Education Bill

142: After Clause 62, insert the following new Clause— ““Distance learning at Academies (1) An Academy may admit pupils on the basis that they will receive all or part of their education otherwise than on the premises of the school. (2) If an Academy admits such pupils, it may arrange for all or part of their education to be provided through distance learning packages without any teacher present, or by the pupil’s parents or other volunteers similarly. (3) The Academy remains in all respects responsible for the educational outcomes of such pupils.””