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<p>The department intends to reopen the consultation on 'Regulating independent educational
institutions' when stakeholders ability to respond is less likely to be significantly
affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. Responses received to date will be combined with
responses received after the consultation reopens and fully reviewed after the consultation
finally closes.</p><p>It is not yet appropriate to set a date for reopening the consultation
as the situation in relation to the COVID-19 outbreak continues to change.</p><p>Ofsted
continues to investigate potential illegal schools including consideration of new
intelligence. Where appropriate, Ofsted have liaised with local authorities and other
statutory bodies to consider whether there is appropriate action that should be taken,
for example, to close settings where people are gathering illegally during the COVID-19
outbreak.</p>
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