Moved by
Lord Patel
81: After Clause 23, insert the following new Clause—
“Suitable education for children and young people
(1) Section 19 of the Education Act 1996 (exceptional provision of education in pupil referral units or elsewhere) is amended as follows.
(2) After subsection (5) insert—
“(5A) Suitable education for children and young people means—
(a) good quality education regardless of personal circumstance or education setting,
(b) appropriate and tailored support to overcome barriers and meet a child or young person’s individual needs,
(c) education suitable to the child or young person’s age, ability and to any social and emotional or special educational needs he or she may have, and
(d) enabling children and young people to maintain academic progression and attainment, and allow them to thrive and prosper in the education system.”
(3) Omit subsection (6).”