Question to the Ministry of Justice:

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, with reference to clause 138 of the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill, whether providers running secure 16 to 19 academies will be required to follow The Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015.

Secure 16 to 19 academies will be a new form of 16 to 19 academy and secure children’s home combined, legislation for both these entities will form the statutory basis for secure schools. They will require approval by the Secretary of State to provide secure accommodation and by Ofsted to register as children’s homes. Providers will therefore be required to apply to Ofsted for registration as children’s homes. As secure children’s homes, they will be subject to the Children’s Home (England) Regulations 2015.