Academies: other provisions

I110F1Consultation: new and expanded educational institutions

1

This section applies before a person enters into Academy arrangements with the Secretary of State in relation to—

a

a new educational institution, other than a new educational institution that is the subject of proposals under section 7 of EIA 2006 (proposals to establish new school following invitation from local authority), or

b

an existing educational institution that, if the arrangements are entered into, will provide education for pupils of a wider range of ages.

2

The person must carry out a consultation on the question of whether the arrangements should be entered into.

3

The consultation must seek the views of such persons as the person carrying it out thinks appropriate.

4

Section 9(3) (when educational institution not new) applies for the purposes of this section.