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# The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 (Commencement No. 1) (England) Regulations 2026

## Title and introductory text {#prelims}

2026 No. 551 (C. 44)
EDUCATION, ENGLAND
The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 (Commencement No. 1) (England) Regulations 2026
Made
20th May 2026
The Secretary of State makes these Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by section 78(5) and (6) of the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026.

## 1 Citation {#regulation-1}

These Regulations may be cited as the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 (Commencement No. 1) (England) Regulations 2026.

## 2 Provision coming into force on 1st June 2026 {#regulation-2}

Section 33 (free school meals etc: information sharing) of the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 comes into force on 1st June 2026.