Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (c. 22)

Part 3 The Young People’s Learning Agency for England

Chapter 2 Main functions

Miscellaneous

72 Guidance by YPLA

(1) The YPLA must issue guidance to local education authorities about the performance of their duties under sections 15ZA(1), 15ZB, 15ZC(1)(b) and 18A(1) of the Education Act 1996 (c. 56).

(2) Local education authorities must have regard to any such guidance in performing those duties.

(3) Before issuing guidance under subsection (1) the YPLA must consult—

(a) local education authorities in England, and

(b) such other persons as it thinks appropriate.

(4) The YPLA may also issue guidance about any other matter in respect of which it has a function.