Written questions

Sixth Form Education: Academies

Lords · Question HL8283 · Tabled 9 Jun 2025 · Department for Education · Official record

Answered 9 Jul 2025

Question

Asked by Baroness Wolf of Dulwich

To ask His Majesty's Government whether a sixth form college that has moved to academy status will be covered by the provisions in the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill.

Answer

Answered by Baroness Smith of Malvern, 9 Jul 2025

The Children’s Wellbeing and School Bill will provide a core guarantee of quality education in every school. It will create a floor but no ceiling, enabling healthy competition and innovation beyond a core framework to bring all schools to the level of th...