Part IVMaintained schools and other educational institutions
England and Wales
52The governing body of a maintained school, within the meaning of the [1998 c. 56.] School Standards and Framework Act 1998.
53(1)The governing body of—
(a)an institution within the further education sector,
(b)a university receiving financial support under section 65 of the [1992 c. 13.] Further and Higher Education Act 1992,
(c)an institution conducted by a higher education corporation,
(d)a designated institution for the purposes of Part II of the [1992 c. 13.] Further and Higher Education Act 1992 as defined by section 72(3) of that Act, or
(e)any college, school, hall or other institution of a university which falls within paragraph (b).
(2)In sub-paragraph (1)—
(a)“governing body” is to be interpreted in accordance with subsection (1) of section 90 of the Further and Higher Education Act 1992 but without regard to subsection (2) of that section,
(b)in paragraph (a), the reference to an institution within the further education sector is to be construed in accordance with section 91(3) of the Further and Higher Education Act 1992,
(c)in paragraph (c), “higher education corporation” has the meaning given by section 90(1) of that Act, and
(d)in paragraph (e) “college” includes any institution in the nature of a college.
Northern Ireland
54(1)The managers of—
(a)a controlled school, voluntary school or grant-maintained integrated school within the meaning of Article 2(2) of the [S.I. 1986/594 (N.I. 3).] Education and Libraries (Northern Ireland) Order 1986, or
(b)a pupil referral unit as defined by Article 87(1) of the [S.I. 1998/1759 (N.I. 13).] Education (Northern Ireland) Order 1998.
(2)In sub-paragraph (1) “managers” has the meaning given by Article 2(2) of the [S.I. 1986/594 (N.I. 3).] Education and Libraries (Northern Ireland) Order 1986.
55(1)The governing body of—
(a)a university receiving financial support under Article 30 of the [S.I. 1993/2810 (N.I. 12).] Education and Libraries (Northern Ireland) Order 1993,
(b)a college of education maintained in pursuance of arrangements under Article 66(1) or in respect of which grants are paid under Article 66(2) or (3) of the [S.I. 1986/594 (N.I. 3).] Education and Libraries (Northern Ireland) Order 1986, or
(c)an institution of further education within the meaning of the [S.I. 1997/1772 (N.I. 15).] Further Education (Northern Ireland) Order 1997.
(2)In sub-paragraph (1) “governing body” has the meaning given by Article 30(3) of the [S.I. 1993/2810 (N.I. 12).] Education and Libraries (Northern Ireland) Order 1993.
56Any person providing further education to whom grants, loans or other payments are made under Article 5(1)(b) of the [S.I. 1997/1772 (N.I. 15).] Further Education (Northern Ireland) Order 1997.