New laws to level up education opportunity so no child is left behind

Yesterday, the Government announced plans for a new Schools Bill to help deliver on the ambition to give every child in the country a world-class education, ensuring no child is left behind. 

Every child deserves the best start in life which is why the Government has strengthened the education system, raising standards so 86% of schools are now rated as good or outstanding - but more can be done.

That is why the Government are introducing a new Schools Bill to provide the legislation necessary for the key education reforms – enabling schools to join strong multi-academy trusts, establishing registers for children not in school and empowering Ofsted to tackle illegal unregistered schools. The Government has also announced a parents’ pledge, a promise that any child who falls behind in English and maths will receive evidence-based, targeted support to help them catch up.

The Schools Bill is set to be announced in the Queen’s Speech. It will provide the legislation necessary for the government’s key education reforms and support its central mission to spread opportunity and level up the country, driving future economic growth.

Making sure every young person gets a good education is at the forefront of the Government’s agenda. It is also in the interest of the entire country, because these young people will have the skills, knowledge and opportunity needed to fulfil their future potential, secure the good jobs needed to support the national and local economy, and fill skills gaps here in Norwich.

Through the Bill, the Government will raise education standards via a range of measures including supporting schools to join strong, multi-academy trusts, introducing registers for children not in school and giving Ofsted more powers to crack down on unregistered schools operating illegally.

It will help to deliver the Government’s Levelling Up mission for education - for 90% of children leaving primary school to achieve the expected standard in reading, writing and maths by 2030, providing them with the foundation they need to secure well-paid jobs in the future.

I am pleased to see that every child’s education is at the very heart of the Government's agenda. As MP for Norwich North, ensuring that our children get the best possible start in life is one of my priorities. To find out what I am doing to ensure this, please visit: https://www.chloesmith.org.uk/myplan/children

For further information about this announcement, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/pm-to-announce-new-laws-to-level-up-education-opportunity-so-no-child-is-left-behind