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Private Education: Standards

Asked by Mr Luke ChartersLabourDepartment for EducationTabled Answered 29 April 2026UIN 129980

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how her Department ensures effective oversight where safeguarding concerns are raised about independent schools.

Answered by Josh MacAlister

It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.

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