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F1Part IIIE+W Implementation of proposals

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

EnglandE+W

32(1)Paragraphs 33 to 38 apply to schools [F2maintained by a local education authority] in England in respect of which proposals are published under this Schedule.E+W

(2)In those paragraphs—

  • adjudicator” means a person appointed under section 25 of the M1School Standards and Framework Act 1998 (and that section and Schedule 5 to that Act shall have effect in relation to references to “the adjudicator”),

  • the Council” means the Learning and Skills Council for England,

  • [F3the local education authority” means the local education authority who maintain the school to which the proposals relate;]

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

  • regulations” means regulations made by the Secretary of State, and

  • F4...

F5(3). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F2Words in Sch. 7 para. 32(1) inserted (1.4.2003 for E., 2.1.2008 for W.) by Education Act 2002 (c. 32), s. 216(4), Sch. 21 para. 126(3) (with ss. 210(8), 214(4)); S.I. 2003/124, art. 4; S.I. 2007/3611, art. 4(1), Sch. Pt. 1

F3Definition of "the local education authority" in Sch. 7 para. 32(2) inserted (25.5.2007) by Education and Inspections Act 2006 (c. 40), s. 188(3), Sch. 3 para. 40(2)(a); S.I. 2007/935, art. 7(o)

F4Definition of "the school organisation committee” in Sch. 7 para. 32(2) repealed (25.5.2007) by Education and Inspections Act 2006 (c. 40), s. 188(3), Sch. 3 para. 40(2)(b), Sch. 18 Pt. 3; S.I. 2007/935, art. 7(o)(q)

Commencement Information

I1Sch. 7 para. 32 wholly in force at 1.4.2002; Sch. 7 para. 32 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 154; Sch. 7 para. 32 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. 32 wholly in force for E. at 1.4.2001 by S.I. 2001/654, art. 2 Sch. Pt. II; Sch. 7 para. 32 in force for W. at 1.4.2002 by S.I. 2001/2705, art. 2, Sch. Pt. I

Marginal Citations

33E+WRegulations may require any of the following to provide prescribed information to prescribed persons at prescribed times—

(a)the Council,

(b)a [F6local education authority], and

(c)an adjudicator.

Textual Amendments

F6Words in Sch. 7 para. 33(b) substituted (25.5.2007) by Education and Inspections Act 2006 (c. 40), s. 188(3), Sch. 3 para. 41; S.I. 2007/935, art. 7(o)

Commencement Information

I2Sch. 7 para. 33 wholly in force at 1.4.2002; Sch. 7 para. 33 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 154; Sch. 7 para. 33 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. 33 wholly in force for E. at 1.4.2001 by S.I. 2001/654, art. 2, Sch. Pt. II; Sch. 7 para. 33 in force for W. at 1.4.2002 by S.I. 2001/2705, art. 2, Sch. Pt. I

34E+WAny person may send objections to [F7, or comments on, ] the proposals to the [F8local education authority] within such period as may be prescribed.

Textual Amendments

F7Words in Sch. 7 para. 34 inserted (1.4.2003 for E., 2.1.2008 for W.) by Education Act 2002 (c. 32), s. 216(4), Sch. 10 para. 12 (with ss. 210(8), 214(4)); S.I. 2003/124, art. 4; S.I. 2007/3611, art. 4(1), Sch. Pt. 1

F8Words in Sch. 7 para. 34 substituted (25.5.2007) by Education and Inspections Act 2006 (c. 40), s. 188(3), Sch. 3 para. 42; S.I. 2007/935, art. 7(o)

Commencement Information

I3Sch. 7 para. 34 wholly in force at 1.4.2002; Sch. 7 para. 34 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 154; Sch. 7 para. 34 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. 34 wholly in force for E. at 1.4.2001 by S.I. 2001/654, art. 2, Sch. Pt. II; Sch. 7 para. 34 in force for W. at 1.4.2002 by S.I. 2001/2705, art. 2, Sch. Pt. I

35[F9(1)The local education authority must consider the proposals and, subject to subsection (2), may —E+W

(a)reject them,

(b)approve them without modification,

(c)approve them subject to modifications.

(1A)The authority—

(a)may, if they think it appropriate to do so and subject to regulations, refer the proposals to the adjudicator, and

(b)must do so in prescribed cases.]

(2)In considering proposals a [F10local education authority] shall have regard to—

(a)any guidance issued by the Secretary of State,

F11(b). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(c)any objections [F12or comments]made in accordance with paragraph 34 and not withdrawn.

(3)Before approving proposals subject to modifications a [F13local education authority] shall consult such persons as may be prescribed.

(4)An approval 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, the proposals shall [F14fall to be considered afresh under sub-paragraph (1)].

F15(5). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F15(6). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(7)Where proposals are referred to the adjudicator—

(a)he shall consider them afresh, and

(b)for that purpose, [F16sub-paragraphs (1)(a) to (c) and (2) to (4)] shall apply to him as they apply to the [F17 local education authority].

(8)The Council may withdraw proposals by notice in writing to the [F18local education authority] at any time before a determination has been made by [F19the authority] or the adjudicator.

Textual Amendments

F9Sch. 7 para. 35(1)(1A) substituted for Sch. 7 para. 35(1) (25.5.2007) by Education and Inspections Act 2006 (c. 40), s. 188(3), Sch. 3 para. 43(2); S.I. 2007/935, art. 7(o)

F10Words in Sch. 7 para. 35(2) substituted (25.5.2007) by Education and Inspections Act 2006 (c. 40), s. 188(3), Sch. 3 para. 43(3); S.I. 2007/935, art. 7(o)

F11Sch. 7 para. 35(2)(b) repealed (1.3.2005 for E., 1.9.2006 for W.) by Children Act 2004 (c. 31), Sch. 5 Pt. 1; S.I. 2005/394, art. 2(1)(l); S.I. 2006/885, art. 3(b)

F12Words in Sch. 7 para. 35(2)(c) inserted (1.4.2003 for E., 2.1.2008 for W.) by Education Act 2002 (c. 32), s. 216(4), Sch. 10 para. 13(3) (with ss. 210(8), 214(4)); S.I. 2003/124, art. 4S.I. 2007/3611, art. 4(1), Sch. Pt. 1

F13Words in Sch. 7 para. 35(3) substituted (25.5.2007) by Education and Inspections Act 2006 (c. 40), s. 188(3), Sch. 3 para. 43(3); S.I. 2007/935, art. 7(o)

F14Words in Sch. 7 para. 35(4) substituted (1.4.2003 for E., 2.1.2008 for W.) by Education Act 2002 (c. 32), s. 216(4), Sch. 10 para. 13(4) (with ss. 210(8), 214(4)); S.I. 2003/124, art. 4S.I. 2007/3611, art. 4(1), Sch. Pt. 1

F16Words in Sch. 7 para. 35(7) substituted (1.4.2003 for E., 2.1.2008 for W.) by Education Act 2002 (c. 32), s. 216(4), Sch. 10 para. 13(5) (with ss. 210(8), 214(4)); S.I. 2003/124, art. 4S.I. 2007/3611, art. 4(1), Sch. Pt. 1

F17Words in Sch. 7 para. 35(7)(b) substituted (25.5.2007) by Education and Inspections Act 2006 (c. 40), s. 188(3), Sch. 3 para. 43(5); S.I. 2007/935, art. 7(o)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

Commencement Information

I4Sch. 7 para. 35 wholly in force at 1.4.2002; Sch. 7 para. 35 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 154; Sch. 7 para. 35 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. 35 wholly in force for E. at 1.4.2001 by S.I. 2001/654, art. 2, Sch. Pt. II; Sch. 7 para. 35 in force for W. at 1.4.2002 by S.I. 2001/2705, art. 2, Sch. Pt. I

36(1)Where proposals are approved under paragraph 35 they shall be implemented.E+W

(2)But the [F20local education authority]

(a)may modify the proposals, after consulting such persons as may be prescribed;

(b)where the proposals were approved 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 approved.

(3)A [F21local education authority ] may act under sub-paragraph (2)(a) or (b) only in response to a request by the Council.

(4)A determination may be made under sub-paragraph (2)(c) only in response to a proposal of the Council 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 proposals they shall be treated as rejected.

Textual Amendments

F20Words in Sch. 7 para. 36(2) substituted (25.5.2007) by Education and Inspections Act 2006 (c. 40), s. 188(3), Sch. 3 para. 44; S.I. 2007/935, art. 7(o)

F21Words in Sch. 7 para. 36(3) substituted (25.5.2007) by Education and Inspections Act 2006 (c. 40), s. 188(3), Sch. 3 para. 44; S.I. 2007/935, art. 7(o)

Commencement Information

I5Sch. 7 para. 36 wholly in force at 1.4.2002; Sch. 7 para. 36 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 154; Sch. 7 para. 36 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. 36 wholly in force for E. at 1.4.2001 by S.I. 2001/654, art. 2, Sch. Pt. II; Sch. 7 para. 36 in force for W. at 1.4.2002 by S.I. 2001/2705, art. 2, Sch. Pt. I

[F2237(1)The local education authority—E+W

(a)may, if they think it appropriate to do so and subject to regulations, refer to the adjudicator any question which would otherwise fall to be determined by the authority under paragraph 36, and

(b)in prescribed cases, must refer to the adjudicator any such matter.

(2)Where a question is referred to the adjudicator—

(a)he shall consider the matter afresh, and

(b)for that purpose, paragraph 36 applies to him as it applies to the committee.]

Textual Amendments

38(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 local education 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 local education 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 local education authority.

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

Commencement Information

I6Sch. 7 para. 38 wholly in force at 1.4.2002; Sch. 7 para. 38 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 154; Sch. 7 para. 38 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. 38 wholly in force for E. at 1.4.2001 by S.I. 2001/654, art. 2, Sch. Pt. II; Sch. 7 para. 38 in force for W. at 1.4.2002 by S.I. 2001/2705, art. 2, Sch. Pt. I

WalesE+W

39(1)Paragraphs 40 to 44 apply to schools [F23maintained by a local education 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,

  • F24...

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

  • regulations” means regulations made by the National Assembly.

Textual Amendments

F23Words 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

I7Sch. 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 [F25the National Assembly] to provide prescribed information to prescribed persons at prescribed times—

F26(a). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F26(b). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

Commencement Information

I8Sch. 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

I9Sch. 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[F27(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 [F28confirming] proposals subject to modifications the National Assembly shall consult such persons as they consider appropriate.

(4)[F29A 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, [F30the National Assembly shall reconsider its determination] [F31under sub-paragraph (1)].

[F32(5)The National Assembly may withdraw its proposals at any time before a determination is made under this paragraph.]

Textual Amendments

F31Words in Sch. 7 para. 42(4) substituted (19.12.2002 for W., 1.4.2003 for E.) by Education Act 2002 (c. 32), ss. 75, 216, Sch. 10 para. 15 (with ss. 210(8), 214(4)); S.I. 2002/3185, art. 4, Sch. Pt. 1; S.I. 2003/124, art. 4

Commencement Information

I10Sch. 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 [F33confirmed] 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 [F34confirmed] 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 [F34confirmed].

F35(3). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(4)A determination may be made under sub-paragraph (2)(c) only in response to a proposal of [F36the 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

I11Sch. 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 local education 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 local education 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 local education authority.

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

Commencement Information

I12Sch. 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 LEA 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 local education 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—

(a)for schools in England, by regulations made by the Secretary of State, and

(b)for schools in Wales, by regulations made by the National Assembly for Wales.

Commencement Information

I13Sch. 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

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