The duty is expected to come into force in January. Young People Now believes the Department for Education and Skills (DfES) may issue interim guidance.
David Bell, permanent secretary at the DfES, has said plans expected in the bill to give schools greater autonomy will not stop them co-operating with wider Every Child Matters reforms.
- www.dfes.gov.uk.
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