Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026

What the bill does

A Bill to make provision about the safeguarding and welfare of children; about support for children in care or leaving care; about regulation of care workers; about regulation of establishments and agencies under Part 2 of the Care Standards Act 2000; about employment of children; about breakfast club provision and school uniform; about allergy safety in schools; about attendance of children at school; about regulation of independent educational institutions; about inspections of schools and colleges; about teacher misconduct; about Academies and teachers at Academies; repealing section 128 of the Education Act 2002; about school places and admissions; about establishing new schools; and for connected purposes.

Progress through Parliament

What Royal Assent means, and what happens next

The bill has received Royal Assent and is now an Act of Parliament.

Its provisions come into force on the date the Act specifies, which may be immediately, on a set date, or when a minister makes a commencement order.

Read the full guide to this stage: What happens at Royal Assent

Questions about the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026

What stage is the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 at?

The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 has received Royal Assent and is now an Act of Parliament.

Has the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 become law?

Yes. The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 has received Royal Assent and is now an Act of Parliament.

Who sponsored the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026?

The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 was sponsored by Bridget Phillipson.

When was the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 introduced?

It was introduced to Parliament on 17 December 2024, at first reading.

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