#2026/5Güvenli 16-19 Akademileri Yasası 2026
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The Secure 16 to 19 Academies Act 2026 changes how funding agreements for secure academies are managed, reducing the notice period for termination from seven years to two years. It also requires the Secretary of State to consider the impact on existing schools when establishing or expanding these academies and alters the consultation process to focus on cooperation with local partners. This law mainly affects educational institutions and local authorities involved in the establishment of secure academies.
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Key Changes
- Reduces the notice period for termination of funding agreements from seven years to two years.
- Requires the Secretary of State to consider the impact on existing educational institutions when establishing or expanding a secure academy.
- Changes the consultation process to focus on cooperation with potential local partners instead of general consultation.
Obligations
What this law requires
Reduce the notice period for termination of funding agreements for secure 16 to 19 Academies from seven years to two years in accordance with section 2(2A) of the Academies Act 2010
When establishing or expanding a secure 16 to 19 Academy, do not apply the requirement under section 9(1) of the Academies Act 2010 to consider the impact on existing educational institutions
When proposing to establish or expand a secure 16 to 19 Academy, conduct a consultation focused on the question of how to cooperate with potential local partners, rather than the standard consultation question under section 10 of the Academies Act 2010
Identify and consult with 'potential local partners' defined as persons exercising functions of a public nature and proprietors of educational institutions deemed appropriate for cooperation in connection with establishment and carrying on of the secure 16 to 19 Academy