The Government has published a Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill, setting out a range of provisions on child protection and safeguarding, plus several changes to the legal framework for academies. This updated briefing note sets out CST's position on key provisions.
This briefing note was originally published in January 2025, and has been updated following the passage of the bill through the House of Commons.
The bill is expected to be considered by the House of Lords from May 2025.
Briefing
Admissions
Data protection
Early years
Governance
Maintained schools
People and culture
Regulatory compliance
Sector development
Staff recruitment
Strategic governance
