Education and Skills Bill

I have two further questions about Clause 39. The noble Lord will know that my constant concern is about implementation rather than aspiration. Like the Government, I believe that children in the most difficult circumstances should have the best opportunities for education. In many cases, the provision that should be there now to give these young people support is simply not available. I hear the figures that the Minister gives in relation to funding. I have heard funding figures before, but on the ground local authorities are not always able to provide the services. Therefore, I ask two questions. First, in order to ensure that the local authority takes reasonable steps to make the supportive provision outlined in the Bill, what kind of inspection and follow-up will there be? Secondly, how will that information be monitored at a central level and how will comparisons be made so that young people can see what they should be getting? Will there be any way in which they can appeal if they feel that they are being forced into compulsory education in difficult circumstances where the support services do not appear to be provided? I apologise for waiting until the end. I was not supporting the amendments but I am keen to see how this will be implemented.