212 Proposals by promoters.E+W
(1)Where any persons (referred to in this Part as “promoters”) propose to establish a grant-maintained school, they shall—
(a)publish proposals for that purpose in such manner as may be prescribed, and
(b)submit a copy of the published proposals to the Secretary of State.
(2)Before publishing any proposals under this section the promoters shall consult—
(a)the funding authority, and
(b)such other persons as appear to them to be appropriate;
and in discharging their duty under this subsection the promoters shall have regard to any guidance given from time to time by the Secretary of State.
(3)A local education authority may not establish any grant-maintained school.