Part IIIGrant-maintained schools

Chapter IVEstablishing new grant-maintained schools

Proposals for establishment of new grant-maintained school

212Proposals by promoters

1

Where any persons (referred to in this Part as “promoters”) propose to establish a grant-maintained school, they shall—

a

publish proposals for that purpose in such manner as may be prescribed, and

b

submit a copy of the published proposals to the Secretary of State.

2

Before publishing any proposals under this section the promoters shall consult—

a

the funding authority, and

b

such other persons as appear to them to be appropriate;

and in discharging their duty under this subsection the promoters shall have regard to any guidance given from time to time by the Secretary of State.

3

A local education authority may not establish any grant-maintained school.