Safeguarding in English schools
Information on the safeguarding duties of English schools, governing bodies and staff, including during recruitment, and in dealing with allegations
For the 30 hours of free childcare policy, the draft regulations provide additional detail on key aspects of the policy, complementing the Childcare Act 2016.
Briefing on the draft Childcare (Early Years Provision Free of Charge) (Extended Entitlement) Regulations 2016 (England) (125KB PDF)
The draft Childcare (Early Years Provision Free of Charge) (Extended Entitlement) Regulations 2016 provide further detail on the Government’s 30 hours of free childcare policy, which is due to be introduced across England from September 2017.
The draft regulations have been published following a consultation, and will be subject to the affirmative procedure.
Briefing on the draft Childcare (Early Years Provision Free of Charge) (Extended Entitlement) Regulations 2016 (England) (125KB PDF)
Information on the safeguarding duties of English schools, governing bodies and staff, including during recruitment, and in dealing with allegations
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on 15 October 2026 on Support for unpaid carers. The debate will be led by Alison Bennett MP.
A General debate has been scheduled for 12 October on baby loss awareness week.