Kemi Badenoch condemned the government's Schools Bill, labeling it as a destructive move that could negatively impact children's education and reduce teachers' salaries in academies.
The Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill incorporates provisions for a database of absent students and intervention by local authorities in cases of hazardous home settings.
Although the Confederation of School Trusts approved some changes to the bill, they raised apprehensions over limitations on employing specialists lacking formal teaching credentials.
While the bill seeks to safeguard vulnerable children and introduce breakfast programs, Badenoch contended that it undermines educational excellence and pathways into teaching.