Part 3The Young People's Learning Agency for England
Chapter 2Main functions
Securing provision of education and training
I167Intervention for purpose of securing provision of education and training
1
This section applies if the YPLA is satisfied that a F1local authority is failing, or is likely to fail, to perform—
a
its duty under section 15ZA(1) of the Education Act 1996 (duty to secure provision of enough suitable education and training for persons over compulsory school age), or
b
its duty under section 18A(1) of that Act (duty to secure provision of enough suitable education and training for persons subject to youth detention).
2
The YPLA may give directions to the authority for the purpose of securing the provision of education and training to which the duty in question relates.
3
A direction given under this section may include provision requiring an authority to permit action of a specified description in relation to any such education or training to be taken by the YPLA or another person.
4
The YPLA may give a direction under this section only with the approval of the Secretary of State.