Learning and Skills Act 2000

Part II E+W Publication of proposals

Closure of sixth form: England E+W

15 E+W Paragraphs 16 and 17 apply to a school which is maintained by a local education authority in England and which—

(a) provides full-time education suitable to the requirements of pupils who are over compulsory school age, and

(b) provides full-time education suitable to the requirements of pupils of compulsory school age.

Commencement Information

I1 Sch. 7 para. 15 wholly in force at 1.4.2002; Sch. 7 para. 15 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 154; Sch. 7 para. 15 in force (E.) for the purpose of authorising the making of Regulations at 1.10.2000 by S.I. 2000/2559, art. 2(1), Sch. Pt. I; Sch. 7 para. 15 wholly in force for E. at 1.4.2001 by S.I. 2001/654, art. 2, Sch. Pt. II; Sch. 7 para. 15 in force for W. at 1.4.2002 by S.I. 2001/2705, art. 2, Sch. Pt. I

16 (1) The Learning and Skills Council for England may publish proposals for an alteration of the school as a result of which it will no longer provide education suitable to the requirements of pupils who are over compulsory school age. E+W

(2) The proposals shall contain such information and be published in such manner as may be prescribed.

(3) Before publishing proposals the Council shall, having regard to any guidance issued by the Secretary of State, consult such persons as they consider appropriate.

Commencement Information

I2 Sch. 7 para. 16 wholly in force at 1.4.2002; Sch. 7 para. 16 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 154; Sch. 7 para. 16 in force (E.) for the purpose of authorising the making of Regulations at 1.10.2000 by S.I. 2000/2559, art. 2, Sch. Pt. I; Sch. 7 para. 15 wholly in force for E. at 1.4.2001 by S.I. 2001/654, art. 2, Sch. Pt. II; Sch. 7 para. 15 in force for W. at 1.4.2002 by S.I. 2001/2705, art. 2, Sch. Pt. I

17 (1) The Council shall send— E+W

(a) a copy of the published proposals, and

(b) such other information as may be prescribed,

to the school organisation committee for the area of the local education authority who maintain the school.

(2) In the case of a community or foundation special school, the Council shall also send the [F1 copy mentioned in sub-paragraph (1)(a)] to such other persons as may be prescribed.

Textual Amendments

F1 Words in Sch. 7 para. 17(2) substituted (1.4.2003 for E.) by Education Act 2002 (c. 32), s. 216(4), Sch. 21 para. 126(2) (with ss. 210(8), 214(4)); S.I. 2003/124, art. 4

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C1 Sch. 7 para. 17 applied (with modifications) (1.4.2003) by The School Organisation Proposals by the Learning and Skills Council for England Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/507), regs. 1, 27, Sch. 5 para. 2

Commencement Information

I3 Sch. 7 para. 17 wholly in force at 1.4.2002; Sch. 7 para. 17 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 154; Sch. 7 para. 17 in force (E.) for the purpose of authorising the making of Regulations at 1.10.2000 by S.I. 2000/2559, art. 2(1), Sch. Pt. I; Sch. 7 para. 17 wholly in force for E. at 1.4.2001 by S.I. 2001/654, art. 2, Sch. Pt. II; Sch. 7 para. 17 in force for W. at 1.4.2002 by S.I. 2001/2705, art. 2, Sch. Pt. I

18 E+W In paragraphs 16 and 17 “prescribed” means prescribed by regulations made by the Secretary of State.

Commencement Information

I4 Sch. 7 para. 18 wholly in force at 1.4.2002; Sch. 7 para. 18 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 154; Sch. 7 para. 18 in force (E.) for the purpose of authorising the making of Regulations at 1.10.2000 by S.I. 2000/2559, art. 2(1), Sch. Pt. I; Sch. 7 para. 18 wholly in force for E. at 1.4.2001 by S.I. 2001/654, art. 2, Sch. Pt. II; Sch. 7 para. 18 in force for W. at 1.4.2002 by S.I. 2001/2705, art. 2, Sch. Pt. I

Closure of sixth form: Wales E+W

19 E+W Paragraphs 20 and 21 apply to a school which is maintained by a local education authority in Wales and which—

(a) provides full-time education suitable to the requirements of pupils who are over compulsory school age, and

(b) provides full-time education suitable to the requirements of pupils of compulsory school age.

Commencement Information

I5 Sch. 7 para. 19 wholly in force at 1.4.2002; Sch. 7 para. 19 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 154; Sch. 7 para. 19 in force (E.) for the purpose of authorising the making of Regulations at 1.10.2000 by S.I. 2000/2559, art. 2(1), Sch. Pt. I; Sch. 7 para. 19 wholly in force for E. at 1.4.2001 by S.I. 2001/654, art. 2, Sch. Pt. II; Sch. 7 para. 19 in force for W. at 1.4.2002 by S.I. 2001/2705, art. 2, Sch. Pt. I

20 (1) The [F2 National Assembly for Wales] may publish proposals for an alteration of the school as a result of which it will no longer provide education suitable to the requirements of pupils who are over compulsory school age. E+W

(2) The proposals shall contain such information and be published in such manner as may be prescribed.

(3) Before publishing proposals the [F3 National Assembly for Wales] shall F4 ... consult such persons as they consider appropriate.

Textual Amendments

F2 Words in Sch. 7 para. 20(1) substituted (1.4.2006) by National Council for Education and Training for Wales (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3238), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 82(2)(a) (with art. 7)

F3 Words in Sch. 7 para. 20(3) substituted (1.4.2006) by National Council for Education and Training for Wales (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3238), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 82(2)(b)(i) (with art. 7)

F4 Words in Sch. 7 para. 20(3) omitted (1.4.2006) by virtue of National Council for Education and Training for Wales (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3238), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 82(2)(b)(ii) (with art. 7)

Commencement Information

I6 Sch. 7 para. 20 wholly in force at 1.4.2002; Sch. 7 para. 20 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 154; Sch. 7 para. 20 in force (E.) for the purpose of authorising the making of Regulations at 1.10.2000 by S.I. 2000/2559, art. 2(1), Sch. Pt. I; Sch. 7 para. 20 wholly in force for E. at 1.4.2001 by S.I. 2001/654, art. 2, Sch. Pt. II; Sch. 7 para. 20 in force for W. at 1.4.2002 by S.I. 2001/2705, art. 2, Sch. Pt. I

21 F5 (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E+W

[F6 (2) In the case of a community or foundation special school, the National Assembly for Wales shall send a copy of the published proposals to such persons as may be prescribed.]

Textual Amendments

F5 Sch. 7 para. 21(1) omitted (1.4.2006) by virtue of National Council for Education and Training for Wales (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3238), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 82(3)(a) (with art. 7)

F6 Sch. 7 para. 21(2) substituted (1.4.2006) by National Council for Education and Training for Wales (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3238), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 82(3)(b) (with art. 7)

Commencement Information

I7 Sch. 7 para. 21 wholly in force at 1.4.2002; Sch. 7 para. 21 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 154; Sch. 7 para. 21 in force (E.) for the purpose of authorising the making of Regulations at 1.10.2000 by S.I. 2000/2559, art. 2(1), Sch. Pt. I; Sch. 7 para. 21 wholly in force for E. at 1.4.2001 by S.I. 2001/654, art. 2, Sch. Pt. II; Sch. 7 para. 21 in force for W. at 1.4.2002 by S.I. 2001/2705, art. 2, Sch. Pt. I

22 E+W In paragraphs 20 and 21 “prescribed” means prescribed by regulations made by the National Assembly for Wales.

Commencement Information

I8 Sch. 7 para. 22 wholly in force at 1.4.2002; Sch. 7 para. 22 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 154; Sch. 7 para. 22 in force (E.) for the purpose of authorising the making of Regulations at 1.10.2000 by S.I. 2000/2559, art. 2(1), Sch. Pt. I; Sch. 7 para. 22 wholly in force for E. at 1.4.2001 by S.I. 2001/654, art. 2, Sch. Pt. II; Sch. 7 para. 22 in force for W. at 1.4.2002 by S.I. 2001/2705, art. 2, Sch. Pt. I

Closure of institution for 16-19 year olds: England E+W

23 E+W Paragraphs 24 and 25 apply to a school which—

(a) is maintained by a local education authority in England,

(b) provides full-time education suitable to the requirements of pupils over compulsory school age, and

(c) does not provide full-time education suitable to the requirements of pupils of compulsory school age.

Commencement Information

I9 Sch. 7 para. 23 wholly in force at 1.4.2002; Sch. 7 para. 23 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 154; Sch. 7 para. 23 in force (E.) for the purpose of authorising the making of Regulations at 1.10.2000 by S.I. 2000/2559, art. 2(1), Sch. Pt. I; Sch. 7 para. 23 wholly in force for E. at 1.4.2001 by S.I. 2001/654, art. 2, Sch. Pt. II; Sch. 7 para. 23 in force for W. at 1.4.2002 by S.I. 2001/2705, art. 2, Sch. Pt. I

24 (1) The Learning and Skills Council for England may publish proposals to discontinue the school. E+W

(2) The proposals shall contain such information and be published in such manner as may be prescribed.

(3) Before publishing proposals the Council shall, having regard to any guidance issued by the Secretary of State, consult such persons as they consider appropriate.

Commencement Information

I10 Sch. 7 para. 24 wholly in force at 1.4.2002; Sch. 7 para. 24 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 154; Sch. 7 para. 24 in force (E.) for the purpose of authorising the making of Regulations at 1.10.2000 by S.I. 2000/2559, art. 2(1), Sch. Pt. I; Sch. 7 para. 24 wholly in force for E. at 1.4.2001 by S.I. 2001/654, art. 2, Sch. Pt. II; Sch. 7 para. 24 in force for W. at 1.4.2002 by S.I. 2001/2705, art. 2, Sch. Pt. I

25 (1) The Council shall send— E+W

(a) a copy of the published proposals, and

(b) such other information as may be prescribed,

to the school organisation committee for the area of the local education authority who maintain the school.

(2) In the case of a community or foundation special school, the Council shall also send the [F7 copy mentioned in sub-paragraph (1)(a)] to such other persons as may be prescribed.

Textual Amendments

F7 Words in Sch. 7 para. 25(2) substituted (1.4.2003 for E.) by Education Act 2002 (c. 32), s. 216(4), Sch. 21 para. 126(2) (with ss. 210(8), 214(4)); S.I. 2003/124, art. 4

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C2 Sch. 7 para. 25 applied (with modifications) (1.4.2003) by The School Organisation Proposals by the Learning and Skills Council for England Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/507), regs. 1, 27, Sch. 5 para. 2

Commencement Information

I11 Sch. 7 para. 25 wholly in force at 1.4.2002; Sch. 7 para. 25 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 154; Sch. 7 para. 25 in force (E.) for the purpose of authorising the making of Regulations at 1.10.2000 by S.I. 2000/2559, art. 2(1), Sch. Pt. I; Sch. 7 para. 25 wholly in force for E. at 1.4.2001 by S.I. 2001/654, art. 2, Sch. Pt. II; Sch. 7 para. 25 in force for W. at 1.4.2002 by S.I. 2001/2705, art. 2, Sch. Pt. I

26 E+W In paragraphs 24 and 25 “prescribed” means prescribed by regulations made by the Secretary of State.

Commencement Information

I12 Sch. 7 para. 26 wholly in force at 1.4.2002; Sch. 7 para. 26 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 154; Sch. 7 para. 26 in force (E.) for the purpose of authorising the making of Regulations at 1.10.2000 by S.I. 2000/2559, art. 2(1), Sch. Pt. I; Sch. 7 para. 26 wholly in force for E. at 1.4.2001 by S.I. 2001/654, art. 2, Sch. Pt. II; Sch. 7 para. 26 in force for W. at 1.4.2002 by S.I. 2001/2705, art. 2, Sch. Pt. I

Closure of institution for 16-19 year olds: Wales E+W

27 E+W Paragraphs 28 and 29 apply to a school which—

(a) is maintained by a local education authority in Wales,

(b) provides full-time education suitable to the requirements of pupils over compulsory school age, and

(c) does not provide full-time education suitable to the requirements of pupils of compulsory school age.

Commencement Information

I13 Sch. 7 para. 27 wholly in force at 1.4.2002; Sch. 7 para. 27 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 154; Sch. 7 para. 27 in force (E.) for the purpose of authorising the making of Regulations at 1.10.2000 by S.I. 2000/2559, art. 2(1), Sch. Pt. I; Sch. 7 para. 27 wholly in force for E. at 1.4.2001 by S.I. 2001/654, art. 2, Sch. Pt. II; Sch. 7 para. 27 in force for W. at 1.4.2002 by S.I. 2001/2705, art. 2, Sch. Pt. I

28 (1) The [F8 National Assembly for Wales] may publish proposals to discontinue the school. E+W

(2) The proposals shall contain such information and be published in such manner as may be prescribed.

(3) Before publishing proposals the [F9 National Assembly for Wales] shall F10 ... consult such persons as they consider appropriate.

Textual Amendments

F8 Words in Sch. 7 para. 28(1) substituted (1.4.2006) by National Council for Education and Training for Wales (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3238), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 82(4)(a) (with art. 7)

F9 Words in Sch. 7 para. 28(3) substituted (1.4.2006) by National Council for Education and Training for Wales (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3238), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 82(4)(b)(i) (with art. 7)

F10 Words in Sch. 7 para. 28(3) omitted (1.4.2006) by virtue of National Council for Education and Training for Wales (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3238), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 82(4)(b)(ii) (with art. 7)

Commencement Information

I14 Sch. 7 para. 28 wholly in force at 1.4.2002; Sch. 7 para. 28 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 154; Sch. 7 para. 28 in force (E.) for the purpose of authorising the making of Regulations at 1.10.2000 by S.I. 2000/2559, art. 2(1), Sch. Pt. I; Sch. 7 para. 28 wholly in force for E. at 1.4.2001 by S.I. 2001/654, art. 2, Sch. Pt. II; Sch. 7 para. 28 in force for W. at 1.4.2002 by S.I. 2001/2705, art. 2, Sch. Pt. I

29 F11 (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E+W

[F12 (2) In the case of a community or foundation special school, the National Assembly for Wales shall send a copy of the published proposals to such persons as may be prescribed.]

Textual Amendments

F11 Sch. 7 para. 29(1) omitted (1.4.2006) by virtue of National Council for Education and Training for Wales (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3238), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 82(5)(a) (with art. 7)

F12 Sch. 7 para. 29(2) substituted (1.4.2006) by National Council for Education and Training for Wales (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3238), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 82(5)(b) (with art. 7)

Commencement Information

I15 Sch. 7 para. 29 wholly in force at 1.4.2002; Sch. 7 para. 29 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 154; Sch. 7 para. 29 in force (E.) for the purpose of authorising the making of Regulations at 1.10.2000 by S.I. 2000/2559, art. 2, Sch. Pt. I; Sch. 7 para. 29 wholly in force for E. at 1.4.2001 by S.I. 2001/654, art. 2, Sch. Pt. II; Sch. 7 para. 29 in force for W. at 1.4.2002 by S.I. 2001/2705, art. 2, Sch. Pt. I

30 E+W In paragraphs 28 and 29 “prescribed” means prescribed by regulations made by the National Assembly for Wales.

Commencement Information

I16 Sch. 7 para. 30 wholly in force at 1.4.2002; Sch. 7 para. 30 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 154; Sch. 7 para. 30 in force (E.) for the purpose of authorising the making of Regulations at 1.10.2000 by S.I. 2000/2559, art. 2(1), Sch. Pt. I; Sch. 7 para. 30 wholly in force for E. at 1.4.2001 by S.I. 2001/654, art. 2, Sch. Pt. II; Sch. 7 para. 30 in force for W. at 1.4.2002 by S.I. 2001/2705, art. 2, Sch. Pt. I

Schools maintained by LEA outside its area E+W

31 (1) This paragraph applies to a school which— E+W

(a) is a community, voluntary or foundation school, and

(b) is situated in an area other than that of the local education authority who maintain it.

(2) This Part of this Schedule shall have effect in relation to a school to which this paragraph applies with such modifications as may be prescribed—

(a) for schools in England, by regulations made by the Secretary of State, and

(b) for schools in Wales, by regulations made by the National Assembly for Wales.

Commencement Information

I17 Sch. 7 para. 31 wholly in force at 1.4.2002; Sch. 7 para. 31 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 154; Sch. 7 para. 31 in force (E.) for the purpose of authorising the making of Regulations at 1.10.2000 by S.I. 2000/2559, art. 2(1), Sch. Pt. I; Sch. 7 para. 31 wholly in force for E. at 1.4.2001 by S.I. 2001/654, art. 2, Sch. Pt. II; Sch. 7 para. 31 in force for W. at 1.4.2002 by S.I. 2001/2705, art. 2, Sch. Pt. I