Private Education: Safety
Commons · Question 2972 · Tabled 19 May 2026 · Department for Education · Official record
Answered 2 Jun 2026
Question
Asked by Luke Charters
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how her Department ensures effective oversight where safeguarding concerns are raised about independent schools.
Answer
Answered by Olivia Bailey, 2 Jun 2026
All private schools are required to comply with the Independent School Standards (ISS), and schools that fail to meet the ISS at inspection are subject to regulatory action. Information about regulatory and enforcement action can be found at: https://www....