12Factors for rural closure proposalsS
(1)Subsection (2) applies in relation to any closure proposal as respects a rural school.
(2)The education authority must have special regard to the factors mentioned in subsection (3).
(3)The factors are—
F1(a). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(b)the likely effect on the local community in consequence of the proposal (if implemented),
(c)the likely effect caused by any different travelling arrangements that may be required in consequence of the proposal (if implemented).
(4)For the purpose of subsection (3)(b[F2and sections 12A(2)(c)(ii) and 13(5)(b)(ii)]), the effect on the community is to be assessed by reference (in particular) to—
(a)the sustainability of the community,
(b)the availability of the school's premises and its other facilities for use by the community.
(5)For the purpose of subsection (3)(c)[F3and sections 12A(2)(c)(iii) and 13(5)(b)(iii)]—
(a)the effect caused by such travelling arrangements includes (in particular)—
(i)that on the school's pupils and staff and any other users of the school's facilities,
(ii)any environmental impact,
(b)the travelling arrangements are those to and from the school of (and for) the school's pupils and staff and any other users of the school's facilities.
Textual Amendments
F1S. 12(3)(a) repealed (1.8.2014) by Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 8), ss. 80(2)(a), 102(3); S.S.I. 2014/165, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 5)
F2Words in s. 12(4) inserted (1.8.2014) by Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 8), ss. 80(2)(b), 102(3); S.S.I. 2014/165, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 5)
F3Words in s. 12(5) inserted (1.8.2014) by Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 8), ss. 80(2)(c), 102(3); S.S.I. 2014/165, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 5)
Commencement Information
I1S. 12 in force at 5.4.2010 by S.S.I. 2010/70, art. 2