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1

This paragraph applies to a disposal of land to which paragraph A1 applies if, or to the extent that, it comprises a disposal of non-playing field land.

2

“Non-playing field land” means land which does not include playing fields within the meaning of section 77.

3

Accordingly, in this paragraph, paragraphs A2 to A5 and paragraph A19—

a

references to the disposal are to the disposal by the governing body of the non-playing field land, and

b

references to the land are to that non-playing field land.

4

The governing body must give the Secretary of State notice of their intention to dispose of the land.

5

On receipt of the notice, the Secretary of State must—

a

decide whether to make a direction under paragraph 12 of Schedule 1 to the Academies Act 2010 (transfer to Academy) in respect of the land, and

b

notify the governing body of that decision.

6

The governing body may not dispose of the land until they have been notified of the Secretary of State's decision.

7

If the Secretary of State decides to make a direction in respect of the land, the governing body may not dispose of the land except in accordance with the direction.