Written questions

Out-of-school Education

Lords · Question HL2588 · Tabled 15 Nov 2024 · Department for Education · Official record

Answered 29 Nov 2024

Question

Asked by Lord Storey

To ask His Majesty's Government how many unregistered schools are currently operating.

Answer

Answered by Baroness Smith of Malvern, 29 Nov 2024

An unregistered school is defined as any setting that is operating as an independent school without registration. It is a criminal offence under section 96 of the Education and Skills Act 2008 for a person to operate an unregistered independent school. Th...