Part 4Regulation and inspection of independent educational provision in England

Chapter 1Independent educational institutions in England

Prohibition on participation in management of independent educational institutions

I1128Prohibition on participation in management

1

The appropriate authority may direct that a person—

a

may not take part in the management of an independent educational institution;

b

may take part in the management of such an institution only in circumstances specified in the direction;

c

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

2

A direction under this section may be given in respect of a person only on one or more prescribed grounds connected with the suitability of persons to take part in the management of an independent educational institution.

3

Regulations may prescribe the procedure for giving a direction under this section (including provision about notification of persons who are subject to directions).

4

The appropriate authority may vary or revoke a direction under this section in prescribed cases.

5

Regulations may prescribe the grounds on which a person subject to a direction under this section may seek to have it varied or revoked under subsection (4).

6

In this section and sections 129 to 131, “the appropriate authority” means—

a

the Secretary of State, or

b

such other public authority as may be prescribed.