Duty of parents to secure education of children of compulsory school age.
- Ensure your child receives a suitable full-time education Any Person
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What's here
117 compliance obligations · 1 statutory instrument
Penalty landscape
2 of 117 obligations carry a fine up to £500. 3 carry different penalties and 112 have no criminal penalty — flagged in the list below.
Business-side actors with duties under this Act, ranked by how often they appear.
Plus 94 non-business duties on Crown ministers, regulators, local authorities or tribunals — shown collapsed under each section below.
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Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills
Inspects and regulates services providing education, training, and childcare in England. Inspects schools, colleges, initial teacher training, and children's social care. Registers …
These instruments amend, apply, or refer to this Act. They may not all create direct business obligations.
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