A Bill to amend section 5 of the Education Act 2005 to provide that Ofsted may inspect the governing bodies of Multi-Academy Trusts.
House of Commons
5 May 2022
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This bill would change the law to let Ofsted inspect the governing bodies of Multi‑Academy Trusts (MATs). It would extend Ofsted’s powers to examine MAT governance across trusts, not only individual schools, with the aim of improving accountability and oversight. It amends section 5 of the Education Act 2005 to do this.
The bill is currently at the 2nd reading stage in the Commons. It has not yet moved to committee, report, or third reading, so it could be altered or rejected as it proceeds through Parliament.
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8 Sept 2021
6 May 2022
The 2021-2022 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
