School Standards and Framework Act 1998 (c. 31)

SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 26 U.K. Inspection of nursery education

General functions of the Chief Inspector E+W

3 E+W The Chief Inspector has the general duty of keeping the Secretary of State informed about—

(a) the quality and standards of relevant nursery education, and

(b) the spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of children for whom relevant nursery education is provided.

4 E+W When asked to do so by the Secretary of State, the Chief Inspector shall give advice to the Secretary of State on such matters relating to relevant nursery education as may be specified in the Secretary of State’s request.

5 E+W The Chief Inspector may at any time give advice to the Secretary of State on any matter connected with—

(a) relevant nursery education generally, or

(b) relevant nursery education, or nursery education under consideration for funding, provided at particular premises.