Education (Values of British Citizenship) Bill [HL]

Key Points

• Applies to state-funded schools in England and Wales.
• Requires inclusion of statements about the values of British citizenship in the curriculum.
• Sets out what those statements should cover and how they should be taught.
• Introduced in the Lords and at the 1st reading stage (as of 7 May 2024); would progress through further parliamentary stages if supported.

Progress

The bill is at the 1st reading stage in the Lords. If it progresses, it would move through subsequent stages in the Lords and then to the Commons for consideration.