[F128K AdmissionsE+W+S
(1)If the condition mentioned in subsection (2) is satisfied, this section applies to a claim in relation to an admissions decision that a responsible body—
(a)has discriminated against a person (“A”) in a way which is made unlawful under this Chapter; or
(b)is by virtue of section 58 to be treated as having discriminated against a person (“A”) in such a way.
(2)The condition is that arrangements (“appeal arrangements”) have been made—
(a)under section 94 of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998, or
(b)under an agreement entered into between the responsible body for [F2an Academy] and the Secretary of State under section 482 of the Education Act 1996,
enabling an appeal to be made against the decision by A’s parent.
(3)The claim must be made under the appeal arrangements.
(4)The body hearing the claim has the powers which it has in relation to an appeal under the appeal arrangements.
(5)“Admissions decision” means—
(a)a decision of a kind mentioned in section 94(1) or (2) of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998;
(b)a decision as to the admission of a person to [F2an Academy] taken by the responsible body or on its behalf.]
Textual Amendments
F1S. 28K inserted (E.W.S.) (1.9.2002) by 2001 c. 10, s. 20 (with s. 43(13)); S.I. 2002/2217, art. 3, Sch. 1 Pt. 1
F2Words in s. 28K(2)(b)(5)(b) substituted (26.7.2002) by 2002 c. 32, s. 65, Sch. 7 para. 5(3) (with ss. 210(8), 214(4)); S.I. 2002/2002, art. 2