15 Deferred

The Schools White Paper sets out a new backstop power for local authorities to direct...

Recommendation
The Schools White Paper sets out a new backstop power for local authorities to direct trusts to admit children. This is a very welcome step forward. It would enable the local authority to immediately secure an education place for the looked-after child, putting the onus on the school to justify its rationale for appealing against admitting the child. We call on the Department to introduce this new backstop power without delay.
Government Response Summary
The department agrees on the importance of the power to direct trusts to admit children and will commence implementation as soon as parliamentary time allows.
Paragraph Reference
46
Government Response
Deferred
HM Government Deferred
The department agrees on the importance of this power and will commence implementation as soon as parliamentary time allows.
Source
Committee Education Committee
Inquiry Children's Homes
Report Second Report - Educational poverty: how children in residential care have been let down and what to do about it 08 Jul 2022 HC 57
View on Parliament website
Addressee Bodies
Department for Education
Timeline
Recommendation age 3.9 yrs
Report published 08 Jul 2022