Proceeding contribution from Baroness Smith of Malvern (Labour) in the House of Lords on Wednesday, 28 January 2026. It occurred during Debate on bill on Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill.

Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill

Moved by

Baroness Smith of Malvern (Lab)

175: Clause 35, page 82, line 10, leave out “under sections” and insert “under or by virtue of sections 434A, 434B and”

Member's explanatory statement

This amendment would ensure that local authorities have regard to guidance when exercising functions relating to the withdrawal of children from school.

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 852 c2070
Session: 2024-26
Chamber / Committee: House of Lords chamber
Subjects: Poverty Complaints Disciplinary proceedings Children Assessments Disclosure of information Data protection Adoption Appeals Carers Attendance Inspections Faith schools Free school meals Home education Local government Misconduct Ministerial powers Protection Parents Private education Pay Powers Price caps Standards Social services Performing arts Registration Schools Teachers Special educational needs Training Religion VAT Uniforms Grievance procedures GCSE Academies Ofsted Teaching Regulation Agency Cybersecurity Multi-academy trusts Social media Information sharing Out-of-school education Home visits Per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances
Legislation: Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill 2024-26
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on hansard.parliament.uk

Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill

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