Children, Schools and Families Act 2010 Explanatory Notes

Commentary on Sections

Part 1: Children and Schools

Powers of governing bodies

Section 7: Power to propose new schools

40.Section 7 allows only governing bodies in England that are designated by the Secretary of State, or by a person authorised by the Secretary of State, to publish proposals under section 7 (in a school competition) or section 11(2) of the Education and Inspections Act 2006 (“the EIA 2006”) to establish new foundation, voluntary or foundation special schools.

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