A Bill to make provision about statements related to values of British citizenship in education in England and Wales; and for connected purposes.
House of Lords
17 December 2024
The Education (Values of British Citizenship) Bill would set out provisions about statements related to the values of British citizenship in school education in England and Wales. It aims to guide what schools say or teach about these values as part of the curriculum, with related purposes. The bill originated in the Lords and has now arrived in the Commons for its first reading.
Currently at the 1st reading in the House of Commons. If it progresses, it would go through the usual stages (e.g., Second Reading, Committee) in due course.
Generated 21 February 2026
Third reading - the final chance for the Lords to change the bill - took place on 15 November and no further amendments were made.
What happens next?
The bill now goes to the Commons for consideration.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
