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Member
Speaking in the House of Lords on 10 September 2025
Debate
Children’s Wellbeing and Schools BillContribution
This amendment would not prevent enforcement. Rather, it sets clear parameters that are fair, reasonable and nationally consistent. We already have statutory codes in other fields, including Working Together to Safeguard Children, the SEND Code of Practice and the School Admissions Code. These frameworks bring clarity, consistency and accountability, so why do we not have one for school attendance, when so much is at stake for children, families and even parental liberty?
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