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Version Superseded: 02/11/2020

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Point in time view as at 02/01/2008.

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Education Act 2002, Cross Heading: Registration procedure is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 12 February 2025. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations. Help about Changes to Legislation

Registration procedureE+W

160 Applications for registrationE+W

(1)An application to enter an independent school in the register must—

(a)contain the prescribed information, and

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

(2)The information prescribed under subsection (1)(a) shall include information as to the following matters relating to the school—

(a)the age range of pupils;

(b)the maximum number of pupils;

(c)whether the school is for male or female pupils or both;

(d)whether the school provides accommodation for pupils;

(e)whether the school admits pupils with special educational needs.

(3)Where the proprietor of an independent school makes an application to the registration authority under this section, the authority shall notify the Chief Inspector.

(4)The Chief Inspector shall then inspect the school and report to the registration authority on the extent to which the independent school standards are met, and are likely to continue to be met, in relation to the school.

Commencement Information

I1S. 160 in force at 1.9.2003 except in relation to W. by S.I. 2003/1667, art. 4

I2S. 160 in force at 1.1.2004 for W. by S.I. 2003/2961, art. 6, Sch. Pt. III

161 Determination of applications for registrationE+W

(1)Where a school has been inspected under section 160, the registration authority shall, taking into account—

(a)the report of the Chief Inspector under that section, and

(b)any other evidence relating to the independent school standards,

determine whether those standards are met, and are likely to continue to be met, in relation to the school.

(2)The registration authority shall notify the proprietor of a school of any determination made by the authority under this section in relation to the school.

(3)If the registration authority determines under this section that the independent school standards are met, and are likely to continue to be met, in relation to a school, the authority shall enter the school in the register.

(4)An entry in the register for a school shall include —

(a)the name and address of the school,

(b)the name of the proprietor of the school, and

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

Commencement Information

I3S. 161 in force at 1.9.2003 except in relation to W. by S.I. 2003/1667, art. 4

I4S. 161 in force at 1.1.2004 for W. by S.I. 2003/2961, art. 6, Sch. Pt. III

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