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Education and Training (Welfare of Children) Act 2021
Summary
This Act is designed to improve the safety and wellbeing of children and young people in educational settings like schools, colleges, and training programmes. It sets standards and requirements for how these institutions must protect and care for young people in their care.
A vote to support means
- —Supporting this Act means backing stronger protections for children in schools and training centres. It aims to ensure young people are safe, healthy, and well-cared for while learning, which helps them focus on their education and development.
A vote to oppose means
- —Some people worry the Act might increase costs for schools and colleges, meaning less money for teaching resources. Others may be concerned about new rules creating extra paperwork for teachers or giving the government too much control over how schools operate.
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Bill Passage
Commons
- 1st reading5 Feb 2020
- 2nd reading13 Mar 2020
- Committee stage14 Oct 2020
- Report stage12 Mar 2021
- 3rd reading12 Mar 2021
Lords
- 1st reading12 Mar 2021
- 2nd reading19 Mar 2021
- 3rd reading26 Apr 2021
Royal Assent29 Apr 2021
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