[F11CAlternative provision AcademiesE+W
(1)An educational institution meets the requirements of this section if—
(a)it is principally concerned with providing full-time or part-time education for children of compulsory school age who, by reason of illness, exclusion from school or otherwise, may not otherwise receive suitable education for any period,
(b)it provides education for children of different abilities, and
(c)it provides education for children who are wholly or mainly drawn from the area in which it is situated.
(2)“Suitable education”, in relation to a child, means efficient education suitable to the child's age, ability and aptitude and to any special educational needs the child may have.
(3)An Academy which meets the requirements of this section is to be known as an alternative provision Academy.]
Textual Amendments
F1Ss. 1A-1D inserted (1.2.2012 for specified purposes, 1.4.2012 in so far as not already in force) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), ss. 53(7), 82(3); S.I. 2012/84, art. 3; S.I. 2012/924, art. 2