Part 3The Young People’s Learning Agency for England

Chapter 2Main functions

Miscellaneous

72Guidance by YPLA

1

The YPLA must issue guidance to local education authorities about the performance of their duties under sections 15ZA(1), 15ZB, 15ZC(1)(b) and 18A(1) of the Education Act 1996 (c. 56).

2

Local education authorities must have regard to any such guidance in performing those duties.

3

Before issuing guidance under subsection (1) the YPLA must consult—

a

local education authorities in England, and

b

such other persons as it thinks appropriate.

4

The YPLA may also issue guidance about any other matter in respect of which it has a function.