This bill shortens the notice period for closing secure schools (custodial academies for young people) from 7 to 2 years, and changes how the government consults on their establishment.
A Bill to make provision about the notice period for termination of funding agreements for secure 16 to 19 Academies; to make provision about the Secretary of State’s duty to consider the impact on existing educational institutions when it is proposed to establish or expand a secure 16 to 19 Academy; and to alter the consultation question required when it is proposed to establish or expand a secure 16 to 19 Academy.
Status: Act of Parliament
Current House: Unassigned
Stage: Royal Assent
Sponsored by: Emma Foody, Lord Bach
Introduced: 2024-10-21
Royal Assent: 2026-02-12