Part 3Maintained schools

Chapter 1Government of maintained schools

I1C1C2I2C3C4C527 Power of governing body to provide community facilities etc.

1

The governing body of a maintained school shall have power to provide any facilities or services whose provision furthers any charitable purpose for the benefit of—

a

pupils at the school or their families, or

b

people who live or work in the locality in which the school is situated.

2

The power under subsection (1) includes, in particular, power for a governing body to—

a

incur expenditure,

b

enter into arrangements or agreements with any person,

c

co-operate with, or facilitate or co-ordinate the activities of, any person, and

d

provide staff, goods, services and accommodation to any person.

3

Subject to the provisions of Chapter 3 of Part 6 of the Education Act 1996 (c. 56) (charges in connection with education), a governing body may charge for any services or facilities provided under this section.

4

This section has effect subject to section 28.