SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 8 Changes of category of school

Implementation of proposals

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1

Regulations may make such provision as the Secretary of State considers necessary or expedient in connection with the implementation of proposals published under paragraph 2 or 3, including provision with respect to—

a

the revision or replacement of the school’s instrument of government and the reconstitution of its governing body;

b

the transfer of property, rights and liabilities (including such a transfer to or from a foundation body), and staff; and

c

any transitional matters (whether relating to the implementation of proposals published under other provisions of this Act or otherwise).

2

Regulations under sub-paragraph (1) may, in particular, make provision with respect to—

a

restricting the disposal of land by a local authority which is used or held for the purposes of a school in relation to which proposals to change category are, or may be, published under paragraph 2, as from—

i

the date of publication of such proposals; or

ii

such other time as may be prescribed;

b

restricting the taking of action by virtue of which any such land would cease to be so used or held to any extent;

c

the consequences of any contravention of any such restriction;

d

conferring on any prescribed body such functions as may be prescribed with respect to any such contravention.

3

Regulations under sub-paragraph (1) may, in connection with any matters falling within that sub-paragraph—

a

modify any provision made by or under this Part of this Act;

b

apply any such provision with or without modifications;

c

make provision corresponding or similar to any such provision.