Fourth Delegated Legislation Committee: The draft Buckinghamshire Council (Adult Education Functions) Regulations 2026
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Parliament will debate three draft statutory instruments that transfer adult education functions from the Department for Education to three county councils: Buckinghamshire, Warwickshire, and Surrey. These regulations enable local authorities to take direct responsibility for planning and delivering adult education services in their areas.
This affects how adult education is funded and delivered in three English counties, shifting control from central government to local councils. It may influence accessibility and provision of adult learning opportunities for residents in these areas and sets a precedent for potential localization of education functions elsewhere.
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