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Skills and Post-16 Education Act 2022

The bill’s formal description, sponsors and the full list of documents Parliament has published for it, bill text at each stage, Explanatory Notes, Impact Assessments, amendment papers, written evidence and committee reports.

Long title · Parliament’s official description

A Bill to make provision about local skills improvement plans; to make provision relating to further education; to make provision about functions of the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education and relating to technical education qualifications; to make provision about student finance and fees; to make provision about assessments by the Office for Students; to make provision about the funding of certain post-16 education or training providers; and for connected purposes

Sponsors · 2

  • Baroness BarranConservativeLife peer
  • Nadhim ZahawiConservativeStratford-on-Avon

Bill · 9

  • HL Bill 142 Commons Disagreement and ReasonLords
    29 Mar 2022· 61 KB
  • Bill 294 2021-22 (Lords Message)Commons
    24 Mar 2022
  • HL Bill 117 Commons AmendmentsLords
    22 Feb 2022· 91 KB
  • Bill 212 2021-22 (as amended in Public Bill Committee)Commons
    8 Dec 2021
  • Bill 212 2021-22 (as amended in Public Bill Committee) - large printCommons
    8 Dec 2021
  • Bill 176 2021-22 (as brought from the Lords)Commons
    26 Oct 2021
  • Bill 176 2021-22 (as brought from the Lords) (large print)Commons
    26 Oct 2021
  • HL Bill 58 (as amended on Report)Lords
    21 Oct 2021· 355 KB
  • HL Bill 5 (as introduced)Lords
    18 May 2021· 1.1 MB

Explanatory Notes · 4

  • HL Bill 117 Explanatory NotesLords
    22 Feb 2022· 272 KB
  • Bill 176 2021-22 ENCommons
    26 Oct 2021
  • Bill 176 2021-22 EN (large print)Commons
    26 Oct 2021
  • HL Bill 5 Explanatory NotesLords
    18 May 2021· 716 KB

Delegated Powers Memorandum · 3

  • Skills and Post-16 Education Bill: Supplementary Delegated Powers MemorandumLords
    5 Oct 2021· 142 KB
  • Skills and Post-16 Education Bill: Note on Government amendments from the Department for Education to the DPRRCLords
    5 Oct 2021· 69 KB
  • Skills and Post-16 Education Bill: Delegated Powers MemorandumLords
    19 May 2021· 240 KB

Human rights memorandum · 3

  • European Convention on Human Rights Second Supplementary MemorandumUnassigned
    23 Feb 2022· 227 KB
  • European Convention on Human Rights Supplementary MemorandumUnassigned
    25 Oct 2021· 210 KB
  • European Convention on Human Rights MemorandumUnassigned
    31 May 2021· 272 KB

Briefing papers · 2

  • Briefing Paper on Progress of the BillCommons
    29 Mar 2022
  • Briefing Paper on Second ReadingCommons
    9 Nov 2021

Amendment Paper · 63

  • HL Bill 142-I Motion for Consideration of Commons Disagreement and ReasonLords
    6 Apr 2022· 66 KB
  • Commons Consideration of Lords Message as at 28 March 2022Commons
    28 Mar 2022
  • HL-Bill 117-I Manuscript amendments for Consideration of Commons Amendments (Supplementary to the Marshalled List)Lords
    23 Mar 2022· 87 KB
  • HL-Bill 117-I Marshalled list for Consideration of Commons AmendmentsLords
    23 Mar 2022· 113 KB
  • HL Bill 117(b) Motions for Consideration of Commons AmendmentsLords
    22 Mar 2022· 90 KB
  • HL Bill 117(a) Motions for Consideration of Commons AmendmentsLords
    17 Mar 2022· 74 KB
  • Consideration of Bill Amendments as at 21 February 2021Commons
    21 Feb 2022
  • Consideration of Bill Amendments as at 21 February 2021 - large versionCommons
    21 Feb 2022
  • Notices of Amendments as at 18 February 2022Commons
    18 Feb 2022
  • Notices of Amendments as at 17 February 2022Commons
    17 Feb 2022
  • Notices of Amendments as at 11 February 2022Commons
    11 Feb 2022
  • Notices of Amendments as at 10 February 2022Commons
    10 Feb 2022
  • Notices of Amendments as at 8 February 2022Commons
    8 Feb 2022
  • Notices of Amendments as at 1 February 2022Commons
    1 Feb 2022
  • Notices of Amendments as at 31 January 2022Commons
    31 Jan 2022
  • Notices of Amendments as at 27 January 2022Commons
    27 Jan 2022
  • Notices of Amendments as at 25 January 2022Commons
    25 Jan 2022
  • Notices of Amendments as at 21 January 2022Commons
    21 Jan 2022
  • Notices of Amendments as at 20 January 2022Commons
    20 Jan 2022
  • Notices of Amendments as at 18 January 2022Commons
    18 Jan 2022
  • Notices of Amendments as at 14 January 2022Commons
    14 Jan 2022
  • Notices of Amendments as at 13 January 2022Commons
    13 Jan 2022
  • Notices of Amendments as at 11 January 2022Commons
    11 Jan 2022
  • Notices of Amendments as at 10 January 2022Commons
    10 Jan 2022
  • Notices of Amendments as at 16 December 2021Commons
    16 Dec 2021
  • Notices of Amendments as at 15 December 2021Commons
    15 Dec 2021
  • Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 7 December 2021Commons
    7 Dec 2021
  • Notices of Amendments as at 6 December 2021Commons
    6 Dec 2021
  • Notices of Amendments as at 3 December 2021Commons
    3 Dec 2021
  • Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 2 December 2021Commons
    2 Dec 2021
  • Notices of Amendments as at 1 December 2021Commons
    1 Dec 2021
  • Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 30 November 2021Commons
    30 Nov 2021
  • Notices of Amendments as at 29 November 2021Commons
    29 Nov 2021
  • Notices of Amendments as at 26 November 2021Commons
    26 Nov 2021
  • Notices of Amendments as at 25 November 2021Commons
    25 Nov 2021
  • Notices of Amendments as at 24 November 2021Commons
    24 Nov 2021
  • Notices of Amendments as at 23 November 2021Commons
    23 Nov 2021
  • HL Bill 5-R-II Second marshalled list for ReportLords
    14 Oct 2021· 154 KB
  • HL Bill 5-R-I(Rev) Revised marshalled list for ReportLords
    11 Oct 2021· 177 KB
  • HL Bill 5-R-I(Corrected) Marshalled list for ReportLords
    11 Oct 2021· 177 KB
  • HL Bill 5-R(e) Amendments for ReportLords
    7 Oct 2021· 127 KB
  • HL Bill 5-R(d) Amendments for ReportLords
    6 Oct 2021· 102 KB
  • HL Bill 5-R(c) Amendments for ReportLords
    5 Oct 2021· 141 KB
  • HL Bill 5-R(b) Amendments for ReportLords
    28 Sept 2021· 97 KB
  • HL Bill 5-R(a) Amendments for ReportLords
    24 Sept 2021· 87 KB
  • HL Bill 5-IV(Rev) Fourth marshalled list for CommitteeLords
    19 Jul 2021· 110 KB
  • HL Bill 5-IV Provisional fourth marshalled list for CommitteeLords
    16 Jul 2021· 144 KB
  • HL Bill 5-III(Rev) Revised Third marshalled list for CommitteeLords
    15 Jul 2021· 131 KB
  • HL Bill 5-III Provisional Third marshalled list for CommitteeLords
    14 Jul 2021· 228 KB
  • HL Bill 5-II(a) Amendments for Committee (for Third Marshalled List)Lords
    13 Jul 2021· 111 KB
  • HL Bill 5-II Second marshalled list for CommitteeLords
    12 Jul 2021· 175 KB
  • HL Bill 5-I(c) Amendments for Committee (for Second Marshalled List)Lords
    9 Jul 2021· 109 KB
  • HL Bill 5-I(b) Amendment for Committee (for Second Marshalled List)Lords
    7 Jul 2021· 86 KB
  • HL Bill 5-I(a) Amendments for Committee (for Second Marshalled List)Lords
    5 Jul 2021· 102 KB
  • HL Bill 5-I Marshalled list for CommitteeLords
    1 Jul 2021· 171 KB
  • HL Bill 5(h) Amendments for CommitteeLords
    30 Jun 2021· 94 KB
  • HL Bill 5(g) Amendments for CommitteeLords
    29 Jun 2021· 82 KB
  • HL Bill 5(f) Amendments for CommitteeLords
    28 Jun 2021· 99 KB
  • HL Bill 5(e) Amendments for CommitteeLords
    25 Jun 2021· 83 KB
  • HL Bill 5(d) Amendments for CommitteeLords
    24 Jun 2021· 64 KB
  • HL Bill 5(c) Amendment for CommitteeLords
    23 Jun 2021· 67 KB
  • HL Bill 5(b) Amendments for CommitteeLords
    18 Jun 2021· 73 KB
  • HL Bill 5(a) Amendments for CommitteeLords
    17 Jun 2021· 79 KB

Bill proceedings: Commons · 3

  • Proceedings on Consideration of Lords Message as at 28 March 2022Commons
    28 Mar 2022
  • Report Stage Proceedings as at 21 February 2021Commons
    21 Feb 2022
  • All proceedings up to 7 December 2021 at Public Bill Committee StageCommons
    7 Dec 2021

Selection of amendments: Commons · 5

  • Grouping of Lords Amendments by Secretary Nadhim Zadhawi and selection of motions relating to the Lords Message by the Speaker - 28 March 2022Commons
    28 Mar 2022
  • Speaker’s provisional grouping and selection of Amendments - 21 February 2022Commons
    21 Feb 2022
  • Draft Chair’s provisional selection and grouping of amendments in Committee - 7 December 2021Commons
    7 Dec 2021
  • Chair’s provisional selection and grouping of amendments in Committee -2 December 2021Commons
    1 Dec 2021· 122 KB
  • Chair’s provisional selection and grouping of amendments in Committee - 30 November 2021Commons
    30 Nov 2021

Written evidence · 22

  • Written evidence submitted by Sandwell College (Level 3 (T Level) Qualification Reform - Strengthening their implementation) (SPEB14)Commons
    8 Dec 2021· 255 KB
  • Written evidence submitted by Sandwell College (The Defunding of BTECs) (SPEB15)Commons
    8 Dec 2021· 193 KB
  • Written evidence submitted by Sandwell College (Qualifications, T Levels and Work Placement feedback and suggested improvements) (SPEB16)Commons
    8 Dec 2021· 202 KB
  • Written evidence submitted by Chegg Inc. (SPEB17)Commons
    8 Dec 2021
  • Written evidence submitted by Mencap (SPEB18)Commons
    8 Dec 2021
  • Written evidence submitted by Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation (YPO) (SPEB19)Commons
    8 Dec 2021
  • Written evidence submitted by Community trade union (SPEB20)Commons
    8 Dec 2021
  • Written evidence submitted by The Tutors' Association (SPEB21)Commons
    8 Dec 2021· 2.4 MB
  • Written evidence submitted by the CBI (SPEB22)Commons
    8 Dec 2021· 106 KB
  • Written evidence submitted by Universities UK (SPEB11)Commons
    3 Dec 2021
  • Written evidence submitted by Pearson UK (re: Clause 7) (SPEB12)Commons
    3 Dec 2021· 240 KB
  • Written evidence submitted by Course Hero (SPEB13)Commons
    3 Dec 2021· 194 KB
  • Written evidence submitted by Central YMCA (SPEB01)Commons
    1 Dec 2021
  • Written evidence submitted by The WEA (SPEB02)Commons
    1 Dec 2021· 205 KB
  • Written evidence submitted by London Institutes for Adult Learning (SPEB03)Commons
    1 Dec 2021
  • Written evidence submitted by the Association of Colleges (SPEB04)Commons
    1 Dec 2021
  • Written evidence submitted by The Open University (SPEB05)Commons
    1 Dec 2021
  • Written evidence submitted by EngineeringUK (SPEB06)Commons
    1 Dec 2021
  • Written evidence submitted by the Local Government Association (SPEB07)Commons
    1 Dec 2021· 195 KB
  • Written evidence submitted by Birkbeck, University of London (SPEB08)Commons
    1 Dec 2021
  • Written evidence submitted by Right to Learn (SPEB09)Commons
    1 Dec 2021
  • Written evidence submitted by the University of Salford (SPEB10)Commons
    1 Dec 2021· 165 KB

Select Committee report · 1

  • 2nd Report of the Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform CommitteeLords
    27 May 2021

Will write letters · 12

  • Letter from Nadhim Zahawi MP to Peers regarding technical education qualification reforms: Lords consideration of Commons amendments.Unassigned
    6 Apr 2022
  • Letter from Baroness Barran to Peers regarding the Lords Consideration of Commons Amendments: clarification to reference to funding for first wave of T Levels.Unassigned
    4 Apr 2022
  • Letter from Baroness Stedman-Scott, Baroness Barran and Mims Davies to Lord Storey regarding Universal Credit conditionality, Universal Credit and training, lifelong loan entitlement, employment and skills support for young people.Unassigned
    23 Mar 2022
  • Letter from Baroness Stedman-Scott and Baroness Barran to Lord Bishop regarding an amendment tabled on Universal Credit conditionality at the Bill report stage.Unassigned
    3 Mar 2022
  • Letter from Nadhim Zahawi MP to Peers regarding consideration of Commons amendments.Unassigned
    23 Feb 2022
  • Letter from Baroness Barran to Baroness Whitaker regarding questions raised during the Report stage: national strategy for the Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities, 16-19 year old tuition catch up and small group tuition, Centres for Excellence in Maths, functional skills and apprenticeships.Unassigned
    23 Nov 2021
  • Letter from Baroness Barran to Baroness Sherlock regarding issues raised during the Report stage: data protection, Kickstart, The Lifelong Loan Entitlement (LLE), student mental health, criminalisation of cheating services.Unassigned
    10 Nov 2021
  • Letter from Baroness Barran to Lord Storey regarding questions raised during the Report stage (second day) of the Bill: essay mills, responding to future breaches, benchmark for fines.Unassigned
    9 Nov 2021
  • Letter from Baroness Barran to Lord Aberdare regarding a question raised in the report stage debate (second day): workforce development for careers professionals.Unassigned
    9 Nov 2021
  • Letter from Baroness Barran to Baroness Neville-Rolfe regarding government plans for the enforcement of legislation enabling provider access to schools.Unassigned
    9 Nov 2021
  • Letter from Baroness Barran to Peers regarding questions raised during the Report Stage (first day) of the Bill: local skills improvement plans, careers, technical qualifications, apprenticeshipsUnassigned
    19 Oct 2021
  • Letter from Baroness Barran to Peers regarding the Government amendments for report. Including Annex: Lifelong loan entitlement – amendments to the Higher Education and Research Act 2017 and supplementary policy notesUnassigned
    6 Oct 2021

Press notices · 1

  • Have your say on the Skills and Post-16 Education BillCommons
    16 Nov 2021

Act of Parliament · 1

  • Skills and Post-16 Education Act 2022 (c. 21)Unassigned
    28 Apr 2022

Legislative Consent Motions-devolved legislatures · 1

  • Legislative Consent Motion agreed by Senedd Cymru - 12 January 2022Commons
    12 Jan 2022

Library Notes · 1

  • Skills and Post-16 Education Bill [HL]: Briefing for Lords StagesLords
    27 May 2021

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