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House of Commons · Public Bill Committee

Secure 16 to 19 Academies Bill - Sitting 1

01 May 2024

Proposed by Philip Hollobone Con Kettering

Education

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

At a glance

Key points

  • Secure 16 to 19 Academies Bill aims to amend the Academies Act 2010 to establish secure schools focusing on education for young offenders.
  • The Bill seeks to reduce termination notice periods for funding agreements related to secure academies.
  • The legislation proposes to disapply impact assessments on local mainstream schools when establishing secure academies.

Issue summary

The statement discusses the Secure 16 to 19 Academies Bill, which aims to amend the Academies Act 2010 to establish secure schools as a form of custody with educational focus. The statement discusses the Secure 16 to 19 Academies Bill and its importance in establishing secure schools that focus on education alongside custodial measures for young offenders.

Action requested

The Bill proposes amendments to reduce termination notice periods for funding agreements, disapply impact assessments on local mainstream schools when establishing secure academies, and mandate consultation on how secure schools should work with local partners. It also sets timelines and jurisdictions for the legislation's implementation in England.

Key facts

  • Secure 16 to 19 Academies are an innovative form of custody focused on education.
  • The first secure school is set to open in Medway, Kent this spring.
  • The Bill amends sections 2, 9, and 10 of the Academies Act 2010.
  • Clause 2 establishes that the legislation will extend to England but apply only there.
  • Secure schools are a landmark reform aimed at reducing reoffending.
  • The first secure school will be opened soon as part of the Government's manifesto commitment.
  • The Bill amends specific provisions in the Academies Act 2010 to make them relevant for new custodial settings.
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