Bridget Phillipson, the education secretary, emphasized that too many children have been failed by the state, stating, 'Today we set out our plans to make sure that those agencies are working together and that we have much greater visibility of where children are and what they're experiencing in their lives.' This shows a proactive approach to safeguarding children's wellbeing following tragic events.
The new legislation aims to tighten checks on children being educated at home in England, addressing safeguarding loopholes highlighted by the shocking case of Sara Sharif, who was withdrawn from school before her tragic death. The timing of the bill's publication resonates with the sentencing of her father and stepmother.
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