Education Act 1996

55Variation of order under section 54

(1)Where the Secretary of State has made an order under section 54, he may, on the application of the local education authority or the foundation governors of the school, by order vary the order under that section so as to specify—

(a)a different date from that specified under subsection (1) of that section, or

(b)a different amount from that specified under subsection (4) of that section.

(2)The foundation governors of a school shall consult the other governors before applying to the Secretary of State under this section.

(3)Before making an order under this section the Secretary of State shall consult—

(a)the local education authority, where the application is by the foundation governors, and

(b)the foundation governors, where the application is by the local education authority.

(4)Where foundation governors are consulted by the Secretary of State under subsection (3), they shall, before giving him their views, consult the other governors of the school.