the quality of education provided at independent schools;

the spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of pupils at independent schools;

the welfare, health and safety of pupils at independent schools;

the suitability of proprietors of and staff at independent schools;

the premises of and accommodation at independent schools;

the provision of information by independent schools;

the manner in which independent schools handle complaints.

the standards for the time being prescribed under this section, and

in relation to early years provision in England for pupils who have attained the age of three, the Early Years Foundation Stage.

a register of independent schools in England, and

a register of independent schools in Wales.

a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale, or

imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months,

enter and inspect the premises, and

inspect and take copies of any records or other documents which he has reasonable cause to believe may be required for the purposes of proceedings in relation to such an offence.

contain the prescribed information, and

be made to the registration authority by the proprietor of the school in the prescribed manner.

the age range of pupils;

the maximum number of pupils;

whether the school is for male or female pupils or both;

whether the school provides accommodation for pupils;

whether the school admits pupils with special educational needs.

the report of the Chief Inspector under that section, and

any other evidence relating to the independent school standards,

the name and address of the school,

the name of the proprietor of the school, and

the information supplied pursuant to section 160(2)(a) to (e).

there is a material change in relation to the school, and

the change has not been approved under this section or section 167.

a change of proprietor,

a change of address, or

a change to the school in respect of any of the matters referred to in section 160(2)(a) to (e).

inspect the school, and

report to the authority on the extent to which, if the change is made, any relevant standard is likely to continue to be met in relation to the school.

approve the change, if the condition in subsection (7) is satisfied, and

in any other case, refuse to approve it.

any report under subsection (4), and

any other evidence relating to the independent school standards,

require the Chief Inspector for England to inspect any registered school in England, or

arrange for the inspection of any registered school in England by a body approved by the registration authority for the purposes of this subsection.

such of the independent school standards as are, at the time of the inspection, specified by the registration authority for the purposes of this section in relation to any category of school into which that school falls, or

if the registration authority so determines, such of the independent school standards as the registration authority may specify in relation to that school.

make a report to the registration authority on the extent to which the school meets the standard or standards to which the inspection relates, and

if the registration authority so requires, arrange for the publication of the report in the prescribed manner.

a right of entry to the premises of the school, and

a right to inspect and take copies of any records kept by the school and any other documents containing information relating to the school which are required for the purposes of the inspection.

require the Chief Inspector for Wales to inspect any registered school in Wales, or to secure its inspection by one or more registered inspectors, or

arrange for the inspection of any registered school by a body approved by the registration authority for the purposes of this subsection.

such of the independent school standards as are, at the time of the inspection, specified by the registration authority for the purposes of this section in relation to any category of school into which that school falls, or

if the registration authority so determines, such of the independent school standards as the registration authority may specify in relation to that school.

make a report to the registration authority on the extent to which the school meets the standard or standards to which the inspection relates, and

if the registration authority so requires, arrange for the publication of the report in the prescribed manner.

he may, by agreement with the Chief Inspector for Wales, be assisted by the Chief Inspector for Wales, and

he may be assisted by such one or more persons enrolled in the list kept under paragraph 4 of Schedule 4 to the Education Act 2005 as he may determine, subject to paragraph 3(5) of that Schedule and subsection (3) below.

who is without personal experience in the management of any school or the provision of education in any school (otherwise than as a governor or in any other voluntary capacity, and disregarding any experience which it is reasonable to regard as insignificant), and

whose primary function in the inspection is not that of providing financial or business expertise.

a right of entry to the premises of the school, and

a right to inspect and take copies of any records kept by the school and any other documents containing information relating to the school which are required for the purposes of the inspection.

a report under section F11162A or 163 in respect of a registered school, or

any other evidence in respect of a registered school,

identifying the standard or standards in question, and

requiring the proprietor to submit an action plan to the authority before the date specified in the notice (or such later date as the authority may specify after service of the notice).

the steps that will be taken to meet a standard or standards, and

the time by which each step will be taken.

reject it, or

approve it, with or without modifications.

determine that the school is to be removed from the register on such date after the appeal period as the authority may determine, or

make an order under subsection (8).

substitute a later date for the taking of that step,

make an order under subsection (8), or

determine that the school is to be removed from the register on such date after the appeal period as the authority may determine.

to cease using any part of the school premises for all purposes or purposes specified in the order;

to close any part of the school’s operation;

to cease to admit any new pupils, or new pupils of a description specified in the order.

he is guilty of an offence and liable on summary conviction to a term of imprisonment not exceeding six months, or to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale, or to both, and

e registration authority may determine that the school is to be removed from the register on such date after the appeal period as the authority may determine.

vary or revoke the order as requested in the application, if it is satisfied that it is appropriate to do so because of any change of circumstance, and

in any other case, refuse to do so.

a refusal under section 162 to approve a material change,

a determination under section 165 to remove the school from the register,

an order under section 165(8) requiring the taking of specified action, or

a refusal under section 165(10) to vary or revoke such an order.

if the appeal is withdrawn or otherwise disposed of before it is determined by the tribunal under section 167, the registration authority may remove the school from the register on such date after the appeal period as it may determine, and

in any other case the registration authority may only remove the school pursuant to the determination in accordance with section 167.

uphold the refusal to approve, or

itself approve the change.

uphold the determination, or

revoke the determination.

to cease using any part of the school premises for all purposes or purposes specified in the order;

to close any part of the school’s operation;

to cease to admit any new pupils, or new pupils of a description specified in the order.

uphold the order,

vary the order, or

strike down the order.

uphold the refusal, or

he is guilty of an offence and liable on summary conviction to a term of imprisonment not exceeding six months, or to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale, or to both, and

the tribunal may, on the application of the registration authority, authorise the registration authority to remove the school from the register on such date as the tribunal may determine.

may not take part in the management of an independent school;

may take part in the management of an independent school only in circumstances specified in the direction;

may take part in the management of an independent school only if conditions specified in the direction are satisfied.

in relation to England, the registration authority or such other public authority as may be prescribed;

in relation to Wales, the registration authority or such other public authority as may be prescribed.

against the decision to give the direction;

against a decision not to vary or revoke the direction.

provide that the Tribunal may not entertain an appeal under this section insofar as the appellant's case is inconsistent with his having been convicted of an offence;

prescribe circumstances in which the Tribunal shall allow an appeal under this section;

prescribe the powers available to the Tribunal on allowing an appeal under this section.

under the Protection of Children Act 1999, except section 9 (the Tribunal);

under Part 7 of the Care Standards Act 2000;

under sections 142 to 144 of this Act;

as registration authority under this Part.

the registration authority in relation to England (unless the appropriate authority is the registration authority), and

the registration authority in relation to Wales and (if different) the appropriate authority in relation to Wales.

the registration authority in relation to Wales (unless the appropriate authority is the registration authority), and

the registration authority in relation to England and (if different) the appropriate authority in relation to England.

require the provision of such information as is required by the local authority for the purposes of determining whether the school is a children’s home (within the meaning of the Care Standards Act 2000 (c. 14));

provide for the registration authority to remove from the register any school in respect of which any requirement imposed by or under the regulations is not complied with;

provide that a person who fails to comply with any specified provision of the regulations is guilty of an offence and liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale.

any director, manager, secretary or other similar officer of the body corporate, or

any person who was purporting to act in any such capacity,

any decision made by the authority under section 162 in relation to the school;

any determination or order made by the authority under section 165 in relation to the school;

any decision made by the authority under subsection (10) of that section in relation to the school.