5

Before a proposal concerning an existing school is submitted to the board under paragraph (2), the person making the proposal shall consult the following persons (or representatives of them)—

a

the Board of Governors of the school concerned;

b

the teachers employed at that school; and

c

the parents of registered pupils at that school.

5A

Before a proposal concerning an existing school is submitted to the Department by the board under paragraph (1) or (3), the board shall consult the following persons (or representatives of them)—

a

the Board of Governors of the school concerned;

b

the teachers employed at that school; and

c

the parents of registered pupils at that school.

5B

Before a proposal concerning any school is submitted to the Department by the board under paragraph (1), (2) or (3), the board shall consult the trustees and managers (or representatives of them) of any other school which would, in the opinion of the board, be affected by the proposal.