Education Act 2002 (c. 32)

Part 1 E+W Provision for new legal frameworks

Prospective

Chapter 2 E+W Exemptions related to school performance

8 Applications for orders under section 7(2) E+W

(1) An application for the purposes of section 7(2) must be in such form, and contain such information, as may be required by the Secretary of State or, as the case may be, the National Assembly for Wales.

(2) Before making such an application, the governing body shall—

(a) consult the [F1 local authority],

(b) where the application relates to a curriculum provision, consult the parents of registered pupils at the school,

(c) where the application relates to a pay and conditions provision, consult each school teacher employed at the school, and

(d) in any case, consult such other persons as appear to them to be appropriate, having regard to any guidance given from time to time by the Secretary of State or, as the case may be, the National Assembly for Wales.

(3) The Secretary of State or the National Assembly for Wales may with the consent of the applicant include in an order under section 7(2) provisions different from those requested in the application.

Textual Amendments

F1 Words in Act substituted (5.5.2010) by The Local Education Authorities and Children’s Services Authorities (Integration of Functions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/1158), art. 1, Sch. 2 para. 11(2)