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(1)Each of the following shall give [F1[F2the Chief Executive of Skills Funding] or the National Assembly for Wales] such information as [F3[F4the Chief Executive] or (as the case may be) the National Assembly for Wales may require] for the purposes of the exercise of any of [F5the functions of [F4the Chief Executive] or (as the case may be) the National Assembly for Wales] under [F6any enactment]—
(a)a [F7local authority],
(b)the governing body of any institution maintained by a [F7local authority], F8... city technology college[F9, city college for the technology of the arts or [F10Academy]],
(c)the governing body of any institution within the further education sector or the higher education sector, and
(d)the governing body of any institution which is receiving or has received financial support under section 5 of this Act.
(2)Such information relating to the provision which has been made by a [F7local authority] in respect of any pupil at an institution as the authority may require for the purposes of claiming any amount in respect of the pupil from another authority under [F11regulations under section 492 or 493 of the Education Act 1996] shall, where the institution becomes an institution within the further education sector, be provided to the authority by the governing body of the institution.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 54(1) substituted (1.4.2006) by The 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. 23(a) (with art. 7)
F2Words in s. 54(1) substituted (1.4.2010) by Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (c. 22), s. 269(4), Sch. 6 para. 6(a); S.I. 2010/303, art. 3, Sch. 2
F3Words in s. 54(1) substituted (1.4.2006) by The 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. 23(b) (with art. 7)
F4Words in s. 54(1) substituted (1.4.2010) by Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (c. 22), s. 269(4), Sch. 6 para. 6(b); S.I. 2010/303, art. 3, Sch. 2
F5Words in s. 54(1) substituted (1.4.2006) by The 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. 23(c) (with art. 7)
F6Words in s. 54(1) substituted (1.10.2002 for E. and 19.12.2002 for W.) by Education Act 2002 (c. 32), s. 215(1), Sch. 21 para. 20; S.I. 2002/2439, art. 3; S.I. 2002/3185, art. 4, Sch. Pt. I
F7Words in Act substituted (5.5.2010) by The Local Education Authorities and Children’s Services Authorities (Integration of Functions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/1158), Sch. 2 para. 5(2)
F8Words in s. 54(1)(b) repealed (1.9.1999) by 1998 c. 31, s. 140(3), Sch. 31 (with ss. 138(9), 144(6)); S.I. 1999/2323, art. 2(1), Sch. 1.
F9Words in s. 54(1)(b) substituted (28.7.2000) by 2000 c. 21, ss. 149, 154(1), Sch. 9 para. 31
F10Words in s. 54(1)(b) substituted (26.7.2002) by Education Act 2002 (c. 32), s. 65, Sch. 7 Pt. 2 para. 4; S.I. 2002/2002, art. 2
F11Words in s. 54(2) substituted (1.11.1996) by 1996 c. 56, ss. 582(1), 583(2), Sch. 37 Pt. I para. 111 (with ss. 1(4), 561, 562, Sch. 39)
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1S. 54 modified (1.4.1993) by S.I. 1993/563, art. 2, Sch. 2
C2S. 54(1) applied (with modifications): (1.4.1994) by S.I. 1994/653, reg. 42(1), Sch. Pt. I; (9.5.1994) by S.I. 1994/1084, reg. 8(1), Sch. 2 Pt. I
Commencement Information
I1S. 54 wholly in force: s. 54(1) in force at 6.5.1992, s. 54(2) in force at 1.4.1993 see s. 94(3) and S.I. 1992/831, art. 2, Schs. 1, 3
F12(1). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F12(2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F12(3). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(4)In relation to any [F7local authority] institution maintained or assisted by them, a [F7local authority]—
(a)shall keep under review the quality of education provided, the educational standards achieved and whether the financial resources made available are managed efficiently, and
(b)may cause an inspection to be made by persons authorised by them.
(5)A [F7local authority] shall not authorise any person to inspect any institution under this section unless they are satisfied that he is suitably qualified to do so.
(6)A person who wilfully obstructs any person authorised to inspect an institution under or by virtue of this section in the exercise of his functions shall be guilty of an offence and liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 4 on the standard scale.
(7)In this section—
F13(a). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F13(b). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(c)“[F7local authority] institution” means an educational institution, other than a school, maintained or assisted by a [F7local authority].
Textual Amendments
F7Words in Act substituted (5.5.2010) by The Local Education Authorities and Children’s Services Authorities (Integration of Functions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/1158), Sch. 2 para. 5(2)
F12S. 55(1)-(3) repealed (1.4.2001) by 2000 c. 21, ss. 149, 153, Sch. 9 para. 32, Sch. 11; S.I. 2001/654, art. 2, Sch. Pt. II (with transitional provisions in art. 3); S.I. 2001/1274, art. 2, Sch. Pt. I
F13S. 55(7)(a)(b) repealed (1.4.2001) by 2000 c. 21, ss. 149, 153, Sch. 9 para. 32, Sch. 11; S.I. 2001/654, art. 2, Sch. Pt. II (with transitional provisions in art. 3); S.I. 2001/1274, art. 2, Sch. Pt. I
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C3S.55: functions of a local education authority made exercisable (E.) (1.4.2002) by authorised persons by Contracting Out (Local Education Authority Functions) (England) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/928), art. 3, Sch. 3
Commencement Information
I2S. 55 wholly in force; s. 55 not in force at Royal assent see s. 94(3); s. 55(1)-(3) (as respects England only) and s. 55(4)-(6)(7)(a)(c) in force at 1.4.1993 by S.I. 1992/831, art. 2, Sch. 3; s. 55(1)(2)(3)(7)(b) in force at 1.8.1996 so far as not already in force by S.I. 1996/1897, art. 3
Textual Amendments
F14S. 56 repealed (1.4.2001) by 2000 c. 21, ss. 149, 153, Sch. 9 para. 33, Sch. 11 (with s. 150); S.I. 2001/654, art. 2, Sch. Pt. II (with transitional provisions in art. 3); S.I. 2001/1274, art. 2, Sch. Pt. I
(1)This section applies if the [F16Secretary of State] is satisfied as to one or more of the matters listed in subsection (2) in the case of an institution in England within the further education sector [F17other than a sixth form college]; and it is immaterial whether or not a complaint is made by any person.
(2)The matters are—
(a)that the institution's affairs have been or are being mismanaged by the institution's governing body;
(b)that the institution's governing body have failed to discharge any duty imposed on them by or for the purposes of any Act;
(c)that the institution's governing body have acted or are proposing to act unreasonably with respect to the exercise of any power conferred or the performance of any duty imposed by or under any Act;
(d)that the institution is performing significantly less well than it might in all the circumstances reasonably be expected to perform, or is failing or likely to fail to give an acceptable standard of education or training.
(3)If this section applies the [F18Secretary of State] may do one or more of the things listed in subsection (6).
F19(4). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(5)[F20At the same time as doing one or more of those things the[F21Secretary of State] must] give the institution's governing body a notice stating—
(a)the matter or matters listed in subsection (2) as to which the [F21Secretary of State] is satisfied;
(b)the reasons why the [F21Secretary of State] is so satisfied;
(c)the reasons why the [F21Secretary of State] has decided to do that thing or those things.
(6)The [F21Secretary of State] may—
(a)remove all or any of the members of the institution's governing body;
(b)appoint new members of that body if there are vacancies (however arising);
(c)give to that body such directions [F22as the [F21Secretary of State] thinks] expedient as to the exercise of their powers and performance of their duties.
(7)The directions that may be given to a governing body under this section include [F23—
(a)]a direction requiring a governing body to make collaboration arrangements (within the meaning of section 166 of the Education and Inspections Act 2006) with such bodies and on such terms as may be specified in the direction.
[F24(b)a direction requiring a governing body to make a resolution under section 27A(1) for the body to be dissolved on a date specified in the direction.]
[F25(7A)A governing body to which a direction such as is mentioned in subsection (7)(b) is given is to be taken for the purposes of section 27A(1) to have complied with section 27 before making the resolution required by the direction.]
(8)Directions may be given to a governing body under this section despite any enactment making the exercise of a power or performance of a duty contingent on the body's opinion.
[F26(9)The Secretary of State may not give a direction to a governing body under subsection (6)(c) which relates to the dismissal of a member of staff.]
F27(10). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(11)A governing body must comply with any directions given to them under this section.
(12)An appointment of a member of a governing body under this section shall have effect as if made in accordance with the instrument of government and articles of government of the institution concerned.]
Textual Amendments
F15Ss. 56A-56C inserted (23.12.2007 for the insertion of s. 56B, 18.4.2008 in so far as not already in force) by Further Education and Training Act 2007 (c. 25), ss. 17, 32(5); S.I. 2007/3505, arts. 2(c), 5
F16Words in s. 56A(1) substituted (1.4.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), s. 82(3), Sch. 12 para. 25(2); S.I. 2012/924, art. 2
F17Words in s. 56A(1) inserted (1.4.2010) by Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (c. 22), s. 269(4), Sch. 8 para. 6; S.I. 2010/303, art. 3, Sch. 2
F18Words in s. 56A(3) substituted (1.4.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), s. 82(3), Sch. 12 para. 25(3); S.I. 2012/924, art. 2
F19S. 56A(4) omitted (1.4.2012) by virtue of Education Act 2011 (c. 21), s. 82(3), Sch. 12 para. 25(4); S.I. 2012/924, art. 2
F20Words in s. 56A(5) substituted (1.4.2010) by Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (c. 22), s. 269(4), Sch. 6 para. 7(4)(a); S.I. 2010/303, art. 3, Sch. 2
F21Words in s. 56A(5)(6) substituted (1.4.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), s. 82(3), Sch. 12 para. 25(5); S.I. 2012/924, art. 2
F22Words in s. 56A(6)(c) substituted (1.4.2010) by Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (c. 22), s. 269(4), Sch. 6 para. 7(5)(b); S.I. 2010/303, art. 3, Sch. 2
F23Words in s. 56A(7) inserted (1.4.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), s. 82(3), Sch. 12 para. 25(6); S.I. 2012/924, art. 2
F24S. 56A(7)(b) inserted (1.4.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), s. 82(3), Sch. 12 para. 25(6); S.I. 2012/924, art. 2
F25S. 56A(7A) inserted (1.4.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), s. 82(3), Sch. 12 para. 25(6); S.I. 2012/924, art. 2
F26S. 56A(9) substituted (1.4.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), s. 82(3), Sch. 12 para. 25(7); S.I. 2012/924, art. 2
F27S. 56A(10) omitted (1.4.2012) by virtue of Education Act 2011 (c. 21), s. 82(3), Sch. 12 para. 25(8); S.I. 2012/924, art. 2
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Textual Amendments
F28S. 56AA repealed (1.4.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), s. 82(3), Sch. 12 para. 26; S.I. 2012/924, art. 2
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Textual Amendments
F29S. 56B repealed (1.4.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), s. 82(3), Sch. 12 para. 27; S.I. 2012/924, art. 2
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Textual Amendments
F30S. 56C repealed (1.4.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), s. 82(3), Sch. 12 para. 28; S.I. 2012/924, art. 2
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Textual Amendments
F31S. 56D repealed (1.4.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), s. 82(3), Sch. 12 para. 29; S.I. 2012/924, art. 2
(1)This section applies in relation to a sixth form college if the [F34Secretary of State is] satisfied as to one or more the matters listed in subsection (2) in relation to the sixth form college; and it is immaterial whether or not a complaint is made by any person.
(2)The matters are—
(a)that the sixth form college's affairs have been or are being mismanaged by its governing body;
(b)that the sixth form college's governing body have failed to discharge any duty imposed on them by or for the purposes of any Act;
(c)that the sixth form college's governing body have acted or are proposing to act unreasonably with respect to the exercise of any power conferred or the performance of any duty imposed by or under any Act;
(d)that the sixth form college is performing significantly less well than it might in all the circumstances reasonably be expected to perform, or is failing or likely to fail to give an accepted standard of education or training.
(3)If this section applies the [F35Secretary of State] may do one or more of the things listed in subsection (6).
[F36(4)Subsections (4A) and (4B) apply to a sixth form college which is specified, or falls within a class specified, in an order under section 33J(2).
(4A)Before doing one or more of the things listed in subsection (6), the Secretary of State must consult—
(a)the trustees of the sixth form college, and
(b)each person or body with power under the college's instrument of government to appoint or nominate one or more of its foundation governors.
(4B)After carrying out a consultation under subsection (4A), the Secretary of State must give the persons and bodies consulted a notice stating—
(a)what the Secretary of State has decided to do;
(b)the reasons for the decision.]
(5)If the [F37Secretary of State does one or more of the things listed in subsection (6), the Secretary of State ] must at the same time give the sixth form college's governing body a notice stating—
(a)the matter or matters listed in subsection (2) as to which the [F38Secretary of State is] satisfied;
(b)the reasons why the [F39Secretary of State has] decided to do that thing or those things.
(6)[F40The Secretary of State] may—
(a)remove all or any of the members of the sixth form college's governing body;
(b)appoint new members of that body if there are vacancies (however arising);
(c)give to that body such directions as the [F41Secretary of State thinks] expedient as to the exercise of the body's powers and performance of the body's duties.
(7)The directions that may be given to a governing body under this section include [F42—
(a)]a direction requiring a governing body to make collaboration arrangements (within the meaning of section 166 of the Education and Inspections Act 2006) with such bodies and on such terms as may be specified in the direction.
[F43(b)a direction requiring a governing body to make a resolution under section 33O(1) for the body to be dissolved on a date specified in the direction.]
[F44(7A)A governing body to which a direction such as is mentioned in subsection (7)(b) is given is to be taken for the purposes of section 33O(1) to have complied with section 33N before making the resolution required by the direction.]
(8)Directions may be given to a governing body under this section despite any enactment making the exercise of a power or performance of a duty contingent on the body's opinion.
[F45(9)The Secretary of State may not give a direction to a governing body under subsection (6)(c) which relates to the dismissal of a member of staff.]
F46(10). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(11)A governing body must comply with any directions given to them under this section.
(12)An appointment of a member of a governing body under this section shall have effect as if made in accordance with the governing body's instrument of government and articles of government.]
Textual Amendments
F32Ss. 56E-56J inserted (1.4.2010) by Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (c. 22), s. 269(4), Sch. 8 para. 8; S.I. 2010/303, art. 3, Sch. 2
F33Words in s. 56E heading substituted (1.4.2012) by virtue of Education Act 2011 (c. 21), s. 82(3), Sch. 12 para. 30(10); S.I. 2012/924, art. 2
F34Words in s. 56E(1) substituted (1.4.2012) by virtue of Education Act 2011 (c. 21), s. 82(3), Sch. 12 para. 30(2); S.I. 2012/924, art. 2
F35Words in s. 56E(3) substituted (1.4.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), s. 82(3), Sch. 12 para. 30(3); S.I. 2012/924, art. 2
F36S. 56E(4)-(4B) substituted for s. 56E(4) (1.4.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), s. 82(3), Sch. 12 para. 30(4); S.I. 2012/924, art. 2
F37Words in s. 56E(5) substituted (1.4.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), s. 82(3), Sch. 12 para. 30(5)(a); S.I. 2012/924, art. 2
F38Words in s. 56E(5)(a) substituted (1.4.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), s. 82(3), Sch. 12 para. 30(5)(b); S.I. 2012/924, art. 2
F39Words in s. 56E(5)(b) substituted (1.4.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), s. 82(3), Sch. 12 para. 30(5)(c); S.I. 2012/924, art. 2
F40Words in s. 56E(6) substituted (1.4.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), s. 82(3), Sch. 12 para. 30(6)(a); S.I. 2012/924, art. 2
F41Words in s. 56E(6)(c) substituted (1.4.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), s. 82(3), Sch. 12 para. 30(6)(b); S.I. 2012/924, art. 2
F42Words in s. 56E(7) inserted (1.4.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), s. 82(3), Sch. 12 para. 30(7); S.I. 2012/924, art. 2
F43S. 56E(7)(b) inserted (1.4.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), s. 82(3), Sch. 12 para. 30(7); S.I. 2012/924, art. 2
F44S. 56E(7A) inserted (1.4.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), s. 82(3), Sch. 12 para. 30(7); S.I. 2012/924, art. 2
F45S. 56E(9) substituted (1.4.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), s. 82(3), Sch. 12 para. 30(8); S.I. 2012/924, art. 2
F46S. 56E(10) omitted (1.4.2012) by virtue of Education Act 2011 (c. 21), s. 82(3), Sch. 12 para. 30(9); S.I. 2012/924, art. 2
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Textual Amendments
F47S. 56F repealed (1.4.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), s. 82(3), Sch. 12 para. 31; S.I. 2012/924, art. 2
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Textual Amendments
F48S. 56G repealed (1.4.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), s. 82(3), Sch. 12 para. 32; S.I. 2012/924, art. 2
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Textual Amendments
F49S. 56H repealed (1.4.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), s. 82(3), Sch. 12 para. 33; S.I. 2012/924, art. 2
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Textual Amendments
F50S. 56I repealed (1.4.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), s. 82(3), Sch. 12 para. 34; S.I. 2012/924, art. 2
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Textual Amendments
F51S. 56J repealed (1.4.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), s. 82(3), Sch. 12 para. 35; S.I. 2012/924, art. 2
(1)This section applies if one or more of the conditions listed in subsection (2) is satisfied regarding an institution [F54in Wales] within the further education sector; and it is immaterial whether or not a complaint is made by any person.
(2)These are the conditions—
(a)[F55the Welsh Ministers are] satisfied that the institution’s affairs have been or are being mismanaged by its governing body;
(b)[F56they are] satisfied that the institution’s governing body have failed to discharge any duty imposed on them by or for the purposes of any Act [F57or any Measure of the National Assembly for Wales];
(c)[F58they are] satisfied that the institution’s governing body have acted or are proposing to act unreasonably with respect to the exercise of any power conferred or the performance of any duty imposed by or under any Act [F59or any Measure of the National Assembly for Wales];
[F60(d)they are satisfied that the institution is performing significantly less well than it might in all the circumstances reasonably be expected to perform, or is failing or likely to fail to give an acceptable standard of education or training.]
F61(3). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(4)If this section applies [F62the Welsh Ministers] may by order—
(a)declare which of the conditions is (or are) satisfied, and
(b)do one or more of the things listed in subsection (5).
(5)[F63They may] —
(a)remove all or any of the members of the institution’s governing body;
(b)appoint new members of that body if there are vacancies (however arising);
(c)give to that body such directions as [F64they think] expedient as to the exercise of their powers and performance of their duties.
[F65(5A)The directions that may be given to a governing body under this section include a direction requiring a governing body to [F66exercise powers under section 5(2)(b) to (f) and (h) of the Education (Wales) Measure 2011 to collaborate with such persons] and on such terms as may be specified in the direction.]
(6)Directions may be given to a body under this section despite any enactment making the exercise of a power or performance of a duty contingent on the body’s opinion.
[F67(6A)The Welsh Ministers may not direct a governing body under subsection (5)(c) to dismiss a member of staff.
(6B)But subsection (6A) does not prevent the Welsh Ministers, where they consider that it may be appropriate to dismiss a member of staff whom the governing body have power under their institution's articles of government to dismiss, from giving the governing body such directions under this section as are necessary to secure that the procedures applicable to the consideration of the case for dismissal of that member of staff are given effect to in relation to that member of staff.]
(7)A governing body must comply with any directions given to them under this section.
(8)An appointment of a member of a governing body under this section shall have effect as if made in accordance with the instrument of government and articles of government of the institution concerned.
F68(9). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .]
Textual Amendments
F52Words in s. 57 heading inserted (18.4.2008) by Further Education and Training Act 2007 (c. 25), s. 32(5), Sch. 1 para. 9(7); S.I. 2008/1065, art. 2(c)
F53S. 57 substituted (1.1.2001 for W. and 1.4.2001 for E.) by 2000 c. 21, s. 149, Sch. 9 para. 34 (with s. 150); S.I. 2000/3230, art. 2, Sch.; S.I. 2001/654, art. 2, Sch. Pt. II (with transitional provisions in art. 3)
F54Words in s. 57(1) inserted (18.4.2008) by Further Education and Training Act 2007 (c. 25), s. 32(5), Sch. 1 para. 9(2); S.I. 2008/1065, art. 2(c)
F55Words in s. 57(2)(a) substituted (18.4.2008) by Further Education and Training Act 2007 (c. 25), s. 32(5), Sch. 1 para. 9(3)(a); S.I. 2008/1065, art. 2(c)
F56Words in s. 57(2)(b) substituted (18.4.2008) by Further Education and Training Act 2007 (c. 25), s. 32(5), Sch. 1 para. 9(3)(b); S.I. 2008/1065, art. 2(c)
F57Words in s. 57(2)(b) inserted (1.9.2009) by Learner Travel (Wales) Measure 2008 (nawm 2), s. 28(2), Sch. 1 para. 3(2); S.I. 2009/371, art. 2(2), Sch. Pt. 2
F58Words in s. 57(2)(c) substituted (18.4.2008) by Further Education and Training Act 2007 (c. 25), s. 32(5), Sch. 1 para. 9(3)(b); S.I. 2008/1065, art. 2(c)
F59Words in s. 57(2)(c) inserted (1.9.2009) by Learner Travel (Wales) Measure 2008 (nawm 2), s. 28(2), Sch. 1 para. 3(3); S.I. 2009/371, art. 2(2), Sch. Pt. 2
F60S. 57(2)(d) substituted (18.4.2008) by Further Education and Training Act 2007 (c. 25), ss. 18(2), 32(3); S.I. 2008/983, art. 2
F61S. 57(3) repealed (18.4.2008) by Further Education and Training Act 2007 (c. 25), s. 32(5), Sch. 1 para. 9(4), Sch. 2; S.I. 2008/1065, art. 2(c)(d)
F62Words in s. 57(4) substituted (18.4.2008) by Further Education and Training Act 2007 (c. 25), s. 32(5), Sch. 1 para. 9(5); S.I. 2008/1065, art. 2(c)
F63Words in s. 57(5) substituted (18.4.2008) by Further Education and Training Act 2007 (c. 25), s. 32(5), Sch. 1 para. 9(6)(a); S.I. 2008/1065, art. 2(c)
F64Words in s. 57(5)(c) substituted (18.4.2008) by Further Education and Training Act 2007 (c. 25), s. 32(5), Sch. 1 para. 9(6)(b); S.I. 2008/1065, art. 2(c)
F65S. 57(5A) inserted (18.4.2008) by Further Education and Training Act 2007 (c. 25), ss. 18(3), 32(3); S.I. 2008/983, art. 2
F66Words in s. 57(5A) substituted (16.11.2012) by Education (Wales) Measure 2011 (nawm 7), ss. 9(1), 33(2); S.I. 2012/2656, art. 2
F67S. 57(6A)(6B) inserted (18.4.2008) by Further Education and Training Act 2007 (c. 25), ss. 18(4), 32(3); S.I. 2008/983, art. 2
F68S. 57(9) repealed (7.6.2005) by Inquiries Act 2005 (c. 12), s. 51(1), Sch. 2 para. 13, Sch. 3 (with ss. 44, 50); S.I. 2005/1432, art. 2
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C4S. 57(3)(4) amended (22.3.2001) by S.I. 2001/1274, art. 3(4)(b)
(1)The Welsh Ministers must—
(a)prepare a statement of their policy with respect to the exercise of their powers under section 57,
(b)keep it under review, and
(c)if they consider it appropriate in consequence of a review, prepare a revised statement of their policy.
(2)When preparing a statement or revised statement of their policy, the Welsh Ministers must—
(a)undertake such consultation as they think appropriate;
(b)consider any representations made to them about the policy to be set out in the statement.
(3)The Welsh Ministers must lay before the National Assembly for Wales a copy of any statement or revised statement prepared by them under this section.
(4)The Welsh Ministers must publish any statement or revised statement prepared by them under this section.
(5)The Welsh Ministers must have regard to the statement most recently published under subsection (4) in exercising, or deciding whether to exercise, any of their powers under section 57 in relation to an institution.]
Textual Amendments
F69S. 57A inserted (23.12.2007) by Further Education and Training Act 2007 (c. 25), ss. 18(5), 32(3); S.I. 2007/3565, art. 2
(1)Subsection (2) below applies where, in connection with a reorganisation of schools maintained by a [F7local authority], any land used for the purposes of one or more of the schools affected by the reorganisation or, as the case may be, the school so affected—
(a)is to cease to be so used or is to continue to be so used for a limited period, and
[F70(b)a prescribed alteration within the meaning of section 28 of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998 has been made to the school,]
and in that subsection that land is referred to as “the land to be transferred”.
(2)If the land to be transferred is land of the local authority, the land and any other property of the local authority used for the purposes of the school on that land shall be treated for the purposes of section 23 of this Act as used for the purposes of the educational institution conducted by the corporation.
(3)For the purposes of this section there is a reorganisation of schools maintained by a [F7local authority] if, in the case of each of the schools affected by the reorganisation or (if there is only one) the school so affected—
(a)the [F7local authority] cease to maintain the school, or
[F71(b)a relevant alteration has been made to the school,]
whether or not the reorganisation also involves the establishment of one or more new schools.
(4)[F72In subsection (3)(b) “the relevant school organisation provision” means—
(a)in relation to England, section 18 of the Education and Inspections Act 2006, and
(b)in relation to Wales, section 28 of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998.]
[F73(5)In subsection (3)(b) “relevant alteration” means—
(a)in the case of a school in England, a prescribed alteration within the meaning of section 18 of the Education and Inspections Act 2006, and
(b)in the case of a school in Wales, a regulated alteration within the meaning of Chapter 2 of Part 3 of the School Standards and Organisation (Wales) Act 2013.]
Textual Amendments
F7Words in Act substituted (5.5.2010) by The Local Education Authorities and Children’s Services Authorities (Integration of Functions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/1158), Sch. 2 para. 5(2)
F70S. 58(1)(b) substituted (1.9.1999) by 1998 c. 31, s. 140(1), Sch. 30 para.45 (with ss. 138(9), 144(6)); S.I. 1999/2323, art. 2(1), Sch.1.
F71S. 58(3)(b) substituted (1.10.2013) by School Standards and Organisation (Wales) Act 2013 (anaw 1), s. 100(4), Sch. 5 para. 16(2)(a); S.I. 2013/1800, art. 3(j)
F72S. 58(4) omitted (W.) (1.10.2013) by virtue of School Standards and Organisation (Wales) Act 2013 (anaw 1), s. 100(4), Sch. 5 para. 16(2)(b); S.I. 2013/1800, art. 3(j)
F73S. 58(5) inserted (1.10.2013) by School Standards and Organisation (Wales) Act 2013 (anaw 1), s. 100(4), Sch. 5 para. 16(2)(c); S.I. 2013/1800, art. 3(j)
Commencement Information
I3S. 58 wholly in force at 30.9.1992 see s. 94(3) and S.I. 1992/831, art. 2, Sch. 2
Textual Amendments
F74S. 59 repealed (1.11.1996) by 1996 c. 56, ss. 582(2)(3), 583(2), Sch. 38 Pt.I (with ss. 1(4), 561, 562, Sch. 39)
F75. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F75S. 60 repealed (1.10.2002 for E. and 19.12.2002 for W.) by Education Act 2002 (c. 32), s. 215, Sch. 21 para. 21, Sch. 22 Pt. 3; S.I. 2002/2439, art. 3; S.I. 2002/3185, art. 4, Sch. Pt. I
Textual Amendments
F76S. 60A repealed (28.7.2000 for E. for specified purposes, 1.1.2001 for W. and 1.9.2001 for E.) by 2000 c. 21, ss. 149, 153, Sch. 9 para. 36, Sch. 11; S.I. 2000/3230, art. 2, Sch.; S.I. 2001/654, art. 2, Sch. Pt. III (with transitional provisions in art. 3)
(1)In this Part of this Act—
“functions” includes powers and duties,
“modifications” includes additions, alterations and omissions and “modify” shall be construed accordingly, and
“regulations” means regulations made by the Secretary of State.
(2)References in this Part of this Act, except section 26, to the transfer of any person’s rights or liabilities do not include—
(a)rights or liabilities under a contract of employment, or
(b)liabilities of that person in respect of compensation for premature retirement of any person formerly employed by him.
(3)In relation to any time before the commencement of section 65 of this Act, references in this Part of this Act and, so far as relating to this Part, Part III of this Act—
(a)to institutions within the higher education sector are to universities, to institutions within the PCFC funding sector and to higher education institutions which receive, or are maintained by persons who receive, grants under regulations made under section 100(1)(b) of the M1Education Act 1944, and
(b)to a higher education funding council are to the Universities Funding Council established under section 131 of the M2Education Reform Act 1988 and to the Polytechnics and Colleges Funding Council established under section 132 of that Act.
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C5S. 61(3)(a) applied by 1973 c. 50, s. 8(4) (as substituted (1.4.1994 in relation to England and Scotland and 1.4.1995 for all other purposes) by 1993 c. 19, s.45; S.I. 1993/2503, art. 2(3)(a)(b), Sch.3)
Commencement Information
I4S. 61 wholly in force at 6.5.1992 see s. 94(3) and S.I. 1992/831, art. 2, Sch. 1
Marginal Citations
F79(1). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(2)In this Part of this Act a reference to the appropriate [F80body], in relation to any educational institution, is to be construed as follows—
(a)if the institution mainly serves the population of England, the reference is to the [F81Chief Executive of Skills Funding];
(b)if the institution mainly serves the population of Wales, the reference is to the [F82National Assembly for Wales];
(c)if the institution receives financial support from the other [F83body], the reference is to that [F83body] also.]
Textual Amendments
F77S. 61A inserted (28.7.2000 for specified purposes and otherwise 1.4.2001) by 2000 c. 21, s. 149, Sch. 9 para. 37; S.I. 2001/654, art. 2, Sch. Pt. II (with transitional provisions in art. 3)
F78Words in s. 61A heading substituted (1.4.2006) by The 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. 24(a) (with art. 7)
F79S. 61A(1) omitted (1.4.2006) by virtue of The 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. 24(b) (with art. 7)
F80Word in s. 61A(2) substituted (1.4.2006) by The 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. 24(c) (with art. 7)
F81Words in s. 61A(2)(a) substituted (1.4.2010) by The Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (Consequential Amendments) (England and Wales) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/1080), art. 1(2)(a), Sch. 1 para. 23 (with art. 2(3))
F82Words in s. 61A(2)(b) substituted (1.4.2006) by The 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. 24(d) (with art. 7)
F83Word in s. 61A(2)(c) substituted (1.4.2006) by The 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. 24(e) (with art. 7)