Overview

This bill amends the Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015, removing the requirement for teachers, carers, and other responsible adults to report signs of extremism or radicalisation in children attending primary school, nursery school, or other pre-school settings.

Description

The bill repeals the duty imposed on specified authorities by Section 26 of the 2015 Act, to report signs of extremism or radicalisation amongst children in pre-school educational settings. It achieves this by inserting new sections (26A and Schedule 6A) which specifically exempt these settings. Schedule 6A lists the designated authorities who are no longer subject to this reporting duty for pre-school children. These authorities include a wide range of educational institutions and those involved in childcare, encompassing both public and private providers across England, Wales and Scotland.

Government Spending

The bill is unlikely to have a significant direct impact on UK government spending. The removal of the reporting requirement may lead to minor savings in administrative costs associated with reporting and investigations, but no specific figures are provided within the bill text itself.

Groups Affected

The bill primarily affects:

• Teachers: In pre-school settings, they are relieved of the reporting duty.
• Carers: Similarly, those providing pre-school care are no longer mandated to report.
• Educational Institutions: Pre-school providers (nurseries, primary schools, etc.) are freed from the reporting obligations under the 2015 Act.
• Local Authorities: Their roles related to the reporting requirements will be adjusted.
• Children and Families: This may reduce surveillance and potential stress on families.

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