Corporate report

Powers of entry: Department for Education report

This report presents the findings of DfE’s review of its existing powers of entry, undertaken with Ofqual and Ofsted where applicable.

• From: Department for Education
• Published: 18 December 2014

This was published under the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

Applies to England and Wales

Documents

DfE report on the review of powers of entry

Ref: DFE-00730-2014

PDF, 309 KB, 25 pages

Details

DfE has reviewed 43 powers of entry to determine whether or not they remain necessary, proportionate and provide adequate safeguards for all concerned.

Powers of entry in legislation sponsored by DfE relate to the permissions to enter premises which are controlled by Ofsted, Ofqual, local authorities, the Children’s Commissioner and the Secretary of State.

Published 18 December 2014