12(1)Where an inspection of a school is required under section 9 but the Chief Inspector is satisfied that it is not reasonably practicable to secure that the school is inspected by a suitable registered inspector, he shall secure that it is inspected—
(a)if it is a school in England, by one of Her Majesty’s Inspectors of Schools in England; and
(b)if it is a school in Wales, by one of Her Majesty’s Inspectors of Schools in Wales.
(2)Where an inspection is conducted by an Inspector by virtue of this paragraph, the provisions of this Act shall have effect in relation to the inspection as if the Inspector were a registered inspector.