
(a)
the needs of the child,
(b)
the needs of other pupils at the school, and
(c)
the capacity of the school to meet the child’s needs safely and effectively.
(2)
An Academy may, within 10 school days of receiving a direction or proposed
direction under sections 54 to 56, notify the local authority and the Secretary of
State that it considers the direction to be unreasonable on one or more of the
following grounds—
(a)
that the Academy cannot reasonably be expected, with the resources and
specialist expertise available to it, to meet the child’s special educational
needs or other significant additional needs;
(b)
that admitting the child would seriously prejudice the education or welfare
of existing pupils or the safety of pupils or staff;
(c)
that suitable and reasonably accessible alternative provision is available
which is better able to meet the child’s needs;
(d)
that the direction is otherwise irrational or disproportionate.
(3)
Where notice is given under subsection (2), the direction shall not take effect
until—
(a)
the Secretary of State has confirmed, varied or set aside the direction, or
(b)
such other independent review body as may be prescribed by regulations
has determined the matter.
(4)
Before confirming or varying a direction under subsection (3), the Secretary of
State (or other prescribed body) must—
(a)
give the Academy proprietor and the local authority an opportunity to
make written representations, and
(b)
have regard to any relevant code of practice or statutory guidance.
(5)
In this section “Academy” has the same meaning as in this Act.
(6)
In exercising functions under this section, the Secretary of State (or other prescribed
body) must have particular regard to the importance of securing fair access for
looked-after children, previously looked-after children, children who have been
excluded from a previous school and children with an education, health and care
plan.
(7)
A statutory instrument containing regulations under this section may not be made
unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before and approved by a resolution
of each House of Parliament”

“Reasonableness and safeguards in the exercise of local authority powers

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
56
Draft ref
hol930
Marshalled no.
198
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 56
Amendment 453A#10025388Not movedAmends text

Require the adjudicator to take specified matters into account

Inserts a new subsection (4A) into Clause 56 requiring the adjudicator to take certain matters into account when making a decision.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 56, page 118, line 29, at end insert—
“(4A)
Where making a decision the adjudicator must take into account—
(a)
the performance of the school, and
(b)
whether the school is oversubscribed.”

“(4A) Where making a decision the adjudicator must take into account—

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
56
Page
118
Line
29
Draft ref
hol766
Marshalled no.
453A
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 56
Amendment 453B#10025389Not movedRemoves provision

Remove a provision from Clause 56 on the adjudicator

Leaves out lines 33 to 38 of Clause 56, removing the associated provision.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 56, page 118, leave out lines 33 to line 38

Removes Clause 56

Stage
Committee stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
56
Page
118
Line
33
Draft ref
hol767
Marshalled no.
453B
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 56
Amendment 454#10022843Not movedAmends text

Create an admission authority appeals provision

Would add a new section 88IB on admission authority appeals to Clause 56. Not moved.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 56, page 119, line 7, at end insert—
“88IB Admission authority appeals
(1)
An admission authority may appeal decisions made by the schools'
adjudicator regarding admissions numbers or arrangements.
(2)
Appeals under subsection (1) must be made to an independent panel
appointed by the Secretary of State, whose decision is to be final.”

88IB Admission authority appeals

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
56
Page
119
Line
7
Draft ref
hol454
Marshalled no.
454
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 56
Amendment 455#10021973Not movedNew clause / schedule

Review rural school admissions policies

Proposes a new clause requiring a review of rural school admissions policies.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 56, insert the following new Clause—
“Review: rural school admissions policies
(1)
The Secretary of State must, within six months of the day on which this Act is
passed, lay before Parliament a review of school admission policies in rural areas.
(2)
The review under subsection (1) must include an assessment of whether admissions
policies in these areas are affected by the availability of home to school transport.”

“Review: rural school admissions policies

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
56
Draft ref
hol47
Marshalled no.
455
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 56
Amendment 456#10022652Not movedNew clause / schedule

Impose a 50% cap on all new faith school admissions

Proposed new clause to cap faith-based admissions at 50% for all newly established faith schools.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 56, insert the following new Clause—
“50% cap on all new faith school admissions
(1)
Any newly established maintained school or academy of a religious character that
is selective on the basis of faith must adopt admissions criteria that provide that,
if oversubscribed, at least 50% of its places available each year will be allocated
without reference to faith-based admission criteria.
(2)
Subsection (1) does not apply to an Academy established by virtue of a maintained
school being converted into an Academy under section 4 of the Academies Act
2010, unless it applied to the maintained school prior to conversion.
(3)
In subsection (1), “newly established” means schools established more than two
months after the date on which this Act comes into force.”

“50% cap on all new faith school admissions

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
56
Draft ref
hol339
Marshalled no.
456
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 56
Amendment 457#10023000Not movedNew clause / schedule

Require reporting of faith-based selection in school admissions

Adds a new clause requiring the reporting of faith-based selection in school admissions.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 56, insert the following new Clause—
“Reporting of faith-based selection in school admissions
(1)
The Secretary of State must, within 12 months of the day on which this Act is
passed, collect and publish data on the individual admission arrangements used
by all schools.
(2)
The Secretary of State must, on an annual basis—
(a)
require schools, via the school census, to report their current admission
policy, specifying the proportion of places that may be allocated based on
faith-related criteria such as proof of religious affiliation;
(b)
include information on school admissions and faith-based selection in all
relevant education data publications, including national education statistics,
Department for Education published data files, and the ‘Get Information
About Schools’ service.”

After Clause 56, insert the following new Clause—
“Reporting of faith-based selection in school admissions

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
56
Draft ref
hol594
Marshalled no.
457
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 56
Amendment 457B#10025381Not movedNew clause / schedule

Allow high-performing schools to expand their published admission number

Inserts a new clause after Clause 56 allowing high-performing schools to expand their published admission number (PAN).

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 56, insert the following new Clause—
“High performing schools to be allowed to expand PAN
In section 88D of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998 (determination
of admission numbers), after subsection (1) insert—
“(1A)
Where a school—
(a)
being a primary school, has over 60% of its pupils meeting the
expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined in the
Key Stage 2 national curriculum assessments,
(b)
being a secondary school, is performing above +0.5 on Progress 8,
wishes to increase its published admissions number, the admission
authority must reflect that wish in its determination.””

“High performing schools to be allowed to expand PAN

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
56
Draft ref
hol769
Marshalled no.
457B
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 56
Amendment 457A#10025386Not movedNew clause / schedule

Set limits on objections to changes to a published admission number

Inserts a new clause after Clause 56 placing limits on objections to changes to a school's published admission number (PAN).

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 56, insert the following new Clause—
“Limits on objections to changes to PAN
In section 88H of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998 (reference of
objections to adjudicator), after subsection (2) insert—
“(2A)
No objection may be referred to the adjudicator which—
(a)
objects to an increase in a school’s published admissions number,
or
(b)
objects to a school’s published admissions number remaining at
the same level.””

“Limits on objections to changes to PAN

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
56
Draft ref
hol768
Marshalled no.
457A
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 56

Clause 57 4

Amendment #10021946#10021946Stood partRemoves provision

Oppose Clause 57 standing part (inspection of Academy proprietors)

Notice of intention to oppose Clause 57 standing part of the Bill; the House agreed the clause should remain.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Baroness Barran gives notice of her intention to oppose the Question that Clause 57 stand part of the Bill.

Removes Clause 57

Stage
Committee stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
57
Draft ref
hol19
Decision
A member opposed the Clause/Schedule standing part of the Bill. Following debate, the House agreed that the Clause/Schedule should remain part of the Bill.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 57
Amendment 199#10030677AgreedAmends text

Limit when the adjudicator can cut a school's admission number

Inserts a new subsection (5A) in Clause 57 preventing the adjudicator from directing a school to reduce its published admission number unless certain conditions are satisfied. The amendment was agreed.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 57, page 122, line 21, at end insert—
“(5A)
The adjudicator may not issue a direction under this section requiring the
governing body of a maintained school or the proprietor of an Academy to
reduce the school’s published admission number unless satisfied that—
(a)
the direction is necessary and proportionate to secure the efficient
and effective use of education provision within the local authority
area, and
(b)
the school—
(i)
is not operating at or above its current published admission
number, and
(ii)
has not, within the period of three years preceding the
direction, been assessed by His Majesty’s Chief Inspector as
providing education that is of a high quality.
(5B)
For the purposes of subsection (5A)(b)(ii), a school shall be regarded as
providing education of a high quality where—
(a)
the most recent inspection carried out under section 5 or section 8
of the Education Act 2005 (duty to inspect schools) concludes that
the quality of education at the school is effective or better, or
(b)
any equivalent finding is made under an inspection framework that
succeeds that in force at the passing of this Act.
(5C)
Before issuing a direction under this section requiring a reduction in a
school’s published admission number, the adjudicator must consider whether
the objective could more appropriately be achieved by means of changes to
the pattern of provision in the area, including (where appropriate) the
amalgamation or closure of schools, in accordance with any applicable
statutory and departmental guidance on school organisation.
(5D)
In exercising functions under this section, the adjudicator must have regard
to—
(a)
the desirability of giving effect to parental preferences for schools,
and
(b)
the need to avoid measures that would unduly restrict access to
schools that are providing high-quality education or that are in strong
demand from parents.”

“(5A) The adjudicator may not issue a direction under this section requiring the governing body of a maintained school or the proprietor of an Academy to reduce the school’s published admission number unless satisfied that—

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
57
Page
122
Line
21
Draft ref
hol932
Marshalled no.
199
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 57
Amendment 200#10029631Withdrawn before debateAmends text

Remove Clause 57 (inspection of Academy proprietors)

Would leave out Clause 57, which provides for the inspection of Academy proprietors.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Leave out Clause 57

Clause 57

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
57
Draft ref
hol844
Marshalled no.
200
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn before debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 57
Amendment 201#10030654Not movedNew clause / schedule

Require reporting of faith-based selection in school admissions

Inserts a new clause requiring the reporting of faith-based selection in school admissions.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 57, insert the following new Clause—
“Reporting of faith-based selection in school admissions
(1)
The Secretary of State must, within 12 months of the day on which this Act is
passed, collect and publish data on the individual admission arrangements used
by all schools.
(2)
The Secretary of State must, on an annual basis—
(a)
require schools, via the school census, to report their current admission
policy, specifying the proportion of places that may be allocated based on
faith-related criteria such as proof of religious affiliation;
(b)
include information on school admissions and faith-based selection in all
relevant education data publications, including national education statistics,
Department for Education published data files, and the “Get Information
About Schools” service.”

“Reporting of faith-based selection in school admissions

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
57
Draft ref
hol922
Marshalled no.
201
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 57

Clause 58 2

Amendment 202#10031515AgreedAmends text

Amend the Academies Act 2010 consultation duty

Adds a new subsection (5) to Clause 58 (repeal of duty to make Academy order), omitting certain words from section 10(1)(a) of the Academies Act 2010 on consultation about new and expanded institutions.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 58, page 124, line 14, at end insert—
“(5)
In section 10 of the Academies Act 2010 (consultation: new and expanded
educational institutions), in subsection (1)(a) omit the words from “other” to
“authority),”.”

(5) In section 10 of the Academies Act 2010 (consultation: new and expanded educational institutions), in subsection (1)(a) omit the words from “other” to “authority),”.

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
58
Page
124
Line
14
Draft ref
opc465
Marshalled no.
202
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 58
Amendment 203#10030544Not movedRemoves provision

Remove Clause 58

Would delete Clause 58, which repeals the duty to make an Academy order for a school causing concern.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Leave out Clause 58

Removes Clause 58 — Repeal of duty to make Academy order in relation to school causing concern

Stage
Report stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
58
Draft ref
hol891
Marshalled no.
203
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 58

Clause 59 8

Amendment 4#10032781AgreedAmends text

Frame amendments to the Education and Inspections Act 2006

Inserts an introductory provision stating that the Education and Inspections Act 2006 is amended in accordance with the following subsections.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 59, page 131, line 1, at end insert—
“(A1)
The Education and Inspections Act 2006 is amended in accordance with subsections
(1) and (1A).”

“(A1) The Education and Inspections Act 2006 is amended in accordance with subsections (1) and (1A).”

Stage
3rd reading
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
59
Page
131
Line
1
Draft ref
opc539
Marshalled no.
4
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended on Report· Clause 59
Amendment 5#10032780AgreedRemoves provision

Drop reference to the Education and Inspections Act 2006

Removes the words tying a provision in the Academy teachers' pay and conditions clause to the Education and Inspections Act 2006.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 59, page 131, line 2, leave out “of the Education and Inspections Act 2006”

of the Education and Inspections Act 2006

Stage
3rd reading
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
59
Page
131
Line
2
Draft ref
opc540
Marshalled no.
5
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended on Report· Clause 59
Amendment 6#10032783AgreedRemoves provision

Remove lines on Academy teachers' pay and conditions

Deletes lines 24 to 34 from the Academy teachers' pay and conditions clause.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 59, page 137, leave out lines 24 to 34

(lines 24–34)

Stage
3rd reading
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
59
Page
137
Line
24
Draft ref
opc537
Marshalled no.
6
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended on Report· Clause 59
Amendment 7#10032782AgreedAmends text

Add parliamentary control for new orders and regulations

Inserts a provision amending section 182 (parliamentary control of orders and regulations) of the Education and Inspections Act 2006 to add a new paragraph after paragraph (aza).

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 59, page 139, line 20, at end insert—
“(1A)
In section 182 (parliamentary control of orders and regulations), in subsection (3),
after paragraph (aza) insert—
“(azb)
regulations under section 122A(2) (power to exempt Academy
proprietors from regular inspection),
(azc)
regulations under section 122B(2)(f) (power to make provision
about content of inspection report),
(azd)
regulations under section 122F(4) (power to make provision about
content of inspection framework),”.”

“(1A) In section 182 (parliamentary control of orders and regulations), in subsection (3), after paragraph (aza) insert—

Stage
3rd reading
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
59
Page
139
Line
20
Draft ref
opc538
Marshalled no.
7
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended on Report· Clause 59
Amendment 11#10018297No decisionAmends text

Commence the reasonable-punishment clause twelve months after Royal Assent

Provides in clause 59 that the new 'Abolition of common law defence of reasonable punishment' clause comes into force twelve months after the Act is passed.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 59, page 115, line 18, at end insert—
“(2A)
Section (Abolition of common law defence of reasonable punishment) comes
into force at the end of the period of twelve months beginning with the day
on which this Act is passed.”

(2A) Section (Abolition of common law defence of reasonable punishment) comes into force at the end of the period of twelve months beginning with the day on which this Act is passed.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
59
Page
115
Line
18
Draft ref
hoc13
Marshalled no.
11
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 59
Amendment 93#10018698No decisionAmends text

Update the commencement list for the academy teacher pay clause and schedule

Replaces paragraph (h) of Clause 59 to reference the new academy teacher pay clause and its schedule, except paragraph 6 of that schedule.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 59, page 115, line 17, leave out paragraph (h) and insert—
“(h)
section (Pay and conditions of Academy teachers) and Schedule (Pay
and conditions of Academy teachers: amendments to the Education Act
2002) other than paragraph 6 of that Schedule;
(ha)
section 46;”

paragraph (h) (h) section (Pay and conditions of Academy teachers) and Schedule (Pay and conditions of Academy teachers: amendments to the Education Act 2002) other than paragraph 6 of that Schedule;

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
59
Page
115
Line
17
Draft ref
opc60
Marshalled no.
93
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs introduced· Clause 59
Amendment 169#10020309No decisionAmends text

Extend the new corporate parenting clauses across the whole UK

Inserts an extent provision so the new corporate parenting clauses and the “Relevant authorities” Schedule extend to England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 59, page 113, line 5, at end insert—
“(1A)
Subject to subsection (1), sections (Corporate parenting responsibilities), (Cases
in which duty under section (Corporate parenting responsibilities)(1) does not
apply), (Corporate parenting duty: collaborative working), (Duty to have regard
to guidance) and (Reports by Secretary of State) and Schedule (Relevant
authorities) extend to England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.”

(1A) Subject to subsection (1), sections (Corporate parenting responsibilities), (Cases in which duty under section (Corporate parenting responsibilities)(1) does not apply), (Corporate parenting duty: collaborative working), (Duty to have regard to guidance) and (Reports by Secretary of State) and Schedule (Relevant authorities) extend to England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
59
Page
113
Line
5
Draft ref
opc42
Marshalled no.
169
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 59
Amendment 170#10020334No decisionAmends text

Update a cross-reference to include new subsection (1A)

Replaces “subsection (1)” with “subsections (1) and (1A)”, a consequential cross-reference update following the new extent subsection.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 59, page 113, line 6, leave out “subsection (1)” and insert “subsections (1) and (1A)”

subsection (1) subsections (1) and (1A)

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
59
Page
113
Line
6
Draft ref
opc43
Marshalled no.
170
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 59

Clause 60 7

Amendment 3#10019931No decisionAmends text

Set commencement for the abolition of the reasonable punishment defence

Provides that the new clause abolishing the common law defence of reasonable punishment comes into force twelve months after the Act is passed.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 60, page 113, line 25, at end insert—
“(2A)
Section [Abolition of common law defence of reasonable punishment] comes
into force at the end of the period of twelve months beginning with the day
on which this Act is passed.”

“(2A) Section [Abolition of common law defence of reasonable punishment] comes into force at the end of the period of twelve months beginning with the day on which this Act is passed.”

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
60
Page
113
Line
25
Draft ref
hoc186
Marshalled no.
3
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 60
Amendment 93#10020415No decisionAmends text

Let Welsh Ministers commence sections 25–30 and Schedule 1 in Wales (Clause 60)

Inserts a new subsection (2A) allowing the Welsh Ministers to appoint, by regulations, the day sections 25 to 30 and Schedule 1 come into force in relation to Wales.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 60, page 113, line 25, at end insert—
“(2A)
Subject to subsection (1), sections 25 to 30 and Schedule 1 come into force, in
relation to Wales, on such day as the Welsh Ministers may by regulations made
by statutory instrument appoint.”

(2A) Subject to subsection (1), sections 25 to 30 and Schedule 1 come into force, in relation to Wales, on such day as the Welsh Ministers may by regulations made by statutory instrument appoint.

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
60
Page
113
Line
25
Draft ref
opc230
Marshalled no.
93
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 60
Amendment 94#10020402No decisionAmends text

Widen a commencement cross-reference (Clause 60)

Replaces "and (2)" with "to (2A)" in a cross-reference.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 60, page 113, line 26, leave out “and (2)” and insert “to (2A)”

and (2) to (2A)

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
60
Page
113
Line
26
Draft ref
opc231
Marshalled no.
94
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 60
Amendment 95#10020317No decisionAmends text

Clarify which appointments are covered

Inserts “under subsection (2A) or (3)” after “appointed” to specify which appointments the provision relates to.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 60, page 113, line 29, after “appointed” insert “under subsection (2A) or (3)”

under subsection (2A) or (3)

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
60
Page
113
Line
29
Draft ref
opc232
Marshalled no.
95
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 60
Amendment 96#10020430No decisionAmends text

Carve out Wales from a commencement provision

Excludes sections 25 to 30 and Schedule 1, in relation to Wales, from the relevant extent/commencement wording.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 60, page 113, line 32, at end insert “, except sections 25 to 30 and Schedule 1 in relation
to Wales.”

, except sections 25 to 30 and Schedule 1 in relation to Wales.

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
60
Page
113
Line
32
Draft ref
opc250
Marshalled no.
96
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 60
Amendment 97#10020291No decisionAmends text

Let Welsh Ministers make transitional rules for the new corporate parenting duties in Wales

Adds a power for the Welsh Ministers to make transitional or saving provision by statutory instrument when the corporate parenting sections (25 to 30, including Schedule 1) start to apply in relation to Wales.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 60, page 113, line 32, at end insert—
“(5A)
The Welsh Ministers may by regulations made by statutory instrument make
transitional or saving provision in connection with the coming into force of
sections 25 to 30 (including Schedule 1) in relation to Wales.”

(5A) The Welsh Ministers may by regulations made by statutory instrument make transitional or saving provision in connection with the coming into force of sections 25 to 30 (including Schedule 1) in relation to Wales.

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
60
Page
113
Line
32
Draft ref
opc233
Marshalled no.
97
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 60
Amendment 98#10020380No decisionAmends text

Extend a cross-reference to include subsection (5A)

Adds "or (5A)" after a reference to "(5)".

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 60, page 113, line 33, after “(5)” insert “or (5A) ”

or (5A)

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
60
Page
113
Line
33
Draft ref
opc234
Marshalled no.
98
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Clause 60

Clause 62 93

Amendment 204#10031456AgreedRemoves provision

Remove Clause 62

Removes Clause 62 from the Bill.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Leave out Clause 62

Removes Clause 62 — Power to direct admission: extension to Academies

Stage
Report stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
62
Draft ref
opc413
Marshalled no.
204
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 62
Amendment 458#10021940Not movedNew clause / schedule

Prohibit smartphones during the school day

Proposes a new clause banning the use of smartphones during the school day.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 62, insert the following new Clause—
“Prohibition of smartphones during the school day
(1)
Within 12 months of the day on which this Act is passed, all schools in England
must have a policy that prohibits the use and possession of smartphones by pupils
during the school day.
(2)
Any policy implemented under subsection (1)—
(a)
may provide for exemptions from the policy, or for an alternative policy,
for sixth form students, in so far as such exemptions or alternative policies
do not negatively impact upon the wider policy,
(b)
may provide for exemptions for medical devices,
(c)
is to be implemented as the relevant school leader considers appropriate,
and
(d)
may, where implemented by a boarding school or residential school,
include appropriate guidance for the use of certain devices during other
periods in which their pupils are on school premises, subject to such
policies safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children in accordance
with relevant national standards.
(3)
For the purposes of this section—
“smartphones” means a mobile telephone that is able to connect to the internet
and whose main purpose is not the support of learning or study;
“the school day” includes all time between the start of the first lesson period
and the end of the final lesson period.”

“Prohibition of smartphones during the school day

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
62
Draft ref
hol14
Marshalled no.
458
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 62
Amendment 459#10021951WithdrawnNew clause / schedule

Duty for schools to report violence against staff to police

Proposes a new clause requiring schools to report acts of violence against staff to the police.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 62, insert the following new Clause—
“Duty for schools to report acts of violence against staff to the police
(1)
Where an act which meets the conditions set out in subsection (2) takes place
which involves the use or threat of force against a member of a school’s staff, the
school must report the incident to the police.
(2)
An act must be reported to the police where—
(a)
it is directed towards a member of school staff or their property, and
(b)
it takes place—
(i)
on school property, or
(ii)
because of the victim’s status as a member of a school’s staff.
(3)
The provisions of this section do not require or imply a duty on the police to take
specific actions in response to such reports.”

“Duty for schools to report acts of violence against staff to the police

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
62
Draft ref
hol33
Marshalled no.
459
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 62
Amendment 460#10021945WithdrawnNew clause / schedule

Introduce a national tutoring guarantee

Proposes a new clause establishing a national tutoring guarantee.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 62, insert the following new Clause—
“National tutoring guarantee
(1)
The Secretary of State must, within six months of the passing of this Act, publish
a report outlining the steps necessary to introduce a national tutoring guarantee.
(2)
A “national tutoring guarantee” means a statutory requirement on the Secretary
of State to ensure access to small group academic tutoring for all disadvantaged
children who require academic support.
(3)
A report published under this section must include an assessment of how best to
deliver targeted academic support from qualified tutors to children—
(a)
from low-income backgrounds,
(b)
with low prior attainment,
(c)
with additional needs, or
(d)
who are young carers.
(4)
In preparing a report under this section, the Secretary of State must consult with—
(a)
headteachers,
(b)
teachers,
(c)
school leaders,
(d)
parents of children from low-income backgrounds,
(e)
children from low-income backgrounds, and
(f)
other individuals or organisations as the Secretary of State considers
appropriate.
(5)
A report under this section must be laid before Parliament.
(6)
Within three months of a report under this section being laid before Parliament,
the Secretary of State must take steps to begin implementation of the
recommendations contained in the report.”

“National tutoring guarantee

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
62
Draft ref
hol5
Marshalled no.
460
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 62
Amendment 461#10021930WithdrawnNew clause / schedule

Establish a national body for SEND

Proposes a new clause to set up a national body responsible for special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 62, insert the following new Clause—
“Establishment of a national body for SEND
(1)
The Secretary of State must, within 12 months of the passing of this Act, establish
a national body for special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in relation
to children.
(2)
The functions of the national body for SEND will include, but not be limited to—
(a)
national coordination of SEND provision for children,
(b)
supporting the delivery of SEND support for children with very high
needs, and
(c)
advising on funding needed by local authorities for SEND provision for
children.
(3)
Any mechanism used by the national body for SEND in advising on funding
under subsection (2)(c) should be based on current need and may disregard historic
spend.”

“Establishment of a national body for SEND

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
62
Draft ref
hol11
Marshalled no.
461
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 62
Amendment 462#10021939WithdrawnNew clause / schedule

Duty on school governing bodies for mental health provision

Proposes a new clause placing a duty on school governing bodies regarding mental health provision.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 62, insert the following new Clause—
“Duty of school governing bodies regarding mental health provision
(1)
Subject to subsection (3), the governing body of a maintained or academy school
in England has a duty to make arrangements for provision in the school of a
dedicated education mental health practitioner.
(2)
In subsection (1) “education mental health practitioner” means a person with a
graduate-level or postgraduate-level qualification of that name earned through
a course commissioned by NHS England.
(3)
Where a school has 100 or fewer pupils, the duty under subsection (1) may be
satisfied through collaborative provision between several schools.
(4)
The Secretary of State must provide, or make arrangements for the provision of,
appropriate financial and other support to school governing bodies for the
purposes of facilitating the fulfilling of the duty in subsection (1).”

“Duty of school governing bodies regarding mental health provision

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
62
Draft ref
hol38
Marshalled no.
462
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 62
Amendment 463#10021956WithdrawnNew clause / schedule

Require RSE and PSHE for under-18s at further education institutions

Proposes a new clause placing a duty to provide relationships and sex education and PSHE to people under 18 at further education institutions.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 62, insert the following new Clause—
“Duty to provide relationships and sex education and PSHE to persons who have
not attained the age of 18 at further education institutions
(1)
The Children and Social Work Act 2017 is amended as follows.
(2)
In section 34 (education relating to relationships and sex)—
(a)
at the end of subsection (1)(b) insert—
“(c)
relationships and sex education to be provided to persons
who have not attained the age of 18 and who are receiving
education at post-16 education institutions in England.”;
(b)
in subsection (2)(a), after “schools” insert “and further education providers”;
(c)
in subsection (2)(b), after “schools” insert “and further education
providers”;
(d)
in subsection (2)(c), after “schools” insert “and further education providers”.
(3)
In section 35 (other personal, social, health and economic education)—
(a)
at the end of subsection (1)(b) insert—
“(c)
to persons who have not attained the age of 18 and who
are receiving education at post-16 education institutions in
England.”;
(b)
in subsection (2)(a), after “schools” insert “and further education providers”;
(c)
in subsection (2)(b), after “schools” insert “and further education
providers”;
(d)
in subsection (2)(c), after “schools” insert “and further education
providers”.”

“Duty to provide relationships and sex education and PSHE to persons who have not attained the age of 18 at further education institutions

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
62
Draft ref
hol13
Marshalled no.
463
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 62
Amendment 464#10022141Not movedNew clause / schedule

New clause: reporting of racist incidents in schools

Proposes a new clause requiring the reporting of racist incidents in schools, inserted after Clause 62.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 62, insert the following new Clause—
“Reporting of racist incidents in schools
Local authorities must require all schools under their authority to record and
report any incidents of racism and faith-based bullying, and any subsequent action
taken.”

Reporting of racist incidents in schools

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
62
Draft ref
hol72
Marshalled no.
464
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 62
Amendment 465#10022130Not movedNew clause / schedule

Require spiritual, moral, social and cultural education in assemblies

Proposes a new clause on spiritual, moral, social and cultural education in school assemblies.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 62, insert the following new Clause—
“Spiritual, moral, social and cultural education in assemblies
(1)
Chapter VI of Part II of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998 (religious
education and worship) is amended as follows.
(2)
For section 70(1) (requirements relating to collective worship) substitute—
“(1)
Subject to section 71, each pupil in attendance at—
(a)
a community, foundation or voluntary school in Wales,
(b)
a foundation or voluntary school in England which is designated
with a religious character, or
(c)
an Academy in England which is designated with a religious
character,
must take part in an act of collective worship at least one time per week.”
(3)
In section 70(2), for “community, foundation or voluntary school”, substitute
“school to which subsection (1) applies”.
(4)
After section 70, insert—
“70A Requirements relating to assemblies
(1)
This section applies to schools in England that are—
(a)
maintained schools without a religious character,
(b)
non-maintained special schools,
(c)
City Technology Colleges, and
(d)
academies without a religious character.
(2)
Each pupil in attendance at a school to which this section applies must at
least once during the school week take part in an assembly which is
principally directed towards furthering the spiritual, moral, social and
cultural education of the pupils regardless of religion or belief.
(3)
In relation to any school to which this section applies—
(a)
the local authority responsible for education (in the case of
maintained schools) and the governing body must exercise their
functions with a view to securing, and
(b)
the head teacher must secure,
that subsection (2) is complied with.””

“Spiritual, moral, social and cultural education in assemblies

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
62
Draft ref
hol188
Marshalled no.
465
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 62
Amendment 466#10022138WithdrawnNew clause / schedule

New clause: relationship, sex and health education curriculum

Proposes a new clause on the relationship, sex and health education curriculum, inserted after Clause 62.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 62, insert the following new Clause—
“Relationship, sex, and health education curriculum
All external resources used in schools within the relationship, sex, and health
education curriculum and teaching time must be published, citable, and accessible
for public and regulatory scrutiny.”

Relationship, sex, and health education curriculum

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
62
Draft ref
hol190
Marshalled no.
466
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 62
Amendment 467#10022140Not movedNew clause / schedule

New clause: relationship, sex and health education curriculum (No. 2)

Proposes a second new clause on the relationship, sex and health education curriculum, inserted after Clause 62.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 62, insert the following new Clause—
“Relationship, sex, and health education curriculum (No. 2)
(1)
The Secretary of State must issue guidance to schools on parental access to RSHE
school curriculum materials.
(2)
The guidance issued under subsection (1) must include—
(a)
a clear instruction to schools that they must not prevent parents from
requesting and viewing copies of school curriculum materials on the
grounds that this could risk a breach of copyright, but may remind them
of copyright law around copying and replication, and
(b)
a clear instruction that schools must not enter into commercial
confidentiality arrangements with third party providers who provide
curriculum material for use with children in schools which purport to
prevent their disclosure to parents and carers.”

Relationship, sex, and health education curriculum (No. 2)

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
62
Draft ref
hol189
Marshalled no.
467
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 62
Amendment 468#10022269Not movedNew clause / schedule

Add a new clause on alternative systems of education

Inserts a new clause, headed “Alternative systems of education”, after Clause 62.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 62, insert the following new Clause—
“Alternative systems of education
(1)
The Secretary of State may, if so requested, make a declaration that an alternative
system of education is expected, when carefully followed, to be a suitable education
for most children.
(2)
The Secretary of State may take whatever advice they deem appropriate in arriving
at such a conclusion.
(3)
If the Secretary of State, having been so requested, refuses to make such a
declaration, they shall publish in full their reasons for refusal.
(4)
If the Secretary of State makes such a declaration, they must publish a full account
of the alternative system of education concerned.
(5)
In deciding whether to grant such a declaration, the Secretary of State may not
require of the alternative system of education standards better than those obtaining,
on average, in the worst 10 per cent of English state schools.
(6)
The Secretary of State may at any time reconsider a decision to grant or refuse a
declaration.
(7)
A parent may appeal to the Tribunal against a decision of the secretary of state to
refuse to make a declaration.
(8)
An appeal under subsection (7) must be brought within a period of 28 days
beginning with the date on which the Secretary of State’s decision was notified
to the parent.
(9)
On an appeal, the Tribunal may—
(a)
confirm the decision of the Secretary of State, or
(b)
direct that the Secretary of State should make a declaration.”

“Alternative systems of education

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
62
Draft ref
hol129
Marshalled no.
468
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 62
Amendment 469#10022280WithdrawnNew clause / schedule

Add a new clause requiring a child rights impact assessment

Inserts a new clause, headed “Child rights impact assessment”, after Clause 62.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 62, insert the following new Clause—
“Child rights impact assessment
(1)
A Minister of the Crown must prepare and publish a child rights impact assessment
in relation to any legislative provision, policy decision, budgetary decision, or
other decision of a strategic or operational nature that has or will have a direct or
indirect impact on children’s wellbeing,social care or education, which are
undertaken by virtue of the provisions in this Act.
(2)
The purpose of a child rights impact assessment is to secure better or further effect
of the rights set out in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child
(UNCRC).
(3)
A child rights impact assessment must include consideration of the views, wishes
and feeling of children and young people affected by the decision, insofar as the
Minister is able to ascertain those views.
(4)
A child rights impact assessment should be undertaken on all relevant legislation,
policy and budget development which are undertaken by virtue of the provisions
in this Act at the earliest possible opportunity and prior to making final decisions.
(5)
The UNCRC includes the rights and obligations set out in—
(a)
the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child Part 1;
(b)
Articles 1 to 6(1), 6(3) and 7 of the Optional Protocol to the Convention on
the Rights of the Child on the involvement of children in armed conflict;
(c)
Articles 1 to 10 of the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights
of the Child on the sale of children, child prostitution and child
pornography;
(d)
any other Optional Protocols to the UNCRC that the United Kingdom may
in future ratify.
(6)
The UNCRC rights and obligations for the purposes of this Act are subject to any
reservations, objections or interpretative declarations by the United Kingdom as
may be in force at the time.
(7)
The UNCRC rights and obligations for the purposes of this Act should be
interpreted in the light of General Comments prepared by the UN Committee on
the Rights of the Child under rule 77 of its procedure and Concluding Observations
made by the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child in response to a United
Kingdom report under Article 45 paragraph (d) of the Convention.”

“Child rights impact assessment

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
62
Draft ref
hol198
Marshalled no.
469
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 62
Amendment 470#10022227Not movedNew clause / schedule

New clause: duty on UK Ministers

Proposes a new clause placing a duty on UK Ministers, inserted after Clause 62.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 62, insert the following new Clause—
“Duty on UK Ministers
(1)
A Minister of the Crown must, when exercising any or all of their functions under
this Act, as they relate to children’s wellbeing, social care or education, have due
regard to the rights and obligations set out in the United Nations Convention on
the Rights of the Child (UNCRC).
(2)
In complying with the duty under subsection (1), Ministers of the Crown must
take account of the relevant views, wishes and feelings of children insofar as the
Minister is able to ascertain those views.
(3)
When discharging their duties under the provisions in this Act, Ministers of the
Crown must promote public awareness and understanding of the UNCRC as it
relates to children’s wellbeing, social care or education, including among children,
public authorities, and those performing public functions impacting children’s
wellbeing, social care or education.
(4)
In complying with this duty, Ministers of the Crown must prepare and publish
child rights impact assessments in relation to any legislative provision, policy
decision, budgetary decision, or other decision of a strategic or operational nature
that has or will have a direct or indirect impact on children’s wellbeing, social
care or education, which are undertaken by virtue of the provisions in this Act.
(5)
As soon as is practicable after the end of each three-year period, the Secretary of
State must publish (in such a manner as they deem appropriate) a report of the
steps taken in that period specifically to secure implementation of the rights and
obligations set out in the UNCRC, as they relate to children’s wellbeing, social
care or education.
(6)
A report published under subsection (5) must include—
(a)
an assessment of the extent to which the UNCRC is being implemented
for children and young people in relation to wellbeing, social care and
education;
(b)
steps taken to promote understanding and awareness of the rights of
children, as they relate to wellbeing, social care or education.
(7)
The UNCRC includes the rights and obligations set out in—
(a)
the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child Part 1;
(b)
Articles 1 to 6(1), 6(3) and 7 of the Optional Protocol to the Convention on
the Rights of the Child on the involvement of children in armed conflict;
(c)
Articles 1 to 10 of the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights
of the Child on the sale of children, child prostitution and child
pornography;
(d)
any other Optional Protocols to the UNCRC that the UK may in future
ratify.
(8)
The UNCRC rights and obligations for the purposes of this Act are subject to any
reservations, objections or interpretative declarations by the United Kingdom as
may be in force at the time.
(9)
The UNCRC rights and obligations for the purposes of this Act should be
interpreted in light of General Comments prepared by the UN Committee on the
Rights of the Child under rule 77 of its procedure and Concluding Observations
made by the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child in response to a UK report
under Article 45 paragraph (d) of the Convention.”

Duty on UK Ministers

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
62
Draft ref
hol199
Marshalled no.
470
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 62
Amendment 471#10022596Not movedNew clause / schedule

New clause: include non-religious beliefs in religious education

Inserts a new clause after Clause 62 on the inclusion of non-religious beliefs in religious education.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 62, insert the following new Clause—
“Inclusion of non-religious beliefs in religious education
(1)
Section 375 of the Education Act 1996 is amended as follows.
(2)
Omit subsection (3) and insert—
“(3)
Every agreed syllabus shall—
(a)
reflect the fact that the religious traditions in Great Britain are in
the main Christian, and
(b)
take account of the teachings of the other principal religions and
non-religious beliefs represented in Great Britain.
(3A)
In subsection (3)(b), the reference to non-religious beliefs is to non-religious
philosophical convictions that—
(a)
are explicitly non-religious, and
(b)
are philosophical convictions within the meaning of Article 2 of
the First Protocol to the European Convention on Human Rights.
(3B)
In subsection (3A)(b) “the European Convention on Human Rights” means
the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental
Freedoms, agreed by the Council of Europe at Rome on 4 November 1950,
as it has effect for the time being in relation to the United Kingdom; and
“the First Protocol”, in relation to that Convention, means the protocol to
the Convention agreed at Paris on 20 March 1952.””

“Inclusion of non-religious beliefs in religious education

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
62
Draft ref
hol225
Marshalled no.
471
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 62
Amendment 472#10022597Not movedNew clause / schedule

New clause: national children's wellbeing measurement programme

Inserts a new clause after Clause 62 establishing a national children's wellbeing measurement programme.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 62, insert the following new Clause—
“Establishment of a national children’s wellbeing measurement programme
(1)
The Secretary of State must establish a national children’s wellbeing measurement
programme.
(2)
A programme established under this section must—
(a)
conduct an annual online national survey of the wellbeing of children in
relevant schools in England;
(b)
provide central analysis of data and support for schools in the
administration of the survey;
(c)
make provision for school, parental and student consent to participation
in the survey, ensuring that participation is voluntary and that results are
handled confidentially;
(d)
regularly publish the results of the survey and provide relevant data to
participating schools, local authorities and other public bodies for the
purposes of improving children’s wellbeing.
(3)
For the purposes of this section, “wellbeing” includes the drivers of wellbeing,
including nutrition, physical activity, participation in arts, culture and
entertainment and any other factors the Secretary of State deems relevant.
(4)
For the purposes of this section, “relevant schools” includes academy schools,
alternative provision, maintained schools, non-maintained special schools,
independent schools, and pupil referral units.”

“Establishment of a national children’s wellbeing measurement programme

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
62
Draft ref
hol223
Marshalled no.
472
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 62
Amendment 473#10022627Not movedNew clause / schedule

Create a right to convert underperforming schools to community learning hubs

Proposes a new clause establishing a right to convert underperforming schools into community learning hubs.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 62, insert the following new Clause—
“Right to convert underperforming schools to community learning hubs
Where Ofsted rates a school as inadequate for three consecutive years, a majority
vote of local home-educating families may petition for its conversion into a
community learning hub.”

“Right to convert underperforming schools to community learning hubs

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
62
Draft ref
hol243
Marshalled no.
473
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 62
Amendment 474#10022644Not movedNew clause / schedule

Add a new clause on curriculum materials

Proposes a new clause dealing with curriculum materials.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 62, insert the following new Clause—
“Curriculum materials
All external resources used in schools must be published, citable, and accessible
for public and regulatory scrutiny.”

“Curriculum materials

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
62
Draft ref
hol338
Marshalled no.
474
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 62
Amendment 475#10022650Not movedNew clause / schedule

Require a review of off-rolling in schools

Proposed new clause requiring a review of the practice of off-rolling pupils from schools.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 62, insert the following new Clause—
“Review of off-rolling in schools
(1)
Within 12 months of the passing of this Act, the Secretary of State must publish
a review into the practice of off-rolling in schools.
(2)
The review must produce proposals outlining the steps necessary to eliminate the
practice of off-rolling in schools.”

“Review of off-rolling in schools

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
62
Draft ref
hol362
Marshalled no.
475
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 62
Amendment 476#10022745Withdrawn before debateAmends text

Insert a new clause after Clause 62

Proposes a new clause to be inserted after Clause 62.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 62, insert the following new Clause—
“Educational cessation
Where a child has demonstrably completed a course of education equivalent to
five GCSEs at grades 4–9, they shall no longer be subject to compulsory education
requirements under Part VI of the Education Act 1996.”
Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
62
Draft ref
hol282
Marshalled no.
476
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn before debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 62
Amendment 477#10022733Not movedNew clause / schedule

Experimental home education zones

Proposes a new clause to be inserted after Clause 62, headed “Experimental home education zones”.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 62, insert the following new Clause—
“Experimental home education zones
The Secretary of State may designate up to three local authority areas as
experimental education zones, exempt from national education regulation for a
period of ten years.”

Experimental home education zones

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
62
Draft ref
hol289
Marshalled no.
477
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 62
Amendment 478#10022755Not movedNew clause / schedule

Early graduate certificate for advanced learners

Proposes a new clause to be inserted after Clause 62, headed “Early graduate certificate for advanced learners”.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 62, insert the following new Clause—
“Early graduate certificate for advanced learners
A child who has demonstrably completed education equivalent to A-levels before
the age of 16 is entitled to an official certificate of graduation issued by the Secretary
of State.”

Early graduate certificate for advanced learners

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
62
Draft ref
hol326
Marshalled no.
478
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 62
Amendment 479#10022781Not movedNew clause / schedule

Provide wellbeing support for schools

Proposed new clause to provide wellbeing support for schools. Not moved.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 62, insert the following new Clause—
“Wellbeing support for schools
(1)
The Secretary of State must provide statutory guidance for all relevant schools on
whole school approaches to mental health and wellbeing.
(2)
Such guidance should include, but not be limited to—
(a)
identifying and measuring children and young people’s mental health
and wellbeing;
(b)
the collation of appropriate wellbeing data to adapt both internal and
external support within settings;
(c)
appropriate training and development for teachers and other school staff;
(d)
access to mental health support within schools;
(e)
further specialist provision as required within community services.
(3)
The Secretary of State must report to Parliament each year on progress made in
implementing the guidance and how wellbeing data collected is informing
appropriate support offered through community services.”

“Wellbeing support for schools

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
62
Draft ref
hol340
Marshalled no.
479
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 62
Amendment 480#10022778Not movedNew clause / schedule

Make provision for approved free schools in pre-opening

Proposed new clause addressing approved free schools that are in the pre-opening phase. Not moved.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 62, insert the following new Clause—
“Approved free schools in pre-opening
The Secretary of State must make provision for the opening of all free schools
whose applications were approved prior to October 2024.”

“Approved free schools in pre-opening

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
62
Draft ref
hol384
Marshalled no.
480
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 62
Amendment 481#10022881Not movedNew clause / schedule

Set financial governance for local authority schools

Inserts a new clause after Clause 62 on the financial governance of local authority schools.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 62, insert the following new Clause—
“Financial governance of local authority schools
(1)
Local authority maintained schools must—
(a)
ensure that their accounts are externally audited between the end of the
academic year and 31st December annually, and
(b)
publish these accounts on their school website by no later than 31st January
of the following year.
(2)
The relevant local authority must monitor the resolution by the school of any
material issues raised in these audit reports.”

Financial governance of local authority schools

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
62
Draft ref
hol449
Marshalled no.
481
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 62
Amendment 482#10022884Not movedNew clause / schedule

Report on educational attainment of children with a parent in prison

Inserts a new clause after Clause 62 on the educational attainment of children with a parent in prison.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 62, insert the following new Clause—
“Educational attainment of children with a parent in prison
(1)
Within six months of the day on which this Act is passed, the Secretary of State
must commission a report on the educational attainment of school age children
with a parent who is in prison.
(2)
The report must make recommendations for how the educational attainment of
those children can be improved.
(3)
The Secretary of State must publish the report and lay it before Parliament.”

Educational attainment of children with a parent in prison

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
62
Draft ref
hol457
Marshalled no.
482
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 62
Amendment 483#10022872WithdrawnNew clause / schedule

Require apprenticeship provision

Inserts a new clause after Clause 62 on apprenticeship provision.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 62, insert the following new Clause—
“Apprenticeship provision
The Secretary of State must promote sufficient provision of apprenticeship places
up to level 3 to ensure that every qualified applicant aged 16 to 18 receives an
offer of a place.”

Apprenticeship provision

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
62
Draft ref
hol462
Marshalled no.
483
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 62
Amendment 484#10022871Not movedNew clause / schedule

Set school hair requirements

Inserts a new clause after Clause 62 on school hair requirements.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 62, insert the following new Clause—
“School: hair requirements
Pupils must not be denied opportunities to take part in classes, or any other school
activities, by reason of their hair style or cut, unless for reasons of health and
safety.”

School: hair requirements

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
62
Draft ref
hol469
Marshalled no.
484
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 62
Amendment 485#10022867WithdrawnNew clause / schedule

Create a parental complaints process for maintained schools

Inserts a new clause after Clause 62 establishing a parental complaints process for maintained schools.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 62, insert the following new Clause—
“Parental complaints (maintained schools)
(1)
After section 29 of the Education Act 2002 insert—
“29ZA Parental complaints: appeals
(1)
A complainant may appeal to the First-tier Tribunal (Health, Education
and Social Care Chamber) where—
(a)
the complaint was against a maintained school in England under
section 29(1),
(b)
the complainant was a parent of a registered pupil at the school at
the time they first pursued the complaint,
(c)
the complaint specified one or more legal duties listed in Schedule
1A of which the school was alleged to be in breach,
(d)
the complaints process under section 29(1) was completed,
(e)
the complaint was not fully upheld in respect of one or more of
the matters specified as described in paragraph (c), and
(f)
the complainant does not have and has not had any other
prescribed right of appeal apart from that provided under section
29(1) and this section.
(2)
The Secretary of State must make regulations about appeals to the First-tier
Tribunal in respect of subsection (1), including—
(a)
making and determining appeals;
(b)
the powers of the tribunal on determining an appeal.
(3)
Regulations under subsection (2) may include provision conferring power
on the First-tier Tribunal, on determining an appeal against a matter, to
make recommendations in respect of other matters (including matters
against which no appeal may be brought).
(4)
A person commits an offence if without reasonable excuse that person
fails to comply with any requirement—
(a)
in respect of the discovery or inspection of documents, or
(b)
to attend to give evidence and produce documents,
where that requirement is imposed by Tribunal Procedure Rules in relation
to an appeal under this section or regulations under subsection (2).
(5)
A person guilty of an offence under subsection (4) is liable on summary
conviction to a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale.”
(2)
After Schedule 1 to the Education Act 2002 insert—
“SCHEDULE 1A
LEGAL DUTIES FOR THE PURPOSES OF SECTION 29ZA
(1) The legal duties to which section 29ZA applies are as follows.
(2) The Education Act 1996—
(a)
section 9 (Education in accordance with parental wishes),
(b)
section 402 (Obligation to enter pupils for public examinations),
(c)
sections 403 to 405 (Sex education),
(d)
sections 406 to 407 (Politics) and
(e)
section 542(1) (Prescribed standards for school premises);
(3) The Education Act 2002—
(a)
sections 78 to 80B (General duties in respect of the curriculum),
and
(b)
section 175(2) and (3) (Duties ... in relation to welfare of children);
(4) The School Standards and Framework Act 1998—
(a)
section 1(6) (Duty in relation to infant class size),
(b)
sections 69 to 71 (Religious education and worship), and
(c)
section 114A (Requirements for food and drink provided on
school premises etc);
(5) Childcare Act 2006, section 40 (Duty to implement Early Years
Foundation Stage);
(6) Children Act 1989, sections 87 and 87C (Welfare of children in boarding
schools and colleges and national minimum standards) and
(7) The Education and Inspections Act 2006, sections 88 to 94 (School
Discipline).””

Parental complaints (maintained schools)

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
62
Draft ref
hol482
Marshalled no.
485
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 62
Amendment 486#10022878Not movedNew clause / schedule

Require a draft early years strategy

Inserts a new clause after Clause 62 requiring a draft legislative proposal for an early years strategy.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 62, insert the following new Clause—
“Draft legislative proposal: early years strategy
(1)
The Secretary of State must lay before Parliament a draft Bill containing legislative
proposals for a comprehensive early years strategy.
(2)
The draft Bill required by subsection (1) must include—
(a)
provisions to support the rollout of the Start for Life and Family Hubs
programme nationally,
(b)
adequate funding for government departments to improve data collection
on the wellbeing of children in social care,
(c)
a workforce plan for the children’s social care workforce, to complement
the NHS Workforce Plan and support multi-disciplinary working in teams
for the most vulnerable children, and
(d)
guidelines for the recording of children’s early health and development
as key data points contributing to consistent identifiers required by section
16LB of the Children Act 2004.
(3)
The Secretary of State must lay the draft Bill under subsection (1) before Parliament
within six months of the day on which this Act is passed.”

Draft legislative proposal: early years strategy

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
62
Draft ref
hol481
Marshalled no.
486
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 62
Amendment 487#10022948Not movedNew clause / schedule

New clause: parental complaints at independent institutions and academies

Proposes a new clause creating a parental complaints route for independent educational institutions, including academies.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 62, insert the following new Clause—
“Parental complaints (independent educational institutions, including academies)
After section 137 of the Education and Skills Act 2008 (Service of notice etc) insert—
“137A Parental Complaints: appeals
(1)
A complainant may appeal to the First-tier Tribunal (Health, Education
and Social Care Chamber) where—
(a)
the complaint was against an independent educational institution
in England under Part 7 of the Schedule of The Education
(Independent School Standards) Regulations 2014,
(b)
the complainant was a parent of a registered pupil at the institution
at the time they first pursued the complaint, and
(c)
the complaint specified one or more—
(i)
Independent School Standard Regulations that apply to the
institution, or
(ii)
terms of any funding agreements between the proprietor
of the institution and the Secretary of State, or
(iii)
obligations under the memorandum and articles of the
proprietor company, or
(iv)
the proprietor’s charitable objects, or
(v)
legal requirements that apply to the institution under the
Academies Act 2010,
in relation to the institution’s provision for pupils with which the
proprietor is alleged to be in breach, and
(d)
the complaints process under (a) has been completed,
(e)
the complaint was not fully upheld in respect of one or more of
the matters specified as described in (c), and
(f)
the complainant does not have and has not had any other
prescribed right of appeal beyond that provided in Part 7 of the
Schedule of The Education (Independent School Standards)
Regulations 2014 and this section.
(2)
The Secretary of State must make regulations about appeals to the First-tier
Tribunal in respect of subsection (1), including—
(a)
making and determining appeals,
(b)
the powers of the tribunal on determining an appeal.
(3)
Regulations under subsection (2) may include provision conferring power
on the First-tier Tribunal, on determining an appeal against a matter, to
make recommendations in respect of other matters (including matters
against which no appeal may be brought).
(4)
A person commits an offence if without reasonable excuse that person
fails to comply with any requirement—
(a)
in respect of the discovery or inspection of documents, or
(b)
to attend to give evidence and produce documents,
where that requirement is imposed by Tribunal Procedure Rules in relation
to an appeal under this section or regulations under subsection (2).
(5)
A person guilty of an offence under subsection (4) is liable on summary
conviction to a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale.””

“Parental complaints (independent educational institutions, including academies)

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
62
Draft ref
hol483
Marshalled no.
487
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 62
Amendment 488#10022990Not movedNew clause / schedule

Create a parental complaints route for non-maintained special schools

Adds a new clause establishing a parental complaints process for non-maintained special schools.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 62, insert the following new Clause—
“Parental complaints (non-maintained special schools)
After section 342C of the Education Act 1996 insert—
“342D Parental complaints: appeals
(1)
A complainant may appeal to the First-tier Tribunal (Health, Education
and Social Care Chamber) where—
(a)
they have pursued a complaint against a non-maintained special
school in England under paragraph 31 of the Schedule of the
Non-Maintained Special Schools (England) Regulations 2015 (S.I.
2015/728),
(b)
the complainant was the parent of a registered pupil at the school
at the time of first pursuing the complaint,
(c)
the complaint specified one or more—
(i)
non-maintained Special School Regulations
(ii)
obligations under the memorandum and articles of any
proprietor company, or
(iii)
obligations imposed under any trust deed of the school
in relation to the institution’s provision for pupils with which the
proprietor is alleged to be in breach,
(d)
the complaints process under (a) has been completed,
(e)
the complaint was not fully upheld in respect of one or more of
the matters specified as described in (c), and
(f)
the complainant does not have and has not had any other
prescribed right of appeal beyond that provided in paragraph 31
of the Schedule of the Non-Maintained Special Schools (England)
Regulations 2015 and this section.
(2)
The Secretary of State must make regulations about appeals to the First-tier
Tribunal in respect of subsection (1), including—
(a)
making and determining appeals;
(b)
the powers of the tribunal on determining an appeal.
(3)
Regulations under subsection (2) may include provision conferring power
on the First-tier Tribunal, on determining an appeal against a matter, to
make recommendations in respect of other matters (including matters
against which no appeal may be brought).
(4)
A person commits an offence if without reasonable excuse that person
fails to comply with any requirement—
(a)
in respect of the discovery or inspection of documents, or
(b)
to attend to give evidence and produce documents,
where that requirement is imposed by Tribunal Procedure Rules in relation
to an appeal under this section or regulations under subsection (2).
(5)
A person guilty of an offence under subsection (4) is liable on summary
conviction to a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale.””

After Clause 62, insert the following new Clause—
“Parental complaints (non-maintained special schools)

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
62
Draft ref
hol484
Marshalled no.
488
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 62
Amendment 489#10022999Not movedNew clause / schedule

Amend the First-tier and Upper Tribunal (Chambers) Order 2010

Adds a new clause amending the First-tier Tribunal and Upper Tribunal (Chambers) Order 2010.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 62, insert the following new Clause—
“Amendment of the First-tier Tribunal and Upper Tribunal (Chambers) Order
The Secretary of State may by regulations make such amendments to the First-tier
Tribunal and Upper Tribunal (Chambers) Order 2010, the Tribunal Procedure
(First-tier Tribunal) (Health, Education and Social Care Chamber) Rules 2008, and
any other relevant subordinate legislation as are necessary or expedient in
consequence of, or in connection with, sections (Parental Complaints (Maintained
Schools)), (Parental Complaints (Independent educational institutions, including
academies)), and (Parental Complaints (Non-maintained Special Schools)) of this Act.”

After Clause 62, insert the following new Clause—
“Amendment of the First-tier Tribunal and Upper Tribunal (Chambers) Order 2010

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
62
Draft ref
hol485
Marshalled no.
489
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 62
Amendment 490#10022970Not movedNew clause / schedule

Set up a Royal Commission on the education attainment gap

Adds a new clause requiring the creation of a Royal Commission to examine the education attainment gap.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 62, insert the following new Clause—
“Royal Commission on the education attainment gap
(1)
On the day on which this Act is passed, the Secretary of State must make
arrangements to establish a Royal Commission to investigate the education
attainment gap for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
(2)
The Commission must investigate and make recommendations relating to—
(a)
the education attainment gap for individual special educational needs and
disabilities;
(b)
the education attainment gap at each level of examination, including Key
Stage 2, GCSE, A-Level and other relevant qualifications;
(c)
the level of understanding of the social model of disability in teacher
training and schools.
(3)
The Commission must publish recommendations and recommend a deadline by
which the SEND education attainment gap must be closed.”

After Clause 62, insert the following new Clause—
“Royal Commission on the education attainment gap

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
62
Draft ref
hol532
Marshalled no.
490
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 62
Amendment 491#10022978Not movedNew clause / schedule

Establish a school mentorship scheme for children with SEND

Adds a new clause creating a school mentorship scheme for children with special educational needs and disabilities.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 62, insert the following new Clause—
“School mentorship scheme for children with SEND
(1)
Within six months of the day on which this Act is passed, the Secretary of State
must establish a school mentorship scheme for children with special educational
needs and disabilities (SEND).
(2)
The mentorship scheme must—
(a)
involve members of local communities, business and wider society who
are disabled people or have other relevant lived experience to offer to
support children with SEND,
(b)
offer appropriate, relevant and contextualised advice from mentors, and
(c)
include the delivery of mentors’ advice gained from lived experience,
work experience opportunities and other experience as appropriate.”

After Clause 62, insert the following new Clause—
“School mentorship scheme for children with SEND

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
62
Draft ref
hol533
Marshalled no.
491
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 62
Amendment 492#10023005WithdrawnNew clause / schedule

Require a curriculum review of recommended physical activity

Adds a new clause requiring a curriculum review covering recommended physical activity.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 62, insert the following new Clause—
“Curriculum review: recommended physical activity
Within six months of the day on which this Act is passed, the Secretary of State
must undertake a curriculum review on how the levels of physical activity
recommended by the Chief Medical Officer can form part of physical education
provision within schools.”

After Clause 62, insert the following new Clause—
“Curriculum review: recommended physical activity

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
62
Draft ref
hol535
Marshalled no.
492
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 62
Amendment 493#10022927WithdrawnNew clause / schedule

New clause: guiding principles for education technology

Proposes a new clause setting out guiding principles for the use of education technology.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 62, insert the following new Clause—
“Education technology: guiding principles
(1)
The Secretary of State must by regulations made by statutory instrument make
provision for the regulation of education technology deployed in schools in
England.
(2)
The regulations made under subsection (1) must ensure that education technology
used in schools in England—
(a)
is inclusive by design,
(b)
is accessible to all,
(c)
is transparent with regard to its training data and, where applicable, its
algorithmic make-up,
(d)
is labelled clearly if it uses artificial intelligence,
(e)
does not sell or provide data to third parties, and
(f)
does not store personal data at a location other than that of the school in
which it is being used.
(3)
A statutory instrument that contains regulations under this section is subject to
annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.”

“Education technology: guiding principles

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
62
Draft ref
hol536
Marshalled no.
493
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 62
Amendment 494#10022965Not movedNew clause / schedule

New clause: procurement standard for education technology

Proposes a new clause establishing a procurement standard for education technology.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 62, insert the following new Clause—
“Procurement standard for education technology
Within six months of the day on which this Act is passed, the Secretary of State
must publish guidance for schools on procurement standards for education
technology.”

“Procurement standard for education technology

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
62
Draft ref
hol537
Marshalled no.
494
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 62
Amendment 495#10022991Not movedNew clause / schedule

Require a teacher training review

Adds a new clause requiring a review of teacher training.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 62, insert the following new Clause—
“Teacher training review
(1)
Within six months of the day on which this Act is passed, the Secretary of State
must establish a review of teacher training in England.
(2)
The review must assess the extent to which teacher training includes physical and
mental literacy and the challenges of new technologies.
(3)
The review must—
(a)
report within 12 months of the day on which it is established, and
(b)
recommend a new teacher training offer which includes—
(i)
artificial intelligence,
(ii)
sport and physical literacy,
(iii)
data literacy,
(iv)
media literacy, and
(v)
financial literacy.”

After Clause 62, insert the following new Clause—
“Teacher training review

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
62
Draft ref
hol538
Marshalled no.
495
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 62
Amendment 496#10022947Not movedNew clause / schedule

New clause: character education

Proposes a new clause on character education.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 62, insert the following new Clause—
“Character education
Within six months of the day on which this Act is passed, the Secretary of State
must establish a review of the research, evidence and practice in relation to
character education in schools in England.”

“Character education

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
62
Draft ref
hol539
Marshalled no.
496
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 62
Amendment 497#10022959Not movedNew clause / schedule

New clause: curriculum review on AI

Proposes a new clause requiring a curriculum review covering artificial intelligence.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 62, insert the following new Clause—
“Curriculum review: AI
(1)
Within six months of the day on which this Act is passed, the Secretary of State
must undertake a curriculum review to explore how children can receive teaching,
learning and a curriculum which recognises any opportunities and challenges of
technologies including, but not limited to, artificial intelligence.
(2)
The curriculum review must investigate how children can be equipped with the
learning and skills to flourish through their use of technology in all subjects in
the National Curriculum.”

“Curriculum review: AI

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
62
Draft ref
hol540
Marshalled no.
497
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 62
Amendment 498#10022982Not movedNew clause / schedule

Require a review of SEND provision

Adds a new clause requiring a review of special educational needs and disabilities provision.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 62, insert the following new Clause—
“SEND provision review
(1)
Within six months of the day on which this Act is passed, the Secretary of State
must undertake a review of provision for children with special educational needs
and disabilities (SEND provision) in schools in England.
(2)
The review must report within 12 months of the day on which it is established.
(3)
The review must produce recommendations, including on how the Secretary of
State should fund SEND provision required by law.”

After Clause 62, insert the following new Clause—
“SEND provision review

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
62
Draft ref
hol541
Marshalled no.
498
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 62
Amendment 499#10022969Not movedNew clause / schedule

New clause: attendance code of practice

Proposes a new clause requiring an attendance code of practice.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 62, insert the following new Clause—
“Attendance code of practice
(1)
The Secretary of State must issue an attendance code of practice giving guidance
to the following bodies on their functions in relation to school attendance—
(a)
local authorities in England,
(b)
admission authorities in England,
(c)
the governing bodies of schools,
(d)
the proprietors of Academies, and
(e)
the management committees of pupil referral units.
(2)
The Secretary of State may revise the code from time to time.
(3)
The bodies listed in subsection (1) must have regard to the code in exercising their
functions in relation to school attendance.
(4)
Those who exercise functions on behalf of the bodies in subsection (1) in relation
to school attendance must also have regard to the code.”

“Attendance code of practice

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
62
Draft ref
hol543
Marshalled no.
499
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 62
Amendment 500#10023004Not movedNew clause / schedule

Require a review of physical and mental wellbeing standards

Adds a new clause requiring a review of physical and mental wellbeing standards.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 62, insert the following new Clause—
“Review: physical and mental wellbeing standards
(1)
Within six months of the day on which this Act is passed, the Secretary of State
must publish standards for schools in England on the physical and mental
wellbeing—
(a)
teaching,
(b)
training, and
(c)
care and support,
which they provide to children.
(2)
The standards must include delivery targets to which schools must adhere.”

After Clause 62, insert the following new Clause—
“Review: physical and mental wellbeing standards

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
62
Draft ref
hol548
Marshalled no.
500
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 62
Amendment 501#10022989Not movedNew clause / schedule

Require a national survey on bullying

Adds a new clause requiring a national survey on bullying.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 62, insert the following new Clause—
“National survey on bullying
(1)
The Secretary of State must arrange for the collection and publication of national
data on bullying experienced by children and young people in schools in England
on an annual basis.
(2)
The survey must include—
(a)
the groups of children most at risk of experiencing bullying;
(b)
the nature and type of bullying experienced, including, but not limited,
to sexual, sexist, racial, and online bullying;
(c)
the interventions and responses perceived as most effective in reducing
bullying;
(d)
how schools in England are responding to bullying, including in both
in-person and online contexts.
(3)
The report must be published annually and the Secretary of State must lay the
report before Parliament which outlines the findings and a proposed policy
response.”

After Clause 62, insert the following new Clause—
“National survey on bullying

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
62
Draft ref
hol529
Marshalled no.
501
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 62
Amendment 502#10023001Withdrawn before debateAmends text

Withdrawn new clause after Clause 62

A proposed new clause after Clause 62 that was withdrawn before debate; its content was not set out.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 62, insert the following new Clause—
“Review: educational attainment
(1)
Within 12 months of the day on which this Act is passed, the Secretary of State
must publish a review into the impact of this Act on the educational attainment
of children.
(2)
The review must consider the merits of commencing section 34 of the Child
Maintenance and Other Payments Act 2008 (Transfer of arrears) and uncommenced
sections of the Child Support Collection (Domestic Abuse) Act 2023 for the
purposes of improving the educational attainment of children.”

[Withdrawn]
After Clause 62, insert the following new Clause—

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
62
Draft ref
hol577
Marshalled no.
502
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn before debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 62
Amendment 502C#10023082WithdrawnNew clause / schedule

New clause: review of the Act

Would insert a new clause after Clause 62 requiring a review of the Act. (Withdrawn after debate.)

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 62, insert the following new Clause—
“Review of the Act
(1)
The Secretary of State must—
(a)
carry out a review of the operation and effect of this Act,
(b)
set out the conclusions of the review in a report,
(c)
publish the report, and
(d)
lay a copy of the report before Parliament.
(2)
The report must be published before the end of the period of five years beginning
with the day on which this Act is passed.
(3)
The report must, in particular—
(a)
assess the extent to which the objectives intended to be achieved by this
Act have been achieved, and
(b)
assess whether those objectives remain appropriate and, if so, the extent
to which they could be achieved more effectively in any other way.
(4)
In carrying out the review, the Secretary of State must publish an invitation for
interested parties to make submissions on the operation of the Act.”

Review of the Act

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
62
Draft ref
hol641
Marshalled no.
502C
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 62
Amendment 502A#10023184Not movedNew clause / schedule

New clause: review of teachers unable to stand in local elections

Would insert a new clause after Clause 62 requiring a review of the number of teachers unable to stand in local elections. (Not moved.)

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 62, insert the following new Clause—
“Review: number of teachers unable to stand in local elections
With six months of the day on which this Act is passed, the Secretary of State must
publish a review of the anticipated impact of this Act on the number of teachers
in maintained schools who will, because of their employment, be unable to stand
for election to local education authorities.”

Review: number of teachers unable to stand in local elections

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
62
Draft ref
hol633
Marshalled no.
502A
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 62
Amendment 502B#10023186Not movedNew clause / schedule

New clause: right to access to nature

Would insert a new clause after Clause 62 establishing a right to access to nature. (Not moved.)

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 62, insert the following new Clause—
“Right to access to nature
(1)
The Secretary of State shall have a duty to promote school pupils' access to nature,
with the aim of ensuring that each pupil spends an average of one hour per week
as a minimum during term time in a natural setting during class time.
(2)
The Secretary of State must, within 12 months of the day on which this Act is
passed, and every 12 months thereafter, lay before Parliament a report on progress
on achieving this goal.
(3)
For the purposes of this section, “natural environment” has the same meaning as
in section 44 of the Environment Act 2021.”

Right to access to nature

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
62
Draft ref
hol622
Marshalled no.
502B
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 62
Amendment 502D#10023215Not movedNew clause / schedule

New clause: financial education in primary schools

Would insert a new clause after Clause 62 on financial education in primary schools. (Not moved.)

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 62, insert the following new Clause—
“Financial education in primary schools
(1)
All primary schools must teach financial education from Year 1.
(2)
For the purposes of this section, “financial education” is the teaching of knowledge,
skills and behaviours that allow an individual to understand and manage money.”

Financial education in primary schools

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
62
Draft ref
hol636
Marshalled no.
502D
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 62
Amendment 502E#10023252Not movedNew clause / schedule

New clause: Anti-Bullying Lead

Would insert a new clause after Clause 62 establishing an Anti-Bullying Lead. (Not moved.)

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 62, insert the following new Clause—
“Anti-Bullying Lead
(1)
In pursuance of their duty under section 89 (1)(b) of the Education and Inspections
Act 2006, the head teacher of a relevant school in England must appoint a member
of staff who is the school’s Anti-Bullying Lead.
(2)
The role of the Anti-Bullying Lead will include developing the school’s written
anti-bullying strategy.
(3)
The anti-bullying strategy must include details of—
(a)
the steps taken by the school to prevent all forms of bullying among pupils,
including those with protected characteristics.
(b)
how the school records incidences of bullying.
(c)
the training that the school makes available for staff related to bullying.”

Anti-Bullying Lead

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
62
Draft ref
hol651
Marshalled no.
502E
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 62
Amendment 502F#10023439Not movedNew clause / schedule

New clause: duty on public authorities

Would insert a new clause after Clause 62 placing a duty on public authorities. (Not moved.)

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 62, insert the following new Clause—
“Duty on public authorities
(1)
A public authority must, in the exercise of a relevant function, have due regard
to the desirability of exercising that function in a way that is consistent with the
UNCRC requirements.
(2)
The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision about how a public
authority is to comply with the duty under subsection (1) (including provision
about things that the authority may, must or must not do to comply with the
duty).
(3)
A court or tribunal is exempt from subsection (1).
(4)
The Secretary of State may, by regulations, exempt from the duty in subsection
(1)—
(a)
a public authority, or
(b)
a relevant function.
(5)
The power under subsection (4) may only be exercised if the Secretary of State is
satisfied that the duty under subsection (1) should not apply to a public authority
or a relevant function because it will not result in any adverse impacts on the
wellbeing and safety of children.
(6)
Regulations made under subsections (2) and (4) are to be made by statutory
instrument and may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid
before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament.
(7)
A power to make regulations under this section includes the power to make—
(a)
consequential, incidental, supplementary, transitional or saving provision;
(b)
different provision for different purposes.
(8)
The Secretary of State must—
(a)
on or before 31 January 2026, and
(b)
at or before the end of each successive period of five years,
publish a report on how the Government has complied with the duty under this
section.
(9)
The Government must lay before Parliament a copy of each report published
under subsection (8).
(10)
For the purposes of this section—
“public authority” has, subject to the specific provision made above about
courts and tribunals, the same meaning as in section 6 of the Human Rights
Act 1998;
“relevant function” means a function exercised under this Act.
(11)
In this section—
“the Convention” means the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the
Child adopted and opened for signature, ratification and accession by
General Assembly resolution 44/25 of 20 November 1989;
“the UNCRC requirements” means the rights and obligations from the
Convention, and the articles of the first optional protocol and the second
optional protocol as referred to above.
(12)
The UNCRC requirements have effect for the purposes of this Act subject to any
reservations, objections or interpretative declarations by the United Kingdom as
may be in force from time to time.”

Duty on public authorities

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
62
Draft ref
hol659
Marshalled no.
502F
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 62
Amendment 502G#10023617Not movedNew clause / schedule

Apply Part 2 of the Bill (new clause after Clause 62)

Inserts a new clause after Clause 62 headed “Application of Part 2”. Not moved.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 62, insert the following new Clause—
“Application of Part 2
Nothing in Part 2 of this Act shall apply if it would have the effect of impeding
the right of parents to ensure access to such education and teaching for their
children as is in conformity with their own religious and philosophical
convictions.”

“Application of Part 2

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
62
Draft ref
hol660
Marshalled no.
502G
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 62
Amendment 502J#10023910Not movedNew clause / schedule

Require a curriculum review of physical education programmes of study

Inserts a new clause after Clause 62 requiring a curriculum review of physical education programmes of study. Not moved.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 62, insert the following new Clause—
“Curriculum review: physical education programmes of study
Within six months of the day on which this Act is passed, the Secretary of State
must undertake a curriculum review which investigates how sport provision in
schools can help ensure that pupils—
(a)
develop competence in a broad range of competitive and physically
demanding activities;
(b)
are physically active for a sustained period of time equal to or in excess
of the minimum time recommended by the Chief Medical Officer;
(c)
can engage in competitive sports and activities in a way which supports
their health and fitness;
(d)
can lead healthy, active lives and help embed values such as fairness and
respect.”

“Curriculum review: physical education programmes of study

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
62
Draft ref
hol674
Marshalled no.
502J
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 62
Amendment 502H#10023913Not movedNew clause / schedule

Require a national strategy for PE and sport in schools

Inserts a new clause after Clause 62 requiring a national strategy for physical education and sport in schools. Not moved.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 62, insert the following new Clause—
“National strategy for physical education and sport in schools
(1)
Within 12 months of the day on which this Act is passed, the Secretary of State
must publish a national strategy for physical education and sport in schools.
(2)
The strategy must include recommendations related to—
(a)
the delivery of a minimum of 60 minutes of school sport and physical
activity per day;
(b)
physical and mental wellbeing;
(c)
incentivising pupils to continue sport and physical activity throughout
their school careers;
(d)
full and integrated sports provision for disabled students;
(e)
integrating physical education and sport into the teaching of other school
subjects;
(f)
integrating outdoor recreation, non-traditional sport, physical activity and
natural facilities into sports provision in schools;
(g)
meeting swimming attainment standards through school sport provision;
(h)
the levels of investment in and effectiveness of primary physical education
and sport premium funding;
(i)
the role of volunteering in the teaching of sport and physical education in
schools, including qualifications, standards, and engagement of external
coaches and parents with qualifications recognised by the governing bodies
of sport in Great Britain;
(j)
a duty of care for all schoolchildren participating in sport;
(k)
the development of a list of key performance indicators to measure
outcomes of the national strategy.
(3)
The national strategy must be reviewed, updated and laid before both Houses of
Parliament annually.”

“National strategy for physical education and sport in schools

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
62
Draft ref
hol675
Marshalled no.
502H
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 62
Amendment 502K#10024019Not movedNew clause / schedule

Code of practice on the efficacy of education technology

Inserts a new clause after Clause 62 requiring a code of practice on the efficacy of education technology in schools. Not moved.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 62, insert the following new Clause—
“Code of practice on the efficacy of education technology in schools
(1)
The Secretary of State must prepare a statutory code of practice on the efficacy of
educational technology (“EdTech”) for supporting learning in schools.
(2)
The code of practice must set standards for the use of EdTech in schools, including
digital products, software or services used for teaching, learning, assessment,
administration, or communication.
(3)
The standards under subsection (2) must—
(a)
consider all types of schools;
(b)
require transparency and efficacy of EdTech products and services in line
with pedagogical standards currently used for measurement of attainment
and the wellbeing of children in the provision of education.
(4)
In preparing a code or amendments under this section, the Secretary of State must–
(a)
have regard to the fact that children may have different requirements at
different ages and stages of development,
(b)
have regard to the costs of EdTech products and services to school budgets,
(c)
have regard to the need to support innovation to enhance children’s
education and learning opportunities, including testing of novel products
and supporting the certification and development of standards, and
(d)
ensure that the benefits from EdTech products and services developed
using children’s data accrue to the United Kingdom.
(5)
In preparing a code or amendments under this section, the Secretary of State must
consult with—
(a)
educators,
(b)
children,
(c)
parents,
(d)
persons who appear to the Secretary of State to represent the interests of
teachers,
(e)
persons who appear to the Secretary of State to represent the interests of
children,
(f)
persons who appear to the Secretary of State to represent the interests of
schools,
(g)
child development experts,
(h)
curriculum and subject experts,
(i)
trade associations,
(j)
the AI Security Institute, and
(k)
the relevant education department for each nation of the United Kingdom.
(6)
The Secretary of State must prepare a report, in consultation with persons listed
in subsection (5), on the steps required to develop a certification scheme for EdTech
products and services to enable the industry to demonstrate the efficacy of its
products in line with the standards under subsection (2).
(7)
The certification scheme under subsection (6) must be a minimum requirement
for the procurement of EdTech products and services in schools (of any status) in
England.
(8)
Where requested, evidence of compliance with the code under subsection (1) or
a certification standard prepared under subsection (6) must be provided by relevant
providers of EdTech products and services in a manner that satisfies the obligations
of education providers under the Code.”

“Code of practice on the efficacy of education technology in schools

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
62
Draft ref
hol695
Marshalled no.
502K
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 62
Amendment 502M#10024022WithdrawnNew clause / schedule

Create a duty to keep schools open for in-person attendance

Inserts a new clause after Clause 62 imposing a duty to keep schools open for in-person attendance. Withdrawn after debate.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 62, insert the following new Clause—
“Duty to keep schools open for in person attendance
(1)
So far as reasonably possible, public authorities must ensure that, during the
period of any civil emergency, schools are kept open for in person attendance by
children and young people.
(2)
The Secretary of State must, by regulations, make provision about how public
authorities should discharge the duty under subsection (1), including provision
specifying—
(a)
steps that a public authority may or must take to comply with the duty,
and
(b)
actions that a public authority is prohibited from taking.
(3)
Regulations made under subsection (2) must be made by statutory instrument.
(4)
A statutory instrument containing regulations under subsection (2) may not be
made unless a draft has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each
House of Parliament.
(5)
A power to make regulations under this section includes the power to make—
(a)
consequential, incidental, supplementary, transitional or saving provision;
(b)
different provision for different purposes.
(6)
A public authority must not, in response to a civil emergency, take or facilitate
any action (including making regulations, issuing directions, issuing orders, giving
guidance, or making recommendations) that—
(a)
results in, or encourages, the closure of schools, or
(b)
otherwise prevents or restricts lawful attendance at such institutions or
premises by children and young people,
unless the requirements of subsection (7) are met.
(7)
Before taking any action of the kind described in subsection (6), the public authority
must first, unless the urgency of the civil emergency precludes this—
(a)
request the advice of the Children’s Commissioner on the likely impact
of such action on the children and young people who will be affected by
the action,
(b)
provide the Children’s Commissioner with full and complete information
about the nature of and reasons for the proposed action, and
(c)
have due regard to the Children’s Commissioner’s advice in determining
whether to proceed with the action.
(8)
If any action of the kind described in subsection (6) is taken prior to seeking the
advice of the Children’s Commissioner due to urgency—
(a)
as soon as reasonably practicable and in any event within 7 days of taking
the action, the public authority must provide the Children’s Commissioner
with full and complete information about the nature of and reasons for
that action;
(b)
the Children’s Commissioner must then promptly, and in any event within
14 days of the action having been taken, provide the public authority with
its advice in relation to the impact of that action on children and young
people;
(c)
the public authority, having due regard to the Commissioner’s advice,
shall determine whether the action continues to be justified or whether it
should be revoked.
(9)
If action of the kind described in subsection (6) continues beyond 14 days, and in
relation to each such period of 14 days thereafter, the Secretary of State must—
(a)
lay before Parliament a copy of the Children’s Commissioner’s advice,
and
(b)
seek approval from the House of Commons for the continuation of the
action.
(10)
If the House of Commons does not approve continuation under subsection (9)(b)
within 14 days of the advice of the Children’s Commissioner being laid before
Parliament under subsection 9(a), the relevant action automatically lapses, and
any measures (including regulations, directions, orders, guidance, or
recommendations made in support of or continuance of the relevant action) become
legally void.
(11)
Where under any of the above provisions the advice of the Children’s
Commissioner is sought, the Children’s Commissioner shall set out in writing his
or her advice on the following matters—
(a)
the foreseeable impacts of any closures of schools on the affected children
and young people,
(b)
any reasonable actions that could be taken to mitigate those impacts,
(c)
whether the anticipated benefits for those children of the closures identified
by the public authority appear to him or her to outweigh the foreseeable
impacts of closures for those children, and
(d)
any other matters which appear to him or her to be relevant.
(12)
The Children’s Commissioner is entitled to require the public authority or the
Secretary of State to provide such further information, assistance, and resources
as he or she considers necessary in order to set out his or her advice on a particular
action and the public authority or the Secretary of State, as the case may be, shall
provide such information, assistance or resources as soon as reasonably practicable.
(13)
For the purposes of this section—
“children” means persons under the age of 18;
“civil emergency” shall include any emergency situation which could
constitute an emergency for the purposes of section 1 of the Civil
Contingencies Act 2004 or which has otherwise been identified as a risk
in the UK’s National Security Risk Assessment. For the avoidance of doubt
an emergency need not be the subject of measures taken under the Civil
Contingencies Act 2004 to be a civil emergency for the purposes of this
Act.
“closure” in relation to schools, means any action to discourage, restrict or
prevent in person attendance at those institutions or premises by children
and young people who would ordinarily be entitled to attend, or any
sub-group or class of such children or young people;
“open for in person attendance” in relation to schools, means being open for
the attendance by all of the children who would ordinarily, and but for
the occurrence of a civil emergency, be entitled to attend those institutions
or premises, during their normal hours of operation;
“open for in person attendance” does not include the provision of online
learning or other remote learning services nor the keeping of such
institutions or premises open for physical attendance only for a sub-group
or class of those children or young people who would ordinarily be entitled
to attend;
“public authority” has the same meaning as in section 6 of the Human Rights
Act 1998” save that a court or tribunal is not included for these purposes.”

“Duty to keep schools open for in person attendance

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
62
Draft ref
hol697
Marshalled no.
502M
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 62
Amendment 502L#10024036Withdrawn before debateAmends text

New clause after Clause 62 (withdrawn before debate)

Inserts a new clause after Clause 62. Withdrawn before debate.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 62, insert the following new Clause—
“Minimum standards of safety technology deployed in schools
(1)
The Secretary of State must set out the minimum standards for technologies used
to safeguard children in schools (“SafetyTech”).
(2)
The code of practice must set standards for the use of SafetyTech in schools, used
in the management, monitoring, filtering and any other safeguarding that the
Secretary of State requires, on any digital products, software or services used for
safeguarding, teaching, learning, assessment, administration, or communication.
(3)
The standards under subsection (2) must—
(a)
ensure schools have a nominated SafetyTech lead, with access to
information and training from the Department for Education,
(b)
reflect the Department for Education’s filtering and monitoring standards,
and
(c)
have been audited, accredited or certified to ensure compliance.
(4)
This code of practice must be subject to assessment by Ofsted and be responsive
to emerging digital capabilities and review by the Department for Education each
school year.”
Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
62
Draft ref
hol699
Marshalled no.
502L
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn before debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 62
Amendment 502N#10024051Not movedNew clause / schedule

Regulate use of seclusion and isolation rooms in schools

Inserts a new clause after Clause 62 on the use of seclusion (including isolation rooms) in schools. Not moved.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 62, insert the following new Clause—
“Use of seclusion (including isolation rooms) in schools
(1)
For the purposes of this section, "seclusion" means the involuntary confinement
and isolation of a child or young person, in a room or space from which they are
not free to leave, whether or not a member of staff is physically present.
(2)
The Secretary of State may by regulations, following consultation with relevant
stakeholders, make provision for the regulation and oversight of the use of
seclusion in schools.
(3)
If regulations are made under this section, they must include provision ensuring
that—
(a)
seclusion is not used as a form of discipline or behaviour management;
(b)
any use of seclusion is recorded, and reported to the child’s parent or carer
on the same day;
(c)
any incident involving seclusion is reviewed by a person with lead
responsibility for safeguarding within the setting;
(d)
data on the use of seclusion is collected, monitored, and made available
for external scrutiny.
(4)
For the purposes of subsection (3)(c), “a person with lead responsibility for
safeguarding within the setting” means the individual who holds primary
designated responsibility for child protection or safeguarding matters in that
educational setting.
(5)
Before making regulations under this section, the Secretary of State must consult
such persons as they consider appropriate, including representative organisations
of education staff, providers, children and young people, and families, and
organisations representing those with special educational needs or disabilities.
(6)
When making regulations under this section, the Secretary of State must have
regard to relevant duties under the Equality Act 2010 and the Human Rights Act
1998.
(7)
A statutory instrument containing regulations under this Act is subject to
annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.”

“Use of seclusion (including isolation rooms) in schools

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
62
Draft ref
hol694
Marshalled no.
502N
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 62
Amendment 502P#10024140Not movedNew clause / schedule

New clause: Safe and Resilient Schools Plan

Proposes a new clause requiring a Safe and Resilient Schools Plan.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 62, insert the following new Clause—
“Safe and Resilient Schools Plan
(1)
All new school buildings must be net zero in operation, and designed for a 2°C
rise in average global temperatures and future-proofed for a 4°C rise.
(2)
All new school buildings must be built to adapt to the risks of climate change,
including increased flooding and higher indoor temperatures.
(3)
The Secretary of State must within two years of the day on which this Act is
passed—
(a)
publish a national Safe and Resilient Schools Plan which sets out how
existing school buildings can reach net zero and be resilient to climate
risks, and
(b)
set a target date, using the affirmative resolution procedure, and delivery
roadmap for implementation of the Safe and Resilient Schools Plan.”

“Safe and Resilient Schools Plan

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
62
Draft ref
hol713
Marshalled no.
502P
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 62
Amendment 502S#10024213Not movedNew clause / schedule

New clause: Duty on schools to work with youth courts to provide assessment of special educational needs and neurodivergence

Proposes a new clause placing a duty on schools to work with youth courts to provide assessment of special educational needs and neurodivergence.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 62, insert the following new Clause—
“Duty on schools to work with youth courts to provide assessment of special
educational needs and neurodivergence
Schools must, when requested, provide courts with an assessment of a child’s
special educational needs or neurodivergence, including but not limited to—
(a)
whether the child has SEND or neurodivergence;
(b)
whether appropriate adaptations and support were in place during their
schooling;
(c)
whether further expert assessment is required.”

“Duty on schools to work with youth courts to provide assessment of special educational needs and neurodivergence

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
62
Draft ref
hol722
Marshalled no.
502S
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 62
Amendment 502Q#10024221Not movedNew clause / schedule

New clause: Preventing school exclusion and strengthening support for vulnerable children

Proposes a new clause on preventing school exclusion and strengthening support for vulnerable children.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 62, insert the following new Clause—
“Preventing school exclusion and strengthening support for vulnerable children
(1)
Where a child is subject to police involvement or is known to youth justice services,
a youth justice practitioner must be invited to attend any school exclusion hearing
or appeal concerning that child, to assist the child and their family and the school
in identifying appropriate support to maintain the child’s engagement in education.
(2)
In cases where a child has suspected or recognised special educational needs and
disabilities (SEND) or neurodivergence, there shall be a presumption against
permanent or fixed-term exclusion.
(3)
An alternative educational plan must be developed, including a timely assessment
of the child’s learning needs.
(4)
Where police are called to a school in relation to a child known to youth justice
or other statutory services, the school must notify the relevant agency to ensure
coordinated decision-making and safeguarding.”

“Preventing school exclusion and strengthening support for vulnerable children

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
62
Draft ref
hol716
Marshalled no.
502Q
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 62
Amendment 502R#10024222Not movedNew clause / schedule

New clause: Mandatory training in SEND and neurodivergence

Proposes a new clause requiring mandatory training in SEND and neurodivergence.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 62, insert the following new Clause—
“Mandatory training in SEND and neurodivergence
(1)
Within one year of the passing of this Act, all school teaching staff must receive
mandatory training in the identification and support of children with SEND and
neurodivergence.
(2)
The Secretary of State must issue guidance on the content, frequency and delivery
of such training, and ensure it is embedded in initial teacher training and
continuing professional development.”

“Mandatory training in SEND and neurodivergence

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
62
Draft ref
hol717
Marshalled no.
502R
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 62
Amendment 502T#10024223Not movedNew clause / schedule

New clause: Duty on schools to support reintegration and rehabilitation for children post-custody

Proposes a new clause placing a duty on schools to support reintegration and rehabilitation for children after custody.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 62, insert the following new Clause—
“Duty on schools to support reintegration and rehabilitation for children
post-custody
(1)
Schools must collaborate with social services, mental health providers and youth
justice services to embed post-custody reintegration planning for children with
special education needs.
(2)
The Secretary of State must publish an annual assessment of how effectively
schools in England support the reintegration and rehabilitation of children
post-custody.”

“Duty on schools to support reintegration and rehabilitation for children post-custody

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
62
Draft ref
hol724
Marshalled no.
502T
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 62
Amendment 502W#10024320Not movedNew clause / schedule

New clause: Cross-sector data collection and reporting

Proposes a new clause on cross-sector data collection and reporting.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 62, insert the following new Clause—
“Cross-sector data collection and reporting
(1)
The Secretary of State must establish a cross-sector data management system to
track children through education, health and social care systems using a unique
reference number.
(2)
The Secretary of State must publish annual reports using data collected from the
cross-sector management system under subsection (1) to assess how many children
who are—
(a)
excluded from school, and
(b)
in social care settings,
have been diagnosed with special educational needs.
(3)
Annual reports must include disaggregation by diagnosis and Education, Health
and Care Plan (EHCP) status.”

“Cross-sector data collection and reporting

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
62
Draft ref
hol719
Marshalled no.
502W
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 62
Amendment 502U#10024322Not movedNew clause / schedule

New clause: Inclusive education standards for teachers

Proposes a new clause setting inclusive education standards for teachers.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 62, insert the following new clause—
“Inclusive education standards for teachers
(1)
All teachers employed in state-funded special schools in England and Wales must
possess Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in addition to the Special Educational
Needs Coordinators National Professional Qualification, unless—
(a)
they are undergoing a recognised programme of initial teacher training
leading to QTS, or
(b)
they are under the direct supervision of a qualified teacher.
(2)
The Secretary of State must ensure that all approved providers of initial teacher
training include in their curriculum—
(a)
mandatory training in inclusive education principles and practice,
(b)
understanding of the barriers faced by Disabled pupils and those with
special educational needs, and
(c)
practical strategies for supporting diverse learners in mainstream and
specialist settings.
(3)
The Secretary of State must, within six months of the day on which this Act is
passed, issue regulations made by statutory instrument requiring schools to ensure
that all teaching staff participate in regular continuing professional development
that includes—
(a)
inclusive pedagogy,
(b)
Universal Design for Learning, and
(c)
working in multidisciplinary teams to support Disabled pupils.
(4)
A statutory instrument containing regulations under subsection (3) is subject to
annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.
(5)
All schools must ensure that Disabled pupils’ access to the curriculum and
opportunities is not reliant on a single member of staff, including by—
(a)
developing inclusive practice as a whole-school approach, and
(b)
ensuring consistency in teaching quality and support across subjects and
key stages.
(6)
The Secretary of State must publish statutory guidance on the implementation of
inclusive education training and qualification requirements under this section
within 12 months of the day on which this Act is passed.
(7)
In preparing the guidance, the Secretary of State must consult—
(a)
the Children’s Commissioner for England,
(b)
teaching unions,
(c)
organisations led by Disabled people, and
(d)
experts in inclusive and special education.”

“Inclusive education standards for teachers

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
62
Draft ref
hol735
Marshalled no.
502U
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 62
Amendment 502V#10024323Not movedNew clause / schedule

New clause: Transparency and reporting of special educational needs and disabilities funding in state funded schools

Proposes a new clause on transparency and reporting of SEND funding in state-funded schools.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 62, insert the following new Clause—
“Transparency and reporting of special educational needs and disabilities funding
in state funded schools
(1)
All state-funded schools in England, including maintained schools and academies,
must submit to the Secretary of State an annual report detailing the allocation and
expenditure of funds designated for supporting pupils with special educational
needs and disabilities (SEND).
(2)
Each school’s report must include—
(a)
the total amount of—
(i)
the notional SEND budget allocated to the school;
(ii)
any additional high-needs (top-up) funding received via the local
authority;
(iii)
any funding received through the Early Years SEN Inclusion Fund
or similar grants;
(b)
a detailed breakdown of how SEND funding was allocated, including but
not limited to the following categories—
(i)
staffing costs specifically for SEND provision, including Special
Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinators, teaching
assistants, therapists and any other relevant roles;
(ii)
costs of external specialist services, including speech and language
therapy, educational psychology and any other relevant services;
(iii)
training and professional development related to SEND, inclusion,
or disability equality;
(iv)
assistive technology, specialist equipment, and adaptive learning
materials;
(v)
SEND-specific interventions or curriculum adaptations, including
small-group and individual support;
(vi)
expenses related to preparing and delivering provision under
education, health and care plans (EHCPs);
(c)
identification of funding spent on system-level or whole-school inclusive
practice, such as—
(i)
universal design for learning strategies;
(ii)
inclusive classroom design or accessibility improvements;
(iii)
engagement of families of children with SEND;
(d)
a statement evaluating the outcomes of SEND funding, including—
(i)
progress made by pupils with SEND, including those with EHCPs;
(ii)
how funding contributed to meeting pupils’ individual needs and
EHCP objectives;
(iii)
any measurable improvements in attendance, engagement, or
inclusion of pupils with SEND;
(e)
any underspend or unallocated SEND funding and how the school plans
to use it in the following academic year.
(3)
The Secretary of State must issue statutory guidance outlining an annual deadline
and the standardised format and content requirements for the SEND funding
report to ensure consistency and comparability across schools.
(4)
Schools must adhere to this guidance when preparing their annual SEND funding
reports.
(5)
School governing bodies are responsible for ensuring compliance with the
requirements set out in this clause.
(6)
Failure to comply with the publication requirements may result in appropriate
remedial actions as determined by the Secretary of State.
(7)
The Secretary of State must publish all schools’ reports received under this section
within one month of receiving them.”

“Transparency and reporting of special educational needs and disabilities funding in state funded schools

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
62
Draft ref
hol736
Marshalled no.
502V
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 62
Amendment 502X#10024361Not movedNew clause / schedule

New clause: Education about food growing and preparation

Proposes a new clause on education about food growing and preparation.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 62, insert the following new Clause—
“Education about food growing and preparation
(1)
The Secretary of State shall have a duty to promote school pupils’ knowledge of
food growing and food preparation, with the aim of ensuring that each pupil
spends an average of one hour per week as a minimum during term time in
education on such topics.
(2)
The Secretary of State must, within 12 months of the day on which this Act is
passed, and every 12 months thereafter, lay before Parliament a report on progress
on achieving this goal.”

“Education about food growing and preparation

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
62
Draft ref
hol742
Marshalled no.
502X
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 62
Amendment 502Y#10024488Not movedNew clause / schedule

New clause: Benefits of nature-based learning to children’s wellbeing

Proposes a new clause on the benefits of nature-based learning to children’s wellbeing.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 62, insert the following new Clause—
“Benefits of nature-based learning to children’s wellbeing
(1)
The Secretary of State must, within six months of the passing of this Act, conduct
a review on the benefits of nature-based learning to children's health and wellbeing,
including but not limited to—
(a)
the desirability of bringing nature into schools through greening physical
spaces and encouraging horticulture,
(b)
the desirability of outdoor learning for developing skills, including those
relevant to a nature-positive economy, and
(c)
the barriers to nature-based learning, and potential policy solutions to
overcome those barriers.
(2)
A report on the review must be published within six months of the conclusion of
the review.”

“Benefits of nature-based learning to children’s wellbeing

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
62
Draft ref
hol746
Marshalled no.
502Y
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 62
Amendment 502YA#10024489Not movedNew clause / schedule

New clause: Civil preparedness

Proposes a new clause on civil preparedness.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 62, insert the following new Clause—
“Civil preparedness
Every school must demonstrate appropriate age-specific training for all children
across the school for local individual or mass casualty emergencies.”

“Civil preparedness

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
62
Draft ref
hol747
Marshalled no.
502YA
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 62
Amendment 502YB#10024996Not movedNew clause / schedule

New clause: Review of climate adaptation of schools

Proposes a new clause requiring a review of climate adaptation of schools.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 62, insert the following new Clause—
“Review of climate adaptation of schools
(1)
Within 12 months of the day on which this Act is passed, and then biannually
thereafter, the Secretary of State must publish a review of the level of preparedness
of grant maintained schools, and other schools, for increasing extremes of climate,
particularly high temperatures, taking into consideration—
(a)
the preparedness of buildings and grounds;
(b)
the suitability of uniform provision;
(c)
the suitability of transport provision;
(d)
the level of emergency planning to protect pupil health and wellbeing,
including regulations or rules about maximum temperatures in classrooms;
(e)
such other issues as may be considered relevant.
(2)
In preparing such a report, the Secretary of State shall take advice from the
Committee on Climate Change, the chief medical officer, and such other individuals
as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.
(3)
Within six months of the completion of the review, the Secretary of State must
publish and lay before Parliament a report on the findings of the review and any
recommendations for improvements.”

“Review of climate adaptation of schools

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
62
Draft ref
hol751
Marshalled no.
502YB
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 62
Amendment 502YD#10025379Not movedNew clause / schedule

Create an exemption from the duty to follow the National Curriculum

Inserts a new clause after Clause 62 providing for an exemption from the duty to follow the National Curriculum.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 62, insert the following new Clause—
“Exemption from duty to follow National Curriculum
(1)
The Education Act 2002 is amended as follows.
(2)
In section 78 (general requirements in relation to curriculum), after subsection (1),
insert—
“(1A)
Any school which has an Ofsted rating of outstanding or any equivalent
Ofsted rating is exempt from the requirements under this section.”
(3)
In section 80 (basic curriculum for every maintained school in England), after
subsection (2A), insert—
“(2B)
Any school which has an Ofsted rating of outstanding or any equivalent
Ofsted rating is exempt from the requirements under this section.””

“Exemption from duty to follow National Curriculum

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
62
Draft ref
hol770
Marshalled no.
502YD
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 62
Amendment 502YC#10025385Not movedNew clause / schedule

Provide exemptions in the Education Act 2002 related to school performance

Inserts a new clause after Clause 62 creating exemptions under the Education Act 2002 related to school performance.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 62, insert the following new Clause—
“Education Act 2002: exemptions related to school performance
In section 216 (commencement) of the Education Act 2002, after subsection (3),
insert—
“(3A)
The following provisions come into force on the day on which the
Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2025 is passed—
(a)
section 6,
(b)
section 7,
(c)
section 8,
(d)
section 9, and
(e)
section 10.””

“Education Act 2002: exemptions related to school performance

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
62
Draft ref
hol759
Marshalled no.
502YC
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 62
Amendment 502YF#10025663Not movedNew clause / schedule

Require an assessment before permanent exclusion

Inserts a new clause after Clause 62 on assessment in connection with permanent exclusion.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 62, insert the following new Clause—
“Permanent exclusion: assessment
After being informed that a pupil has been permanently excluded from a school
or academy, the local authority must carry out an assessment under paragraph 3
(assessment of children’s needs) of Schedule 2 of the Children Act 1989.”

“Permanent exclusion: assessment

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
62
Draft ref
hol781
Marshalled no.
502YF
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 62
Amendment 502YE#10025664Not movedNew clause / schedule

Provide for guidance on gender-questioning children

Inserts a new clause after Clause 62 providing for guidance for schools on gender-questioning children.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 62, insert the following new Clause—
“Guidance for schools on gender questioning children
(1)
The Secretary of State must publish statutory guidance for schools on gender
questioning children on the day on which this Act is passed.
(2)
A relevant school must have regard to the guidance on gender questioning children
published by the Secretary of State under this section.”

“Guidance for schools on gender questioning children

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
62
Draft ref
hol780
Marshalled no.
502YE
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 62
Amendment 502YG#10025713Not movedNew clause / schedule

Require allergy safety provisions in schools

Inserts a new clause after Clause 62 on allergy safety provisions in schools.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 62, insert the following new Clause—
“Allergy safety provisions in schools
(1)
Within 12 months of the day on which this Act is passed, all schools in England
must—
(a)
adopt a school allergy and anaphylaxis policy,
(b)
obtain individual healthcare and anaphylaxis action plans for all pupils
with allergies,
(c)
purchase and store in-date adrenaline auto-injectors on school property,
(d)
provide training for school staff on allergy awareness and administrating
adrenaline auto-injectors, and
(e)
record any allergic reactions in the pupil’s individual healthcare and
anaphylaxis action plan.
(2)
The Secretary of State must provide guidance to schools on the implementation
of subsection (1) within six months of the day on which this Bill is passed.”

“Allergy safety provisions in schools

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
62
Draft ref
hol785
Marshalled no.
502YG
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 62
Amendment 502YH#10025725Not movedNew clause / schedule

Set statutory standards for filtering and monitoring systems in schools

Inserts a new clause after Clause 62 setting statutory standards for the filtering and monitoring systems deployed in schools.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 62, insert the following new Clause—
“Statutory standards of filtering and monitoring systems deployed in schools
(1)
The Secretary of State must by regulations made by statutory instrument specify
minimum standards for filtering and monitoring technologies used to safeguard
children in schools.
(2)
A statutory instrument containing regulations under this section is subject to
annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.
(3)
These regulations apply to any filtering and monitoring systems procured by or
deployed in schools.
(4)
The standards in subsection (1) must—
(a)
meet the standards of the Department for Education’s Keeping children safe
in education statutory guidance;
(b)
meet the standards of the Department for Education’s Meeting digital and
technology standards in schools guidance, including its filtering and
monitoring standards for schools and colleges;
(c)
meet the standards of the Department for Education’s Generative AI: product
safety expectations;
(d)
prevent filtering and monitoring systems’ barriers to accessing illegal
content from being switched off.
(5)
Filtering and monitoring standards set out in subsection (4) must be certified by
an accreditation scheme sanctioned by the Department for Education.
(6)
Certification must be dependent on the completion of a real-time test each term,
delivered remotely or in person, to ensure compliance with the requirements of
subsection (4).
(7)
When inspecting a school, the Secretary of State must require OFSTED to ensure
that—
(a)
schools have a certified filtering and monitoring system;
(b)
real-time tests, set out in subsection (6), are conducted and recorded;
(c)
incidents or breaches are recorded.
(8)
In this section, “school” means an entity that provides education to children in
the United Kingdom including early years providers, nursery schools, primary
schools, secondary schools, sixth form colleges, city technology colleges, academies,
free schools, faith schools, special schools, state boarding schools, and private
schools.”

“Statutory standards of filtering and monitoring systems deployed in schools

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
62
Draft ref
hol786
Marshalled no.
502YH
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 62
Amendment 502YI#10025726Not movedNew clause / schedule

Introduce a code of practice on children's data and education

Inserts a new clause after Clause 62 providing for a code of practice on children's data and education.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 62, insert the following new Clause—
“Code of practice on Children’s Data and Education
(1)
The Information Commissioner’s office must prepare a code of practice which
contains such guidance as the Commissioner considers appropriate on the
processing of data in connection with the provision of education to children.
(2)
Guidance under subsection (1) must include consideration of—
(a)
all aspects of the provision of education including learning, school
management and safeguarding;
(b)
all types of schools and learning settings;
(c)
the need for transparency and evidence of efficacy on the use of artificial
intelligence (AI) systems in the provision of education;
(d)
the collection of data for the purpose of training AI systems used in schools,
including the collection of data by the Department for Education during
trials of AI systems,
(e)
the impact of profiling and automated decision-making on children’s
access to education opportunities;
(f)
the principle that children have a right to know what data about them is
being generated, collected, processed, stored and shared;
(g)
the principle that those with parental responsibility have a right to know
how their children's data is being generated, collected, processed, stored
and shared;
(h)
the safety and security of children’s data;
(i)
the need to ensure children's access to and use of counselling services and
the exchange of information for safeguarding purposes are not restricted.
(3)
In preparing a code or amendments under this section, the Commissioner must
have regard to—
(a)
the fact that children are entitled to a higher standard of protection than
adults with regard to their personal data as set out in the United Kingdom
GDPR, and the ICO’s Age Appropriate Design code;
(b)
the need to prioritise children's best interests and to uphold their rights
under UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and General Comment
25;
(c)
the fact that children may require different protections at different ages
and stages of development;
(d)
the need to support innovation to enhance United Kingdom children’s
education and learning opportunities, including facilitating testing of novel
products and supporting the certification and the development of
standards;
(e)
ensuring the benefits from product and service developed using United
Kingdom children’s data accrue to the United Kingdom.
(4)
In preparing a code or amendments under this section, the Commissioner must
consult with—
(a)
children,
(b)
educators,
(c)
parents,
(d)
persons who appear to the Commissioner to represent the interests of
children,
(e)
the AI Safety Institute, and
(f)
the relevant Education department for each nation of the United Kingdom.
(5)
The Code applies to data processors and controllers that—
(a)
are providing education in school or other learning settings;
(b)
provide services or products in connection with the provision of education;
(c)
collect children's data whilst they are learning;
(d)
use education data, education data sets or pupil data to develop services
and products;
(e)
build, train or operate AI systems and models that impact children’s
learning experience or outcomes;
(f)
are public authorities that process education data, education data sets or
pupil data.
(6)
The Commissioner must prepare a report, in consultation with the EdTech industry
and other stakeholders set out in subsection (4), on the steps required to develop
a certification scheme under Article 42 of the United Kingdom GDPR, to enable
the industry to demonstrate the compliance of EdTech services and products with
the United Kingdom GDPR, and conformity with this Code.
(7)
Where requested by an education service, evidence of compliance with this Code
must be provided by relevant providers of commercial products and services in
a manner that satisfies the education service’s obligations under the Code.
(8)
In this section—
“AI” means technology enabling the programming or training of a device or
software to perceive environments through the use of data, interpret data
using automated processing designed to approximate cognitive abilities,
and make recommendations, predictions or decisions; and includes
generative AI, meaning deep or large language models able to generate
text and other content based on the data on which they were trained,
“EdTech” means a service or product that digitise education functions
including administration and management information systems, learning
and assessment and safeguarding, including services or products used
within school settings and at home on the recommendation, advice or
instruction of a school,
“education data” means personal data that forms part of an educational
record,
“education data sets” means anonymised or pseudonymised data sets that
include Education Data or Pupil Data,
“efficacy” means that the promised learning outcomes can be evidenced,
“learning setting” means a place where children learn including schools,
their home and extra-curricular learning services, for example online and
in-person tutors,
“pupil data” means personal data about a child collected whilst they are
learning which does not form part of an educational record, and
“safety and security” means that it has been adequately tested.”

“Code of practice on Children’s Data and Education

Stage
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Clause
62
Draft ref
hol787
Marshalled no.
502YI
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 62
Amendment 502YK#10025772Not movedNew clause / schedule

Provide for prevention of the transmission of respiratory and other diseases

Inserts a new clause after Clause 62 on the prevention of the transmission of respiratory and other diseases.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 62, insert the following new Clause—
“Prevention of the transmission of respiratory and other diseases
(1)
The Secretary of State shall have a duty to ensure that the levels of ventilation and
where necessary filtration of air within classrooms and other school buildings are
at the best possible levels for the reduction of the transmission of respiratory
diseases, and that other appropriate measures are in place to reduce the
transmission of all diseases.
(2)
The Secretary of State must, within 12 months of the day on which this Act is
passed, and every 12 months thereafter, lay before Parliament a report on progress
on achieving this goal.”

“Prevention of the transmission of respiratory and other diseases

Stage
Committee stage
Type
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Position
After
Clause
62
Draft ref
hol790
Marshalled no.
502YK
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 62
Amendment 502YL#10025799Not movedNew clause / schedule

Provide for education for voting

Inserts a new clause after Clause 62 providing for education for voting.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 62, insert the following new Clause—
“Education for voting
(1)
The Secretary of State shall have a duty to promote school pupils’ knowledge of
the electoral system at all levels of government and the process of voting within
it, such that by the age of 16 all pupils have had contact with and practical
experience of all the processes involved in an election, including schools facilitating
mock elections giving all students opportunities to experience standing for election,
campaigning and voting.
(2)
The Secretary of State must, within 12 months of the day on which this Act is
passed, and every 24 months thereafter, lay before Parliament a report on progress
on achieving this duty.”

“Education for voting

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
62
Draft ref
hol791
Marshalled no.
502YL
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 62
Amendment 502YM#10025803Not movedNew clause / schedule

Provide for a school complaints procedure

Inserts a new clause after Clause 62 providing for a school complaints procedure.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 62, insert the following new Clause—
“School complaints procedure
(1)
Within 12 months of the day on which this Act is passed, the Secretary of State
must establish a central complaints handling system for use by—
(a)
the Department for Education,
(b)
His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Schools (“Ofsted”),
(c)
the Teacher Regulation Agency, and
(d)
schools in England.
(2)
The system must review the complaint and direct it to the most appropriate person
or body.
(3)
The system must enable complaints to be submitted via the GOV.UK website.
(4)
Complaints submitted under the system must be stored in a single database, to
which the Department for Education and Ofsted must have access.”

“School complaints procedure

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
62
Draft ref
hol796
Marshalled no.
502YM
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 62
Amendment 502YN#10026257Not movedNew clause / schedule

Require an annual review of burdens and a sunset of ineffective measures

Inserts a new clause after Clause 62 providing for an annual review of burdens and a sunset of ineffective measures.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 62, insert the following new Clause—
“Annual review of burdens and sunset of ineffective measures
(1)
The Secretary of State must, within 12 months of the day on which this Act is
passed and annually thereafter, conduct a review of the operation of all measures
introduced by this Act to determine whether they—
(a)
achieve their stated purpose, and
(b)
impose unnecessary or disproportionate bureaucratic burdens on local
authorities, parents, schools, or the Department.
(2)
Where a review under subsection (1) finds that any measure does not achieve its
stated purpose, or imposes unnecessary burdens disproportionate to its benefits,
the Secretary of State must—
(a)
by regulations made by statutory instrument repeal that measure, or
(b)
provide exemptions, modifications, or other adjustments to reduce the
burden, consistent with the principle of value for money.
(3)
Any measure introduced by this Act which has failed the tests under subsection
(1) and which has not been rectified by regulations under subsection (2) shall
automatically cease to have effect two years after the date of the review in which
it was identified.
(4)
A report on each review under subsection (1) must be laid before both Houses of
Parliament, setting out—
(a)
the evidence relied upon,
(b)
the costs and benefits assessed, and
(c)
the steps taken under subsection (2).
(5)
A statutory instrument containing regulations under this section may not be made
unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before and approved by a resolution
of each House of Parliament.”

“Annual review of burdens and sunset of ineffective measures

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
62
Draft ref
hol803
Marshalled no.
502YN
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 62
Amendment 502YP#10026258Not movedNew clause / schedule

Require substantive fairness in ministerial action

Inserts a new clause after Clause 62 on substantive fairness in ministerial action.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 62, insert the following new Clause—
“Substantive fairness in ministerial action
(1)
In exercising any function under this Act, whether by issuing guidance or by
reviewing parental appeals, the Secretary of State must act in a manner that is
substantively fair, proportionate, and consistent with the best educational interests
of the child.
(2)
To be compliant with subsection (1) it is not sufficient for the Secretary of State to
frame guidance or decisions in terms which appear compatible with the Human
Rights Act 1998 or the European Convention on Human Rights where the effect
in practice is to impose unfair, excessive, or coercive obligations on parents.
(3)
In any challenge brought before a court, the court must have regard to the actual
operation and impact of the guidance or decision on parents and children, and
not merely to its formal wording or stated purpose.
(4)
Guidance issued under this Act must—
(a)
not extend beyond what is necessary to secure lawful compliance by local
authorities and schools, and
(b)
avoid creating undue burdens on parents.
(5)
Nothing in this section prevents the Secretary of State from issuing guidance
designed to protect children from significant harm, provided such guidance is
necessary, proportionate, and capable of practical implementation without
undermining parental rights.”

“Substantive fairness in ministerial action

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
62
Draft ref
hol802
Marshalled no.
502YP
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 62
Amendment 502YQ#10026259Not movedNew clause / schedule

Restrict the collection of data relating to children in education

Inserts a new clause after Clause 62 restricting the collection of data relating to children in education.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 62, insert the following new Clause—
“Restriction on collection of data relating to children in education
(1)
Public authorities, schools, or any state body may only collect, retain, or process
personal data relating to a child in an educational setting where such collection
is strictly necessary to protect the child from significant harm as defined by section
31 of the Children Act 1989 (care and supervision).
(2)
Data collected under subsection (1) must not exceed what is proportionate and
essential to the specific risk of harm identified.
(3)
No personal data may be collected for the purposes of profiling, monitoring, or
assessing a child beyond what is necessary for safeguarding under subsection (1).
(4)
The Secretary of State must, within six months of the day on which this Act is
passed, publish guidance setting out the limits of permissible data collection in
accordance with this section.”

“Restriction on collection of data relating to children in education

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
62
Draft ref
hol800
Marshalled no.
502YQ
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 62
Amendment 502YR#10026260Not movedNew clause / schedule

Provide for reporting on the use of powers in the Act

Inserts a new clause after Clause 62 concerning the use of powers in the Act.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 62, insert the following new Clause—
“Use of powers in the Act
(1)
From the day six months after the day on which this Act is passed the Secretary
of State must ensure that the measure in subsection (2) is ready to be enforced at
any time.
(2)
In the event of a national emergency or authoritarian governance, the courts have
the final authority to safeguard the primacy of parental rights to determine their
child's education in their best interests.
(3)
Authoritarian governance means a situation where emergency regulations or
executive actions suspend, limit, or derogate from rights protected under the
Human Rights Act 1998 or the European Convention on Human Rights.”

“Use of powers in the Act

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
62
Draft ref
hol799
Marshalled no.
502YR
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 62
Amendment 502YS#10026279Not movedNew clause / schedule

Create a right to opt out of device-based homework

Inserts a new clause after Clause 62 providing a right to opt out from device-based homework.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 62, insert the following new Clause—
“Right to opt out from device-based homework
(1)
Before the beginning of the 2026/27 academic year, the Secretary of State must,
by regulations made by statutory instrument, confer a right for parents to elect,
by giving notice in writing to a school, for their child to receive, complete and
submit homework tasks otherwise than by means of a computer or a personal
electronic device.
(2)
Any regulations made under subsection (1)—
(a)
must apply to all schools in England;
(b)
may provide for parents to withdraw any notice previously given to a
school, provided they give reasonable warning;
(c)
may provide for schools temporarily to disregard any such notice in
relation to certain or all subjects—
(i)
by agreement with the parents,
(ii)
if the headteacher reasonably considers in relation to a particular
pupil that it is necessary to do so to accommodate the medical or
educational needs of that pupil and provided that the school has
first consulted with the parents, or
(iii)
in exceptional circumstances if the headteacher reasonably
considers that it is necessary to do so to maintain continuity of
educational provision for particular pupils or for all pupils
attending the school.
(3)
A statutory instrument containing regulations under this section may not be made
unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before and approved by a resolution
of each House of Parliament.
(4)
For the purposes of this section “parent”, “pupil” and “school” have the meanings
given in the Education Act 1996 (see sections 3, 4 and 576 of that Act).”

“Right to opt out from device-based homework

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
62
Draft ref
hol805
Marshalled no.
502YS
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 62
Amendment 502YU#10026280Not movedNew clause / schedule

Provide for device-based reception baseline assessments

Inserts a new clause after Clause 62 on device-based examinations for reception baseline assessments.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 62, insert the following new Clause—
“Device-based examinations: reception baseline assessments
(1)
Before the beginning of the 2026/27 academic year, the Secretary of State must,
by regulations made by statutory instrument, require that reception baseline
assessments are completed by pupils otherwise than by means of a computer or
a personal electronic device.
(2)
Any regulations made under subsection (1) may provide for exceptions for pupils
with special educational needs or disabilities.
(3)
A statutory instrument containing regulations under this section may not be made
unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before and approved by a resolution
of each House of Parliament.
(4)
For the purposes of this section “pupil” has the meaning given by the section 3 of
the Education Act 1996 (definition of pupil etc).”

“Device-based examinations: reception baseline assessments

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
62
Draft ref
hol807
Marshalled no.
502YU
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 62
Amendment 502YT#10026281Not movedNew clause / schedule

Provide for device-based secondary education examinations

Inserts a new clause after Clause 62 on device-based examinations for secondary education examinations.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 62, insert the following new Clause—
“Device-based examinations: secondary education examinations
(1)
Before the beginning of the 2026/27 academic year the Secretary of State must,
by regulations made by statutory instrument, require examination boards to
ensure that all secondary education examinations are completed by pupils by
hand, and not by means of a computer or a personal electronic device.
(2)
Any regulations made under subsection (1) may provide for exceptions—
(a)
in relation to the examination of subjects for which computer or device
use proficiency is a core element of the subject, such as computing and
music technology, or
(b)
where completing an exam by means of a computer or a personal electronic
device—
(i)
is more appropriate for a pupil with special educational needs or
disabilities, or
(ii)
is required by a pupil’s education, health and care plan.
(3)
A statutory instrument containing regulations under this section may not be made
unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before and approved by a resolution
of each House of Parliament
(4)
For the purposes of this section “pupil” has the meaning given by the section 3 of
the Education Act 1996 (definition of pupil etc).”

“Device-based examinations: secondary education examinations

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
62
Draft ref
hol806
Marshalled no.
502YT
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 62
Amendment 502YYA#10026288Not movedNew clause / schedule

Create a right to exclude pupils under section 51A of the Education Act 2002

Inserts a new clause after Clause 62 establishing a right to exclude pupils under section 51A of the Education Act 2002. Tabled by Baroness Barran but not moved.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 62, insert the following new Clause—
“Right to exclude under section 51A of the Education Act 2002
(1)
The Secretary of State has a duty to ensure that agreements or schemes to create
local “no exclusion” areas do not infringe on headteachers’ right to exclude pupils
in England under section 51A of the Education Act 2002 (Exclusion of pupils:
England).
(2)
The Secretary of State must publish a review to assess—
(a)
whether headteachers’ right to exclude under section 51A of the Education
Act 2002 is being upheld, and
(b)
whether headteachers are subject to undue pressure to sign up to “no
exclusion” agreements or schemes.
(3)
In preparing the review under subsection (2), the Secretary of State must consult
such persons they consider appropriate.”

Right to exclude under section 51A of the Education Act 2002

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
62
Draft ref
hol812
Marshalled no.
502YYA
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 62
Amendment 502YY#10026289Not movedNew clause / schedule

Require a report on the impact of school children's behaviour on educational outcomes

Inserts a new clause after Clause 62 requiring a report on how the behaviour of school children affects educational outcomes. Tabled by Baroness Barran but not moved.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 62, insert the following new Clause—
“Report: impact of behaviour of school children on educational outcomes
(1)
The Secretary of State must, within 12 months of the day on which this Act is
passed, publish a report on the impact of the behaviour of school children on
educational outcomes for their fellow schoolchildren.
(2)
In producing the report under subsection (1), the Secretary of State must consult—
(a)
local authorities,
(b)
parents,
(c)
school governing bodies,
(d)
teachers,
(e)
academy trusts,
(f)
The Office for Standards in Education, and
(g)
any other persons the Secretary of State deems appropriate.”

Report: impact of behaviour of school children on educational outcomes

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
62
Draft ref
hol811
Marshalled no.
502YY
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 62
Amendment 502YX#10026290Not movedNew clause / schedule

Require a report on the impact of school children's behaviour on teacher recruitment and retention

Inserts a new clause after Clause 62 requiring a report on how the behaviour of school children affects teacher recruitment and retention. Tabled by Baroness Barran but not moved.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 62, insert the following new Clause—
“Report: impact of behaviour of school children on teacher recruitment and
retention
(1)
The Secretary of State must, within 12 months of the day on which this Act is
passed, publish a report on the impact of the behaviour of school children on
teacher recruitment and retention.
(2)
In producing the report under subsection (1), the Secretary of State must consult—
(a)
local authorities,
(b)
parents,
(c)
school governing bodies,
(d)
teachers,
(e)
The Office for Standards in Education, and
(f)
any other persons the Secretary of State deems appropriate.”

Report: impact of behaviour of school children on teacher recruitment and retention

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
62
Draft ref
hol810
Marshalled no.
502YX
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 62
Amendment 502YW#10026291Not movedNew clause / schedule

Presumption against reinstating in mainstream school children permanently excluded twice

Inserts a new clause after Clause 62 creating a presumption against reinstatement in a mainstream school for children who have been permanently excluded on two occasions. Tabled by Baroness Barran but not moved.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 62, insert the following new Clause—
“Behaviour improvement: presumption against reinstatement in a mainstream
school for children who have been permanently excluded on two occasions
(1)
The School Discipline (Pupil Exclusions and Reviews) (England) Regulations 2012
(2012/1033) are amended as follows.
(2)
In regulation 6, after paragraph (3) insert—
“(3A)
Where a pupil has been permanently excluded on two occasions, the
presumption should be the governing body, of any mainstream school,
must not reinstate the pupil unless a risk assessment has been carried out
which demonstrates that the students does not present a heightened risk
factor to other students and staff, in which case the school must be able to
demonstrate how this risk has been eliminated or negated.
(3B)
Where a pupil has not been reinstated as a result of conditions under
paragraph (3A), the pupil must be relocated to an environment that is
more suitable to their challenging behaviour, such as a People Referral
Unit or Alternative Provision or similar.””

Behaviour improvement: presumption against reinstatement in a mainstream school for children who have been permanently excluded on two occasions

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
62
Draft ref
hol809
Marshalled no.
502YW
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 62
Amendment 502YV#10026292Not movedNew clause / schedule

Presumption against reinstating children who engage in extremely serious behaviour

Inserts a new clause after Clause 62 creating a presumption against reinstatement for children who engage in extremely serious behaviour. Tabled by Baroness Barran but not moved.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 62, insert the following new Clause—
“Behaviour improvement: presumption against reinstatement for children who
engage in extremely serious behaviour
(1)
The School Discipline (Pupil Exclusions and Reviews) (England) Regulations 2012
(S.I. 2012/1033) are amended as follows.
(2)
In regulation 6, after paragraph (3) insert—
“(3A)
For any pupil engaged in any of the circumstances set out in
sub-paragraphs (a) to (c), the presumption should be that the governing
body must not reinstate the pupil unless a risk assessment has been carried
out which demonstrates that the students does not present a heightened
risk factor to other students and staff—
(a)
where a pupil’s possession of a knife or other offensive weapon
was a factor in the decision to exclude the child;
(b)
where the pupil’s behaviour which led to their being excluded
included sexual assault;
(c)
where the pupil’s behaviour which led to their being excluded
included assault against a teacher.
(3B)
Any risk assessment required under paragraph (3A) must demonstrate
how this risk has been eliminated or negated.
(3C)
Where a pupil has not been reinstated as a result of conditions under
paragraph (3A), the pupil must be relocated to an environment that is
more suitable to their challenging behaviour, such as a People Referral
Unit or Alternative Provision or similar.””

Behaviour improvement: presumption against reinstatement for children who engage in extremely serious behaviour

Stage
Committee stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
62
Draft ref
hol808
Marshalled no.
502YV
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 62

Clause 63 40

Amendment #10029624#10029624Withdrawn before debateAmends text

Insert a new clause after Clause 63 (withdrawn)

A new clause to be inserted after Clause 63; withdrawn before debate, with no further text provided.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 63, insert the following new Clause—
“Duty to keep schools open for in person attendance
(1)
So far as reasonably possible, public authorities must ensure that, during the
period of any civil emergency, schools are kept open for in person attendance by
children and young people.
(2)
The Secretary of State must, by regulations, make provision about how public
authorities should discharge the duty under subsection (1), including provision
specifying—
(a)
steps that a public authority may or must take to comply with the duty,
and
(b)
actions that a public authority is prohibited from taking.
(3)
Regulations made under subsection (2) must be made by statutory instrument.
(4)
A statutory instrument containing regulations under subsection (2) may not be
made unless a draft has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each
House of Parliament.
(5)
A power to make regulations under this section includes the power to make—
(a)
consequential, incidental, supplementary, transitional or saving provision;
(b)
different provision for different purposes.
(6)
A public authority must not, in response to a civil emergency, take or facilitate
any action (including making regulations, issuing directions, issuing orders, giving
guidance, or making recommendations) that—
(a)
results in, or encourages, the closure of schools, or
(b)
otherwise prevents or restricts lawful attendance at such institutions or
premises by children and young people,
unless the requirements of subsection (7) are met.
(7)
Before taking any action of the kind described in subsection (6), the public authority
must first, unless the urgency of the civil emergency precludes this—
(a)
request the advice of the Children’s Commissioner on the likely impact
of such action on the children and young people who will be affected by
the action,
(b)
provide the Children’s Commissioner with full and complete information
about the nature of and reasons for the proposed action, and
(c)
have due regard to the Children’s Commissioner’s advice in determining
whether to proceed with the action.
(8)
If any action of the kind described in subsection (6) is taken prior to seeking the
advice of the Children’s Commissioner due to urgency—
(a)
as soon as reasonably practicable and in any event within seven days of
taking the action, the public authority must provide the Children’s
Commissioner with full and complete information about the nature of and
reasons for that action;
(b)
the Children’s Commissioner must then promptly, and in any event within
14 days of the action having been taken, provide the public authority with
its advice in relation to the impact of that action on children and young
people;
(c)
the public authority, having due regard to the Commissioner’s advice,
shall determine whether the action continues to be justified or whether it
should be revoked.
(9)
If action of the kind described in subsection (6) continues beyond 14 days, and in
relation to each such period of 14 days thereafter, the Secretary of State must—
(a)
lay before Parliament a copy of the Children’s Commissioner’s advice,
and
(b)
seek approval from both Houses of Parliament for the continuation of the
action.
(10)
If Parliament does not approve continuation under subsection (9)(b) within 14
days of the advice of the Children’s Commissioner being laid before Parliament
under subsection 9(a), the relevant action automatically lapses, and any measures
(including regulations, directions, orders, guidance, or recommendations made
in support of or continuance of the relevant action) become legally void.
(11)
Where under any of the above provisions the advice of the Children’s
Commissioner is sought, the Children’s Commissioner shall set out in writing his
or her advice on the following matters—
(a)
the foreseeable impacts of any closures of schools on the affected children
and young people,
(b)
any reasonable actions that could be taken to mitigate those impacts,
(c)
whether the anticipated benefits for those children of the closures identified
by the public authority appear to him or her to outweigh the foreseeable
impacts of closures for those children, and
(d)
any other matters which appear to him or her to be relevant.
(12)
The Children’s Commissioner is entitled to require the public authority or the
Secretary of State to provide such further information, assistance, and resources
as he or she considers necessary in order to set out his or her advice on a particular
action and the public authority or the Secretary of State, as the case may be, shall
provide such information, assistance or resources as soon as reasonably practicable.
(13)
For the purposes of this section—
“children” means persons under the age of 18;
“civil emergency” shall include any emergency situation which could
constitute an emergency for the purposes of section 1 of the Civil
Contingencies Act 2004 or which has otherwise been identified as a risk
in the UK’s National Security Risk Assessment. For the avoidance of doubt
an emergency need not be the subject of measures taken under the Civil
Contingencies Act 2004 to be a civil emergency for the purposes of this
Act;
“closure” in relation to schools, means any action to discourage, restrict or
prevent in person attendance at those institutions or premises by children
and young people who would ordinarily be entitled to attend, or any
sub-group or class of such children or young people;
“open for in person attendance” in relation to schools, means being open for
the attendance by all of the children who would ordinarily, and but for
the occurrence of a civil emergency, be entitled to attend those institutions
or premises, during their normal hours of operation;
“open for in person attendance” does not include the provision of online
learning or other remote learning services nor the keeping of such
institutions or premises open for physical attendance only for a sub-group
or class of those children or young people who would ordinarily be entitled
to attend;
“public authority” has the same meaning as in section 6 of the Human Rights
Act 1998 save that a court or tribunal is not included for these purposes.”

After Clause 63, insert the following new Clause—

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
63
Draft ref
hol843
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn before debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 63
Amendment #10029830#10029830Withdrawn before debateAmends text

Insert a new clause after Clause 63 (withdrawn)

A new clause to be inserted after Clause 63; withdrawn before debate, with no further text provided.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 63, insert the following new Clause—
“Duty to keep schools open for in person attendance
(1)
So far as reasonably possible, public authorities must ensure that, during the
period of any civil emergency, schools are kept open for in person attendance by
children and young people.
(2)
The Secretary of State must, by regulations, make provision about how public
authorities should discharge the duty under subsection (1), including provision
specifying—
(a)
steps that a public authority may or must take to comply with the duty,
and
(b)
actions that a public authority is prohibited from taking.
(3)
Regulations made under subsection (2) must be made by statutory instrument.
(4)
A statutory instrument containing regulations under subsection (2) may not be
made unless a draft has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each
House of Parliament.
(5)
A power to make regulations under this section includes the power to make—
(a)
consequential, incidental, supplementary, transitional or saving provision;
(b)
different provision for different purposes.
(6)
A public authority must not, in response to a civil emergency, take or facilitate
any action (including making regulations, issuing directions, issuing orders, giving
guidance, or making recommendations) that—
(a)
results in, or encourages, the closure of schools, or
(b)
otherwise prevents or restricts lawful attendance at such institutions or
premises by children and young people,
unless the requirements of subsection (7) are met.
(7)
Before taking any action of the kind described in subsection (6), the public authority
must first, unless the urgency of the civil emergency precludes this—
(a)
request the advice of the Children’s Commissioner on the likely impact
of such action on the children and young people who will be affected by
the action,
(b)
provide the Children’s Commissioner with full and complete information
about the nature of and reasons for the proposed action, and
(c)
have due regard to the Children’s Commissioner’s advice in determining
whether to proceed with the action.
(8)
If any action of the kind described in subsection (6) is taken prior to seeking the
advice of the Children’s Commissioner due to urgency—
(a)
as soon as reasonably practicable and in any event within seven days of
taking the action, the public authority must provide the Children’s
Commissioner with full and complete information about the nature of and
reasons for that action;
(b)
the Children’s Commissioner must then promptly, and in any event within
14 days of the action having been taken, provide the public authority with
its advice in relation to the impact of that action on children and young
people;
(c)
the public authority, having due regard to the Commissioner’s advice,
shall determine whether the action continues to be justified or whether it
should be revoked.
(9)
If action of the kind described in subsection (6) continues beyond 14 days, and in
relation to each such period of 14 days thereafter, the Secretary of State must—
(a)
lay before Parliament a copy of the Children’s Commissioner’s advice,
and
(b)
seek approval from both Houses of Parliament for the continuation of the
action.
(10)
If Parliament does not approve continuation under subsection (9)(b) within 14
days of the advice of the Children’s Commissioner being laid before Parliament
under subsection 9(a), the relevant action automatically lapses, and any measures
(including regulations, directions, orders, guidance, or recommendations made
in support of or continuance of the relevant action) become legally void.
(11)
Where under any of the above provisions the advice of the Children’s
Commissioner is sought, the Children’s Commissioner shall set out in writing his
or her advice on the following matters—
(a)
the foreseeable impacts of any closures of schools on the affected children
and young people,
(b)
any reasonable actions that could be taken to mitigate those impacts,
(c)
whether the anticipated benefits for those children of the closures identified
by the public authority appear to him or her to outweigh the foreseeable
impacts of closures for those children, and
(d)
any other matters which appear to him or her to be relevant.
(12)
The Children’s Commissioner is entitled to require the public authority or the
Secretary of State to provide such further information, assistance, and resources
as he or she considers necessary in order to set out his or her advice on a particular
action and the public authority or the Secretary of State, as the case may be, shall
provide such information, assistance or resources as soon as reasonably practicable.
(13)
For the purposes of this section—
“children” means persons under the age of 18;
“civil emergency” shall include any emergency situation which could
constitute an emergency for the purposes of section 1 of the Civil
Contingencies Act 2004 or which has otherwise been identified as a risk
in the UK’s National Security Risk Assessment. For the avoidance of doubt
an emergency need not be the subject of measures taken under the Civil
Contingencies Act 2004 to be a civil emergency for the purposes of this
Act;
“closure” in relation to schools, means any action to discourage, restrict or
prevent in person attendance at those institutions or premises by children
and young people who would ordinarily be entitled to attend, or any
sub-group or class of such children or young people;
“open for in person attendance” in relation to schools, means being open for
the attendance by all of the children who would ordinarily, and but for
the occurrence of a civil emergency, be entitled to attend those institutions
or premises, during their normal hours of operation;
“open for in person attendance” does not include the provision of online
learning or other remote learning services nor the keeping of such
institutions or premises open for physical attendance only for a sub-group
or class of those children or young people who would ordinarily be entitled
to attend;
“public authority” has the same meaning as in section 6 of the Human Rights
Act 1998 save that a court or tribunal is not included for these purposes.”

After Clause 63, insert the following new Clause—

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
63
Draft ref
hol856
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn before debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 63
Amendment 205#10027351WithdrawnNew clause / schedule

Require a review of the Act

Proposed a new clause requiring a review of the Act after it comes into force, inserted after Clause 63.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 63, insert the following new Clause—
“Review of the Act
(1)
The Secretary of State must—
(a)
carry out a review of the operation and effect of this Act,
(b)
set out the conclusions of the review in a report,
(c)
publish the report, and
(d)
lay a copy of the report before Parliament.
(2)
The report must be published before the end of the period of five years beginning
with the day on which this Act is passed.”

“Review of the Act

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
63
Draft ref
hol815
Marshalled no.
205
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 63
Amendment 206#10027853WithdrawnNew clause / schedule

Require citizenship education on British values

Proposed a new clause on citizenship education covering British values, inserted after Clause 63.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 63, insert the following new Clause—
“Citizenship education: British values
(1)
In any statement relating to British values for education purposes at primary and
secondary level in England and Wales, the Secretary of State, OFSTED and any
other public authority must include—
(a)
democracy,
(b)
the rule of law,
(c)
freedom,
(d)
equal respect for every person, and
(e)
respect for the environment.
(2)
Any statement in subsection (1) must refer to British values as “values of British
citizenship”.
(3)
The values listed under paragraphs (1)(a) to (e) must be taught as part of citizenship
education for key stages 1, 2, 3 and 4.
(4)
In section (1)(a) “democracy” includes—
(a)
an independent judiciary,
(b)
in a Parliamentary system, a Government that is accountable to Parliament,
regular election, and
(c)
decentralised decision-making, accountable at an appropriate level to the
electorate.
(5)
In subsection (1)(c) “freedom” includes—
(a)
freedom of thought, conscience and religion,
(b)
freedom of expression, and
(c)
freedom of assembly and association.
(6)
In subsection (1)(e) “respect for the environment” means taking into account the
systemic effect of human actions on the health and sustainability of the
environment both within the United Kingdom and the planet as a whole, for
present and future generations.”

“Citizenship education: British values

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
63
Draft ref
hol822
Marshalled no.
206
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 63
Amendment 207#10028527WithdrawnNew clause / schedule

Duty to keep schools open for in-person attendance

Proposed a new clause placing a duty to keep schools open for in-person attendance, inserted after Clause 63.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 63, insert the following new Clause—
“Duty to keep schools open for in person attendance
(1)
So far as reasonably possible, public authorities must ensure that, during the
period of any civil emergency, schools are kept open for in person attendance by
children and young people.
(2)
The Secretary of State must, by regulations, make provision about how public
authorities should discharge the duty under subsection (1), including provision
specifying—
(a)
steps that a public authority may or must take to comply with the duty,
and
(b)
actions that a public authority is prohibited from taking.
(3)
Regulations made under subsection (2) must be made by statutory instrument.
(4)
A statutory instrument containing regulations under subsection (2) may not be
made unless a draft has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each
House of Parliament.
(5)
A power to make regulations under this section includes the power to make—
(a)
consequential, incidental, supplementary, transitional or saving provision;
(b)
different provision for different purposes.
(6)
A public authority must not, in response to a civil emergency, take or facilitate
any action (including making regulations, issuing directions, issuing orders, giving
guidance, or making recommendations) that—
(a)
results in, or encourages, the closure of schools, or
(b)
otherwise prevents or restricts lawful attendance at such institutions or
premises by children and young people,
unless the requirements of subsection (7) are met.
(7)
Before taking any action of the kind described in subsection (6), the public authority
must first, unless the urgency of the civil emergency precludes this—
(a)
request the advice of the Children’s Commissioner on the likely impact
of such action on the children and young people who will be affected by
the action,
(b)
provide the Children’s Commissioner with full and complete information
about the nature of and reasons for the proposed action, and
(c)
have due regard to the Children’s Commissioner’s advice in determining
whether to proceed with the action.
(8)
If any action of the kind described in subsection (6) is taken prior to seeking the
advice of the Children’s Commissioner due to urgency—
(a)
as soon as reasonably practicable and in any event within seven days of
taking the action, the public authority must provide the Children’s
Commissioner with full and complete information about the nature of and
reasons for that action;
(b)
the Children’s Commissioner must then promptly, and in any event within
14 days of the action having been taken, provide the public authority with
its advice in relation to the impact of that action on children and young
people;
(c)
the public authority, having due regard to the Commissioner’s advice,
shall determine whether the action continues to be justified or whether it
should be revoked.
(9)
If action of the kind described in subsection (6) continues beyond 14 days, and in
relation to each such period of 14 days thereafter, the Secretary of State must—
(a)
lay before Parliament a copy of the Children’s Commissioner’s advice,
and
(b)
seek approval from both Houses of Parliament for the continuation of the
action.
(10)
If Parliament does not approve continuation under subsection (9)(b) within 14
days of the advice of the Children’s Commissioner being laid before Parliament
under subsection 9(a), the relevant action automatically lapses, and any measures
(including regulations, directions, orders, guidance, or recommendations made
in support of or continuance of the relevant action) become legally void.
(11)
Where under any of the above provisions the advice of the Children’s
Commissioner is sought, the Children’s Commissioner shall set out in writing his
or her advice on the following matters—
(a)
the foreseeable impacts of any closures of schools on the affected children
and young people,
(b)
any reasonable actions that could be taken to mitigate those impacts,
(c)
whether the anticipated benefits for those children of the closures identified
by the public authority appear to him or her to outweigh the foreseeable
impacts of closures for those children, and
(d)
any other matters which appear to him or her to be relevant.
(12)
The Children’s Commissioner is entitled to require the public authority or the
Secretary of State to provide such further information, assistance, and resources
as he or she considers necessary in order to set out his or her advice on a particular
action and the public authority or the Secretary of State, as the case may be, shall
provide such information, assistance or resources as soon as reasonably practicable.
(13)
For the purposes of this section—
“children” means persons under the age of 18;
“civil emergency” shall include any emergency situation which could
constitute an emergency for the purposes of section 1 of the Civil
Contingencies Act 2004 or which has otherwise been identified as a risk
in the UK’s National Security Risk Assessment. For the avoidance of doubt
an emergency need not be the subject of measures taken under the Civil
Contingencies Act 2004 to be a civil emergency for the purposes of this
Act;
“closure” in relation to schools, means any action to discourage, restrict or
prevent in person attendance at those institutions or premises by children
and young people who would ordinarily be entitled to attend, or any
sub-group or class of such children or young people;
“open for in person attendance” in relation to schools, means being open for
the attendance by all of the children who would ordinarily, and but for
the occurrence of a civil emergency, be entitled to attend those institutions
or premises, during their normal hours of operation;
“open for in person attendance” does not include the provision of online
learning or other remote learning services nor the keeping of such
institutions or premises open for physical attendance only for a sub-group
or class of those children or young people who would ordinarily be entitled
to attend;
“public authority” has the same meaning as in section 6 of the Human Rights
Act 1998 save that a court or tribunal is not included for these purposes.”

“Duty to keep schools open for in person attendance

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
63
Draft ref
hol830
Marshalled no.
207
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 63
Amendment 208#10029557Not movedNew clause / schedule

Require RSE and PSHE for under-18s at further education institutions

Proposed a new clause requiring relationships and sex education and PSHE to be provided to people under 18 at further education institutions, inserted after Clause 63.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 63, insert the following new Clause—
“Duty to provide relationships and sex education and PSHE to persons who have
not attained the age of 18 at further education institutions
(1)
The Children and Social Work Act 2017 is amended as follows.
(2)
In section 34 (education relating to relationships and sex)—
(a)
at the end of subsection (1)(b) insert—
“(c)
relationships and sex education to be provided to persons
who have not attained the age of 18 and who are receiving
education at post-16 education institutions in England.”;
(b)
in subsection (2)(a), after “schools” insert “and further education providers”;
(c)
in subsection (2)(b), after “schools” insert “and further education
providers”;
(d)
in subsection (2)(c), after “schools” insert “and further education providers”.
(3)
In section 35 (other personal, social, health and economic education)—
(a)
at the end of subsection (1)(b) insert—
“(c)
to persons who have not attained the age of 18 and who
are receiving education at post-16 education institutions in
England.”;
(b)
in subsection (2)(a), after “schools” insert “and further education providers”;
(c)
in subsection (2)(b), after “schools” insert “and further education
providers”;
(d)
in subsection (2)(c), after “schools” insert “and further education
providers”.”

“Duty to provide relationships and sex education and PSHE to persons who have not attained the age of 18 at further education institutions

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
63
Draft ref
hol839
Marshalled no.
208
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 63
Amendment 209#10029623AgreedNew clause / schedule

Add allergy safety provisions in schools

Adds a new clause introducing allergy safety provisions in schools, inserted after Clause 63.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 63, insert the following new Clause—
“Allergy safety provisions in schools
(1)
Within 12 months of the day on which this Act is passed, all schools in England
must—
(a)
adopt a school allergy and anaphylaxis policy,
(b)
obtain individual healthcare and anaphylaxis action plans for all pupils
with allergies,
(c)
purchase and store in-date adrenaline auto-injectors on school property,
(d)
provide training for school staff on allergy awareness and administrating
adrenaline auto-injectors, and
(e)
record any allergic reactions in the pupil’s individual healthcare and
anaphylaxis action plan.
(2)
The Secretary of State must provide guidance to schools on the implementation
of subsection (1) within six months of the day on which this Bill is passed.”

“Allergy safety provisions in schools

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
63
Draft ref
hol840
Marshalled no.
209
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 63
Amendment 215#10029625AgreedNew clause / schedule

Prohibit smartphones during the school day

Adds a new clause prohibiting smartphones during the school day, inserted after Clause 63.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 63, insert the following new Clause—
“Prohibition of smartphones during the school day
(1)
Within 12 months of the day on which this Act is passed, all schools in England
must have a policy that prohibits the use and possession of smartphones by pupils
during the school day.
(2)
Any policy implemented under subsection (1)—
(a)
may provide for exemptions from the policy, or for an alternative policy,
for sixth form students, in so far as such exemptions or alternative policies
do not negatively impact upon the wider policy,
(b)
may provide for exemptions for medical devices,
(c)
is to be implemented as the relevant school leader considers appropriate,
and
(d)
may, where implemented by a boarding school or residential school,
include appropriate guidance for the use of certain devices during other
periods in which their pupils are on school premises, subject to such
policies safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children in accordance
with relevant national standards.
(3)
For the purposes of this section—
“smartphone” means a mobile telephone that is able to connect to the internet
and whose main purpose is not the support of learning or study;
“the school day” includes all time between the start of the first lesson period
and the end of the final lesson period.”

“Prohibition of smartphones during the school day

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
63
Draft ref
hol841
Marshalled no.
215
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 63
Amendment 217#10029628WithdrawnNew clause / schedule

Require assessment before permanent exclusion

Proposed a new clause on assessment in connection with permanent exclusion, inserted after Clause 63.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 63, insert the following new Clause—
“Permanent exclusion: assessment
After being informed that a pupil has been permanently excluded from a school
or academy, the local authority must carry out an assessment under paragraph 3
(assessment of children’s needs) of Schedule 2 of the Children Act 1989.”

“Permanent exclusion: assessment

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
63
Draft ref
hol845
Marshalled no.
217
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 63
Amendment 218#10029626Not movedNew clause / schedule

Presumption against reinstatement for extremely serious behaviour

Would have added a new clause creating a presumption against reinstatement of children who engage in extremely serious behaviour, inserted after Clause 63.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 63, insert the following new Clause—
“Behaviour improvement: presumption against reinstatement for children who
engage in extremely serious behaviour
(1)
The School Discipline (Pupil Exclusions and Reviews) (England) Regulations 2012
(S.I. 2012/1033) are amended as follows.
(2)
In regulation 6, after paragraph (3) insert—
“(3A) For any pupil engaged in any of the circumstances set out in
sub-paragraphs (a) to (c), the presumption should be that the governing body
must not reinstate the pupil unless a risk assessment has been carried out which
demonstrates that the student does not present a heightened risk factor to other
students and staff—
(a) where a pupil’s possession of a knife or other offensive weapon was a
factor in the decision to exclude the child;
(b) where the pupil’s behaviour which led to their being excluded included
sexual assault;
(c) where the pupil’s behaviour which led to their being excluded included
assault against a teacher.
(3B) Any risk assessment required under paragraph (3A) must demonstrate
how this risk has been eliminated or negated.
(3C) Where a pupil has not been reinstated as a result of conditions under
paragraph (3A), the pupil must be relocated to an environment that is more suitable
to their challenging behaviour, such as a People Referral Unit or Alternative
Provision or similar.””

“Behaviour improvement: presumption against reinstatement for children who engage in extremely serious behaviour

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
63
Draft ref
hol846
Marshalled no.
218
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 63
Amendment 219#10029630Not movedNew clause / schedule

Presumption against mainstream reinstatement after two permanent exclusions

Would have added a new clause creating a presumption against reinstatement in a mainstream school for children permanently excluded on two occasions, inserted after Clause 63.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 63, insert the following new Clause—
“Behaviour improvement: presumption against reinstatement in a mainstream
school for children who have been permanently excluded on two occasions
(1)
The School Discipline (Pupil Exclusions and Reviews) (England) Regulations 2012
(S.I. 2012/1033) are amended as follows.
(2)
In regulation 6, after paragraph (3) insert—
“(3A) Where a pupil has been permanently excluded on two occasions, the
presumption should be the governing body of any mainstream school must not
reinstate the pupil unless a risk assessment has been carried out which
demonstrates that the student does not present a heightened risk factor to other
students and staff, in which case the school must be able to demonstrate how this
risk has been eliminated or negated.
(3B) Where a pupil has not been reinstated as a result of conditions under
paragraph (3A), the pupil must be relocated to an environment that is more suitable
to their challenging behaviour, such as a People Referral Unit or Alternative
Provision or similar.””

“Behaviour improvement: presumption against reinstatement in a mainstream school for children who have been permanently excluded on two occasions

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
63
Draft ref
hol847
Marshalled no.
219
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 63
Amendment 220#10029627Not movedNew clause / schedule

Guidance for schools on gender questioning children

Would have added a new clause requiring guidance for schools on gender questioning children, inserted after Clause 63.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 63, insert the following new Clause—
“Guidance for schools on gender questioning children
(1)
The Secretary of State must publish statutory guidance for schools on gender
questioning children on the day on which this Act is passed.
(2)
A relevant school must have regard to the guidance on gender questioning children
published by the Secretary of State under this section.”

“Guidance for schools on gender questioning children

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
63
Draft ref
hol848
Marshalled no.
220
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 63
Amendment 221#10029826WithdrawnNew clause / schedule

Require a child rights impact assessment

Proposed a new clause requiring a child rights impact assessment, inserted after Clause 63.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 63, insert the following new Clause—
“Child rights impact assessment
(1)
A Minister of the Crown must prepare and publish a child rights impact assessment
in relation to any legislative provision, policy decision, budgetary decision, or
other decision of a strategic nature that has or will have a direct or indirect impact
on children’s wellbeing, social care or education.
(2)
The purpose of a child rights impact assessment is to secure better or further effect
of the rights set out in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child
(UNCRC).
(3)
A child rights impact assessment must include consideration of the views, wishes
and feelings of children and young people affected by the decision, insofar as the
Minister is able to ascertain those views.
(4)
A child rights impact assessment should be undertaken on all relevant legislation,
policy and budget development which will have a direct or indirect impact on
children’s wellbeing, social care or education at the earliest possible opportunity
and prior to making final decisions.
(5)
As soon as is practicable after the end of each three-year period, the Secretary of
State must publish (in such a manner as they deem appropriate) a report on the
steps taken to ensure that child rights impact assessments undertaken fully
consider all relevant articles of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and
are carried out consistently for any legislative provision, policy decision, budgetary
decision, or other decision of a strategic nature that has or will have a direct or
indirect impact on children’s wellbeing, social care or education.
(6)
A report published under subsection (5) must include—
(a)
an assessment of how CRIAs have contributed to securing better or further
effect of the rights set out in the UNCRC in relation to children’s wellbeing,
social care and education;
(b)
steps taken to promote understanding and awareness of CRIAs across
government departments;
(c)
guidance and training provided to government departments to support
the production child rights impact assessments.
(7)
The UNCRC includes the rights and obligations set out in—
(a)
the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child Part 1;
(b)
Articles 1 to 6(1), 6(3) and 7 of the Optional Protocol to the Convention on
the Rights of the Child on the involvement of children in armed conflict;
(c)
Articles 1 to 10 of the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights
of the Child on the sale of children, child prostitution and child
pornography;
(d)
any other Optional Protocols to the UNCRC that the United Kingdom may
in future ratify.
(8)
The UNCRC rights and obligations for the purposes of this Act are subject to any
reservations, objections or interpretative declarations by the United Kingdom as
may be in force at the time.
(9)
The UNCRC rights and obligations for the purposes of this Act should be
interpreted in the light of General Comments prepared by the UN Committee on
the Rights of the Child under rule 77 of its procedure and Concluding Observations
made by the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child in response to a United
Kingdom report under Article 45 paragraph (d) of the Convention.”

“Child rights impact assessment

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
63
Draft ref
hol857
Marshalled no.
221
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 63
Amendment 222#10030513WithdrawnNew clause / schedule

New clause: national tutoring guarantee

Would add a new clause establishing a national tutoring guarantee.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 63, insert the following new Clause—
“National tutoring guarantee
(1)
The Secretary of State must, within six months of the day on which this Act is
passed, publish a report outlining the steps necessary to introduce a national
tutoring guarantee.
(2)
A “national tutoring guarantee” means a statutory requirement on the Secretary
of State to ensure access to small group academic tutoring for all disadvantaged
children who require academic support.
(3)
A report published under this section must include an assessment of how best to
deliver targeted academic support from qualified tutors to children—
(a)
from low-income backgrounds,
(b)
with low prior attainment,
(c)
with additional needs, or
(d)
who are young carers.
(4)
In preparing a report under this section, the Secretary of State must consult with—
(a)
headteachers,
(b)
teachers,
(c)
school leaders,
(d)
parents of children from low-income backgrounds,
(e)
children from low-income backgrounds, and
(f)
other individuals or organisations as the Secretary of State considers
appropriate.
(5)
A report under this section must be laid before Parliament.
(6)
Within three months of a report under this section being laid before Parliament,
the Secretary of State must take steps to begin implementation of the
recommendations contained in the report.”

“National tutoring guarantee”

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
63
Draft ref
hol885
Marshalled no.
222
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 63
Amendment 223#10030623Not movedNew clause / schedule

New clause: parental complaints (maintained schools)

Would add a new clause on parental complaints relating to maintained schools.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 63, insert the following new Clause—
“Parental complaints (maintained schools)
(1)
After section 29 of the Education Act 2002 insert—
“29ZA Parental complaints: appeals
(1)
A complainant may appeal to the First-tier Tribunal (Health, Education
and Social Care Chamber) where—
(a)
the complaint was against a maintained school in England under
section 29(1),
(b)
the complainant was a parent of a registered pupil at the school at
the time they first pursued the complaint,
(c)
the complaint specified one or more legal duties listed in Schedule
1A of which the school was alleged to be in breach,
(d)
the complaints process under section 29(1) was completed,
(e)
the complaint was not fully upheld in respect of one or more of
the matters specified as described in paragraph (c), and
(f)
the complainant does not have and has not had any other
prescribed right of appeal apart from that provided under section
29(1) and this section.
(2)
The Secretary of State must make regulations about appeals to the First-tier
Tribunal in respect of subsection (1), including—
(a)
making and determining appeals;
(b)
the powers of the tribunal on determining an appeal.
(3)
Regulations under subsection (2) may include provision conferring power
on the First-tier Tribunal, on determining an appeal against a matter, to
make recommendations in respect of other matters (including matters
against which no appeal may be brought).
(4)
A person commits an offence if without reasonable excuse that person
fails to comply with any requirement—
(a)
in respect of the discovery or inspection of documents, or
(b)
to attend to give evidence and produce documents, where that
requirement is imposed by Tribunal Procedure Rules in relation
to an appeal under this section or regulations under subsection (2).
(5)
A person guilty of an offence under subsection (4) is liable on summary
conviction to a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale.”
(2)
After Schedule 1 to the Education Act 2002 insert—
“SCHEDULE 1A
LEGAL DUTIES FOR THE PURPOSES OF SECTION 29ZA
(1) The legal duties to which section 29ZA applies are as follows.
(2) The Education Act 1996—
(a)
section 9 (education in accordance with parental wishes),
(b)
section 402 (obligation to enter pupils for public examinations),
(c)
sections 403 to 405 (sex education),
(d)
sections 406 to 407 (politics), and
(e)
section 542(1) (prescribed standards for school premises).
(3) The Education Act 2002—
(a)
sections 78 to 80B (general duties in respect of the curriculum),
and
(b)
section 175(2) and (3) (duties ... in relation to welfare of children).
(4) The School Standards and Framework Act 1998—
(a)
section 1(6) (duty in relation to infant class size),
(b)
sections 69 to 71 (religious education and worship), and
(c)
section 114A (requirements for food and drink provided on
school premises etc).
(5) Childcare Act 2006, section 40 (duty to implement Early Years
Foundation Stage).
(6) Children Act 1989, sections 87 and 87C (welfare of children in boarding
schools and colleges and national minimum standards).
(7) The Education and Inspections Act 2006, sections 88 to 94 (School
Discipline).””

“Parental complaints (maintained schools)”

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
63
Draft ref
hol897
Marshalled no.
223
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 63
Amendment 224#10030622Not movedNew clause / schedule

New clause: parental complaints (independent educational institutions, including academies)

Would add a new clause on parental complaints relating to independent educational institutions, including academies.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 63, insert the following new Clause—
“Parental complaints (independent educational institutions, including academies)
After section 137 of the Education and Skills Act 2008 (service of notice etc) insert—
“137A Parental complaints: appeals
(1)
A complainant may appeal to the First-tier Tribunal (Health, Education
and Social Care Chamber) where—
(a)
the complaint was against an independent educational institution
in England under Part 7 of the Schedule of The Education
(Independent School Standards) Regulations 2014,
(b)
the complainant was a parent of a registered pupil at the institution
at the time they first pursued the complaint, and
(c)
the complaint specified one or more—
(i)
Independent School Standard Regulations that apply to the
institution, or
(ii)
terms of any funding agreements between the proprietor
of the institution and the Secretary of State, or
(iii)
obligations under the memorandum and articles of the
proprietor company, or
(iv)
the proprietor’s charitable objects, or
(v)
legal requirements that apply to the institution under the
Academies Act 2010, in relation to the institution’s provision
for pupils with which the proprietor is alleged to be in
breach, and
(d)
the complaints process under paragraph (a) has been completed,
(e)
the complaint was not fully upheld in respect of one or more of
the matters specified as described in (c), and
(f)
the complainant does not have and has not had any other
prescribed right of appeal beyond that provided in Part 7 of the
Schedule of The Education (Independent School Standards)
Regulations 2014 and this section.
(2)
The Secretary of State must make regulations about appeals to the First-tier
Tribunal in respect of subsection (1), including—
(a)
making and determining appeals;
(b)
the powers of the tribunal on determining an appeal.
(3)
Regulations under subsection (2) may include provision conferring power
on the First-tier Tribunal, on determining an appeal against a matter, to
make recommendations in respect of other matters (including matters
against which no appeal may be brought).
(4)
A person commits an offence if without reasonable excuse that person
fails to comply with any requirement—
(a)
in respect of the discovery or inspection of documents, or
(b)
to attend to give evidence and produce documents, where that
requirement is imposed by Tribunal Procedure Rules in relation
to an appeal under this section or regulations under subsection (2).
(5)
A person guilty of an offence under subsection (4) is liable on summary
conviction to a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale.””

“Parental complaints (independent educational institutions, including academies)”

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
63
Draft ref
hol898
Marshalled no.
224
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 63
Amendment 225#10030621Not movedNew clause / schedule

New clause: parental complaints (non-maintained special schools)

Would add a new clause on parental complaints relating to non-maintained special schools.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 63, insert the following new Clause—
“Parental complaints (non-maintained special schools)
After section 342C of the Education Act 1996 insert—
“342D Parental complaints: appeals
(1)
A complainant may appeal to the First-tier Tribunal (Health, Education
and Social Care Chamber) where—
(a)
they have pursued a complaint against a non-maintained special
school in England under paragraph 31 of the Schedule of the
Non-Maintained Special Schools (England) Regulations 2015 (S.I.
2015/728),
(b)
the complainant was the parent of a registered pupil at the school
at the time of first pursuing the complaint,
(c)
the complaint specified one or more—
(i)
non-maintained Special School Regulations,
(ii)
obligations under the memorandum and articles of any
proprietor company, or
(iii)
obligations imposed under any trust deed of the school in
relation to the institution’s provision for pupils with which
the proprietor is alleged to be in breach,
(d)
the complaints process under paragraph (a) has been completed,
(e)
the complaint was not fully upheld in respect of one or more of
the matters specified as described in (c), and
(f)
the complainant does not have and has not had any other
prescribed right of appeal beyond that provided in paragraph 31
of the Schedule to the Non-Maintained Special Schools (England)
Regulations 2015 and this section.
(2)
The Secretary of State must make regulations about appeals to the First-tier
Tribunal in respect of subsection (1), including—
(a)
making and determining appeals;
(b)
the powers of the tribunal on determining an appeal.
(3)
Regulations under subsection (2) may include provision conferring power
on the First-tier Tribunal, on determining an appeal against a matter, to
make recommendations in respect of other matters (including matters
against which no appeal may be brought).
(4)
A person commits an offence if without reasonable excuse that person
fails to comply with any requirement—
(a)
in respect of the discovery or inspection of documents, or
(b)
to attend to give evidence and produce documents, where that
requirement is imposed by Tribunal Procedure Rules in relation
to an appeal under this section or regulations under subsection (2).
(5)
A person guilty of an offence under subsection (4) is liable on summary
conviction to a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale.””

“Parental complaints (non-maintained special schools)”

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
63
Draft ref
hol899
Marshalled no.
225
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 63
Amendment 226#10030620Not movedNew clause / schedule

New clause: amend the First-tier and Upper Tribunal (Chambers) Order 2010

Would add a new clause amending the First-tier Tribunal and Upper Tribunal (Chambers) Order 2010.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 63, insert the following new Clause—
“Amendment of the First-tier Tribunal and Upper Tribunal (Chambers) Order
The Secretary of State may by regulations make such amendments to the First-tier
Tribunal and Upper Tribunal (Chambers) Order 2010, the Tribunal Procedure
(First-tier Tribunal) (Health, Education and Social Care Chamber) Rules 2008, and
any other relevant subordinate legislation as are necessary or expedient in
consequence of, or in connection with, sections (Parental complaints (maintained
schools)), (Parental complaints (independent educational institutions, including
academies)), and (Parental complaints (non-maintained special schools)) of this Act.”

“Amendment of the First-tier Tribunal and Upper Tribunal (Chambers) Order 2010”

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
63
Draft ref
hol900
Marshalled no.
226
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 63
Amendment 227#10030618WithdrawnNew clause / schedule

New clause: register of software tools permitted in schools

Would add a new clause establishing a register of software tools permitted in schools.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 63, insert the following new Clause—
“Register of software tools permitted in schools
(1)
Within six months of the day on which this Act is passed, the Secretary of State
must prepare a register of software tools, including websites, which may be used
by pupils for educational purposes in schools.
(2)
For their software to be listed on the register, a provider must—
(a)
ensure their software adheres to standards set out in—
(i)
the Age Appropriate Design Code,
(ii)
the Online Safety Act 2023,
(iii)
the ‘curriculum principles’ section of the final report of the 2025
Curriculum and Assessment Review, and
(iv)
any other standards of privacy or online safety which apply to
educational settings, and
(b)
provide a helpline or adequate system for reporting any hazards, privacy
breaches, or safety failures.
(3)
In establishing that the software meets the standards set out in subsection (2)(a),
the Secretary of State must consult with—
(a)
experts in data protection and online safety,
(b)
educators,
(c)
curriculum and school representatives, and
(d)
any other parties the Secretary of State deems relevant.
(4)
Software tools included on the register must be whitelisted by school network
firewall systems.”

“Register of software tools permitted in schools”

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
63
Draft ref
hol903
Marshalled no.
227
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 63
Amendment 228#10030652WithdrawnNew clause / schedule

Require the National Curriculum to be delivered to children with SEND

Inserts a new clause placing an obligation to deliver the National Curriculum to a child with SEND.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 63, insert the following new Clause—
“Obligation to deliver the National Curriculum to a child with SEND
In exercising any duty to secure that the National Curriculum is taught to a pupil
for whom special educational provision is made, the proprietor of a school must
ensure that—
(a)
there are effective arrangements in place to identify, as early as reasonably
practicable, pupils who may have special educational needs or disabilities,
(b)
for each such pupil, a written SEND support plan is prepared and regularly
reviewed, setting out the adjustments, adaptations or disapplications from
the National Curriculum, and any additional provision, reasonably
required for that pupil to make progress, and
(c)
teachers and other staff have sufficient time, training and access to specialist
advice to implement that plan, and to refine it in response to the pupil’s
progress.”

“Obligation to deliver the National Curriculum to a child with SEND

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
63
Draft ref
hol914
Marshalled no.
228
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 63
Amendment 229#10030648Not movedNew clause / schedule

Establish a national body for SEND

Inserts a new clause to establish a national body for special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 63, insert the following new Clause—
“Establishment of a national body for SEND
(1)
The Secretary of State must, within 12 months of the passing of this Act, establish
a national body for special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in relation
to children.
(2)
The functions of the national body for SEND must include, but need not be limited
to—
(a)
supporting schools to develop and maintain effective systems for the early
identification and assessment of children with SEND,
(b)
developing and disseminating national tools, guidance and model
frameworks for SEND support plans and the graduated response to SEND,
(c)
promoting and coordinating high-quality training and professional
development for the school workforce on identifying and meeting SEND,
and
(d)
advising the Secretary of State and local authorities on how funding and
other resources should be targeted to build schools’ capacity to identify,
plan for and meet the needs of children with SEND.
(3)
In exercising its functions, the national body for SEND must have regard to the
views and experiences of—
(a)
children and young people with SEND,
(b)
parents and carers, and
(c)
schools, academy trusts and local authorities.”

“Establishment of a national body for SEND

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
63
Draft ref
hol915
Marshalled no.
229
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 63
Amendment 230#10030643Not movedNew clause / schedule

Require a review of off-rolling in schools

Inserts a new clause requiring a review of off-rolling in schools.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 63, insert the following new Clause—
“Review of off-rolling in schools
(1)
Within 12 months of the passing of this Act, the Secretary of State must publish
a review into the practice of off-rolling in schools.
(2)
The review must produce proposals outlining the steps necessary to eliminate the
practice of off-rolling in schools.”

“Review of off-rolling in schools

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
63
Draft ref
hol916
Marshalled no.
230
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 63
Amendment 231#10030647Not movedNew clause / schedule

Provide for spiritual, moral, social and cultural education in assemblies

Inserts a new clause on spiritual, moral, social and cultural education in school assemblies.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 63, insert the following new Clause—
“Spiritual, moral, social and cultural education in assemblies
(1)
Chapter 6 of Part 2 of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998 (religious
education and worship) is amended as follows.
(2)
For section 70(1) (requirements relating to collective worship) substitute—
“(1)
Subject to section 71, each pupil in attendance at—
(a)
a community, foundation or voluntary school in Wales,
(b)
a foundation or voluntary school in England which is designated
with a religious character, or
(c)
an Academy in England which is designated with a religious
character,
must take part in an act of collective worship at least one time per week.”
(3)
In section 70(2), for “community, foundation or voluntary school”, substitute
“school to which subsection (1) applies”.
(4)
After section 70, insert—
“70A Requirements relating to assemblies
(1)
This section applies to schools in England that are—
(a)
maintained schools without a religious character,
(b)
non-maintained special schools,
(c)
City Technology Colleges, and
(d)
academies without a religious character.
(2)
Each pupil in attendance at a school to which this section applies must at
least once during the school week take part in an assembly which is
principally directed towards furthering the spiritual, moral, social and
cultural education of the pupils regardless of religion or belief.
(3)
In relation to any school to which this section applies—
(a)
the local authority responsible for education (in the case of
maintained schools) and the governing body must exercise their
functions with a view to securing, and
(b)
the head teacher must secure,
that subsection (2) is complied with.””

“Spiritual, moral, social and cultural education in assemblies

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
63
Draft ref
hol921
Marshalled no.
231
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 63
Amendment 232#10030645Not movedNew clause / schedule

Include non-religious beliefs in religious education

Inserts a new clause to include non-religious beliefs within religious education.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 63, insert the following new Clause—
“Inclusion of non-religious beliefs in religious education
(1)
Section 375 of the Education Act 1996 (agreed syllabuses of religious education)
is amended as follows.
(2)
Omit subsection (3) and insert—
“(3)
Every agreed syllabus shall—
(a)
reflect the fact that the religious traditions in Great Britain are in
the main Christian, and
(b)
take account of the teachings of the other principal religions and
non-religious beliefs represented in Great Britain.
(3A)
In subsection (3)(b), the reference to non-religious beliefs is to non-religious
philosophical convictions that—
(a)
are explicitly non-religious, and
(b)
are philosophical convictions within the meaning of Article 2 of
the First Protocol to the European Convention on Human Rights.
(3B)
In subsection (3A)(b)—
“the European Convention on Human Rights” means the Convention
for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms,
agreed by the Council of Europe at Rome on 4 November 1950, as
it has effect for the time being in relation to the United Kingdom;
“the First Protocol”, in relation to that Convention, means the protocol
to the Convention agreed at Paris on 20 March 1952.””

“Inclusion of non-religious beliefs in religious education

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
63
Draft ref
hol923
Marshalled no.
232
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 63
Amendment 233#10030697WithdrawnNew clause / schedule

Establish a national children's wellbeing measurement programme

Inserts a new clause to establish a national children's wellbeing measurement programme.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 63, insert the following new Clause—
“Establishment of a national children’s wellbeing measurement programme
(1)
The Secretary of State must establish a national children’s wellbeing measurement
programme.
(2)
A programme established under this section must—
(a)
conduct a voluntary annual online national survey of the wellbeing of
children in relevant schools in England;
(b)
make provision for school, parental and student consent to participation
in the survey, ensuring that participation is voluntary and that results are
handled confidentially;
(c)
provide central analysis of data and support for schools in the
administration of the survey;
(d)
regularly publish the results of the survey and provide relevant data to
participating schools, local authorities and other public bodies for the
purposes of improving children’s wellbeing.
(3)
For the purposes of this section, “wellbeing” includes the drivers of wellbeing,
including nutrition, physical activity, participation in arts, culture and
entertainment and any other factors the Secretary of State deems relevant.
(4)
For the purposes of this section, “relevant schools” includes academy schools,
alternative provision, maintained schools, non-maintained special schools,
independent schools, and pupil referral units.”

“Establishment of a national children’s wellbeing measurement programme

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
63
Draft ref
hol933
Marshalled no.
233
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 63
Amendment 234#10030836Not movedNew clause / schedule

Provide for device-based secondary education examinations

Inserts a new clause on device-based examinations for secondary education.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 63, insert the following new Clause—
“Device-based examinations: secondary education examinations
(1)
Before the beginning of the 2026/27 academic year the Secretary of State must,
by regulations made by statutory instrument, require examination boards to
ensure that all secondary education examinations are completed by pupils by
hand, and not by means of a computer or a personal electronic device.
(2)
Any regulations made under subsection (1) may provide for exceptions—
(a)
in relation to the examination of subjects for which computer or device
use proficiency is a core element of the subject, such as computing and
music technology, or
(b)
where completing an exam by means of a computer or a personal electronic
device—
(i)
is more appropriate for a pupil with special educational needs or
disabilities, or
(ii)
is required by a pupil’s education, health and care plan.
(3)
A statutory instrument containing regulations under this section may not be made
unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before and approved by a resolution
of each House of Parliament
(4)
For the purposes of this section “pupil” has the meaning given by the section 3 of
the Education Act 1996 (definition of pupil etc).”

“Device-based examinations: secondary education examinations

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
63
Draft ref
hol940
Marshalled no.
234
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 63
Amendment 235#10030837Not movedNew clause / schedule

Provide for device-based reception baseline assessments

Inserts a new clause on device-based examinations for reception baseline assessments.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 63, insert the following new Clause—
“Device-based examinations: reception baseline assessments
(1)
Before the beginning of the 2026/27 academic year, the Secretary of State must,
by regulations made by statutory instrument, require that reception baseline
assessments are completed by pupils otherwise than by means of a computer or
a personal electronic device.
(2)
Any regulations made under subsection (1) may provide for exceptions for pupils
with special educational needs or disabilities.
(3)
A statutory instrument containing regulations under this section may not be made
unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before and approved by a resolution
of each House of Parliament.
(4)
For the purposes of this section “pupil” has the meaning given by the section 3 of
the Education Act 1996 (definition of pupil etc).”

“Device-based examinations: reception baseline assessments

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
63
Draft ref
hol941
Marshalled no.
235
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 63
Amendment 236#10030838Not movedNew clause / schedule

Create a right to opt out of device-based homework

Inserts a new clause establishing a right to opt out from device-based homework.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 63, insert the following new Clause—
“Right to opt out from device-based homework
(1)
Before the beginning of the 2026/27 academic year, the Secretary of State must,
by regulations made by statutory instrument, confer a right for parents to elect,
by giving notice in writing to a school, for their child to receive, complete and
submit homework tasks otherwise than by means of a computer or a personal
electronic device.
(2)
Any regulations made under subsection (1)—
(a)
must apply to all schools in England;
(b)
may provide for parents to withdraw any notice previously given to a
school, provided they give reasonable warning;
(c)
may provide for schools temporarily to disregard any such notice in
relation to certain or all subjects—
(i)
by agreement with the parents,
(ii)
if the headteacher reasonably considers in relation to a particular
pupil that it is necessary to do so to accommodate the medical or
educational needs of that pupil and provided that the school has
first consulted with the parents, or
(iii)
in exceptional circumstances if the headteacher reasonably
considers that it is necessary to do so to maintain continuity of
educational provision for particular pupils or for all pupils
attending the school.
(3)
A statutory instrument containing regulations under this section may not be made
unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before and approved by a resolution
of each House of Parliament.
(4)
For the purposes of this section “parent”, “pupil” and “school” have the meanings
given in the Education Act 1996 (see sections 3, 4 and 576 of that Act).”

“Right to opt out from device-based homework

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
63
Draft ref
hol939
Marshalled no.
236
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 63
Amendment 237#10031116Not movedNew clause / schedule

Require mental health support in schools

Inserts a new clause on mental health support in schools.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 63, insert the following new Clause—
“Mental health support in schools
(1)
In exercising functions relating to the commissioning, funding and guidance of
Mental Health Support Teams, the Secretary of State must ensure that children
and young people are able to access emotional and mental health support within
their school, delivered by practitioners registered with, or accredited by, a body
recognised by the Secretary of State.
(2)
This must include access to school-based counselling or equivalent therapeutic
support for pupils whose needs—
(a)
are too complex for low-intensity interventions, but
(b)
do not meet the threshold for referral to specialist child and adolescent
mental health services.
(3)
Guidance issued by the Secretary of State in connection with mental health support
in schools must set out how teams can have access to counselling support alongside
existing roles, including through commissioning arrangements, partnership
working, or referral pathways.”

“Mental health support in schools

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
63
Draft ref
hol946
Marshalled no.
237
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 63
Amendment 238#10031320Not movedNew clause / schedule

Create a code of practice on the efficacy of education technology

Inserts a new clause for a code of practice on the efficacy of education technology in schools.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 63, insert the following new Clause—
“Code of practice on the efficacy of education technology in schools
(1)
The Secretary of State must prepare a statutory code of practice on the efficacy of
educational technology (“EdTech”) for teaching in schools within 18 months of
the date on which this Act is passed.
(2)
The code of practice must set pedagogical standards for EdTech used in schools,
including digital products, software or services used for teaching, learning,
assessment, or communication.
(3)
The standards under subsection (2) must—
(a)
consider all types of schools;
(b)
require transparency and efficacy of EdTech products and services in line
with pedagogical standards currently used for measurement of attainment
and the wellbeing of children in the provision of education.
(4)
In preparing a code or amendments under this section, the Secretary of State
must—
(a)
have regard to the fact that children may have different requirements at
different ages and stages of development,
(b)
have regard to the costs of EdTech products and services to school budgets,
(c)
have regard to the need to support innovation to enhance children’s
education and learning opportunities, including testing of novel products
and supporting the certification and development of standards, and
(d)
ensure that the benefits from EdTech products and services developed
using children’s data accrue to the United Kingdom.
(5)
In preparing a code or amendments under this section, the Secretary of State must
consult with—
(a)
educators,
(b)
children,
(c)
parents,
(d)
persons who appear to the Secretary of State to represent the interests of
teachers,
(e)
persons who appear to the Secretary of State to represent the interests of
children,
(f)
persons who appear to the Secretary of State to represent the interests of
schools,
(g)
child development experts,
(h)
curriculum and subject experts,
(i)
trade associations,
(j)
the AI Security Institute, and
(k)
the relevant education department for each nation of the United Kingdom.
(6)
The Secretary of State must prepare a report, in consultation with persons listed
in subsection (5), on the steps required to develop a certification scheme for EdTech
products and services to enable the industry to demonstrate the efficacy of its
products in line with the standards under subsection (2).
(7)
The certification scheme under subsection (6) must be a minimum requirement
for the procurement of EdTech products and services in schools (of any status) in
England.
(8)
Where requested, evidence of compliance with the code under subsection (1) or
a certification standard prepared under subsection (6) must be provided by relevant
providers of EdTech products and services in a manner that satisfies the obligations
of education providers under the Code.”

“Code of practice on the efficacy of education technology in schools

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
63
Draft ref
hol949
Marshalled no.
238
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 63
Amendment 239#10031318Not movedNew clause / schedule

Set statutory standards for school filtering and monitoring systems

Inserts a new clause setting statutory standards for filtering and monitoring systems deployed in schools.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 63, insert the following new Clause—
“Statutory standards of filtering and monitoring systems deployed in schools
(1)
The Secretary of State must by regulations made by statutory instrument specify
minimum standards for filtering and monitoring technologies used to safeguard
children in schools within 12 months of the date the Act is passed.
(2)
A statutory instrument containing regulations under this section is subject to
annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.
(3)
These regulations apply to any filtering and monitoring systems procured by or
deployed in schools.
(4)
The standards in subsection (1) must—
(a)
meet the standards of the Department for Education’s Keeping Children
Safe in Education statutory guidance;
(b)
meet the standards of the Department for Education’s Meeting Digital and
Technology Standards in Schools guidance, including its filtering and
monitoring standards for schools and colleges;
(c)
meet the standards of the Department for Education’s Generative AI:
product safety expectations;
(d)
prevent filtering and monitoring systems’ barriers to accessing illegal
content from being switched off;
(e)
set out that filtering and monitoring systems’ data collection practices
must be limited to that necessary to perform filtering and monitoring
functions, and meet the standards of any relevant codes of practice
published by the Information Commissioner’s Office;
(f)
ensure that providers of filtering and monitoring systems comply with all
child protection laws and duties.
(5)
Nothing in subsections (4)(a) to (e) must prevent teachers and school safeguarding
professionals from carrying out their safeguarding duties.
(6)
Filtering and monitoring standards set out in subsection (4) must be certified by
an accreditation scheme sanctioned by the Department for Education.
(7)
Certification must be dependent on the completion of a real-time test each term,
delivered remotely or in person, to ensure compliance with the requirements of
subsection (4).
(8)
When inspecting a school, the Secretary of State must require OFSTED to ensure
that—
(a)
schools have a certified filtering and monitoring system;
(b)
real-time tests, set out in subsection (7), are conducted and recorded;
(c)
incidents or breaches are recorded.”

“Statutory standards of filtering and monitoring systems deployed in schools

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
63
Draft ref
hol950
Marshalled no.
239
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 63
Amendment 240#10031319Not movedNew clause / schedule

Create a code of practice on children's data and education

Inserts a new clause for a code of practice on children's data and education.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 63, insert the following new Clause—
“Code of practice on children’s data and education
(1)
The Information Commissioner’s office must prepare a code of practice which
contains such guidance as the Commissioner considers appropriate on the
processing of data in connection with the provision of education to children within
six months of the date on which this Act is passed.
(2)
Guidance under subsection (1) must include consideration of—
(a)
all aspects of the provision of education including learning, school
management and safeguarding;
(b)
all types of schools and learning settings;
(c)
the need for transparency and evidence of efficacy on the use of artificial
intelligence (AI) systems in the provision of education;
(d)
the collection of data for the purpose of training AI systems used in schools,
including the collection of data by the Department for Education during
trials of AI systems;
(e)
the impact of profiling and automated decision-making on children’s
access to education opportunities;
(f)
the principle that children have a right to know what data about them is
being generated, collected, processed, stored and shared;
(g)
the principle that those with parental responsibility have a right to know
how their children's data is being generated, collected, processed, stored
and shared;
(h)
the safety and security of children’s data;
(i)
the need to ensure children's access to and use of counselling services and
the exchange of information for safeguarding purposes are not restricted.
(3)
In preparing a code or amendments under this section, the Commissioner must
have regard to—
(a)
the fact that children are entitled to a higher standard of protection than
adults with regard to their personal data as set out in the United Kingdom
GDPR, and the ICO’s Age Appropriate Design code;
(b)
the need to prioritise children's best interests and to uphold their rights
under UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and General Comment
25;
(c)
the fact that children may require different protections at different ages
and stages of development;
(d)
the need to support innovation to enhance United Kingdom children’s
education and learning opportunities, including facilitating testing of novel
products and supporting the certification and the development of
standards;
(e)
ensuring the benefits from product and service developed using United
Kingdom children’s data accrue to the United Kingdom.
(4)
In preparing a code or amendments under this section, the Commissioner must
consult with—
(a)
children,
(b)
educators,
(c)
parents,
(d)
persons who appear to the Commissioner to represent the interests of
children,
(e)
the AI Safety Institute, and
(f)
the relevant Education department for each nation of the United Kingdom.
(5)
The Code applies to data processors and controllers that—
(a)
are providing education in school or other learning settings;
(b)
provide services or products in connection with the provision of education;
(c)
collect children's data whilst they are learning;
(d)
use education data, education data sets or pupil data to develop services
and products;
(e)
build, train or operate AI systems and models that impact children’s
learning experience or outcomes;
(f)
are public authorities that process education data, education data sets or
pupil data.
(6)
The Commissioner must prepare a report, in consultation with the EdTech industry
and other stakeholders set out in subsection (4), on the steps required to develop
a code of practice.
(7)
The Commissioner must begin consultation on the report in subsection (6) within
60 days of the date on which this Act is passed.
(8)
Where requested by an education service, evidence of compliance with the code
of practice must be provided by relevant providers of commercial products and
services in a manner that satisfies the education service’s obligations under the
Code.
(9)
The Commissioner must publish an audit of major EdTech providers within three
months of the date on which this Act is passed.
(10)
In this section—
“AI” means technology enabling the programming or training of a device or
software to perceive environments through the use of data, interpret data
using automated processing designed to approximate cognitive abilities,
and make recommendations, predictions or decisions; and includes
generative AI, meaning deep or large language models able to generate
text and other content based on the data on which they were trained,
“EdTech” means a service or product that digitise education functions
including administration and management information systems, learning
and assessment and safeguarding, including services or products used
within school settings and at home on the recommendation, advice or
instruction of a school,
“education data” means personal data that forms part of an educational
record,
“education data sets” means anonymised or pseudonymised data sets that
include Education Data or Pupil Data,
“efficacy” means that the promised learning outcomes can be evidenced,
“learning setting” means a place where children learn including schools,
their home and extra-curricular learning services, for example online and
in-person tutors,
“pupil data” means personal data about a child collected whilst they are
learning which does not form part of an educational record, and
“safety and security” means that it has been adequately tested.”

“Code of practice on children’s data and education

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
63
Draft ref
hol951
Marshalled no.
240
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 63
Amendment 241#10031682Not movedNew clause / schedule

Add a new clause: Educational attainment of children with a parent in prison

Would insert a new clause after Clause 63 on the educational attainment of children with a parent in prison. Not moved.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 63, insert the following new Clause—
“Educational attainment of children with a parent in prison
(1)
Within six months of the day on which this Act is passed, the Secretary of State
must commission a report on the educational attainment of school age children
with a parent who is in prison.
(2)
The report must make recommendations for how the educational attainment of
those children can be improved.
(3)
The Secretary of State must publish the report and lay it before Parliament.”

Educational attainment of children with a parent in prison

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
63
Draft ref
hol962
Marshalled no.
241
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 63
Amendment 242#10031683Not movedNew clause / schedule

Add a new clause: Wellbeing support for schools

Would insert a new clause after Clause 63 on wellbeing support for schools. Not moved.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 63, insert the following new Clause—
“Wellbeing support for schools
(1)
The Secretary of State must provide statutory guidance for all relevant schools on
whole school approaches to mental health and wellbeing, building on existing
guidance and current programmes of support.
(2)
Such guidance should include, but not be limited to—
(a)
identifying and measuring children and young people’s mental health
and wellbeing;
(b)
the collation of appropriate wellbeing data to adapt both internal and
external support within settings;
(c)
appropriate training and development for teachers and other school staff;
(d)
access to mental health support within schools;
(e)
further specialist provision as required within community services;
(f)
promoting consistency and equity of access to mental health and wellbeing
support across schools and local areas.
(3)
The Secretary of State must report to Parliament each year on progress made in
implementing the guidance and how wellbeing data collected is informing
appropriate support offered through community services.”

Wellbeing support for schools

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
63
Draft ref
hol963
Marshalled no.
242
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 63
Amendment 243#10031833Not movedNew clause / schedule

Add a new clause: Safe and Resilient Schools Plan

Would insert a new clause after Clause 63 establishing a Safe and Resilient Schools Plan. Not moved.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 63, insert the following new Clause—
“Safe and Resilient Schools Plan
(1)
All new school buildings must be net zero in operation, and designed for a 2°C
rise in average global temperatures and future-proofed for a 4°C rise.
(2)
All new school buildings must be built to adapt to the risks of climate change,
including increased flooding and higher indoor temperatures.
(3)
The Secretary of State must within two years of the day on which this Act is
passed—
(a)
publish a national Safe and Resilient Schools Plan which sets out how
existing school buildings can reach net zero and be resilient to climate
risks, and
(b)
by regulations made by statutory instrument, set a target date and delivery
roadmap for implementation of the Safe and Resilient Schools Plan.
(4)
A statutory instrument containing regulations under subsection (3) may not be
made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before and approved by a
resolution of each House of Parliament.”

Safe and Resilient Schools Plan

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
63
Draft ref
hol973
Marshalled no.
243
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 63
Amendment 243A#10031904Not movedNew clause / schedule

Add a new clause: Safeguarding in educational settings — political views

Would insert a new clause after Clause 63 on safeguarding in educational settings in relation to political views. Not moved.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 63, insert the following new Clause—
“Safeguarding in educational settings: political views
When making safeguarding assessments or investigating safeguarding complaints
in relation to teachers, visitors or volunteers in schools and other educational
settings, no account may be taken of the political views expressed or presented
by the subject of that safeguarding assessment or complaint, provided those views
are not—
(a)
unworthy of respect in a democratic society,
(b)
in conflict with the fundamental rights of others, or
(c)
affiliated with any political party, group or organisation which is proscribed
for the purposes of the Terrorism Act 2000.”

Safeguarding in educational settings: political views

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
63
Draft ref
hol981
Marshalled no.
243A
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 63
Amendment 243B#10032194Not movedNew clause / schedule

Add a new clause on VAT refunds for standalone sixth form colleges

Inserts a new clause titled “Standalone sixth form colleges: refunds of VAT”.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 63, insert the following new Clause—
“Standalone sixth form colleges: refunds of VAT
After section 33B (refunds of VAT to Academies) of the Value Added Tax Act
1994, insert—
“33BA Refunds of VAT to standalone sixth form colleges
(1)
This section applies where—
(a)
VAT is chargeable on the supply of goods or services to, or on the
importation of goods by, the proprietor of a standalone sixth form
college, and
(b)
the supply or importation is not for the purposes of any business
carried on by the proprietor of the standalone sixth form college.
(2)
The Commissioners shall, on a claim made by the proprietor of the
standalone sixth form college at such time and in such form and manner
as the Commissioners may determine, refund to that proprietor the amount
of VAT so chargeable.
(3)
Subject to subsection (4), the claim must be made before the end of the
period of 4 years beginning with the day on which the supply is made or
the importation takes place.
(4)
If the Commissioners so determine, the claim period is such shorter period
beginning with that day as the Commissioners may determine.
(5)
Subsection (6) applies where goods or services supplied to, or imported
by, the proprietor of a standalone sixth form college cannot be conveniently
distinguished from goods or services supplied to, or imported by, it for
the purpose of a business carried on by that proprietor.
(6)
The amount to be refunded under this section is such amount as remains
after deducting from the whole of the VAT chargeable on any supply to,
or importation by, the proprietor of the standalone sixth form college such
proportion of that VAT as appears to the Commissioners to be attributable
to the carrying on of the business.
(7)
References in this section to VAT do not include any VAT which, by virtue
of an order under section 25(7), is excluded from credit under section 25.””

Standalone sixth form colleges: refunds of VAT

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
63
Draft ref
hol1012
Marshalled no.
243B
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 63
Amendment 243D#10032233Not movedNew clause / schedule

Add a new clause on a school complaints procedure

Inserts a new clause titled “School complaints procedure”.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 63, insert the following new Clause—
“School complaints procedure
(1)
Within 12 months of the day on which this Act is passed, the Secretary of State
must establish a central complaints handling system for use by—
(a)
the Department for Education,
(b)
His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Schools (“Ofsted”),
(c)
the Teacher Regulation Agency, and
(d)
schools in England.
(2)
The system must review the complaint and direct it to the most appropriate person
or body.
(3)
The system must enable complaints to be submitted via the GOV.UK website.
(4)
Complaints submitted under the system must be stored in a single database, to
which the Department for Education and Ofsted must have access.”

School complaints procedure

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
63
Draft ref
hol1017
Marshalled no.
243D
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 63
Amendment 243C#10032238Not movedNew clause / schedule

Add a national strategy for physical education and sport in schools

Inserts a new clause titled “National strategy for physical education and sport in schools”.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 63, insert the following new Clause—
“National strategy for physical education and sport in schools
(1)
Within 12 months of the day on which this Act is passed, the Secretary of State
must publish a national strategy for physical education and sport in schools.
(2)
The strategy must include recommendations related to—
(a)
the delivery of a minimum of 60 minutes of school sport and physical
activity per day;
(b)
the chief medical officer’s recommended levels of physical activity forming
part of the curricular physical education provision within schools;
(c)
physical and mental wellbeing;
(d)
incentivising pupils to continue sport and physical activity throughout
their school careers;
(e)
full and integrated sports provision for disabled students;
(f)
enhanced mandatory requirements for teacher training for physical literacy
and physical education;
(g)
integrating physical education and sport into the teaching of other school
subjects;
(h)
integrating outdoor recreation, non-traditional sport, physical activity and
natural facilities into sports provision in schools;
(i)
meeting swimming attainment standards through school sport provision;
(j)
the levels of investment in and effectiveness of primary physical education
and sport premium funding;
(k)
the role of volunteering in the teaching of sport and physical education in
schools, including qualifications, standards, and engagement of external
coaches and parents with qualifications recognised by the governing bodies
of sport in Great Britain;
(l)
a duty of care for all schoolchildren participating in sport;
(m)
the development of a list of key performance indicators to measure
outcomes of the national strategy;
(n)
enhanced mandatory requirements for teacher training for physical literacy
and physical education.
(3)
The national strategy must be reviewed, updated and laid before both Houses of
Parliament annually.”

National strategy for physical education and sport in schools

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
63
Draft ref
hol1016
Marshalled no.
243C
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 63
Amendment 243E#10032502Not movedNew clause / schedule

Duty to prioritise Level 3 qualified applicants in apprenticeship policy

Inserts a new clause after Clause 63 creating a duty to prioritise applicants holding Level 3 qualifications in apprenticeship policy.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 63, insert the following new Clause—
“Duty: prioritisation of Level 3 qualified applicants in apprenticeship policy
In the development of apprenticeship policy, the Secretary of State has a duty to
prioritise securing sufficient places up to Level 3 for qualified applicants aged
16–18 as soon as resources permit.”

Duty: prioritisation of Level 3 qualified applicants in apprenticeship policy

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
63
Draft ref
hol1038
Marshalled no.
243E
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 63

Clause 64 2

Amendment 244#10031524AgreedNew clause / schedule

Add a new clause: Power to make consequential provision (Wales)

Inserts a new clause after Clause 64 giving a power to make consequential provision for Wales.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 64, insert the following new Clause—
“Power to make consequential provision: Wales
(1)
The Welsh Ministers may by regulations make provision that is consequential on
any of the following provisions of this Act—
(a)
section 11 (use of accommodation for deprivation of liberty);
(b)
section 12(5) (service of documents under Part 2 of the Care Standards Act
2000);
(c)
section 20 (ill-treatment or wilful neglect: children aged 16 and 17);
(d)
sections 31 to 36 (children not in school).
(2)
Regulations under subsection (1) may contain only provision which would be
within the legislative competence of Senedd Cymru if it were contained in an Act
of the Senedd.
(3)
Regulations under this section may amend, repeal or revoke provision made by
or under—
(a)
an Act or Measure of Senedd Cymru passed before this Act, or
(b)
an Act passed or made before, or in the same session of Parliament as, this
Act.
(4)
Regulations under this section are to be made by Welsh statutory instrument (see
section 37A of the Legislation (Wales) Act 2019 (anaw 4)).
(5)
Except as provided by subsection (6), regulations made under this section are
subject to the Senedd annulment procedure (see section 37E of the Legislation
(Wales) Act 2019 (anaw 4)).
(6)
Regulations made under this section that amend, repeal or revoke provision made
by or under an Act or Measure of Senedd Cymru, or an Act, are subject to the
Senedd approval procedure (see section 37C of the Legislation (Wales) Act 2019
(anaw 4)).
(7)
The power to make regulations under this section includes power to make—
(a)
supplementary, incidental, transitional or saving provision;
(b)
different provision for different purposes or areas.”

Power to make consequential provision: Wales

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
64
Draft ref
opc419
Marshalled no.
244
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 64
Amendment 245#10031434AgreedNew clause / schedule

Add power to make consequential provision for Scotland

Inserts a new clause giving power to make consequential provision in relation to Scotland.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After Clause 64, insert the following new Clause—
“Power to make consequential provision: Scotland
(1)
The Scottish Ministers may by regulations make provision that is consequential
on section 11 (use of accommodation for deprivation of liberty).
(2)
Regulations under subsection (1) may contain only provision which would be
within the legislative competence of the Scottish Parliament if it were contained
in an Act of that Parliament.
(3)
Regulations under this section may amend, repeal or revoke provision made by
or under—
(a)
an Act of the Scottish Parliament passed before this Act, or
(b)
an Act passed or made before, or in the same session of Parliament as, this
Act.
(4)
For provision about instruments containing regulations under this section, see
section 27 of the Interpretation and Legislative Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp
10) (Scottish statutory instruments).
(5)
Except as provided by subsection (6), regulations made under this section are
subject to the negative procedure (see section 28 of the Interpretation and
Legislative Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 10)).
(6)
Regulations made under this section that amend, repeal or revoke provision made
by or under an Act of the Scottish Parliament, or an Act, are subject to the
affirmative procedure (see section 29 of the Interpretation and Legislative Reform
(Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 10)).
(7)
The power to make regulations under this section includes power to make—
(a)
supplementary, incidental, transitional or saving provision;
(b)
different provision for different purposes or areas.”

Power to make consequential provision: Scotland

Stage
Report stage
Type
AddClauseOrSchedule
Position
After
Clause
64
Draft ref
opc432
Marshalled no.
245
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 64

Clause 65 1

Amendment 503#10022655AgreedAmends text

Make the Scotland employment-of-children clause extend to Scotland only

Adds a paragraph providing that the new clause on employment of children in Scotland extends to Scotland only.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 65, page 123, line 33, at end insert—
“(b)
section (Employment of children in Scotland) extends to Scotland only.”

“(b) section (Employment of children in Scotland) extends to Scotland only.”

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
65
Page
123
Line
33
Draft ref
opc260
Marshalled no.
503
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 65

Clause 66 21

Amendment #10023213#10023213Withdrawn before debateAmends text

Change cross-reference in Clause 66

Would change the reference "(3)" to "(3A)" in Clause 66 on commencement. (Withdrawn before debate.)

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 66, page 124, line 22, leave out “(3)” and insert “(3A)”

(3) (3A)

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
66
Page
124
Line
22
Draft ref
hol650
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn before debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 66
Amendment 504#10022261Not movedAmends text

Delay commencement until cyber-security of the register is certified

Prevents Sections 30 to 35 and Schedule 2 from commencing until the National Cyber Security Centre (or an equivalent body) certifies the security arrangements for the register of children not in school and that system testing is complete.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 66, page 124, line 4, at end insert, “, but no part of Sections 30 to 35 and Schedule
2 may be commenced earlier than the day on which the National Cyber Security Centre
(or an equivalent body designated by the Secretary of State) certifies that the arrangements
for the security of the register of children not in school are in line with best practice and
that testing of its systems is complete.”

, but no part of Sections 30 to 35 and Schedule 2 may be commenced earlier than the day on which the National Cyber Security Centre (or an equivalent body designated by the Secretary of State) certifies that the arrangements for the security of the register of children not in school are in line with best practice and that testing of its systems is complete.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
66
Page
124
Line
4
Draft ref
hol164
Marshalled no.
504
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 66
Amendment 504A#10024220Not movedAmends text

Make commencement subject to a new subsection (2A)

Adds the words “, subject to subsection (2A)” to the commencement clause.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 66, page 124, line 4, at end insert “, subject to subsection (2A)”

“, subject to subsection (2A)”

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
66
Page
124
Line
4
Draft ref
hol732
Marshalled no.
504A
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 66
Amendment 504B#10025676Not movedAmends text

Bring the gender-questioning guidance clause into force

Inserts a new paragraph (aa) into Clause 66 so that the new clause on guidance for schools on gender-questioning children is covered by the relevant commencement provision.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 66, page 124, line 4, at end insert—
“(aa)
section (Guidance for schools on gender questioning children);”

“(aa) section (Guidance for schools on gender questioning children);”

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
66
Page
124
Line
4
Draft ref
hol782
Marshalled no.
504B
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 66
Amendment 505#10021935Not movedAmends text

Delay commencement of the reasonable-punishment clause by 12 months

Provides that the clause abolishing the common law defence of reasonable punishment comes into force 12 months after the Act is passed.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 66, page 124, line 18, at end insert—
“(2A)
Section (Abolition of common law defence of reasonable punishment) comes into force
at the end of the period of 12 months beginning with the day on which this Act
is passed.”

“(2A) Section (Abolition of common law defence of reasonable punishment) comes into force at the end of the period of 12 months beginning with the day on which this Act is passed.”

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
66
Page
124
Line
18
Draft ref
hol2
Marshalled no.
505
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 66
Amendment 505A#10024214Not movedAmends text

Delay commencement of Section 15 until a report is published

Provides that Section 15 may not come into force until the Secretary of State has published a report containing specified information.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 66, page 124, line 18, at end insert—
“(2A)
Section 15 may not come into force until the Secretary of State has published a
report that contains—
(a)
details of the number of available placements in relevant establishments
or agencies, and
(b)
an analysis of the expected impact of this section on the number of available
placements in relevant establishments or agencies.”

“(2A) Section 15 may not come into force until the Secretary of State has published a report that contains—

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
66
Page
124
Line
18
Draft ref
hol730
Marshalled no.
505A
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 66
Amendment 505B#10024321Not movedAmends text

Delay commencement of Section 27 until a report is laid before Parliament

Provides that Section 27 may only come into force after the Secretary of State has laid before Parliament a report containing specified information.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 66, page 124, line 18, at end insert—
“(2A)
Section 27 may only come into force after the Secretary of State has laid before
Parliament a report containing the following information—
(a)
what form breakfast club provision by schools currently takes;
(b)
how much breakfast club provision costs schools, and how much is charged
by schools for such provision;
(c)
how much funding is estimated to be required to enable schools to meet
the requirements of section 27;
(d)
what additional staff will be required to deliver the breakfast clubs;
(e)
the grounds on which the Secretary of State would use the power under
section 551C of the Education Act 1996.”

“(2A) Section 27 may only come into force after the Secretary of State has laid before Parliament a report containing the following information—

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
66
Page
124
Line
18
Draft ref
hol740
Marshalled no.
505B
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 66
Amendment 505C#10026273Not movedAmends text

Delay social-care provisions pending a human-rights statement

Inserts a new subsection (2A) into Clause 66 so that sections 12 to 18 may not come into force until the Secretary of State has published a statement on the human rights obligations of publicly funded private providers of children's social care.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 66, page 124, line 18, at end insert—
“(2A)
Sections 12 to 18 may not come into force until the Secretary of State has published
a statement regarding the human rights obligations of publicly-funded private
providers of children’s social care.”

“(2A) Sections 12 to 18 may not come into force until the Secretary of State has published a statement regarding the human rights obligations of publicly-funded private providers of children’s social care.”

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
66
Page
124
Line
18
Draft ref
hol804
Marshalled no.
505C
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 66
Amendment 506#10022657AgreedAmends text

Set a separate commencement route for Welsh provisions

Replaces subsection (3) so that the listed provisions come into force in relation to Wales on a day appointed by the Welsh Ministers by regulations.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 66, page 124, line 19, leave out subsection (3) and insert—
“(3)
Subject to subsection (1), the following come into force, in relation to Wales, on
such day as the Welsh Ministers may by regulations made by statutory instrument
appoint—
(a)
section (Employment of children in England and Wales);
(b)
sections 30 to 35 and Schedule 2.
(3A)
Subject to subsection (1), section (Employment of children in Scotland) comes into
force on such day as the Scottish Ministers may by regulations appoint.”

subsection (3)
“(3) Subject to subsection (1), the following come into force, in relation to Wales, on such day as the Welsh Ministers may by regulations made by statutory instrument appoint—

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
66
Page
124
Line
19
Draft ref
opc262
Marshalled no.
506
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 66
Amendment 506A#10023211Not movedAmends text

Conditions for bringing section 47 into force

Would add a subsection to Clause 66 so that section 47 comes into force only when stated conditions are met.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 66, page 124, line 21, at end insert—
“(3A)
Section 47 comes into force when all the following conditions are met—
(a)
the period of six months, beginning on the day that the Secretary of State
publishes the final report of the Curriculum and Assessment Review, has
elapsed;
(b)
the Secretary of State has published a draft Bill making legislative provision
for the changes recommended by the Curriculum and Assessment Review;
(c)
the Secretary of State has undertaken a consultation on the findings of the
Curriculum and Assessment Review.”

(3A) Section 47 comes into force when all the following conditions are met—

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
66
Page
124
Line
21
Draft ref
hol649
Marshalled no.
506A
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 66
Amendment 506B#10023915Not movedAmends text

Delay Section 11 until non-means-tested legal aid is in force

Amends Clause 66 so that Section 11 may not come into force until regulations providing non-means-tested civil legal aid in deprivation-of-liberty proceedings are in force. Not moved.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 66, page 124, line 21, at end insert—
“(3A)
Section 11 may not come into force until regulations under section 11 (qualifying
for civil legal aid) of the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act
2012 providing legal aid on a non-means tested basis in relation to proceedings
that may result in the deprivation of a child’s liberty have come into force.”

“(3A) Section 11 may not come into force until regulations under section 11 (qualifying for civil legal aid) of the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 providing legal aid on a non-means tested basis in relation to proceedings that may result in the deprivation of a child’s liberty have come into force.”

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
66
Page
124
Line
21
Draft ref
hol685
Marshalled no.
506B
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 66
Amendment 506C#10024016Not movedAmends text

Delay Section 10 until the Regional Care Cooperatives pathfinder is evaluated

Amends Clause 66 so that Section 10 may not come into force until the Secretary of State has published an evaluation of the Regional Care Cooperatives pathfinder areas. Not moved.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 66, page 124, line 21, at end insert—
“(3A)
Section 10 may not come into force until the Secretary of State has published an
evaluation of the impact, cost and effectiveness of the Regional Care Cooperatives
pathfinder areas.”

“(3A) Section 10 may not come into force until the Secretary of State has published an evaluation of the impact, cost and effectiveness of the Regional Care Cooperatives pathfinder areas.”

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
66
Page
124
Line
21
Draft ref
hol693
Marshalled no.
506C
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 66
Amendment 506D#10025608Not movedAmends text

Delay Clause 37 standards until the review is published

Inserts a new subsection (3A) into Clause 66 so that section 37(2) may not be brought into force until the review of independent educational institution standards has been published and laid before Parliament.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 66, page 124, line 21, at end insert—
“(3A)
Section 37(2) may not be brought into force until the review required by section
(Review of independent educational institution standards) has been published and laid
before Parliament.”

“(3A) Section 37(2) may not be brought into force until the review required by section (Review of independent educational institution standards) has been published and laid before Parliament.”

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
66
Page
124
Line
21
Draft ref
hol779
Marshalled no.
506D
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 66
Amendment 507#10022660AgreedAmends text

Update a subsection cross-reference in the commencement clause

Technical drafting change replacing the reference to “(3)” with “(3A)” in the commencement clause.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 66, page 124, line 22, leave out “(3)” and insert “(3A)”

“(3)” “(3A)”

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
66
Page
124
Line
22
Draft ref
opc263
Marshalled no.
507
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 66
Amendment 508#10022998Not movedAmends text

Delay section 3 until safeguarding partners share equal responsibility

Adds a provision preventing section 3 from coming into force until the Secretary of State confirms that combined safeguarding partners have equal responsibility for delivering the multi-agency child protection team.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 66, page 124, line 23, at end insert—
“(4A)
Section 3 may not come into force until the Secretary of State has made a statement
confirming that safeguarding partners which are party to an agreement under
section 16J(1) of the Children Act 2004 (combining safeguarding partner areas
and delegating functions) have equal responsibility for the effective delivery of
the multi-agency child protection team.”

(4A) Section 3 may not come into force until the Secretary of State has made a statement confirming that safeguarding partners which are party to an agreement under section 16J(1) of the Children Act 2004 (combining safeguarding partner areas and delegating functions) have equal responsibility for the effective delivery of the multi-agency child protection team.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
66
Page
124
Line
23
Draft ref
hol581
Marshalled no.
508
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 66
Amendment 509#10022996Not movedAmends text

Delay section 3 until guidance on delivery and funding is published

Adds a provision preventing section 3 from coming into force until the Secretary of State publishes guidance on how its duties will be delivered and funded, including for non-statutory agencies.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 66, page 124, line 23, at end insert—
“(4A)
Section 3 may not come into force until the Secretary of State has published
guidance to clarify how the duties in section 3 will be delivered and funded,
including for non-statutory agencies.”

(4A) Section 3 may not come into force until the Secretary of State has published guidance to clarify how the duties in section 3 will be delivered and funded, including for non-statutory agencies.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
66
Page
124
Line
23
Draft ref
hol583
Marshalled no.
509
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 66
Amendment 510#10022663AgreedAmends text

Add subsection (3A) to a cross-reference in the commencement clause

Technical drafting change inserting “, (3A)” after “(3)” in the commencement clause.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 66, page 124, line 24, after “(3)” insert “, (3A)”

“(3)” “, (3A)”

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
66
Page
124
Line
24
Draft ref
opc264
Marshalled no.
510
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 66
Amendment 511#10022653AgreedAmends text

Set out which provisions extend to Wales in the extent clause

Amends the extent clause so that the listed Welsh provisions are treated separately when setting out the Act’s territorial extent.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 66, page 124, line 28, leave out from “Act” to end of line 29 and insert “other than—
(a)
the provisions listed in subsection (3) in relation to Wales;
(b)
section (Employment of children in Scotland).”

from “Act” to end of line 29 “other than—
(a) the provisions listed in subsection (3) in relation to Wales;

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
66
Page
124
Line
28
Draft ref
opc265
Marshalled no.
511
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 66
Amendment 512#10022620AgreedAmends text

Reword Clause 66 reference to provisions relating to Wales

Government amendment leaving out line 32 and inserting wording referring to “any provision listed in subsection (3) in relation to Wales”. Agreed.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 66, page 124, leave out line 32 and insert “any provision listed in subsection (3) in
relation to Wales.”

(line 32) “any provision listed in subsection (3) in relation to Wales.”

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
66
Page
124
Line
32
Draft ref
opc266
Marshalled no.
512
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 66
Amendment 513#10022664AgreedAmends text

Give Scottish Ministers power to make transitional provision for the Scotland employment clause

Adds subsection (7A) allowing the Scottish Ministers to make transitional or saving provision by regulations when the employment of children in Scotland clause comes into force.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 66, page 124, line 32, at end insert—
“(7A)
The Scottish Ministers may by regulations make transitional or saving provision
in connection with the coming into force of section (Employment of children in
Scotland).”

“(7A) The Scottish Ministers may by regulations make transitional or saving provision in connection with the coming into force of section (Employment of children in Scotland).”

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
66
Page
124
Line
32
Draft ref
opc267
Marshalled no.
513
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 66
Amendment 514#10022647AgreedAmends text

Add a cross-reference to subsection (7A) in the commencement clause

Technical drafting change to the commencement provision, replacing the reference to “or (7)” with “, (7) or (7A)”.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 66, page 124, line 33, leave out “or (7)” and insert “, (7) or (7A)”

“or (7)” “, (7) or (7A)”

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
66
Page
124
Line
33
Draft ref
opc268
Marshalled no.
514
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Clause 66

Clause 67 9

Amendment 246#10031509AgreedAmends text

Restructure a reference to regulations and orders

A technical edit to Clause 67 (establishment of pupil referral units) replacing “regulations or an order;” with a sub-paragraphed list.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 67, page 127, line 28, leave out “regulations or an order;” and insert “—
“(i)
regulations, or
(ii)
in relation to the amendments made to the Education Act 2002 by
Schedule 3, an order;”

regulations or an order;
“(i) regulations, or

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
67
Page
127
Line
28
Draft ref
opc323
Marshalled no.
246
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 67
Amendment 247#10029629Not movedAmends text

Consequential reference to the gender-questioning guidance clause

A consequential edit to Clause 67 listing the new “Guidance for schools on gender questioning children” clause.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 67, page 127, line 28, at end insert—
“(aa)
section (Guidance for schools on gender questioning children);”

“(aa) section (Guidance for schools on gender questioning children);”

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
67
Page
127
Line
28
Draft ref
hol849
Marshalled no.
247
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 67
Amendment 247A#10032291Not movedAmends text

Make a provision subject to a new subsection (1A)

Inserts “subject to subsection (1A)” at the end of the relevant provision.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 67, page 127, line 29, at end insert “subject to subsection (1A).
(1A)
No part of sections 31 to 36 (children not in school) and Schedule 2 (consequential
amendments) may be commenced until the duty in section (Cybersecurity of register)
has been discharged.”

subject to subsection (1A).

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
67
Page
127
Line
29
Draft ref
hol1031
Marshalled no.
247A
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 67
Amendment 248#10030641Not movedRemoves provision

Remove paragraph (g) from the pupil referral units clause

Leaves out paragraph (g) in Clause 67 on the establishment of pupil referral units.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 67, page 128, line 1, leave out paragraph (g)

paragraph (g)

Stage
Report stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Clause
67
Page
128
Line
1
Draft ref
hol927
Marshalled no.
248
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 67
Amendment 249#10031508AgreedAmends text

Insert the word “Welsh”

A technical edit to Clause 67 (establishment of pupil referral units) inserting the word “Welsh” after the second “by”.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 67, page 128, line 6, after second “by” insert “Welsh”

Welsh

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
67
Page
128
Line
6
Draft ref
opc421
Marshalled no.
249
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 67
Amendment 250#10030199Not movedAmends text

Delay Clause 3 until funding and delivery guidance is published

Would add a subsection to Clause 67 so that Clause 3 cannot come into force until the Secretary of State has published guidance clarifying how the duties it inserts into the Children Act 2003 will be delivered and funded, including for non-statutory agencies.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 67, page 128, line 9, at end insert—
“(3A)
Section 3 may not come into force until the Secretary of State has published
guidance to clarify how the duties inserted into the Children Act 2003 by that
section will be delivered and funded, including for non-statutory agencies.”

“(3A) Section 3 may not come into force until the Secretary of State has published guidance to clarify how the duties inserted into the Children Act 2003 by that section will be delivered and funded, including for non-statutory agencies.”

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
67
Page
128
Line
9
Draft ref
hol859
Marshalled no.
250
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 67
Amendment 251#10030201Not movedAmends text

Block Clause 3 until partner agency responsibilities are set out

Provides that Section 3 may not commence until the Secretary of State sets out each partner agency's responsibilities for delivering the multi-agency child protection teams.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 67, page 128, line 9, at end insert—
“(3A)
Section 3 may not come into force until the Secretary of State has set out the
respective responsibilities of each partner agency in securing the effective delivery
of the MACPTs under the changes made to the Children Act 2004 by that section.”

“(3A) Section 3 may not come into force until the Secretary of State has set out the respective responsibilities of each partner agency in securing the effective delivery of the MACPTs under the changes made to the Children Act 2004 by that section.”

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
67
Page
128
Line
9
Draft ref
hol862
Marshalled no.
251
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 67
Amendment 252#10030840Not movedAmends text

Delay section 10 until Regional Care Cooperatives are evaluated

Inserts a new subsection (3A) in Clause 67 preventing section 10 from coming into force until the Secretary of State has published an evaluation of the Regional Care Cooperatives pathfinder areas.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 67, page 128, line 9, at end insert—
“(3A)
Section 10 may not come into force until the Secretary of State has published an
evaluation of the impact, cost and effectiveness of the Regional Care Cooperatives
pathfinder areas.”

“(3A) Section 10 may not come into force until the Secretary of State has published an evaluation of the impact, cost and effectiveness of the Regional Care Cooperatives pathfinder areas.”

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
67
Page
128
Line
9
Draft ref
hol944
Marshalled no.
252
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 67
Amendment 253#10031505AgreedAmends text

Insert the word “Welsh”

A technical edit to Clause 67 (establishment of pupil referral units) inserting the word “Welsh” after the second “by”.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Clause 67, page 128, line 21, after second “by” insert “Welsh”

Welsh

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Clause
67
Page
128
Line
21
Draft ref
opc422
Marshalled no.
253
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Clause 67

Schedule 1 16

Amendment 99#10020356No decisionAmends text

Rework a consequential cross-reference in Schedule 1

Replaces the proposed insertion of "436I or" with a substitution of "436I" for "437".

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Schedule 1, page 114, line 6, leave out “after “section” insert “436I or”” and insert “for “437”
substitute “436I“”

after “section” insert “436I or” for “437” substitute “436I“

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Schedule
1
Page
114
Line
6
Draft ref
opc162
Marshalled no.
99
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Schedule 1
Amendment 100#10020377No decisionAmends text

Rework a consequential cross-reference in Schedule 1

Replaces the proposed insertion of "436I or" with a substitution of "436I" for "437".

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Schedule 1, page 114, line 8, leave out “after “section” insert “436I or”” and insert “for “437”
substitute “436I“”

after “section” insert “436I or” for “437” substitute “436I“

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Schedule
1
Page
114
Line
8
Draft ref
opc163
Marshalled no.
100
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Schedule 1
Amendment 101#10020404No decisionAmends text

Revise a substituted statutory reference (Schedule 1)

Replaces the existing amending instruction with one substituting "436I" for "437".

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Schedule 1, page 114, line 10, leave out “after “section” insert “436I or”” and insert “for
“437” substitute “436I“”

after “section” insert “436I or” for “437” substitute “436I“

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Schedule
1
Page
114
Line
10
Draft ref
opc164
Marshalled no.
101
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Schedule 1
Amendment 102#10020372No decisionAmends text

Repeal the existing school attendance order provisions in Schedule 1

Adds a sub-paragraph omitting sections 437 to 443 (school attendance orders) and the italic headings before sections 437 and 443.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Schedule 1, page 114, line 13, at end insert—
“(1A) Omit sections 437 to 443 (school attendance orders) and the italic headings
before sections 437 and 443.”

(1A) Omit sections 437 to 443 (school attendance orders) and the italic headings before sections 437 and 443.

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Schedule
1
Page
114
Line
13
Draft ref
opc166
Marshalled no.
102
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Schedule 1
Amendment 103#10020403No decisionRemoves provision

Remove sub-paragraphs (2) to (9) (Schedule 1)

Leaves out sub-paragraphs (2) to (9).

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Schedule 1, page 114, line 14, leave out sub-paragraphs (2) to (9)

sub-paragraphs (2) to (9)

Stage
Report stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Schedule
1
Page
114
Line
14
Draft ref
opc165
Marshalled no.
103
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Schedule 1
Amendment 104#10020347No decisionAmends text

Rework a consequential cross-reference in Schedule 1

Replaces the proposed insertion of "436P," with a substitution of "436P" for "443" in section references.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Schedule 1, page 115, line 25, leave out “, after “under section” insert “436P,”” and insert
“and (2)(a), for “443” substitute “436P””

, after “under section” insert “436P,” and (2)(a), for “443” substitute “436P”

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Schedule
1
Page
115
Line
25
Draft ref
opc167
Marshalled no.
104
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Schedule 1
Amendment 105#10020332No decisionRemoves provision

Leave out sub-paragraph (13) of Schedule 1

Deletes sub-paragraph (13) from Schedule 1, a technical removal.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Schedule 1, page 115, line 26, leave out sub-paragraph (13)

sub-paragraph (13)

Stage
Report stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Schedule
1
Page
115
Line
26
Draft ref
opc168
Marshalled no.
105
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Schedule 1
Amendment 106#10020384No decisionAmends text

Update a substituted statutory reference to section 436I (Schedule 1)

Replaces the existing substituted text with a reference to "section 436I."

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Schedule 1, page 115, line 36, leave out from “substitute” to the end of line 37 and insert
“section 436I.”

(from “substitute” to end of line 37) section 436I.

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Schedule
1
Page
115
Line
36
Draft ref
opc169
Marshalled no.
106
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Schedule 1
Amendment 107#10020371No decisionRemoves provision

Remove sub-paragraph (16) from Schedule 1

Deletes sub-paragraph (16).

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Schedule 1, page 116, line 1, leave out sub-paragraph (16)

Removes Schedule 1 — sub-paragraph (16)

Stage
Report stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Schedule
1
Page
116
Line
1
Draft ref
opc170
Marshalled no.
107
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Schedule 1
Amendment 108#10020349No decisionAmends text

Rework consequential cross-references in Schedule 1

Replaces the proposed insertion of section references with a substitution of "436K(4)" etc. for "438(4) or 440(2)".

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Schedule 1, page 116, line 13, leave out “after “section” insert “436K(4), 436N(2),”” and
insert “for “438(4) or 440(2)” substitute “436K(4) or 436N(2)””

after “section” insert “436K(4), 436N(2),” for “438(4) or 440(2)” substitute “ 436K(4)

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Schedule
1
Page
116
Line
13
Draft ref
opc171
Marshalled no.
108
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Schedule 1
Amendment 109#10020405No decisionRemoves provision

Remove "or 443" reference (Schedule 1)

Deletes the words "or 443".

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Schedule 1, page 116, line 17, leave out “or 443”

or 443

Stage
Report stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Schedule
1
Page
116
Line
17
Draft ref
opc172
Marshalled no.
109
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Schedule 1
Amendment 110#10020406No decisionRemoves provision

Remove ", 443" reference (Schedule 1)

Deletes the words ", 443".

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Schedule 1, page 116, line 18, leave out “, 443”

, 443

Stage
Report stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Schedule
1
Page
116
Line
18
Draft ref
opc173
Marshalled no.
110
Decision
The House has not considered this amendment.
Tabled againstAs amended in Public Bill Committee· Schedule 1
Amendment 148#10022641AgreedAmends text

Clarify the establishing provision for “board” in Schedule 1

Government amendment adding that the board is one established under section 14Z25 of the National Health Service Act 2006. Agreed.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Schedule 1, page 126, line 2, after “board” insert “established under section 14Z25 of the
National Health Service Act 2006”

board established under section 14Z25 of the National Health Service Act 2006

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Schedule
1
Page
126
Line
2
Draft ref
opc271
Marshalled no.
148
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Schedule 1
Amendment 149#10022622AgreedAmends text

Clarify the meaning of “trust” in Schedule 1

Government amendment adding that “trust” has the meaning given by section 30 of the National Health Service Act 2006. Agreed.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Schedule 1, page 126, line 3, after “trust” insert “within the meaning given by section 30
of the National Health Service Act 2006”

trust within the meaning given by section 30 of the National Health Service Act 2006

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Schedule
1
Page
126
Line
3
Draft ref
opc272
Marshalled no.
149
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Schedule 1
Amendment 150#10022624AgreedAmends text

Clarify the establishing provision for “trust” in Schedule 1

Government amendment adding that the trust is one established under section 25 of the National Health Service Act 2006. Agreed.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Schedule 1, page 126, line 4, after “trust” insert “established under section 25 of the National
Health Service Act 2006”

trust established under section 25 of the National Health Service Act 2006

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Schedule
1
Page
126
Line
4
Draft ref
opc273
Marshalled no.
150
Decision
This amendment was agreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'agreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule was removed from the Bill.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Schedule 1
Amendment 151#10022963Not movedAmends text

Add Jobcentre Plus to the list of relevant authorities

Would add 'Jobcentre Plus' as an entry in the Schedule 1 list of relevant authorities.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Schedule 1, page 126, line 6, at end insert—
“15
Jobcentre Plus.”

15 Jobcentre Plus.

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Schedule
1
Page
126
Line
6
Draft ref
hol487
Marshalled no.
151
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Schedule 1

Schedule 2 1

Amendment 254#10031968Not movedRemoves provision

Remove Schedule 2

Deletes Schedule 2 (consequential and related amendments) from the Bill.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Leave out Schedule 2

Removes Schedule 2 — consequential and related amendments

Stage
Report stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Schedule
2
Draft ref
hol988
Marshalled no.
254
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee· Schedule 2

Schedule 3 1

Amendment 447A#10023071WithdrawnAmends text

Amend section 120 in Schedule 3

Would insert an amendment to section 120(1)(a) after 'teachers' in Schedule 3. (Withdrawn after debate.)

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Schedule 3, page 128, line 24, at end insert—
“1A
In section 120(1)(a), after “teachers”, insert—
“(aa)
academy schools Chief Executive Officers’ pay,””

1A In section 120(1)(a), after “teachers”, insert—

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Schedule
3
Page
128
Line
24
Draft ref
hol621
Marshalled no.
447A
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons· Schedule 3

Other amendments 20

Amendment 68A#10023785WithdrawnAmends text

Establish an Earned Autonomy funding scheme for family support

Adds that guidance must include the establishment of an Earned Autonomy funding scheme. Withdrawn after debate.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
In subsection (6), at end insert “, including the establishment of an Earned Autonomy
funding scheme.”

“, including the establishment of an Earned Autonomy funding scheme.”

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Draft ref
hol665
Marshalled no.
68A
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons
Amendment 68B#10023786Not movedAmends text

Define “Earned Autonomy” as exemption from central funding rules

Adds a definition of “Earned Autonomy”, meaning local authorities can obtain exemption from centrally determined funding specifications for family support services. Not moved.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
In subsection (7), after the definition “children and parents”, insert—
““Earned Autonomy” means that local authorities can obtain exemption from
any centrally determined funding specifications for family support services;”

““Earned Autonomy” means that local authorities can obtain exemption from any centrally determined funding specifications for family support services;”

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Draft ref
hol664
Marshalled no.
68B
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons
Amendment 94C#10032293Not movedRemoves provision

Trim the definition of regulated user-to-user services

In the definition of “regulated user-to-user services” in subsection (5), leaves out the words from “2023” to the end.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
In subsection (5), in the definition for “regulated user-to-user services”, leave out from
“2023” to end

2023

Stage
Report stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hol1029
Marshalled no.
94C
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee
Amendment 94B#10032294DisagreedAmends text

Make a provision subject to exemptions under subsection (1A)

Inserts “subject to any exemptions under subsection (1A)” at the end of subsection (1)(b). This amendment was disagreed.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
In subsection (1)(b), at end insert “subject to any exemptions under subsection (1A).
(1A)
Any exemptions to regulations made under subsection (1)(b)—
(a)
must be specified only by Ofcom and the Children’s Commissioner acting
jointly, and
(b)
can only apply where—
(i)
the primary purpose of the exemption is to address or mitigate
harms arising from social media use by children,
(ii)
the exemption specifies an alternative minimum age to that
provided under subsection (1)(b), and
(iii)
the provider of the service has demonstrated to the satisfaction of
Ofcom and the Children’s Commissioner that it—
(A)
meets Ofcom’s guidance concerning appropriate,
risk-based minimum ages,
(B)
has due regard to relevant standards and principles of
the UK General Data Protection Regulation,
(C)
has particular regard to the importance of protecting the
rights and best interests of children, as recognised by the
United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child,
(D)
has considered the potential impact of the service on the
mental health and psychological wellbeing of children,
(E)
has investigated the extent to which the service’s design,
functionalities or features may encourage addictive or
compulsive use, and
(F)
has considered and reviewed the use of algorithms for
content recommendation, amplification or targeted
advertising.
(1B)
Regulations made under subsection (1)(b) must also provide for—
(a)
periodic review of any exemption to ensure the continuing adequacy of
protection for children, and
(b)
amendment or revocation of an exemption where Ofcom and the Children’s
Commissioner are no longer satisfied as to the matters set out in subsection
(1A)(b)(iii).”

subject to any exemptions under subsection (1A).

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Draft ref
hol1028
Marshalled no.
94B
Decision
This amendment was disagreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'disagreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule remained part of the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee
Amendment 120A#10032468WithdrawnAmends text

Exempt adopted children from Condition B where the relevant action predates adoption

Adds a new subsection so that Condition B does not apply to a child who has been adopted, where the action specified in subsection (4)(b) took place before the adoption.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
At end insert—
“(4A)
Condition B does not apply to a child who has been adopted, if the action
specified in subsection (4)(b) occurred before the child was adopted.”

(4A) Condition B does not apply to a child who has been adopted, if the action specified in subsection (4)(b) occurred before the child was adopted.

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Draft ref
hol1036
Marshalled no.
120A
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee
Amendment 125A#10031848Not movedAmends text

Require local authorities to record and publish parental evidence of school failings

Would insert a new paragraph (g) requiring local authorities to record and collate parental evidence of failings in the school’s education and publish it in an annual report to the relevant committee and Ofsted. Not moved.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After inserted subsection (1)(f), insert—
“(g)
that the local authority must record and collate any evidence
provided by the parent as to failings in the education provided by
the school to be published in a formal annual report to the authority’s
relevant committee and to Ofsted.”

(g) that the local authority must record and collate any evidence provided by the parent as to failings in the education provided by the school to be published in a formal annual report to the authority’s relevant committee and to Ofsted.

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Position
After
Draft ref
hol980
Marshalled no.
125A
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee
Amendment 131A#10032235WithdrawnAmends text

Require a visit where child protection action has been taken

Inserts a provision requiring a visit where the local authority has ever taken action under sections 31 or 47 of the Children Act 1989, or is currently taking action under section 17 of that Act, in relation to the child.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After subsection (8)(b), insert—
“(c)
must request a visit if the local authority has ever taken any action
under sections 31 or 47 of the Children Act 1989 or is currently taking
action under section 17 of that Act, in relation to the child.”

(c) must request a visit if the local authority has ever taken any action under sections 31 or 47 of the Children Act 1989 or is currently taking action under section 17 of that Act, in relation to the child.

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Position
After
Draft ref
hol1019
Marshalled no.
131A
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee
Amendment 193C#10032452Not movedAmends text

Add provision on inspection of academies with a religious character

After inserted section 122H, inserts a provision headed “Inspection of Academies with a religious character”.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After inserted section 122H, insert—
“Inspection of Academies with a religious character
122HA Inspection in respect of Academies with a religious character
(1)
This section applies where an Academy proprietor is the proprietor of one
or more Academies which have been designated as having a religious
character or which are to be treated as having been so designated by virtue
of section 6(8) (effect of Academy order) of the Academies Act 2010 (“the
relevant Academies”).
(2)
It is the duty of the Academy proprietor to secure that the matters set out
in subsection (3) are inspected.
(3)
The matters to be inspected under this section are the quality and
effectiveness of the Academy proprietor’s leadership, management and
governance in connection with the religious character, ethos and mission
of the relevant Academies including—
(a)
the conduct of each of the relevant Academies in accordance with
its trust deed,
(b)
denominational education and the content of collective worship at
the relevant Academies, and
(c)
the spiritual, moral social and cultural education of the pupils at the
relevant Academies.
(4)
An inspection under this section is to be conducted by a person chosen—
(a)
by the relevant religious body, or
(b)
if there is more than one relevant religious body, in accordance with
an agreement between the relevant religious bodies, or
(c)
if there is no such agreement, by one of the relevant religious bodies
chosen by the Academy proprietor.
(5)
Inspections under this section must be carried out at such intervals as may
be prescribed in regulations by the Secretary of State.
(6)
It is the general duty of a person conducting an inspection under this section
to report on the matters set out in subsection (3).
(7)
A person conducting an inspection under this section may do so with the
assistance of such other persons chosen by him as are in his opinion fit and
proper persons for carrying out the inspection.
(8)
When the inspection has been completed, the person conducting the
inspection must—
(a)
before the end of the period prescribed for the purposes of this
subsection, prepare in writing a report of the inspection, and
(b)
send the report to the Academy proprietor.
(9)
The Academy proprietor must—
(a)
make a copy of any report sent to it under subsection (8) available
for inspection by members of the public,
(b)
provide a copy of the report, free of charge, on request, and
(c)
take such steps as are reasonably practicable to secure that every
registered parent of a pupil at the relevant Academies receives a
copy of the report as soon as is reasonably practicable.”

Inspection of Academies with a religious character

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Position
After
Draft ref
hol1034
Marshalled no.
193C
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee
Amendment 193A#10032453Not movedAmends text

Add linking words to inserted section 122B(3)(b)

In inserted section 122B(3)(b), inserts “, and” at the end of the paragraph.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
In inserted section 122B, in subsection (3), at end of paragraph (b) insert “, and
(c)
any relevant religious body.”

, and

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Draft ref
hol1032
Marshalled no.
193A
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee
Amendment 193B#10032454Not movedAmends text

Add reference to any relevant religious body

In inserted section 122H(3)(a), after sub-paragraph (ii), inserts “(iii) any relevant religious body, and”.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
In inserted section 122H, in subsection (3)(a), after sub-paragraph (ii) insert—
“(iii)
any relevant religious body, and”

(iii) any relevant religious body, and

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Draft ref
hol1033
Marshalled no.
193B
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee
Amendment 193E#10032469Not movedAmends text

Insert a new subsection referencing the Education and Inspections Act 2006

Adds a new subsection (1A) introducing amendments to the Education and Inspections Act 2006.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After subsection (1) insert—
“(1A)
In the Education and Inspections Act 2006—
(a)
in section 182 (parliamentary control of orders and regulations), after
subsection (3)(c) insert—
“(d)
regulations made under section 122HB (pilot scheme of
inspections),”;
(b)
in section 188 (commencement), in subsection (3) at end insert "subject to
subsection (4).
(4)
Sections 122A to 122H (inspection of academy proprietors) may
not come into force until the Secretary of State has laid the report
and statement made under section 122HA (consultation prior to
inspections under this Chapter) before both Houses of Parliament.””

(1A) In the Education and Inspections Act 2006—

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Position
After
Draft ref
hol1037
Marshalled no.
193E
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee
Amendment 193D#10032470Not movedAmends text

Require consultation before inspections under this Chapter

Inserts a new section 122HA requiring consultation to take place prior to inspections carried out under this Chapter.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After inserted section 122H, insert—
“122HA Consultation prior to inspections under this Chapter
(1)
Prior to sections 122A to 122H coming into force, the Secretary of State must
undertake a consultation on—
(a)
the proposed purpose, scope, frequency and framework of
inspections of proprietors of academies, and
(b)
the impact of the proposed inspections of academy providers on the
purpose, scope, frequency and framework of inspections of
individual schools.
(2)
The consultation must include the following stakeholders—
(a)
His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Education, Children’s Services and
Skills,
(b)
proprietors of academies,
(c)
organisations representing teachers and other school staff, and
(d)
such other persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate,
including parent groups and other interested organisations.
(3)
The Secretary of State must publish an impact assessment that—
(a)
assesses the interaction between the proposed inspections of academy
proprietors and existing inspections of individual schools under
Chapter 1 of Part 8 of the Education and Inspections Act 2006 (Ofsted
inspections), and
(b)
sets out the likely resource and administrative implications for both
the Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills
and academy trusts.
122HB Pilot scheme of inspections
(1)
The Secretary of State must, by regulations made before the end of the
relevant period, ensure that provisions under this Chapter have been trialled
under a pilot scheme.
(2)
The pilot scheme must—
(a)
assess the effectiveness of multi-academy trusts;
(b)
take into account—
(i)
variations in multi-academy trusts models, and
(ii)
the level of centralisation in the structure of the
multi-academy trust;
(c)
be informed by—
(i)
school-level inspections;
(ii)
financial information held by the Department for Education
regarding the multi-academy trust.
(3)
For the purposes of subsection (1), the following proprietors of Academies
should be included in the pilot scheme—
(a)
proprietors of academies whose schools are on average significantly
under-performing, or which are not providing value for money;
(b)
proprietors of academies which are seeking to expand and enter into
new partnerships with schools;
(c)
a number of proprietors of academies found by Ofsted to be achieving
an acceptable level of performance, to establish the value of universal
inspection.
(4)
The “relevant period” is the period of two years beginning with the day on
which section 50 of the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 comes
fully into force.”

122HA Consultation prior to inspections under this Chapter

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Position
After
Draft ref
hol1035
Marshalled no.
193D
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee
Amendment 210#10030624WithdrawnAmends text

Apply a school's allergy policy to external caterers

Requires a school's allergy and anaphylaxis policy to apply to any external catering provider on its premises, and obliges those providers to comply when preparing and serving food to pupils.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After subsection (1)(a), insert—
“(aa)
ensure that the school’s allergy and anaphylaxis policy applies to any
external catering provider operating on school premises and that such
providers comply with the policy when preparing and serving food to
pupils,”

“(aa) ensure that the school’s allergy and anaphylaxis policy applies to any external catering provider operating on school premises and that such providers comply with the policy when preparing and serving food to pupils,”

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Position
After
Draft ref
hol901
Marshalled no.
210
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee
Amendment 211#10030619Withdrawn before debateAmends text

Insert text after subsection (1)(a) (withdrawn before debate)

Would insert additional text after subsection (1)(a); withdrawn before debate and no further text given.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After subsection (1)(a), insert—
“(aa)
ensure that any contract agreed with an external catering provider
includes—
(i)
a requirement for the provider to comply with the school’s allergy
and anaphylaxis policy,
(ii)
procedures for sharing allergen information,
(iii)
mandatory measures for preventing cross-contamination, and
(iv)
actions to be taken by the catering provider in response to allergic
reactions,”

After subsection (1)(a), insert—

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Draft ref
hol902
Marshalled no.
211
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn before debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee
Amendment 212#10030696Not movedAmends text

Require external provider contracts to include specified terms

Inserts a new paragraph (aa) requiring any contract agreed with an external provider to include specified terms.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After subsection (1)(a), insert—
“(aa)
ensure that any contract agreed with an external provider includes—
(i)
a requirement for the provider to comply with the school’s allergy
and anaphylaxis policy, and
(ii)
actions to be taken by the provider in response to allergic reactions,”

“(aa) ensure that any contract agreed with an external provider includes—

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Position
After
Draft ref
hol934
Marshalled no.
212
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee
Amendment 213#10030841Not movedAmends text

Provide in-date adrenaline auto-injectors via the NHS

Inserts a new paragraph (aa) requiring pupils to be provided with in-date adrenaline auto-injectors by the NHS.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After subsection (1)(a), insert—
“(aa)
be provided with in-date adrenaline auto-injectors by the NHS,”

“(aa) be provided with in-date adrenaline auto-injectors by the NHS,”

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Position
After
Draft ref
hol937
Marshalled no.
213
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee
Amendment 214#10030839Not movedRemoves provision

Remove “purchase and” from subsection (1)(c)

Leaves out the words “purchase and” in subsection (1)(c).

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
In subsection (1)(c) leave out “purchase and”

purchase and

Stage
Report stage
Type
DeleteClauseOrSchedule
Draft ref
hol938
Marshalled no.
214
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee
Amendment 216#10031393DisagreedAmends text

Exempt necessary assistive technologies

Inserts a new paragraph (ba) allowing exemptions for assistive technologies deemed necessary for a student's education. The amendment was disagreed to.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After subsection (2)(b), insert—
“(ba)
may provide for exemptions for assistive technologies that are deemed
necessary for a student’s education,”

“(ba) may provide for exemptions for assistive technologies that are deemed necessary for a student’s education,”

Stage
Report stage
Type
EditBillBody
Position
After
Draft ref
hol953
Marshalled no.
216
Decision
This amendment was disagreed to. Where a member has given notice of their intention to oppose a Clause/Schedule standing part of a Bill, 'disagreed' indicates that the Clause/Schedule remained part of the Bill.
Tabled againstAs amended in Committee
Amendment 458A#10024139Not movedAmends text

Allow exemptions for educational purposes

Inserts a new paragraph providing that the power may allow for exemptions for educational purposes.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
After subsection (2)(d) insert—
“(e)
may provide for exemptions for educational purposes.”

“(e) may provide for exemptions for educational purposes.”

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Position
After
Draft ref
hol712
Marshalled no.
458A
Decision
The amendment was not moved. The House was not invited to take a decision on it (though it may have been debated with other amendments).
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons
Amendment 483A#10024624WithdrawnAmends text

Change “3” to “7”

Replaces the figure “3” with “7”.

Amendment text· full text from the Amendment Paper
Leave out “3” and insert “7”

“3” “7”

Stage
Committee stage
Type
EditBillBody
Draft ref
hol750
Marshalled no.
483A
Decision
The amendment was withdrawn after debate and no decision was taken on it.
Tabled againstAs brought from the Commons