157 Independent school standardsE+W
(1)For the purposes of this Chapter, regulations shall prescribe standards about the following matters—
(a)the quality of education provided at independent schools;
(b)the spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of pupils at independent schools;
(c)the welfare, health and safety of pupils at independent schools;
(d)the suitability of proprietors of and staff at independent schools;
(e)the premises of and accommodation at independent schools;
(f)the provision of information by independent schools;
(g)the manner in which independent schools handle complaints.
F1(1A). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
[F2(2)In this Chapter “independent school standards” means—
(a)the standards for the time being prescribed under this section, F3...]
F4(b). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F1S. 157(1A) repealed (5.1.2015) by Education and Skills Act 2008 (c. 25), s. 173(4), Sch. 1 para. 16, Sch. 2 (with s. 139); S.I. 2014/3364, art. 2(z)(aa) (with art. 4)
F2S. 157(2) substituted (1.9.2008) by Childcare Act 2006 (c. 21), ss. 47(2), 109(2); S.I. 2008/2261, art. 2 (with Sch. 1)
F3Word in s. 157(2) repealed (5.1.2015) by Education and Skills Act 2008 (c. 25), s. 173(4), Sch. 2; S.I. 2014/3364, art. 2(aa) (with art. 4)
F4S. 157(2)(b) repealed (5.1.2015) by Education and Skills Act 2008 (c. 25), s. 173(4), Sch. 1 para. 16, Sch. 2 (with s. 139); S.I. 2014/3364, art. 2(z)(aa) (with art. 4)
Commencement Information
I1S. 157 in force at 1.9.2003 except in relation to W. by S.I. 2003/1667, art. 4
I2S. 157 in force at 1.1.2004 for W. by S.I. 2003/2961, art. 6, Sch. Pt. III