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The Education Act 2002

The Education Act 2002 implemented the legislative commitments set out in the White Paper Schools — achieving success. It was a substantial and important piece of legislation intended to raise standards, promote innovation in schools and reform education law. Read the summary.

A wallchart setting out the key dates when provisions came into force is available to download:

Last updated: 20 July 2008

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