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The parliamentary week began with Education Oral Questions in the House. One notable outcome was that the Education Secretary said the Government were keen to introduce their proposed system post-qualification admissions, even without the need for legislation.
The Second Reading of the Skills and Post-16 Education Bill took place in the House of Lords. Although the Bill was largely well-received from all sides, opposition parties made it clear there was a lot of work to be done to make sure it’s fit for purpose. The question of choice at age 16 was raised, as were the new powers for the Secretary of State and IFATE.
The Government’s plans for education catch-up, following the COVID pandemic, continued to dominate.
