Among 21 bills announced by Charles – the lowest number since 2014 – including seven carried over from last year’s speech were plans to create a “smoke free generation” for children currently aged 14 and under.
The speech also saw the government push forward with plans for an Advanced British Standard to replace A-levels and T-levels.
However, sector leaders have heavily criticised the government over its failure to mention areas including child poverty, mental health and children’s social care.
CYP Now looks at the key points made in the King’s Speech and what was missed:
Advanced British Standard
King Charles reiterated the government’s plans to “strengthen education for the long term and ensure young people have knowledge and skills to success through introduction of Advanced British Standard”.
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