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Proceeding contribution from Lord Lucas (Conservative) in the House of Lords on Wednesday, 14 September 2011. It occurred during Debate on bill and Committee proceeding on Education Bill.

Education Bill

142: After Clause 62, insert the following new Clause— ““Distance learning at Academies (1) An Academy may admit pupils on the basis that they will receive all or part of their education otherwise than on the premises of the school. (2) If an Academy admits such pupils, it may arrange for all or part of their education to be provided through distance learning packages without any teacher present, or by the pupil’s parents or other volunteers similarly. (3) The Academy remains in all respects responsible for the educational outcomes of such pupils.””

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
730 c261GC 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords Grand Committee
Subjects
Apprentices Classroom assistants Land Education Faith schools Qualifications Standards Teachers Training Religion VAT Travellers Distance learning Academies Young People's Learning Agency Free schools Maintained schools
Legislation
Education Bill 2010-12
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk