The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill, and children not in school – Benefits, threats and challenge

15/05/2025 4:30 pm – 15/05/2025 5:30 pm

Date and Time

Thursday 15 May, 2025 
5.30pm – 6.30pm

The Event

Join 39 Essex Chambers for an insightful webinar on The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill.

Discussions will include:

  • What are some of the Human Rights Act 1998 challenges to individual decisions that might be raised?
  • What are the grounds for challenging the compatibility of the Act with the Human Rights Act?
  • What is the process envisaged for applying for a school attendance order to be revoked and/or reference to the Secretary of State for determination?

What are the implications of the Bill for children not in school, their families, schools and LAs?

Webinar Recording

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