Education (Values of British Citizenship) Bill [HL]

A Bill to make provision about statements related to values of British citizenship in education in England and Wales.

Originating House

House of Lords

Last Updated

29 May 2024

In Plain English

AI-generated

This bill would set out rules about statements relating to the values of British citizenship in education in England and Wales. It aims to standardise how these values are described within the school curriculum or school environment. The bill is at the first reading in the Lords, meaning it is at an early stage of parliamentary consideration.

Key Points

Applies to education in England and Wales (not Scotland or Northern Ireland).
Centers on statements about the values of British citizenship in schools.
Affects schools, teachers, pupils, and school governing bodies, with possible involvement of local authorities.
Originated in the House of Lords and is currently at 1st reading; further stages will follow.

Progress

The bill has been introduced and is at the first reading in the Lords, with further stages to come (e.g., committee, report).

Who is affected?

Pupils and students in schools and further education colleges in England and WalesTeachers and other school staffSchool governing bodies and local authorities responsible for educationParents and carers of pupilsEducational institutions delivering school and further education programmes

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

Education (Values of British Citizenship) Bill

7 May 2024

The 2023-24 session of Parliament has prorogued and this bill will make no further progress.

Documents (1)

HL Bill 78 (as introduced)

BillLords

7 May 2024

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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