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Education Act 2002, Section 157 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 28 January 2025. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations. Help about Changes to Legislation

157 Independent school standardsE+W
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(1)For the purposes of this Chapter, regulations shall prescribe standards about the following matters—

(a)the quality of education provided at independent schools;

(b)the spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of pupils at independent schools;

(c)the welfare, health and safety of pupils at independent schools;

(d)the suitability of proprietors of and staff at independent schools;

(e)the premises of and accommodation at independent schools;

(f)the provision of information by independent schools;

(g)the manner in which independent schools handle complaints.

F1(1A). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[F2(2)In this Chapter “independent school standards” means—

(a)the standards for the time being prescribed under this section, F3...]

F4(b). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F2S. 157(2) substituted (1.9.2008) by Childcare Act 2006 (c. 21), ss. 47(2), 109(2); S.I. 2008/2261, art. 2 (with Sch. 1)

Commencement Information

I1S. 157 in force at 1.9.2003 except in relation to W. by S.I. 2003/1667, art. 4

I2S. 157 in force at 1.1.2004 for W. by S.I. 2003/2961, art. 6, Sch. Pt. III

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