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Migrants: Children

Answer

The Government provides advice for state funded schools and local authorities on gov.uk. The website is clear ‘school admission authorities must not refuse to admit a child on the basis of their nationality or immigration status nor remove them from roll on this basis. The guidance can be found at:

www.gov.uk/guidance/schools-admissions-applications-from-overseas-children

It is the responsibility of parents to check their children have a right, under their visa entry conditions, to study at a school.’ The School Admissions Code would not permit schools to ask for proof of pupils’ indefinite leave to remain in the United Kingdom as a condition of admission.

Independent schools which also hold a student sponsor license have a general duty to assure themselves sponsored students have a right to study in the UK throughout their course. This is a long-standing policy for student sponsors able to recruit international students from overseas through the Student or Child Student routes.

Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

HL276

Session

2021-22

Subjects

Children Migrants Schools

Link

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