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Children Not in School: National Register and Support
23 January 2024
Lead MP
Bridget Phillipson
Debate Type
General Debate
Tags
Local Government
Other Contributors: 2
At a Glance
Bridget Phillipson raised concerns about children not in school: national register and support in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
How the Debate Unfolded
MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said:
Lead Contributor
Opened the debate
The motion condemns the Secretary of State for her failure to address the crisis of persistent school absence. It calls on the Government to introduce legislation amending the Education Act 1996, establishing a mandatory duty for local authorities in England to maintain a register of eligible children not attending school as outlined in Part 3 of the Schools Bill [Lords] from the 2022-23 Parliamentary session. The motion also sets out specific provisions and procedural requirements for this debate.
Rosie Winterton
Speaker
The Speaker outlined that there would be two debates with limited time allocated, suggesting opening speeches should last around 15 minutes each. For Back-Bench Members, the time limit for speeches will likely be about five minutes, indicating a need to keep contributions concise.
Houghton and Sunderland South
Proposes to condemn the Secretary of State for Education's failure in tackling persistent school absence. Calls on the Government to immediately introduce legislation amending the 1996 Education Act, compelling local authorities to keep a register of eligible children not attending school as detailed in Part 3 of the Schools Bill [Lords] from the previous session. The motion also sets out specific procedural requirements for this debate.
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