Part 10 E+WIndependent schools

Chapter 1E+WRegulation of independent schools

StandardsE+W

157 Independent school standardsE+W

(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