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School Standards and Organisation (Wales) Bill

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White paper: School Standards and Organisation (Wales) Bill

It is intended that these proposals will form a School Standards and Organisation (Wales) Bill that will be introduced in 2012.

Bill to strengthen school standards laid by Minister

Bill to strengthen school standards laid by Minister
Education Minister Leighton Andrews has today laid a Bill to strengthen school standards and reduce complexity and bureaucracy in Wales’ education system.
The Bill was introduced on 23 April 2012 by the Minister for Education and Skills.

What is the purpose of the Bill?

The Bill sets out proposals that will strengthen school standards, enhance local determination and reduce complexity. 

What are the benefits of the Bill?

The Bill will:

  • provide a clearer process for school intervention and drive up school improvement through the introduction of statutory guidance.
  • reform the statutory process for school organisation so that decisions are taken locally wherever possible.
  • remove the requirement for School Governing Bodies to hold Annual Parents’ Meetings and introduce a new right for parents to call meetings with School Governing Bodies.
  • give Local authorities and schools greater flexibility over the pricing of school meals.
  • mainstream several grant-funded programmes to help streamline current processes.
  • make local authorities accountable for planning Welsh-medium provision by making Welsh in Education Strategic Plans statutory.

How do I find out more information?

The Bill and consultation response paper are available via the right hand side ‘Related Links’.

Details on the progress of the Bill are available on the National Assembly for Wales website.