Textual Amendments
F1Sch. 7 heading substituted (1.9.2005 for E., 1.9.2006 for W.) by Education Act 2005 (c. 18), s. 125(4), Sch. 5 para. 3(2); S.I. 2005/2034, art. 4; S.I. 2006/1338, art. 3, Sch. 1
23E+WParagraphs 24 and 25 apply to a school which—
(a)is maintained by a local education authority in England,
(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.
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 7 para. 23 wholly in force at 1.4.2002; Sch. 7 para. 23 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 154; Sch. 7 para. 23 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. 23 wholly in force for E. at 1.4.2001 by S.I. 2001/654, art. 2, Sch. Pt. II; Sch. 7 para. 23 in force for W. at 1.4.2002 by S.I. 2001/2705, art. 2, Sch. Pt. I
24(1)The Learning and Skills Council for England 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 Council shall, having regard to any guidance issued by the Secretary of State, consult such persons as they consider appropriate.
Commencement Information
I2Sch. 7 para. 24 wholly in force at 1.4.2002; Sch. 7 para. 24 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 154; Sch. 7 para. 24 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. 24 wholly in force for E. at 1.4.2001 by S.I. 2001/654, art. 2, Sch. Pt. II; Sch. 7 para. 24 in force for W. at 1.4.2002 by S.I. 2001/2705, art. 2, Sch. Pt. I
25(1)The Council shall send—E+W
(a)a copy of the published proposals, and
(b)such other information as may be prescribed,
to the school organisation committee for the area of the local education authority who maintain the school.
(2)In the case of a community or foundation special school, the Council shall also send the [F2copy mentioned in sub-paragraph (1)(a)] to such other persons as may be prescribed.
Textual Amendments
F2Words in Sch. 7 para. 25(2) substituted (1.4.2003 for E.) by Education Act 2002 (c. 32), s. 216(4), Sch. 21 para. 126(2) (with ss. 210(8), 214(4)); S.I. 2003/124, art. 4
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Sch. 7 para. 25 applied (with modifications) (1.4.2003) by The School Organisation Proposals by the Learning and Skills Council for England Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/507), regs. 1, 27, Sch. 5 para. 2
Commencement Information
I3Sch. 7 para. 25 wholly in force at 1.4.2002; Sch. 7 para. 25 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 154; Sch. 7 para. 25 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. 25 wholly in force for E. at 1.4.2001 by S.I. 2001/654, art. 2, Sch. Pt. II; Sch. 7 para. 25 in force for W. at 1.4.2002 by S.I. 2001/2705, art. 2, Sch. Pt. I
26E+WIn paragraphs 24 and 25 “prescribed” means prescribed by regulations made by the Secretary of State.
Commencement Information
I4Sch. 7 para. 26 wholly in force at 1.4.2002; Sch. 7 para. 26 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 154; Sch. 7 para. 26 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. 26 wholly in force for E. at 1.4.2001 by S.I. 2001/654, art. 2, Sch. Pt. II; Sch. 7 para. 26 in force for W. at 1.4.2002 by S.I. 2001/2705, art. 2, Sch. Pt. I