SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 23E+W Content of articles of government for grant-maintained schools

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C1Sch. 23 modified (temp.) (1.9.1998) by S.I. 1998/1948, reg. 3(1)(2), Sch. para. 9(1)(2)

StaffE+W

3(1)The articles must include provision as to—E+W

(a)disciplinary rules and procedures applicable to members of the staff of the school, and

(b)procedures for giving them opportunities for seeking redress of any grievances relating to their employment.

(2)The articles must also include provision as to arrangements—

(a)for giving any member of the staff an opportunity of making representations as to any proposal to dismiss him by the governing body or any persons authorised under the articles to dismiss him, including (if he so wishes) oral representations to such person or persons as may be appointed for the purpose,

(b)for requiring the governing body or any persons authorised under the articles to dismiss him to have regard to any representations made by him before taking any decision to dismiss him, and

(c)for giving any member of staff whom it has been decided to dismiss an opportunity of appealing against that decision before any action is taken to implement it.