(1)For the purposes of this Chapter, regulations shall prescribe standards about the following matters—
(a)the quality of education provided at independent schools;
(b)the spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of pupils at independent schools;
(c)the welfare, health and safety of pupils at independent schools;
(d)the suitability of proprietors of and staff at independent schools;
(e)the premises of and accommodation at independent schools;
(f)the provision of information by independent schools;
(g)the manner in which independent schools handle complaints.
[F1(1A)In relation to England, the standards do not apply to early years provision for pupils who have not attained the age of three (separate requirements as to such provision being imposed by or under Part 3 of the Childcare Act 2006).]
[F2(2)In this Chapter “independent school standards” means—
(a)the standards for the time being prescribed under this section, and
(b)in relation to early years provision in England for pupils who have attained the age of three, the Early Years Foundation Stage.]
Textual Amendments
F1S. 157(1A) inserted (1.9.2008) by Childcare Act 2006 (c. 21), ss. 47(1), 109(2); S.I. 2008/2261, art. 2 (with Sch. 1)
F2S. 157(2) substituted (1.9.2008) by Childcare Act 2006 (c. 21), ss. 47(2), 109(2); S.I. 2008/2261, art. 2 (with Sch. 1)
Commencement Information
I1S. 157 in force at 1.9.2003 except in relation to W. by S.I. 2003/1667, art. 4
I2S. 157 in force at 1.1.2004 for W. by S.I. 2003/2961, art. 6, Sch. Pt. III