Appeals6
1
An appeal lies to the First-tier Tribunal24 against—
a
any decision by the Secretary of State to withdraw approval from the school under regulation 4(1),
b
any decision by the Secretary of State not to approve, or not to approve a change to, or to withdraw approval from relevant arrangements25 in relation to the school, or
c
the making of an order under regulation 5.
2
An appeal must be brought by the proprietor of the school.
3
On an appeal under paragraph (1)(a) or (b), the First-tier Tribunal may uphold the decision of the Secretary of State, or direct that it is of no effect.
4
On an appeal under paragraph (1)(c), the First-tier Tribunal may confirm the order or direct that it shall cease to have effect.
5
If, on an appeal under paragraph (1)(a) or (b), the First-tier Tribunal upholds a decision of the Secretary of State to withdraw approval, the school ceases to be approved under section 342 of the 1996 Act from such date as the First-tier Tribunal may specify or, if it does not specify a date, from such date as the Secretary of State may determine.