The Education and Inspections Act (2006)

The Education and Inspections Act 2006 is a law that aims to improve schools and their accountability. It introduced measures to ensure better discipline and safety in schools, strengthened the role of inspectors to evaluate school standards, and promoted greater parental involvement. The act also established new powers for teachers to manage behavior and created academies, which are independently run schools. Overall, it seeks to raise educational standards, ensure a safe learning environment, and give stakeholders more confidence in the quality of education provided.