To ask the Secretary of State for Education what plans he has for requirements to provide outdoor space at (a) free schools and (b) academy schools.

Academies and Free Schools are subject to the requirements of the Education (Independent School Standards) (England) Regulations 2010. These regulations require that there should be appropriate arrangements for providing outside space for pupils to play safely.

The terms of reference for the current review of capital investment in schools, early years, colleges and sixth forms include the review and reform of the requirements on schools including regulations, design requirements and playing field requirements.