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Overview

This bill amends the Academies Act 2010, specifically concerning "secure 16 to 19 Academies"—schools catering to older students requiring secure environments. Key changes involve shortening the funding agreement termination notice period, modifying impact assessments for new or expanded academies, and altering the required consultation process.

Description

Funding Agreement Termination

The bill reduces the notice period for terminating funding agreements for secure 16 to 19 Academies from seven years to two years.

Impact Assessments

The Secretary of State's duty to consider the impact of new or expanded secure 16 to 19 Academies on existing educational institutions is exempted from the usual requirements of the Academies Act 2010.

Consultation Process

The bill changes the consultation requirements for establishing or expanding secure 16 to 19 Academies. Instead of consulting on the general impact, the consultation will focus on cooperation strategies with potential local partners (public bodies and other educational institutions).

Government Spending

The bill doesn't directly specify changes to government spending. However, the shorter funding agreement termination period could potentially lead to cost savings or increased flexibility in resource allocation for the government in the long term. Precise figures are not provided in the bill text.

Groups Affected

Secure 16 to 19 Academies: Potentially impacted by the shorter funding agreement termination notice period.
Existing Educational Institutions: May experience less formal impact assessment before the establishment or expansion of secure 16 to 19 Academies near them.
Local Partners (Public bodies and other educational institutions): Will be directly involved in the altered consultation process focusing on cooperation strategies with secure 16 to 19 Academies.
Secretary of State for Education: Their responsibilities are altered regarding impact assessments and consultation procedures.