Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026

UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 3909
Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026
[As Introduced]
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BILL
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A Bill to make provision about the safeguarding and welfare of children; about support for children in care or leaving care; about regulation of care workers; about regulation of establishments and agencies under Part 2 of the Care Standards Act 2000; about employment of children; about breakfast club provision and school uniform; about allergy safety in schools; about attendance of children at school; about regulation of independent educational institutions; about inspections of schools and colleges; about teacher misconduct; about Academies and teachers at Academies; repealing section 128 of the Education Act 2002; about school places and admissions; about establishing new schools; and for connected purposes.
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Presented by Bridget Phillipson
supported by Baroness Smith of Malvern.
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Open Govt visitors' votes1,115 votes

25% Aye · 27475% No · 841

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MPs' vote486 MPs

79% Ayes · 38221% Noes · 104

Commons division: Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill: Third Reading, 18 March 2025

Gap between site voters and MPs

54 percentage points, a wide gap

Outcome mismatch: site voters would block this bill, but MPs passed it in this division.

How the Lords voted

30 formal votes in the House of Lords on this bill, newest first.

These are the occasions when peers formally divided and every vote was recorded. Most decisions in the Lords, including on many amendments, are agreed without a recorded vote, so they do not appear here.

28 April 2026Government won
Lord Clement-Jones moved Motion A1, as an amendment to Motion A, at end to insert “, and do propose Amendment 38Z22 to Commons Amendment 38Z17, Amendment 38Z23 to Commons Amendment 38Z18, Amendment 38Z24 to Commons Amendment 38Z20, and Amendment 38Z25 to Commons Amendment 38Z21, 38Z22 As an amendment to Commons Amendment 38Z17, in inserted paragraph (b), after “ways” insert “, and (c) compliance with, (i) any Codes of Practice published by OFCOM pertaining to the safety of children as users of internet services, and (ii) the Children’s Code published by the Information Commissioner’s Office, and (d) the risk of exposure of children to, (i) risks of serious harm, manipulation, sycophancy or exploitation, (ii) illegal content or primary priority content, (iii) serious loss of privacy, and (iv) contact from strangers.” 38Z23 As an amendment to Commons Amendment 38Z18, in inserted subsection (8A)(b), after “consultation” insert “, and to any representations made directly to the Secretary of State’s Department before the first regulations under subsection (1) are laid before Parliament, by members of the public in relation to children in imminent danger arising from their contact with an internet service. (8B) The Secretary of State, in exercising the power under subsection (1), must have regard to the outcomes of a review of OFCOM’s powers, under Part 7 of this Act, to enforce regulations made under that subsection. (8C) The review described in subsection (8B) must be completed within six months of the day on which the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 is passed. (8D) In conducting the review described in subsection (8B), the Secretary of State must give consideration to, (a) OFCOM’s ability to prevent serious harm to children as users of internet services, including with the use of powers set out in sections 144 to 147 (business disruption measures); (b) the relevant views of, (i) legal experts, (ii) online safety experts, (iii) relevant academics, (iv) relevant charities including children’s and women’s charities, (v) OFCOM, (vi) Parliament, and (vii) any other persons the Secretary of State deems relevant; (c) whether OFCOM’s powers under Part 7 are adequately supported by any existing provisions relating to, (i) injunctive relief, and (ii) individual redress, to enable OFCOM to enforce those regulations effectively or whether further such provisions are necessary to enable that enforcement.” 38Z24 As an amendment to Commons Amendment 38Z20, in inserted subsection (1A), leave out “12” and insert “six” 38Z25 As an amendment to Commons Amendment 38Z21, in inserted paragraph (3)(b), leave out “six” and insert “three””
Peers' vote272 peers
Content · 91Not content · 181
Labour 0 content, 160 not content · Liberal Democrat 60 content, 0 not content · Crossbench 22 content, 17 not content · Non-affiliated 4 content, 3 not content · Ulster Unionist Party 3 content, 0 not content · Conservative 2 content, 0 not content · Green Party 0 content, 1 not content
27 April 2026Government defeated
Lord Nash moved Motion A1, as an amendment to Motion A, to leave out from “House” to end and insert “do insist on its Amendments 38V to 38X to Commons Amendment 38J.”
Peers' vote481 peers
Content · 316Not content · 165
Conservative 184 content, 0 not content · Labour 4 content, 153 not content · Crossbench 52 content, 7 not content · Liberal Democrat 56 content, 0 not content · Non-affiliated 14 content, 3 not content · Bishops 2 content, 0 not content · Democratic Unionist Party 2 content, 0 not content · Green Party 0 content, 2 not content · Ulster Unionist Party 2 content, 0 not content
20 April 2026Government defeated
Baroness Barran moved Motion D1, as an amendment to Motion D, to leave out from “House” to end and insert “do insist on its Amendment 106 and do disagree with the Commons in their Amendments 106C to 106E.”
Peers' vote445 peers
Content · 276Not content · 169
Conservative 174 content, 0 not content · Labour 0 content, 156 not content · Liberal Democrat 53 content, 0 not content · Crossbench 31 content, 9 not content · Non-affiliated 11 content, 3 not content · Democratic Unionist Party 3 content, 0 not content · Ulster Unionist Party 3 content, 0 not content · Bishops 1 content, 0 not content · Green Party 0 content, 1 not content
20 April 2026Government defeated
Baroness Barran moved Motion C1, as an amendment to Motion C, to leave out from “House” to end and insert “do insist on its Amendment 102 and do disagree with the Commons in their Amendments 102C to 102G.”
Peers' vote439 peers
Content · 259Not content · 180
Conservative 175 content, 0 not content · Labour 0 content, 153 not content · Liberal Democrat 51 content, 0 not content · Crossbench 17 content, 22 not content · Non-affiliated 10 content, 4 not content · Democratic Unionist Party 3 content, 0 not content · Ulster Unionist Party 3 content, 0 not content · Green Party 0 content, 1 not content
20 April 2026Government defeated
Lord Nash moved Motion A2, as an amendment to Motion A, at end to insert “, and do propose Amendments 38V, 38W and 38X as amendments to Commons Amendment 38J, 38V In subsection (2), in inserted subsection (7)(a), after “modifications” insert “, subject to subsection (8A)” 38W In subsection (2), at the end of inserted subsection (8) insert “, subject to subsection (8A). (8A) Regulations made more than two years after the day on which the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 is passed may not amend or repeal primary legislation or apply any provision of this Act with modification.” 38X At the end of subsection (2) insert, “214B Use of section 214A powers in relation to regulated user-to-user services (1) The Secretary of State must make regulations under section 214A(1)(a) requiring providers of specified regulated user-to-user services to use highly-effective age assurance measures and reasonable anti-circumvention measures to prevent access by children in the United Kingdom under the age of 16 to those services which they provide, or to specified features or functionalities of such services. (2) A draft of the first such regulations must be laid before each House of Parliament within eight months of the day on which the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 is passed. (3) Subject to approval by a resolution of each House of Parliament, the first such regulations must be brought into effect within one year of the day on which the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 is passed. (4) When making the regulations described at subsection (1), the Secretary of State must, (a) seek to protect children under the age of 16 from any general or specific characteristics of those services, features or functionalities which it is reasonable to believe, having regard to any advice provided for that purpose by relevant experts, (i) are likely to cause, encourage or facilitate compulsive, obsessive, addictive or other unhealthy behaviours among children, (ii) could expose children to risks of serious harm, manipulation or exploitation, (iii) could expose children to illegal content or primary priority content, or (iv) could expose children to serious loss of privacy or to contact from strangers; (b) have regard to the desirability of facilitating studies by charities and independent researchers of the safety and appropriateness for children of the characteristics of regulated user-to-user services; (c) make any necessary provisions or consequential amendments to ensure that, (i) the duties on the providers of regulated user-to-user services Under those regulations are enforceable requirements for the purposes of section 131 and Part 7 of this Act, and (ii) section 49 (relationship between duties and codes of practice) of this Act does not apply to those duties. (5) In this section, a “relevant expert” means OFCOM, the Children’s Commissioner, any of the Chief Medical Officers of the United Kingdom, the Medical Royal Colleges, and any other persons from whom the Secretary of State considers it appropriate to seek relevant expert advice or input. 214C Supporting children’s understanding of user-to-user services The Secretary of State must take action to ensure that, effective for the academic year commencing in September 2027, the national curriculum contains age-appropriate material to explain the reasons for children under the age of 16 being prevented from accessing different kinds of regulated user-to-user services, or features or functionalities of such services, including, (a) the implications for children’s wellbeing of their use of or exposure to services with characteristics of the kind described in subsection 214B(4)(a), and (b) the range of business models, methods and motivations for and the implications of the online collection and processing of children’s data.””
Peers' vote442 peers
Content · 284Not content · 158
Conservative 170 content, 0 not content · Labour 3 content, 147 not content · Liberal Democrat 54 content, 0 not content · Crossbench 39 content, 5 not content · Non-affiliated 10 content, 4 not content · Democratic Unionist Party 3 content, 0 not content · Ulster Unionist Party 3 content, 0 not content · Bishops 2 content, 0 not content · Green Party 0 content, 2 not content

Show 25 earlier Lords votes

25 March 2026Government defeated
Baroness Barran moved Motion N1, as an amendment to Motion N, to leave out from “House” to end and insert “do insist on its Amendment 106.”
Peers' vote352 peers
Content · 205Not content · 147
Labour 0 content, 143 not content · Conservative 134 content, 0 not content · Liberal Democrat 44 content, 0 not content · Crossbench 16 content, 4 not content · Democratic Unionist Party 5 content, 0 not content · Non-affiliated 4 content, 0 not content · Ulster Unionist Party 2 content, 0 not content
25 March 2026Government defeated
Baroness Barran moved Motion L1, as an amendment to Motion L, to leave out from “House” to end and insert “do insist on its Amendment 102.”
Peers' vote355 peers
Content · 207Not content · 148
Labour 0 content, 143 not content · Conservative 135 content, 0 not content · Liberal Democrat 45 content, 0 not content · Crossbench 14 content, 5 not content · Non-affiliated 6 content, 0 not content · Democratic Unionist Party 5 content, 0 not content · Ulster Unionist Party 2 content, 0 not content
25 March 2026Government won
Baroness Barran moved Motion K1, as an amendment to Motion K, at end to insert “, and do propose Amendment 44B in lieu, 44B Clause 30, page 51, line 23, at end insert “, or (c) conducting proceedings under section 31 of the Children Act 1989 (care and supervision) in respect of the child, or has ever initiated such proceedings in respect of the child (other than proceedings which resulted in the child’s subsequent adoption).””
Peers' vote358 peers
Content · 163Not content · 195
Labour 0 content, 143 not content · Conservative 137 content, 0 not content · Liberal Democrat 0 content, 46 not content · Crossbench 15 content, 4 not content · Non-affiliated 4 content, 2 not content · Democratic Unionist Party 5 content, 0 not content · Ulster Unionist Party 2 content, 0 not content
25 March 2026Government defeated
Lord Mohammed of Tinsley moved Motion H1, as an amendment to Motion H, at end to insert “, and do propose Amendment 41B in lieu, 41B Clause 29, page 50, line 21, at end insert, “551ZB School uniforms: review of limits on branded items (1) The Secretary of State must review the effectiveness of measures intended to limit the cost to parents of branded items of school uniform required by the appropriate authority of a relevant school in England for use during a school year. (2) A review under subsection (1) must, in particular, consider, (a) whether a monetary cap on the total cost of branded items of school uniform could provide a greater reduction in costs for parents in comparison to an item-based cap, (b) the impact such a monetary cap would have on pupils at, (i) primary schools, and (ii) secondary schools, (c) the impact a monetary cap would have on schools and their uniform policies, and (d) what further measures could be effective at reducing the cost of school uniform. (3) The Secretary of State must, within 12 months of the coming into force of section 551ZA, lay before Parliament a report setting out the findings of the review under subsection (1).””
Peers' vote350 peers
Content · 200Not content · 150
Labour 0 content, 140 not content · Conservative 136 content, 0 not content · Liberal Democrat 46 content, 0 not content · Crossbench 7 content, 10 not content · Non-affiliated 5 content, 0 not content · Democratic Unionist Party 4 content, 0 not content · Ulster Unionist Party 2 content, 0 not content
25 March 2026Government defeated
Lord Nash moved Motion G1, as an amendment to Motion G, to leave out from “its” to end and insert “Amendment 37, do insist on its Amendment 38 and do disagree with the Commons in their Amendments 38A, 38B, 38C and 38D in lieu.”
Peers' vote407 peers
Content · 266Not content · 141
Conservative 161 content, 0 not content · Labour 5 content, 136 not content · Liberal Democrat 53 content, 0 not content · Crossbench 30 content, 4 not content · Non-affiliated 10 content, 1 not content · Democratic Unionist Party 4 content, 0 not content · Ulster Unionist Party 3 content, 0 not content
3 February 2026Government defeated
Baroness Barran moved amendment 215, after clause 63, to insert the new clause Prohibition of smartphones during the school day.
Peers' vote318 peers
Content · 178Not content · 140
Conservative 141 content, 0 not content · Labour 0 content, 131 not content · Crossbench 16 content, 4 not content · Liberal Democrat 11 content, 0 not content · Non-affiliated 2 content, 4 not content · Democratic Unionist Party 5 content, 0 not content · Ulster Unionist Party 3 content, 0 not content · Green Party 0 content, 1 not content
3 February 2026Government won
Lord Addington moved amendment 216, as an amendment to amendment 215, after subsection (2)(b), to insert, “(ba) may provide for exemptions for assistive technologies that are deemed necessary for a student’s education,”
Peers' vote180 peers
Content · 36Not content · 144
Labour 0 content, 131 not content · Crossbench 8 content, 8 not content · Liberal Democrat 13 content, 0 not content · Conservative 10 content, 0 not content · Non-affiliated 1 content, 3 not content · Democratic Unionist Party 3 content, 0 not content · Ulster Unionist Party 0 content, 2 not content · Green Party 1 content, 0 not content
3 February 2026Government defeated
Baroness Morgan of Cotes moved amendment 209, after clause 63, to insert the new clause Allergy safety provisions in schools.
Peers' vote308 peers
Content · 176Not content · 132
Conservative 134 content, 0 not content · Labour 0 content, 125 not content · Crossbench 15 content, 3 not content · Liberal Democrat 17 content, 0 not content · Non-affiliated 3 content, 4 not content · Democratic Unionist Party 4 content, 0 not content · Ulster Unionist Party 2 content, 0 not content · Green Party 1 content, 0 not content
3 February 2026Government defeated
Baroness Barran moved amendment 199, in clause 57, page 122, line 21, at end to insert, “(5A) The adjudicator may not issue a direction under this section requiring the governing body of a maintained school or the proprietor of an Academy to reduce the school’s published admission number unless satisfied that, (a) the direction is necessary and proportionate to secure the efficient and effective use of education provision within the local authority area, and (b) the school, (i) is not operating at or above its current published admission number, and (ii) has not, within the period of three years preceding the direction, been assessed by His Majesty’s Chief Inspector as providing education that is of a high quality. (5B) For the purposes of subsection (5A)(b)(ii), a school shall be regarded as providing education of a high quality where, (a) the most recent inspection carried out under section 5 or section 8 of the Education Act 2005 (duty to inspect schools) concludes that the quality of education at the school is effective or better, or (b) any equivalent finding is made under an inspection framework that succeeds that in force at the passing of this Act. (5C) Before issuing a direction under this section requiring a reduction in a school’s published admission number, the adjudicator must consider whether the objective could more appropriately be achieved by means of changes to the pattern of provision in the area, including (where appropriate) the amalgamation or closure of schools, in accordance with any applicable statutory and departmental guidance on school organisation. (5D) In exercising functions under this section, the adjudicator must have regard to, (a) the desirability of giving effect to parental preferences for schools, and (b) the need to avoid measures that would unduly restrict access to schools that are providing high-quality education or that are in strong demand from parents.”
Peers' vote475 peers
Content · 295Not content · 180
Conservative 187 content, 0 not content · Labour 0 content, 166 not content · Liberal Democrat 57 content, 0 not content · Crossbench 32 content, 10 not content · Non-affiliated 10 content, 2 not content · Democratic Unionist Party 4 content, 0 not content · Ulster Unionist Party 3 content, 0 not content · Bishops 2 content, 0 not content · Green Party 0 content, 2 not content
28 January 2026Government won
Baroness Barran moved amendment 194, in clause 51, page 118, to leave out lines 2 to 23, and insert, “(a) in subsection (A1), at the end insert “unless the Secretary of State determines that no suitable sponsor is available”; (b) after subsection (A1) insert, “(A2) Where the Secretary of State determines that no suitable sponsor is available, the Secretary of State must, within 14 days, publish a plan to secure appropriate governance and leadership of the school and to secure its rapid improvement. (A3) A plan published under subsection (A2) must include, (a) the parties with responsibility for the school and its improvement, (b) the parties who will take action to improve provision in the school, (c) the resources that will be provided to the relevant parties, including who will provide the resources and when the resources will be provided, and (d) the intended outcomes of the plan, with the relevant timetables for the outcomes. (A4) The Secretary of State must report annually to Parliament on, (a) the number of times the Secretary of State has published a plan under subsection (A2), (b) the resources which have been provided as part of any plans, and (c) the outcomes of any plans.””
Peers' vote108 peers
Content · 16Not content · 92
Labour 0 content, 88 not content · Conservative 14 content, 0 not content · Liberal Democrat 0 content, 2 not content · Bishops 0 content, 1 not content · Democratic Unionist Party 1 content, 0 not content · Green Party 0 content, 1 not content · Non-affiliated 1 content, 0 not content
28 January 2026Government defeated
Baroness Barran moved amendment 121A, in clause 31, page 55, line 2, at end to insert, “(c) conducting or has ever initiated proceedings under section 31 of the Children Act 1989 (care and supervision), (d) providing services to the child or their family under section 17 of the Children Act 1989 (provision of services for children in need, their families, and others), or has ever conducted enquiries or has ever taken action under section 47 of the Children Act 1989 (local authority’s duty to investigate).”
Peers' vote378 peers
Content · 231Not content · 147
Conservative 155 content, 0 not content · Labour 0 content, 140 not content · Liberal Democrat 49 content, 0 not content · Crossbench 18 content, 5 not content · Non-affiliated 3 content, 1 not content · Ulster Unionist Party 3 content, 0 not content · Democratic Unionist Party 2 content, 0 not content · Bishops 1 content, 0 not content · Green Party 0 content, 1 not content
28 January 2026Government defeated
Lord Mohammed of Tinsley moved amendment 114, in clause 30, page 52, to leave out lines 33 to 40 and insert, “(1) The appropriate authority of a relevant school in England may not require a pupil at the school to have to buy branded items of school uniform for use during a school year which cost more in total to purchase than a specified monetary amount, to be reviewed annually. (1A) The Secretary of State may by regulations specify the monetary amount that may apply to, (a) a primary pupil, and (b) a secondary pupil. (1B) A statutory instrument containing regulations under subsection (1A) may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.”
Peers' vote438 peers
Content · 255Not content · 183
Conservative 179 content, 0 not content · Labour 0 content, 156 not content · Liberal Democrat 52 content, 0 not content · Crossbench 12 content, 25 not content · Non-affiliated 6 content, 2 not content · Democratic Unionist Party 4 content, 0 not content · Ulster Unionist Party 2 content, 0 not content
28 January 2026Government won
Lord Storey moved amendment 108, after clause 27, to insert the new clause Action to promote the wellbeing of children in relation to harms-based access to social media.
Peers' vote258 peers
Content · 67Not content · 191
Labour 0 content, 151 not content · Liberal Democrat 55 content, 0 not content · Crossbench 5 content, 35 not content · Non-affiliated 2 content, 3 not content · Democratic Unionist Party 3 content, 0 not content · Plaid Cymru 0 content, 2 not content · Ulster Unionist Party 2 content, 0 not content
21 January 2026Government won
Baroness Barran moved amendment 99, after clause 27, to insert the new clause Post-removal support for parents to prevent further removals.
Peers' vote169 peers
Content · 53Not content · 116
Labour 0 content, 114 not content · Conservative 27 content, 0 not content · Liberal Democrat 20 content, 1 not content · Crossbench 4 content, 0 not content · Democratic Unionist Party 1 content, 0 not content · Green Party 1 content, 0 not content · Non-affiliated 0 content, 1 not content
21 January 2026Government defeated
Lord Nash moved amendment 94A, after clause 27, to insert the new Clause Action to promote the wellbeing of children in relation to social media.
Peers' vote411 peers
Content · 261Not content · 150
Conservative 170 content, 0 not content · Labour 2 content, 134 not content · Liberal Democrat 43 content, 0 not content · Crossbench 30 content, 10 not content · Non-affiliated 9 content, 4 not content · Democratic Unionist Party 4 content, 0 not content · Bishops 2 content, 0 not content · Green Party 0 content, 2 not content · Ulster Unionist Party 1 content, 0 not content
21 January 2026Government won
Lord Mohammed of Tinsley moved amendment 94B, as an amendment to amendment 94A, In subsection (1)(b), at end insert “subject to any exemptions under subsection (1A). (1A) Any exemptions to regulations made under subsection (1)(b), (a) must be specified only by Ofcom and the Children’s Commissioner acting jointly, and (b) can only apply where, (i) the primary purpose of the exemption is to address or mitigate harms arising from social media use by children, (ii) the exemption specifies an alternative minimum age to that provided under subsection (1)(b), and (iii) the provider of the service has demonstrated to the satisfaction of Ofcom and the Children’s Commissioner that it, (A) meets Ofcom’s guidance concerning appropriate, risk-based minimum ages, (B) has due regard to relevant standards and principles of the UK General Data Protection Regulation, (C) has particular regard to the importance of protecting the rights and best interests of children, as recognised by the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, (D) has considered the potential impact of the service on the mental health and psychological wellbeing of children, (E) has investigated the extent to which the service’s design, functionalities or features may encourage addictive or compulsive use, and (F) has considered and reviewed the use of algorithms for content recommendation, amplification or targeted advertising. (1B) Regulations made under subsection (1)(b) must also provide for, (a) periodic review of any exemption to ensure the continuing adequacy of protection for children, and (b) amendment or revocation of an exemption where Ofcom and the Children’s Commissioner are no longer satisfied as to the matters set out in subsection (1A)(b)(iii).”
Peers' vote227 peers
Content · 65Not content · 162
Labour 0 content, 139 not content · Liberal Democrat 44 content, 0 not content · Crossbench 17 content, 18 not content · Non-affiliated 3 content, 3 not content · Bishops 0 content, 1 not content · Conservative 1 content, 0 not content · Democratic Unionist Party 0 content, 1 not content
21 January 2026Government defeated
Lord Nash moved amendment 92, after clause 27, to insert the new clause Action to prohibit the provision of VPN services to children in the United Kingdom.
Peers' vote366 peers
Content · 207Not content · 159
Conservative 175 content, 0 not content · Labour 0 content, 140 not content · Crossbench 15 content, 14 not content · Non-affiliated 6 content, 4 not content · Democratic Unionist Party 4 content, 0 not content · Bishops 2 content, 0 not content · Green Party 1 content, 1 not content · Liberal Democrat 2 content, 0 not content · Ulster Unionist Party 2 content, 0 not content
19 January 2026Government won
The Lord Bishop of Manchester moved amendment 58, in clause 11, page 17, line 40, at end to insert, “(12) The relevant Secretaries of State for Education and for Health and Social Care must collaborate to lay before Parliament, annually, a review of the impact of the measures contained in this section. (13) The review must, as a minimum, consider and report on the following matters, (a) the numbers of new section 25 orders made during the last year in England and in Wales, the ages of the children placed under them, and an analysis of whether and where the rate of use is increasing or decreasing; (b) the durations of child detention or other restriction of liberty under such orders (minimum, maximum, mean and median); (c) the types of accommodation in which section 25 orders have been applied, including their registration status with Ofsted or the Care Quality Commission; (d) the approval and use of “recovery plans” for all children to move on from section 25 orders in a short a period as safely possible; (e) the involvement of Independent Reviewing Officers, independent advocates and children themselves in the making and reviewing of section 25 orders; (f) the types of accommodation where children live following the end of a section 25 order.”
Peers' vote304 peers
Content · 148Not content · 156
Labour 0 content, 151 not content · Conservative 136 content, 0 not content · Crossbench 2 content, 4 not content · Democratic Unionist Party 3 content, 0 not content · Non-affiliated 2 content, 1 not content · Plaid Cymru 2 content, 0 not content · Bishops 1 content, 0 not content · Green Party 1 content, 0 not content · Ulster Unionist Party 1 content, 0 not content
19 January 2026Government defeated
Baroness Barran moved amendment 56, in clause 11, page 17, line 25, at end to insert, “(8ZB) Where arrangements are made for the accommodation of a child under this section, health authorities specified in subjection (8ZC) must make joint funding arrangements under this section for the provision of that care. (8ZC) The authorities are, (a) NHS England, (b) any integrated care board, Local Health Board, Special Health Authority, National Health Service trust or NHS foundation trust, (c) the Secretary of State in relation to his or her functions under section 12 of the National Health Service Act 2006, and (d) any person authorised by the Secretary of State for the purposes of this section.”
Peers' vote312 peers
Content · 159Not content · 153
Labour 0 content, 149 not content · Conservative 136 content, 0 not content · Crossbench 14 content, 3 not content · Democratic Unionist Party 3 content, 0 not content · Non-affiliated 2 content, 1 not content · Bishops 1 content, 0 not content · Green Party 1 content, 0 not content · Liberal Democrat 1 content, 0 not content · Ulster Unionist Party 1 content, 0 not content
19 January 2026Government defeated
Lord Bellingham moved amendment 51, in clause 10, page 14, line 32, at end to insert, “(2A) Regional co-operation arrangements must include the local integrated care board in their development, delivery and governance.”
Peers' vote377 peers
Content · 216Not content · 161
Labour 0 content, 154 not content · Conservative 149 content, 0 not content · Liberal Democrat 51 content, 0 not content · Crossbench 6 content, 7 not content · Democratic Unionist Party 3 content, 0 not content · Non-affiliated 3 content, 0 not content · Bishops 2 content, 0 not content · Green Party 1 content, 0 not content · Ulster Unionist Party 1 content, 0 not content
19 January 2026Government defeated
Baroness Tyler of Enfield moved amendment 49, after clause 9, to insert the new clause Promoting contact between siblings who are not living together.
Peers' vote392 peers
Content · 232Not content · 160
Conservative 155 content, 0 not content · Labour 0 content, 155 not content · Liberal Democrat 50 content, 0 not content · Crossbench 16 content, 5 not content · Non-affiliated 4 content, 0 not content · Democratic Unionist Party 3 content, 0 not content · Bishops 1 content, 0 not content · Green Party 1 content, 0 not content · Plaid Cymru 1 content, 0 not content · Ulster Unionist Party 1 content, 0 not content
19 January 2026Government defeated
Lord Storey moved amendment 46, after clause 9, to insert the new clause Adoption and special guardianship support fund review.
Peers' vote399 peers
Content · 235Not content · 164
Conservative 158 content, 0 not content · Labour 0 content, 156 not content · Liberal Democrat 49 content, 0 not content · Crossbench 15 content, 7 not content · Non-affiliated 5 content, 1 not content · Democratic Unionist Party 3 content, 0 not content · Ulster Unionist Party 2 content, 0 not content · Bishops 1 content, 0 not content · Green Party 1 content, 0 not content · Plaid Cymru 1 content, 0 not content
14 January 2026Government won
Baroness Barran moved amendment 32, after clause 5, to insert the new clause Kinship care report and regulations.
Peers' vote186 peers
Content · 59Not content · 127
Labour 0 content, 123 not content · Conservative 42 content, 0 not content · Liberal Democrat 10 content, 0 not content · Crossbench 3 content, 3 not content · Ulster Unionist Party 2 content, 0 not content · Democratic Unionist Party 1 content, 0 not content · Green Party 1 content, 0 not content · Plaid Cymru 0 content, 1 not content
14 January 2026Government defeated
Baroness Barran moved amendment 17, in clause 3, page 6, line 6, at end to insert, “(6) The provisions of this section other than subsections (6) to (9), shall not come into force until the Secretary of State has, (a) published a report evaluating the impact of the Families First pathfinder areas on the key child protection objectives set out by the government, and (b) laid the report before Parliament. (7) The report under subsection (6)(a) must include clear evidence demonstrating the extent to which the pathfinder areas have achieved improvements in, (a) early identification of children at risk of harm, (b) effective intervention to prevent abuse and neglect, (c) coordination between statutory agencies and family support services, and (d) outcomes for children and families subject to safeguarding interventions. (8) The Secretary of State may by regulations made by statutory instrument specify the date on which subsections (1) to (5) of this section come into force, but only after the requirements in subsection (6) have been met. (9) Regulations under subsection (8) may not be made unless a draft has been laid before and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.”
Peers' vote424 peers
Content · 213Not content · 211
Conservative 179 content, 0 not content · Labour 0 content, 152 not content · Liberal Democrat 0 content, 46 not content · Crossbench 20 content, 9 not content · Non-affiliated 7 content, 3 not content · Democratic Unionist Party 5 content, 0 not content · Ulster Unionist Party 2 content, 0 not content · Green Party 0 content, 1 not content
14 January 2026Government defeated
Baroness Barran moved amendment 6, after clause 1, to insert the new clause Cessation of Child Protection Plans.
Peers' vote454 peers
Content · 278Not content · 176
Conservative 186 content, 0 not content · Labour 0 content, 162 not content · Liberal Democrat 49 content, 0 not content · Crossbench 27 content, 13 not content · Non-affiliated 9 content, 1 not content · Democratic Unionist Party 4 content, 0 not content · Ulster Unionist Party 2 content, 0 not content · Green Party 1 content, 0 not content

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