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Schools: British Nationals Abroad

Asked by Luke TaylorLiberal DemocratDepartment for EducationTabled Answered 16 July 2026UIN 18250

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she plans to amend the British Schools Overseas standards to prohibit accredited schools from using non-disclosure agreements to prevent disclosure of harassment or discrimination; and whether the appro

Answered by Josh MacAlister

British Schools Overseas schools must abide by the local laws of the host country. There are no current plans to amend the British Schools Overseas Standards.

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