SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 19 Conduct and staffing of new county, voluntary and maintained special schools

Part I General

Articles of government for new schools

1

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The requirement for there to be articles of government for a school (imposed by section 127) shall not apply in relation to a new school until the requirement for there to be an instrument of government for the school takes effect under section 99.

2

Before making an order under section 127 as to the articles of government for a new school, the local education authority shall consult the temporary governing body and the head teacher.

3

Before making such an order in respect of a new school which will be a voluntary school, the authority shall—

a

secure the agreement of the temporary governing body to the terms of the proposed order, and

b

secure the agreement of the temporary foundation governors to any provisions which are of particular concern to those governors.

4

Where a local education authority propose to make an order under section 127 in respect of a new school but cannot secure any agreement required by this paragraph, they or (as the case may be) the temporary governing body or temporary foundation governors may refer the matter to the Secretary of State.

5

On a reference to him under this paragraph, the Secretary of State shall give such direction as he thinks fit.