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The principal statute governing education in England & Wales. Establishes the duty to provide education, the framework for school governance, and parental rights including the duty to ensure children receive suitable education.
Pwyntiau allweddol
- Compulsory school age: 5 to 16
- Duty to provide education suitable to age, ability, and aptitude
- Home education permitted if parents can demonstrate suitable education
- SEN framework (now EHC plans under CFA 2014)
Rhannau ac adrannau
Hanes diwygiadau
2014 — Children and Families Act 2014
Introduced Education, Health and Care plans replacing statements of SEN.