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Part IIE+W Publication of proposals
Closure of sixth form: EnglandE+W
F115E+W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F1Sch. 7 paras. 15-18 repealed (1.4.2010) by The Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (Consequential Amendments) (England and Wales) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/1080), art. 1(2)(a)(b), Sch. 1 para. 41(13), Sch. 2 Pt. 1 (with art. 2(3))
F116E+W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F1Sch. 7 paras. 15-18 repealed (1.4.2010) by The Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (Consequential Amendments) (England and Wales) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/1080), art. 1(2)(a)(b), Sch. 1 para. 41(13), Sch. 2 Pt. 1 (with art. 2(3))
F117E+W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F1Sch. 7 paras. 15-18 repealed (1.4.2010) by The Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (Consequential Amendments) (England and Wales) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/1080), art. 1(2)(a)(b), Sch. 1 para. 41(13), Sch. 2 Pt. 1 (with art. 2(3))
F118E+W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F1Sch. 7 paras. 15-18 repealed (1.4.2010) by The Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (Consequential Amendments) (England and Wales) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/1080), art. 1(2)(a)(b), Sch. 1 para. 41(13), Sch. 2 Pt. 1 (with art. 2(3))
Closure of sixth form: WalesE+W
19E+WParagraphs 20 and 21 apply to a school which is maintained by a [F2local 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
F2Words in Act substituted (5.5.2010) by The Local Education Authorities and Children’s Services Authorities (Integration of Functions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/1158), Sch. 2 para. 46(2)
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 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 [F3National 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 [F4National Assembly for Wales] shallF5...consult such persons as they consider appropriate.
Textual Amendments
F3Words in Sch. 7 para. 20(1) substituted (1.4.2006) by National Council for Education and Training for Wales (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3238), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 82(2)(a) (with art. 7)
F4Words in Sch. 7 para. 20(3) substituted (1.4.2006) by National Council for Education and Training for Wales (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3238), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 82(2)(b)(i) (with art. 7)
F5Words in Sch. 7 para. 20(3) omitted (1.4.2006) by virtue of National Council for Education and Training for Wales (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3238), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 82(2)(b)(ii) (with art. 7)
Commencement Information
I2Sch. 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
21F6(1). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E+W
[F7(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
F6Sch. 7 para. 21(1) omitted (1.4.2006) by virtue of National Council for Education and Training for Wales (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3238), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 82(3)(a) (with art. 7)
F7Sch. 7 para. 21(2) substituted (1.4.2006) by National Council for Education and Training for Wales (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3238), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 82(3)(b) (with art. 7)
Commencement Information
I3Sch. 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
I4Sch. 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
F823E+W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F8Sch. 7 paras. 23-26 repealed (1.4.2010) by The Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (Consequential Amendments) (England and Wales) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/1080), art. 1(2)(a)(b), Sch. 1 para. 41(13), Sch. 2 Pt. 1 (with art. 2(3))
F824E+W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F8Sch. 7 paras. 23-26 repealed (1.4.2010) by The Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (Consequential Amendments) (England and Wales) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/1080), art. 1(2)(a)(b), Sch. 1 para. 41(13), Sch. 2 Pt. 1 (with art. 2(3))
F825E+W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F8Sch. 7 paras. 23-26 repealed (1.4.2010) by The Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (Consequential Amendments) (England and Wales) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/1080), art. 1(2)(a)(b), Sch. 1 para. 41(13), Sch. 2 Pt. 1 (with art. 2(3))
F826E+W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F8Sch. 7 paras. 23-26 repealed (1.4.2010) by The Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (Consequential Amendments) (England and Wales) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/1080), art. 1(2)(a)(b), Sch. 1 para. 41(13), Sch. 2 Pt. 1 (with art. 2(3))
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 [F2local 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
F2Words in Act substituted (5.5.2010) by The Local Education Authorities and Children’s Services Authorities (Integration of Functions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/1158), Sch. 2 para. 46(2)
Commencement Information
I5Sch. 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 [F9National 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 [F10National Assembly for Wales] shallF11... consult such persons as they consider appropriate.
Textual Amendments
F9Words in Sch. 7 para. 28(1) substituted (1.4.2006) by National Council for Education and Training for Wales (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3238), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 82(4)(a) (with art. 7)
F10Words in Sch. 7 para. 28(3) substituted (1.4.2006) by National Council for Education and Training for Wales (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3238), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 82(4)(b)(i) (with art. 7)
F11Words in Sch. 7 para. 28(3) omitted (1.4.2006) by virtue of National Council for Education and Training for Wales (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3238), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 82(4)(b)(ii) (with art. 7)
Commencement Information
I6Sch. 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
29F12(1). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E+W
[F13(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
F12Sch. 7 para. 29(1) omitted (1.4.2006) by virtue of National Council for Education and Training for Wales (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3238), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 82(5)(a) (with art. 7)
F13Sch. 7 para. 29(2) substituted (1.4.2006) by National Council for Education and Training for Wales (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3238), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 82(5)(b) (with art. 7)
Commencement Information
I7Sch. 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
I8Sch. 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 LEA 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 [F2local 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—
F14(a). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(b)F14... by regulations made by the National Assembly for Wales.
Textual Amendments
F2Words in Act substituted (5.5.2010) by The Local Education Authorities and Children’s Services Authorities (Integration of Functions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/1158), Sch. 2 para. 46(2)
F14Words in Sch. 7 para. 31(2) repealed (1.4.2010) by The Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (Consequential Amendments) (England and Wales) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/1080), art. 1(2)(a)(b), Sch. 1 para. 41(14), Sch. 2 Pt. 1 (with art. 2(3))
Commencement Information
I9Sch. 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
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