Learning and Skills Act 2000

Closure of institution for 16-19 year olds: Wales

27 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.

28 (1) The National Council for Education and Training for Wales may publish proposals to discontinue the school.

(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 National Assembly for Wales, consult such persons as they consider appropriate.

29 (1) The Council shall send—

(a) a copy of the published proposals, and

(b) such other information as may be prescribed,

to the National Assembly for Wales.

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

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