Search Legislation

Learning and Skills Act 2000

 Help about what version

What Version

 Help about advanced features

Advanced Features

Status:

Point in time view as at 05/05/2010.

Changes to legislation:

Learning and Skills Act 2000, SCHEDULE 7 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 29 June 2024. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations. Help about Changes to Legislation

Close

Changes to Legislation

Changes and effects yet to be applied by the editorial team are only applicable when viewing the latest version or prospective version of legislation. They are therefore not accessible when viewing legislation as at a specific point in time. To view the ‘Changes to Legislation’ information for this provision return to the latest version view using the options provided in the ‘What Version’ box above.

Section 113.

F1SCHEDULE 7E+W[F1Sixth forms requiring significant improvement][F2: Wales]

This schedule has no associated Explanatory Notes

F1 Part IE+W Power to publish proposals

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C1Sch. 7 Pt. 1: functions transferred (E.) (1.4.2002) by Contracting Out (Local Education Authority Functions) (England) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/928), art. 3, Sch. 3 para. (p)

Secondary schoolsE+W

1(1)Paragraphs 2 to 7 apply to a maintained school (within the meaning given by section 20(7) of the M1School Standards and Framework Act 1998) which—E+W

(a)provides full-time education suitable to the requirements of pupils over compulsory school age, and

(b)provides full-time education suitable to the requirements of pupils of compulsory school age.

[F3(2)For the purposes of those paragraphs a school requires significant improvement in relation to its sixth form if—

(a)the school is failing to give its pupils over compulsory school age an acceptable standard of education, or

(b)in relation to its provision for pupils over compulsory school age, the school is performing significantly less well than it might in all the circumstances reasonably be expected to perform. ]

Textual Amendments

F3Sch. 7 para. 1(2) substituted (1.9.2005 for E., 1.9.2006 for W.) by Education Act 2005 (c. 18), s. 125(4), Sch. 5 para. 3(3); S.I. 2005/2034, art. 4; S.I. 2006/1338, art. 3, Sch. 1

Commencement Information

I1Sch. 7 para. 1 wholly in force at 1.4.2002; Sch. 7 para. 1 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 154; Sch. 7 para. 1 in force (E.) for the purpose of authorising the making of Regulations at 1.10.2000 by S.I. 2000/2559, art. 2(1), Sch. Pt. I; Sch. 7 para. 1 wholly in force for E. at 1.4.2001 by S.I. 2001/654, art. 2, Sch. 2 Pt. II; Sch. 7 para. 1 in force for W. at 1.4.2002 by S.I. 2001/2705, art. 2, Sch. Pt. I

Marginal Citations

F1 [F4 2 E+WIf a person who inspects a school—

(a) states in his report an opinion, in accordance with section F5 ... 34(7) or 35 (2) or (5) of the Education Act 2005 (school no longer requiring special measures), that special measures are not required to be taken in relation to the school, but

(b)is of the opinion that the school requires significant improvement in relation to its sixth form,

he shall state that opinion in his report. ]

3F6(1)This paragraph applies if in the course of an area inspection under F7[F8... section 83 of this Act] the Chief Inspector forms the opinion that a particular school [F6requires significant improvement in relation to its sixth form ].E+W

(2)The Chief Inspector shall make a report about the school stating his opinion.

[F9(3) The report shall be treated for all purposes of this Schedule and Part 1 of the Education Act 2005 (inspections) as if it were a report of an inspection of a school under section F10 ... 28 of that Act. ]

Textual Amendments

F6Words in Sch. 7 para. 3(1) substituted (1.9.2005 for E., 1.9.2006 for W.) by Education Act 2005 (c. 18), s. 125(4), Sch. 5 para. 3(5)(a); S.I. 2005/2034, art. 4; S.I. 2006/1338, art. 3, Sch. 1

F9Sch. 7 para. 3(3) substituted (1.9.2005 for E., 1.9.2006 for W.) by Education Act 2005 (c. 18), s. 125(4), Sch. 5 para. 3(5)(b); S.I. 2005/2034, art. 4; S.I. 2006/1338, art. 3, Sch. 1

Commencement Information

I2Sch. 7 para. 3 wholly in force at 1.4.2002; Sch. 7 para. 3 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 154; Sch. 7 para. 3 in force (E.) for the purpose of authorising the making of Regulations at 1.10.2000 by S.I. 2000/2559, art. 2(1), Sch. Pt. I; Sch. 7 para. 3 wholly in force for E. at 1.4.2001 by S.I. 2001/654, art. 2, Sch. Pt. II; Sch. 7 para. 3 in force for W. at 1.4.2002 by S.I. 2001/2705, art. 2, Sch. Pt. I

4(1)Parts II and III of this Schedule shall apply in relation to a school if—E+W

F11(a)an opinion that it [F11requires significant improvement in relation to its sixth form ] is stated in a report in accordance with paragraph 2, and

F12(b)F13... the person making the report is not a member of the Inspectorate, the report also states that the Chief Inspector agrees with his opinion.

(2)Parts II and III of this Schedule shall also apply in relation to a school if—

[F14(a) a report of an inspection under Chapter F15 ... 3 of Part 1 of the Education Act 2005 states the opinion that the school requires significant improvement in relation to its sixth form, ]

(b)the next report of a kind mentioned in paragraph (a) also states that opinion,

F16(c)F17...each report either results from an inspection by a member of the Inspectorate or states that the Chief Inspector agrees with the opinion mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b), and

(d)neither report states the opinion that special measures are required to be taken in relation to the school.

Textual Amendments

F11Words in Sch. 7 para. 4(1)(a) substituted (1.9.2005 for E., 1.9.2006 for W.) by Education Act 2005 (c. 18), s. 125(4), Sch. 5 para. 3(6)(a)(i); S.I. 2005/2034, art. 4; S.I. 2006/1338, art. 3, Sch. 1

F12Words in Sch. 7 para. 4(1)(b) inserted (1.9.2005 for E., 1.9.2006 for W.) by Education Act 2005 (c. 18), s. 125(4), Sch. 5 para. 3(6)(a)(ii); S.I. 2005/2034, art. 4; S.I. 2006/1338, art. 3, Sch. 1

F14Sch. 7 para. 4(2)(a) substituted (1.9.2005 for E., 1.9.2006 for W.) by Education Act 2005 (c. 18), s. 125(4), Sch. 5 para. 3(6)(b)(i); S.I. 2005/2034, art. 4; S.I. 2006/1338, art. 3, Sch. 1

F16Words in Sch. 7 para. 4(2)(c) inserted (1.9.2005 for E., 1.9.2006 for W.) by Education Act 2005 (c. 18), s. 125(4), Sch. 5 para. 3(6)(b)(ii); S.I. 2005/2034, art. 4; S.I. 2006/1338, art. 3, Sch. 1

Commencement Information

I3Sch. 7 para. 4 wholly in force at 1.4.2002; Sch. 7 para. 4 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 154; Sch. 7 para 4 in force (E.) for the purpose of authorising the making of Regulations at 1.10.2000 by S.I. 2000/2559, art. 2(1), Sch. Pt. I; Sch. 7 para. 4 wholly in force for E. at 1.4.2001 by S.I. 2001/654, art. 2, Sch. Pt. II; Sch. 7 para. 4 in force for W. at 1.4.2002 by S.I. 2001/2705, art. 2, Sch. Pt. I

5F18(1)Parts II and III of this Schedule shall cease to apply in relation to a school if a report of an inspection under [F18Chapter F19... 3 of Part 1 of the Education Act 2005 ] or [F20, F19... section 83 ]of this Act concludes—E+W

(a)that special measures are required to be taken in relation to the school, or

F21(b)that the school does not [F21require significant improvement in relation to its sixth form ].

F22(2)Where F23... the person making a report is not a member of the Inspectorate, sub-paragraph (1) shall not apply unless the report states that the Chief Inspector agrees with the conclusion mentioned in that sub-paragraph.

(3)Sub-paragraph (1) shall not prevent the continued application of Parts II and III of this Schedule in a case where proposals have been published under paragraph 16 or 20.

Textual Amendments

F18Words in Sch. 7 para. 5(1) substituted (1.9.2005 for E., 1.9.2006 for W..) by Education Act 2005 (c. 18), s. 125(4), Sch. 5 para. 3(7)(a)(i); S.I. 2005/2034, art. 4; S.I. 2006/1338, art. 3, Sch. 1

F21Words in Sch. 7 para. 5(1)(b) substituted (1.9.2005 for E.., 1.9.2006 for W.) by Education Act 2005 (c. 18), s. 125(4), Sch. 5 para. 3(7)(a)(ii); S.I. 2005/2034, art. 4; S.I. 2006/1338, art. 3, Sch. 1

F22Words in Sch. 7 para. 5(2) inserted (1.9.2005 for E.., 1.9.2006 for W.) by Education Act 2005 (c. 18), s. 125(4), Sch. 5 para. 3(7)(b); S.I. 2005/2034, art. 4; S.I. 2006/1338, art. 3, Sch. 1

Commencement Information

I4Sch. 7 para. 5 wholly in force at 1.4.2002; Sch. 7 para. 5 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 154; Sch. 7 para. 5 in force (E.) for the purpose of authorising the making of Regulations at 1.10.2000 by S.I. 2000/2559, art. 2(1), Sch. Pt. I; Sch. 7 para. 5 wholly in force for E. at 1.4.2001 by S.I. 2001/654, art. 2, Sch. Pt. II; Sch. 7 para. 5 in force for W. at 1.4.2002 by S.I. 2001/2705, art. 2, Sch. Pt. I

6[F24(1) This paragraph applies to a report of an inspection under Chapter F25 ...3 of Part 1 of the Education Act 2005 which— E+W

(a)states an opinion that a school requires significant improvement in relation to its sixth form, and

(b)F26... is made by a member of the Inspectorate or states that the Chief Inspector agrees with the opinion mentioned in paragraph (a). ]

(2)The person making a report to which this paragraph applies shall send a copy (together with a copy of the summary, if there is one)—

(a)to F27... the National Assembly for Wales, and

[F28(b) if F29 ...

F29( i). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F29( ii)... the person making the report is a member of the Inspectorate,

to the appropriate authority for the school. ]

[F30(3)The following provisions of the Education Act 2005 shall apply (with the necessary modifications) in relation to a report to which this paragraph applies—

F31( a ). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F31( ... ). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F31( ... ). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F31( ... ). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F31( ... ). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(i)section 38(2) (additional copies),

(ii)section 38(4) (publication by appropriate authority),

(iii)section 39 (action plan by appropriate authority), and

(iv)where the [F32local authority] receives a copy of a report about a school the governing body of which have a delegated budget, section 40(2) and (3) (measures by [F32local authority]). ]

(4)In the application of those provisions—

(a)a reference to a report and summary shall be taken as a reference to a report and, if there is one, its summary, and

(b)a reference to a summary alone shall be taken, in a case where there is no summary, as a reference to the report.

Textual Amendments

F24Sch. 7 para. 6(1) substituted (1.9.2005 for E. for specified purposes, 1.9.2006 for W.) by Education Act 2005 (c. 18), s. 125(4), Sch. 5 para. 3(8)(a); S.I. 2005/2034, art. 4; S.I. 2006/1338, art. 3, Sch. 1

F28Sch. 7 para. 6(2)(b) substituted (1.9.2005 for E. for specified purposes, 1.9.2006 for W.) by Education Act 2005 (c. 18), s. 125(4), Sch. 5 para. 3(8)(b); S.I. 2005/2034, art. 4; S.I. 2006/1338, art. 3, Sch. 1

F30Sch. 7 para. 6(3) substituted (1.9.2005 for E. for specified purposes, 1.9.2006 for W.) by Education Act 2005 (c. 18), s. 125(4), Sch. 5 para. 3(8)(c); S.I. 2005/2034, art. 4; S.I. 2006/1338, art. 3, Sch. 1

Commencement Information

I5Sch. 7 para. 6 wholly in force at 1.4.2002; Sch. 7 para. 6 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 154; Sch. 7 para. 6 in force (E.) for the purpose of authorising the making of Regulations at 1.10.2000 by S.I. 2000/2559, art. 2(1), Sch. Pt. I; Sch. 7 para. 6 wholly in force for E. at 1.4.2001 by S.I. 2001/654, art. 2, Sch. Pt. II; Sch. 7 para. 6 in force for W. at 1.4.2002 by S.I. 2001/2705, art. 2, Sch. Pt. I

F1 [F33 7 (1)Where a person who inspects a school is of the opinion that a school requires significant improvement in relation to its sixth form, the provisions specified in sub-paragraph (2) shall apply, with the necessary modifications, as they apply where he is of the opinion that special measures are required to be taken in relation to the school. E+W

(2)Those provisions are—

F34( a ). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

( b) F34 ... [F35 section 34(1) to (6) of the Education Act 2005 ] (registered inspectors) or, as the case requires, section 35(1) of that Act (members of the Inspectorate). ]

Institutions for 16-19 year oldsE+W

8E+WParagraphs 9 to 14 apply to a maintained school (within the meaning given by section 20(7) of the M2School Standards and Framework Act 1998) [F36in Wales] which—

(a)provides full-time education suitable to the requirements of pupils over compulsory school age, and

(b)does not provide full-time education suitable to the requirements of pupils of compulsory school age.

Textual Amendments

Commencement Information

I6Sch. 7 para. 8 wholly in force at 1.4.2002; Sch. 7 para. 8 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 154; Sch. 7 para. 8 in force (E.) for the purpose of authorising the making of Regulations at 1.10.2000 by S.I. 2000/2559, art. 2(1), Sch. Pt. I; Sch. 7 para. 8 wholly in force for E. at 1.4.2001 by S.I. 2001/654, art. 2, Sch. Pt. II; Sch. 7 para. 8 in force for W. at 1.4.2002 by S.I. 2001/2705, art. 2, Sch. Pt. I

Marginal Citations

F37F19E+W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F37Sch. 7 para. 9 repealed (1.9.2005 for E., 1.9.2006 for W.) by Education Act 2005 (c. 18), s. 125(4), Sch. 5 para. 3(10), Sch. 19 Pt. 1; S.I. 2005/2034, art. 4; S.I. 2006/1338, art. 3, Sch. 1

10(1)This paragraph applies if in the course of an area inspection under F38[F39... section 83 of this Act] the Chief Inspector forms the opinion that—E+W

(a)special measures are required to be taken in relation to a particular school, or

F40(b)that a particular school [F40requires significant improvement] in one or more areas of its activities.

(2)The Chief Inspector shall make a report about the school stating his opinion.

F41F42(3)The report shall be treated for all purposes of this Schedule and the [F42Part 1 of the Education Act 2005 ] as if it were the report of an inspection of a school under [F41section F43... 28 ] of that Act.

Textual Amendments

F40Words in Sch. 7 para. 10(1)(b) substituted (1.9.2005 for E., 1.9.2006 for W.) by Education Act 2005 (c. 18), s. 125(4), Sch. 5 para. 3(11)(a); S.I. 2005/2034, art. 4; S.I. 2006/1338, art. 3, Sch. 1

F41Words in Sch. 7 para. 10(3) substituted (1.9.2005 for E., 1.9.2006 for W.) by Education Act 2005 (c. 18), s. 125(4), Sch. 5 para. 3(11)(b)(ii); S.I. 2005/2034, art. 4; S.I. 2006/1338, art. 3, Sch. 1

F42Words in Sch. 7 para. 10(3) substituted (1.9.2005 for E., 1.9.2006 for W.) by Education Act 2005 (c. 18), s. 125(4), Sch. 5 para. 3(11)(b)(i); S.I. 2005/2034, art. 4; S.I. 2006/1338, art. 3, Sch. 1

Commencement Information

I7Sch. 7 para. 10 wholly in force at 1.4.2002; Sch. 7 para. 10 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 154; Sch. 7 para. 10 in force (E.) for the purpose of authorising the making of Regulations at 1.10.2000 by S.I. 2000/2559, art. 2(1), Sch. Pt. I; Sch. 7 para. 10 wholly in force for E. at 1.4.2001 by S.I. 2001/654, art. 2, Sch. Pt. II; Sch. 7 para. 10 in force for W. at 1.4.2002 by S.I. 2001/2705, art. 2, Sch. Pt. I

11[F44(1)Parts 2 and 3 of this Schedule shall apply— E+W

F45 F45( ... ). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F45 F45( ... ). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F45 F45( ... ). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F45( ... )F45 ... if—

(i)a report of an inspection of the school made under Chapter 3 of Part 1 of the Education Act 2005 states in accordance with section 34(7) or 35(5) an opinion that special measures are not required to be taken in relation to the school,

(ii)the report also states in accordance with section 34(6) or 35(4) an opinion that the school requires significant improvement, and

(iii)where the person making the report is not a member of the Inspectorate, the report also states that the Chief Inspector agrees with his opinion.]

(2)Parts II and III of this Schedule shall also apply in relation to a school if—

[F46(a) a report of an inspection under Chapter F45 ... 3 of Part 1 of the Education Act 2005 states that special measures are required to be taken in relation to the school or that the school requires significant improvement, ]

(b)the next report of a kind mentioned in paragraph (a) also states an opinion of a kind mentioned in that paragraph, and

F47(c)F48... each report either results from an inspection by a member of the Inspectorate or states that the Chief Inspector agrees with the opinion mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b).

Textual Amendments

F44Sch. 7 para. 11(1) substituted (1.9.2005 for E. for specified purposes, 1.9.2006 for W.) by Education Act 2005 (c. 18), s. 125(4), Sch. 5 para. 3(12)(a); S.I. 2005/2034, art. 4; S.I. 2006/1338, art. 3, Sch. 1

F46Sch. 7 para. 11(2)(a) substituted (1.9.2005 for E., 1.9.2006 for W.) by Education Act 2005 (c. 18), s. 125(4), Sch. 5 para. 3(12)(b)(i); S.I. 2005/2034, art. 4; S.I. 2006/1338, art. 3, Sch. 1

F47Words in Sch. 7 para. 11(2)(c) inserted (1.9.2005 for E., 1.9.2006 for W.) by Education Act 2005 (c. 18), s. 125(4), Sch. 5 para. 3(12)(b)(ii); S.I. 2005/2034, art. 4; S.I. 2006/1338, art. 3, Sch. 1

Commencement Information

I8Sch. 7 para. 11 wholly in force at 1.4.2002; Sch. 7 para. 11 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 154; Sch. 7 para. 11 in force (E.) for the purpose of authorising the making of Regulations at 1.10.2000 by S.I. 2000/2559, art. 2(1), Sch. Pt. I; Sch. 7 para. 11 wholly in force for E. at 1.4.2001 by S.I. 2001/654, art. 2, Sch. Pt. II; Sch. 7 para. 11 in force for W. at 1.4.2002 by S.I. 2001/2705, art. 2, Sch. Pt. I

12F49(1)Parts II and III of this Schedule shall cease to apply in relation to a school if a report of an inspection under [F49Chapter F50... 3 of Part 1 of the Education Act 2005 ] or [F51, F50... section 83 ] of this Act states—E+W

(a)that special measures are not required to be taken in relation to the school, or

F52(b)that the school does not [F52require significant improvement] in one or more areas of its activities.

F53(2)Where F54... the person making a report is not a member of the Inspectorate, sub-paragraph (1) shall not apply unless the report states that the Chief Inspector agrees with the conclusion mentioned in that sub-paragraph.

(3)Sub-paragraph (1) shall not prevent the continued application of Parts II and III of this Schedule in a case where proposals have been published under paragraph F55... 28.

Textual Amendments

F49Words in Sch. 7 para. 12(1) substituted (1.9.2005 for E., 1.9.2006 for W.) by Education Act 2005 (c. 18), s. 125(4), Sch. 5 para. 3(13)(a)(i); S.I. 2005/2034, art. 4; S.I. 2006/1338, art. 3, Sch. 1

F52Words in Sch. 7 para. 12(1)(b) substituted (1.9.2005 for E., 1.9.2006 for W.) by Education Act 2005 (c. 18), s. 125(4), Sch. 5 para. 3(13)(a)(ii); S.I. 2005/2034, art. 4; S.I. 2006/1338, art. 3, Sch. 1

F53Words in Sch. 7 para. 12(2) inserted (1.9.2005 for E., 1.9.2006 for W.) by Education Act 2005 (c. 18), s. 125(4), Sch. 5 para. 3(13)(b); S.I. 2005/2034, art. 4; S.I. 2006/1338, art. 3, Sch. 1

Commencement Information

I9Sch. 7 para. 12 wholly in force at 1.4.2002; Sch. 7 para. 12 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 154; Sch. 7 para. 12 in force (E.) for the purpose of authorising the making of Regulations at 1.10.2000 by S.I. 2000/2559, art. 2, Sch. Pt. I; Sch. 7 para. 12 wholly in force for E. at 1.4.2001 by S.I. 2001/654, art. 2, Sch. Pt. II; Sch. 7 para. 12 in force for W. at 1.4.2002 by S.I. 2001/2705, art. 2, Sch. Pt. I

F5613E+W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F57F114E+W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F57Sch. 7 para. 14 repealed (1.9.2005 for E., 1.9.2006 for W.) by Education Act 2005 (c. 18), s. 125(4), Sch. 5 para. 3(15), Sch. 19 Pt. 1; S.I. 2005/2034, art. 4; S.I. 2006/1338, art. 3, Sch. 1

Part IIE+W Publication of proposals

Closure of sixth form: EnglandE+W

F5815E+W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F5816E+W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F5817E+W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F5818E+W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Closure of sixth form: WalesE+W

19E+WParagraphs 20 and 21 apply to a school which is maintained by a [F32local authority] in Wales and which—

(a)provides full-time education suitable to the requirements of pupils who are over compulsory school age, and

(b)provides full-time education suitable to the requirements of pupils of compulsory school age.

Textual Amendments

Commencement Information

I10Sch. 7 para. 19 wholly in force at 1.4.2002; Sch. 7 para. 19 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 154; Sch. 7 para. 19 in force (E.) for the purpose of authorising the making of Regulations at 1.10.2000 by S.I. 2000/2559, art. 2(1), Sch. Pt. I; Sch. 7 para. 19 wholly in force for E. at 1.4.2001 by S.I. 2001/654, art. 2, Sch. Pt. II; Sch. 7 para. 19 in force for W. at 1.4.2002 by S.I. 2001/2705, art. 2, Sch. Pt. I

20(1)The [F59National Assembly for Wales]may publish proposals for an alteration of the school as a result of which it will no longer provide education suitable to the requirements of pupils who are over compulsory school age.E+W

(2)The proposals shall contain such information and be published in such manner as may be prescribed.

(3)Before publishing proposals the [F60National Assembly for Wales] shallF61...consult such persons as they consider appropriate.

Textual Amendments

Commencement Information

I11Sch. 7 para. 20 wholly in force at 1.4.2002; Sch. 7 para. 20 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 154; Sch. 7 para. 20 in force (E.) for the purpose of authorising the making of Regulations at 1.10.2000 by S.I. 2000/2559, art. 2(1), Sch. Pt. I; Sch. 7 para. 20 wholly in force for E. at 1.4.2001 by S.I. 2001/654, art. 2, Sch. Pt. II; Sch. 7 para. 20 in force for W. at 1.4.2002 by S.I. 2001/2705, art. 2, Sch. Pt. I

21F62(1). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E+W

[F63(2)In the case of a community or foundation special school, the National Assembly for Wales shall send a copy of the published proposals to such persons as may be prescribed.]

Textual Amendments

Commencement Information

I12Sch. 7 para. 21 wholly in force at 1.4.2002; Sch. 7 para. 21 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 154; Sch. 7 para. 21 in force (E.) for the purpose of authorising the making of Regulations at 1.10.2000 by S.I. 2000/2559, art. 2(1), Sch. Pt. I; Sch. 7 para. 21 wholly in force for E. at 1.4.2001 by S.I. 2001/654, art. 2, Sch. Pt. II; Sch. 7 para. 21 in force for W. at 1.4.2002 by S.I. 2001/2705, art. 2, Sch. Pt. I

22E+WIn paragraphs 20 and 21 “prescribed” means prescribed by regulations made by the National Assembly for Wales.

Commencement Information

I13Sch. 7 para. 22 wholly in force at 1.4.2002; Sch. 7 para. 22 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 154; Sch. 7 para. 22 in force (E.) for the purpose of authorising the making of Regulations at 1.10.2000 by S.I. 2000/2559, art. 2(1), Sch. Pt. I; Sch. 7 para. 22 wholly in force for E. at 1.4.2001 by S.I. 2001/654, art. 2, Sch. Pt. II; Sch. 7 para. 22 in force for W. at 1.4.2002 by S.I. 2001/2705, art. 2, Sch. Pt. I

Closure of institution for 16-19 year olds: EnglandE+W

F6423E+W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F6424E+W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F6425E+W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F6426E+W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Closure of institution for 16-19 year olds: WalesE+W

27E+WParagraphs 28 and 29 apply to a school which—

(a)is maintained by a [F32local authority] in Wales,

(b)provides full-time education suitable to the requirements of pupils over compulsory school age, and

(c)does not provide full-time education suitable to the requirements of pupils of compulsory school age.

Textual Amendments

Commencement Information

I14Sch. 7 para. 27 wholly in force at 1.4.2002; Sch. 7 para. 27 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 154; Sch. 7 para. 27 in force (E.) for the purpose of authorising the making of Regulations at 1.10.2000 by S.I. 2000/2559, art. 2(1), Sch. Pt. I; Sch. 7 para. 27 wholly in force for E. at 1.4.2001 by S.I. 2001/654, art. 2, Sch. Pt. II; Sch. 7 para. 27 in force for W. at 1.4.2002 by S.I. 2001/2705, art. 2, Sch. Pt. I

28(1)The [F65National Assembly for Wales] may publish proposals to discontinue the school.E+W

(2)The proposals shall contain such information and be published in such manner as may be prescribed.

(3)Before publishing proposals the [F66National Assembly for Wales] shallF67... consult such persons as they consider appropriate.

Textual Amendments

Commencement Information

I15Sch. 7 para. 28 wholly in force at 1.4.2002; Sch. 7 para. 28 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 154; Sch. 7 para. 28 in force (E.) for the purpose of authorising the making of Regulations at 1.10.2000 by S.I. 2000/2559, art. 2(1), Sch. Pt. I; Sch. 7 para. 28 wholly in force for E. at 1.4.2001 by S.I. 2001/654, art. 2, Sch. Pt. II; Sch. 7 para. 28 in force for W. at 1.4.2002 by S.I. 2001/2705, art. 2, Sch. Pt. I

29F68(1). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E+W

[F69(2)In the case of a community or foundation special school, the National Assembly for Wales shall send a copy of the published proposals to such persons as may be prescribed.]

Textual Amendments

Commencement Information

I16Sch. 7 para. 29 wholly in force at 1.4.2002; Sch. 7 para. 29 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 154; Sch. 7 para. 29 in force (E.) for the purpose of authorising the making of Regulations at 1.10.2000 by S.I. 2000/2559, art. 2, Sch. Pt. I; Sch. 7 para. 29 wholly in force for E. at 1.4.2001 by S.I. 2001/654, art. 2, Sch. Pt. II; Sch. 7 para. 29 in force for W. at 1.4.2002 by S.I. 2001/2705, art. 2, Sch. Pt. I

30E+WIn paragraphs 28 and 29 “prescribed” means prescribed by regulations made by the National Assembly for Wales.

Commencement Information

I17Sch. 7 para. 30 wholly in force at 1.4.2002; Sch. 7 para. 30 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 154; Sch. 7 para. 30 in force (E.) for the purpose of authorising the making of Regulations at 1.10.2000 by S.I. 2000/2559, art. 2(1), Sch. Pt. I; Sch. 7 para. 30 wholly in force for E. at 1.4.2001 by S.I. 2001/654, art. 2, Sch. Pt. II; Sch. 7 para. 30 in force for W. at 1.4.2002 by S.I. 2001/2705, art. 2, Sch. Pt. I

Schools maintained by [F32local authority] outside its areaE+W

31(1)This paragraph applies to a school which—E+W

(a)is a community, voluntary or foundation school, and

(b)is situated in an area other than that of the [F32local authority] who maintain it.

(2)This Part of this Schedule shall have effect in relation to a school to which this paragraph applies with such modifications as may be prescribed—

F70(a). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(b)F70... by regulations made by the National Assembly for Wales.

Textual Amendments

Commencement Information

I18Sch. 7 para. 31 wholly in force at 1.4.2002; Sch. 7 para. 31 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 154; Sch. 7 para. 31 in force (E.) for the purpose of authorising the making of Regulations at 1.10.2000 by S.I. 2000/2559, art. 2(1), Sch. Pt. I; Sch. 7 para. 31 wholly in force for E. at 1.4.2001 by S.I. 2001/654, art. 2, Sch. Pt. II; Sch. 7 para. 31 in force for W. at 1.4.2002 by S.I. 2001/2705, art. 2, Sch. Pt. I

F1Part IIIE+W Implementation of proposals

EnglandE+W

F7132E+W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F7133E+W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F7134E+W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F7135E+W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F7136E+W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F7137E+W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F7138E+W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

WalesE+W

39(1)Paragraphs 40 to 44 apply to schools [F72maintained by a [F32local authority]] in Wales in respect of which proposals are published under this Schedule.E+W

(2)In those paragraphs—

  • the National Assembly” means the National Assembly for Wales,

  • F73...

  • prescribed” means prescribed by or determined in accordance with regulations, and

  • regulations” means regulations made by the National Assembly.

Textual Amendments

F72Words in Sch. 7 para. 39(1) inserted (19.12.2002 for W., 1.4.2003 for E.) by Education Act 2002 (c. 32), ss. 215(1), 216, Sch. 21 para. 126(3) (with ss. 210(8), 214(4)); S.I. 2002/3185, art. 4, Sch. Pt. 1; S.I. 2003/124, art. 4

Commencement Information

I19Sch. 7 para. 39 wholly in force at 1.4.2002; Sch. 7 para. 39 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 154; Sch. 7 para. 39 in force (E.) for the purpose of authorising the making of Regulations at 1.10.2000 by S.I. 2000/2559, art. 2(1), Sch. Pt. I; Sch. 7 para. 39 wholly in force for E. at 1.4.2001 by S.I. 2001/654, art. 2, Sch. Pt. II; Sch. 7 para. 39 in force for W. at 1.4.2002 by S.I. 2001/2705, art. 2, Sch. Pt. I

40E+WRegulations may require [F74the National Assembly] to provide prescribed information to prescribed persons at prescribed times—

F75(a). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F75(b). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

Commencement Information

I20Sch. 7 para. 40 wholly in force at 1.4.2002; Sch. 7 para. 40 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 154; Sch. 7 para. 40 in force (E.) for the purpose of authorising the making of Regulations at 1.10.2000 by S.I. 2000/2559, art. 29(1), Sch. Pt. I; Sch. 7 para. 40 wholly in force for E. at 1.4.2001 by S.I. 2001/654, art. 2, Sch. Pt. II; Sch. 7 para. 40 in force for W. at 1.4.2002 by S.I. 2001/2705, art. 2, Sch. Pt. I

41E+WAny person may send objections to the proposals to the National Assembly within such period as may be prescribed.

Commencement Information

I21Sch. 7 para. 41 wholly in force at 1.4.2002; Sch. 7 para. 41 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 154; Sch. 7 para. 41 in force (E.) for the purpose of authorising the making of Regulations at 1.10.2000 by S.I. 2000/2559, art. 2(1), Sch. Pt. I; Sch. 7 para. 41 wholly in force for E. at 1.4.2001 by S.I. 2001/654, art. 2, Sch. Pt. II; Sch. 7 para. 41 in force for W. at 1.4.2002 by S.I. 2001/2705, art. 2, Sch. Pt. I

42[F76(1)After the expiry of the period mentioned in paragraph 41, the National Assembly shall determine whether to—E+W

(a)withdraw the proposals;

(b)confirm them without modification; or

(c)confirm them subject to modifications.

(2)In making a determination under sub-paragraph (1), the National Assembly shall have regard to any objections made in accordance with paragraph 41 and not withdrawn.]

(3)Before [F77confirming] proposals subject to modifications the National Assembly shall consult such persons as they consider appropriate.

(4)[F78A confirmation] under sub-paragraph (1)(b) or (c) may be subject to the occurrence by a specified time of a specified event which is of a prescribed kind; and if the event does not occur by the specified time, [F79the National Assembly shall reconsider its determination] under sub-paragraph (1) .

[F80(5)The National Assembly may withdraw its proposals at any time before a determination is made under this paragraph.]

Textual Amendments

Commencement Information

I22Sch. 7 para. 42 wholly in force at 1.4.2002; Sch. 7 para. 42 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 154; Sch. 7 para. 42 in force (E.) for the purpose of authorising the making of Regulations at 1.10.2000 by S.I. 2000/2559, art. 2(1), Sch. Pt. I; Sch. 7 para. 42 wholly in force for E. at 1.4.2001 by S.I. 2001/654, art. 2, Sch. Pt. II; Sch. 7 para. 42 in force for W. at 1.4.2002 by S.I. 2001/2705, art. 2, Sch. Pt. I

43(1)Where proposals are [F81confirmed] under paragraph 42 they shall be implemented.E+W

(2)But the National Assembly—

(a)may modify the proposals, after consulting such persons as they consider appropriate;

(b)where the proposals were [F82confirmed] subject to the occurrence of a specified event by a specified time, may (before the arrival of the specified time) substitute a later time;

(c)may determine that the proposals shall not be implemented if implementation would be unreasonably difficult or if it would be inappropriate because of changes in circumstances since the proposals were [F82confirmed].

F83F83(...). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(4)A determination may be made under sub-paragraph (2)(c) only in response to a proposal of [F84the National Assembly for Wales] which is published and dealt with in accordance with regulations (which may, in particular, apply any provision of this Schedule with or without modification); and where a determination is made under sub-paragraph (2)(c) in relation to the proposals they shall be treated as rejected.

Textual Amendments

Commencement Information

I23Sch. 7 para. 43 wholly in force at 1.4.2002; Sch. 7 para. 43 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 154; Sch. 7 para. 43 in force (E.) for the purpose of authorising the making of Regulations at 1.10.2000 by S.I. 2000/2559, art. 2(1), Sch. Pt. I; Sch. 7 para. 43 wholly in force for E. at 1.4.2001 by S.I. 2001/654, art. 2, Sch. Pt. II; Sch. 7 para. 43 in force for W. at 1.4.2002 by S.I. 2001/2705, art. 2, Sch. Pt. I

44(1)The duty to implement proposals to alter a school—E+W

(a)in the case of a community or community special school, shall be a duty of the [F32local authority], and

(b)in the case of a voluntary, foundation or foundation special school, shall be a duty of the governing body.

(2)The duty to implement proposals to discontinue a school—

(a)in the case of a community or community special school, shall be a duty of the [F32local authority], and

(b)in the case of a voluntary, foundation or foundation special school, shall be a shared duty of the governing body and the [F32local authority].

(3)For the purpose of sub-paragraph (2)(a) or (b), a [F32local authority]’s duty to discontinue a school is a duty to cease maintaining it.

Textual Amendments

Commencement Information

I24Sch. 7 para. 44 wholly in force at 1.4.2002; Sch. 7 para. 44 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 154; Sch. 7 para. 44 in force (E.) for the purpose of authorising the making of Regulations at 1.10.2000 by S.I. 2000/2559, art. 2(1), Sch. Pt. I; Sch. 7 para. 44 wholly in force for E. at 1.4.2001 by S.I. 2001/654, art. 2, Sch. Pt. II; Sch. 7 para. 44 in force for W. at 1.4.2002 by S.I. 2001/2705, art. 2, Sch. Pt. I

Schools maintained by [F32local authority] outside its areaE+W

45(1)This paragraph applies to a school which—E+W

(a)is a community, voluntary or foundation school, and

(b)is situated in an area other than that of the [F32local authority] who maintain it.

(2)This Part of this Schedule shall have effect in relation to a school to which this paragraph applies with such modifications as may be prescribed—

F85(a). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(b)F85...by regulations made by the National Assembly for Wales.

Textual Amendments

Commencement Information

I25Sch. 7 para. 45 wholly in force at 1.4.2002; Sch. 7 para. 45 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 154; Sch. 7 para. 45 in force (E.) for the purpose of authorising the making of Regulations at 1.10.2000 by S.I. 2000/2559, art. 2(1), Sch. Pt. I; Sch. 7 para. 45 wholly in force for E. at 1.4.2001 by S.I. 2001/654, art. 2, Sch. Pt. II; Sch. 7 para. 45 in force for W. at 1.4.2002 by S.I. 2001/2705, art. 2, Sch. Pt. I

Back to top

Options/Help

Print Options

You have chosen to open The Whole Act

The Whole Act you have selected contains over 200 provisions and might take some time to download. You may also experience some issues with your browser, such as an alert box that a script is taking a long time to run.

Would you like to continue?

You have chosen to open The Whole Act as a PDF

The Whole Act you have selected contains over 200 provisions and might take some time to download.

Would you like to continue?

You have chosen to open the Whole Act

The Whole Act you have selected contains over 200 provisions and might take some time to download. You may also experience some issues with your browser, such as an alert box that a script is taking a long time to run.

Would you like to continue?

You have chosen to open Schedules only

The Schedules you have selected contains over 200 provisions and might take some time to download. You may also experience some issues with your browser, such as an alert box that a script is taking a long time to run.

Would you like to continue?

Close

Legislation is available in different versions:

Latest Available (revised):The latest available updated version of the legislation incorporating changes made by subsequent legislation and applied by our editorial team. Changes we have not yet applied to the text, can be found in the ‘Changes to Legislation’ area.

Original (As Enacted or Made): The original version of the legislation as it stood when it was enacted or made. No changes have been applied to the text.

Point in Time: This becomes available after navigating to view revised legislation as it stood at a certain point in time via Advanced Features > Show Timeline of Changes or via a point in time advanced search.

Close

See additional information alongside the content

Geographical Extent: Indicates the geographical area that this provision applies to. For further information see ‘Frequently Asked Questions’.

Show Timeline of Changes: See how this legislation has or could change over time. Turning this feature on will show extra navigation options to go to these specific points in time. Return to the latest available version by using the controls above in the What Version box.

Close

Opening Options

Different options to open legislation in order to view more content on screen at once

Close

Explanatory Notes

Text created by the government department responsible for the subject matter of the Act to explain what the Act sets out to achieve and to make the Act accessible to readers who are not legally qualified. Explanatory Notes were introduced in 1999 and accompany all Public Acts except Appropriation, Consolidated Fund, Finance and Consolidation Acts.

Close

More Resources

Access essential accompanying documents and information for this legislation item from this tab. Dependent on the legislation item being viewed this may include:

  • the original print PDF of the as enacted version that was used for the print copy
  • lists of changes made by and/or affecting this legislation item
  • confers power and blanket amendment details
  • all formats of all associated documents
  • correction slips
  • links to related legislation and further information resources
Close

Timeline of Changes

This timeline shows the different points in time where a change occurred. The dates will coincide with the earliest date on which the change (e.g an insertion, a repeal or a substitution) that was applied came into force. The first date in the timeline will usually be the earliest date when the provision came into force. In some cases the first date is 01/02/1991 (or for Northern Ireland legislation 01/01/2006). This date is our basedate. No versions before this date are available. For further information see the Editorial Practice Guide and Glossary under Help.

Close

More Resources

Use this menu to access essential accompanying documents and information for this legislation item. Dependent on the legislation item being viewed this may include:

  • the original print PDF of the as enacted version that was used for the print copy
  • correction slips

Click 'View More' or select 'More Resources' tab for additional information including:

  • lists of changes made by and/or affecting this legislation item
  • confers power and blanket amendment details
  • all formats of all associated documents
  • links to related legislation and further information resources