(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.]
Textual Amendments
F1S. 10 substituted (1.2.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), ss. 60(2), 82(3); S.I. 2012/84, art. 3
Commencement Information
I1S. 10 in force at 29.7.2010 by S.I. 2010/1937, art. 2, Sch. 1