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Education And Training (Welfare Of Children) Act 2021

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There is an existing duty on local authorities, the governing bodies of maintained schools and the governing bodies of institutions within the FE sector to make arrangements in regard to the welfare of children which can be found in section 175 of the Education Act 2002 ("the 2002 Act"). The Education and Training (Welfare of Children) Act 2021 ("the Act") extends the duty to other providers of publicly funded post-16 education and training in relation to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children receiving education or training at the institution, as well as having regard to any guidance given by the Secretary of State.