Bill · started in the Commons

Secure 16 to 19 Academies Act 2026

A Bill to make provision about the notice period for termination of funding agreements for secure 16 to 19 Academies; to make provision about the Secretary of State’s duty to consider the impact on existing educational institutions when it is proposed to establish or expand a secure 16 to 19 Academy; and to alter the consultation question required when it is proposed to establish or expand a secure 16 to 19 Academy.

The story so farThe Secure 16 to 19 Academies Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 21 October 2024 by Emma Foody (Labour). It completed its passage through Parliament and became law as the Secure 16 to 19 Academies Act 2026, receiving Royal Assent on 12 February 2026.

Sponsors

• Emma Foody Labour Primary sponsor
• Lord Bach Labour

Progress through Parliament

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 16 Feb 2026.