6ARequirement to seek proposals for establishment of new Academies

1

If a local authority in England think a new school needs to be established in their area, they must seek proposals for the establishment of an Academy.

2

The local authority must specify a date by which any proposals sought under subsection (1) must be submitted to them.

3

After the specified date, the local authority must notify the Secretary of State—

a

of the steps they have taken to seek proposals for the establishment of an Academy, and

b

of any proposals submitted to them as a result before the specified date, or of the fact that no such proposals have been submitted to them before that date.

4

A notification under subsection (3) must—

a

identify a possible site for the Academy, and

b

specify such matters as may be prescribed.