Part II New framework for maintained schools
Chapter III Government of maintained schools
Functions of governing body
I1F139 Additional functions of governing body.
1
The governing body of a maintained school shall in accordance with regulations—
a
establish procedures for dealing with all complaints relating to the school other than those falling to be dealt with in accordance with any procedures required to be established in relation to the school by virtue of any other statutory provision; and
b
publicise the procedures so established.
2
The governing body of a maintained school may require pupils in attendance at the school to attend at any place outside the school premises for the purpose of receiving any instruction or training included in the secular curriculum for the school.
3
The governing body and head teacher of—
a
a community or voluntary controlled school, or
b
a community special school,
shall comply with any direction given to them by the local education authority concerning the health or safety of persons on the school’s premises or taking part in any school activities elsewhere.