Made under the Education and Inspections Act 2006
8 statutory instruments made using powers in the Education and Inspections Act 2006, newest first. Each one is explained section by section in plain English.
The Inspectors of Education, Children’s Services and Skills Order 2026
- Made under: Education and Inspections Act 2006
The Order officially appointed the named individuals as His Majesty's Inspectors of Education, Children's Services and Skills, effective March 11, 2026.
This Statutory Instrument, made by His Majesty in Council on March 10, 2026, officially appoints the individuals listed in the Schedule as His Majesty's Inspectors of Education, Children's Services and Skills, taking legal effect on March 11, 2026, under the powers granted by the Education and Inspections Act 2006.
The Designation of Rural Primary Schools (England) Order 2025
- Department: Department for Education
- Made under: Education and Inspections Act 2006
The Order cited, commenced on December 18, 2025, extended to England and Wales, designated rural primary schools based on an external list, and revoked the 2024 designation Order.
This Order, made by the Secretary of State under the Education and Inspections Act 2006, officially designates specific primary schools in England as 'rural primary schools' via a list published on the Gov.uk website. The designation triggers mandatory legal requirements for local authorities or governing bodies considering the closure of these schools, compelling them to consider the community impact and alternatives.
Furthermore, the Order revokes the previous Designation of Rural Primary Schools (England) Order 2024 and comes into force on December 18th, 2025, applying to England and Wales.
The Inspectors of Education, Children’s Services and Skills (No. 4) Order 2025
- Made under: Education and Inspections Act 2006
The Order formally appointed named individuals as His Majesty’s Inspectors of Education, Children’s Services and Skills, effective from November 13th, 2025.
This Order, issued by His Majesty in Council on November 12, 2025, formally appoints the individuals listed in the Schedule as His Majesty’s Inspectors of Education, Children’s Services and Skills, effective from November 13, 2025, exercising powers conferred under section 114(1) of the Education and Inspections Act 2006.
The Coasting Schools (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2025
- Department: Department for Education
- Made under: Education and Inspections Act 2006
The Regulations amended the criteria used to determine if a school in England is designated as 'coasting' by substituting a new definition in the 2022 Regulations, effective from November 17, 2025.
The Coasting Schools (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2025, enacted under powers from the Education and Inspections Act 2006, amend the 2022 regulations by substituting a revised definition of when a school is deemed 'coasting'.
The core change involves updating the specific inspection grades and conditions—differentiating between inspections before and after September 2, 2024—that trigger the coasting designation, alongside specifying the criteria a school must meet to exit that status, and providing definitions for terms like 'relevant assessment' and 'linked school'.
The Inspectors of Education, Children’s Services and Skills (No. 3) Order 2025
- Made under: Education and Inspections Act 2006
The order appointed numerous individuals as His Majesty’s Inspectors of Education, Children’s Services and Skills.
The Inspectors of Education, Children’s Services and Skills (No. 3) Order 2025, enacted June 12, 2025, appoints several individuals as His Majesty’s Inspectors of Education, Children’s Services and Skills.
This appointment is authorized under the Education and Inspections Act 2006 and is detailed in a schedule listing each appointee.
The Inspectors of Education, Children’s Services and Skills (No. 2) Order 2025
- Made under: Education and Inspections Act 2006
The Order appointed two new His Majesty’s Inspectors of Education, Children’s Services and Skills.
The Inspectors of Education, Children’s Services and Skills (No. 2) Order 2025, effective May 7, 2025, appoints Jacqueline Anne Line and Nicola Mary Lownds as His Majesty’s Inspectors of Education, Children’s Services and Skills.
This order is made under the authority of the Education and Inspections Act 2006.
The Inspectors of Education, Children’s Services and Skills Order 2025
- Made under: Education and Inspections Act 2006
The Order appointed several individuals as His Majesty's Inspectors of Education, Children's Services, and Skills.
The Inspectors of Education, Children’s Services and Skills Order 2025, effective March 13, 2025, appoints several individuals as His Majesty’s Inspectors of Education, Children’s Services and Skills.
The appointments are made under the authority of the Education and Inspections Act 2006 and aim to maintain standards within these crucial sectors.
The Registration and Inspection of Education, Children's Services and Skills (Fees) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2025
- Department: Department for Education
- Made under: Children Act 1989, Care Standards Act 2000, Education and Inspections Act 2006
The 2025 regulations amended the 2015 fees and inspection frequency regulations, lowered fee thresholds for certain children's services providers, and updated various fee amounts.
These regulations, effective April 1st, 2025, amend the Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Education, Children's Services and Skills (Fees and Frequency of Inspections) (Children's Homes etc.) Regulations 2015.
Key changes include lowering thresholds for higher annual fees for residential special schools and children's homes and revising various registration and variation fees across different settings.
The changes are supported by existing legislation and aim to balance resource allocation with fair charges.