For subsection (1) substitute—

“(1)

Every F1local authority must, in accordance with regulations, establish for their area a body to be known as a schools forum.”

After subsection (4) insert—

“(4A)

Regulations must provide for a schools forum to include—

(a)

members representing governing bodies of schools maintained by the relevant authority, and

(b)

members representing head teachers of such schools.

(4B)

Regulations may provide for a schools forum to include—

(a)

members representing such other persons—

(i)

as may be prescribed, or

(ii)

as the relevant authority may from time to time, in accordance with regulations, determine, and

(b)

other members,

and may make further provision as to the constitution of a schools forum.”