[F1124B.Designation of independent schools as having a religious characterE+W
(1)Subsections (3) and (5) of section 69 (which relate to the designation of foundation or voluntary schools as having a religious character) apply in relation to an independent school [F2(other than an alternative provision Academy)] as they apply in relation to a foundation or voluntary school, but as if—
(a)in subsection (3), the reference to Part 2 were a reference to this Part, and
(b)in subsection (5), the reference to subsection (4) of that section were a reference to subsection (2) of this section.
(2)An order made under section 69(3) by virtue of subsection (1) shall specify, in relation to each school designated by the order, the religion or religious denomination (or as the case may be each religion or religious denomination) in accordance with whose tenets education is provided at the school or the school is conducted.]
Textual Amendments
F1Pt. 5A inserted (E.W.) (1.9.2003) by The Independent Schools (Employment of Teachers in Schools with a Religious Character) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/2037), regs. 1(1), 3
F2Words in s. 124B(1) inserted (E.) (1.4.2012) by The Alternative Provision Academies (Consequential Amendments to Acts) (England) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/976), art. 1, Sch. para. 9 (with art. 3)